UIParents E-Update

UIPARENTS E-UPDATE FOR May 25, 2007

News from the Mothers and Dads Associations
Important Dates
FAFSA Deadline
'Hitman' e-mails are a scam, CITES Security says
Construction closes McKinley parking lot
Current Accommodation Letter is Good through the Summer
Fine and Applied Arts Career Services offer Webcam Instant Message Appointments
College of Communications Convocation Online
College of Communications Students Services has moved
Journalism students experience China
New I-Card
Engineer and Computer Science Online
2007-08 Krannert Center Season Brochures
Illini Day at Busch Stadium
Illinois in the News

News from the Mothers and Dads Associations

Register your contact information with the Mothers and Dads Association! We will work with the Campus Risk Management office to include parent information on the emergency alert system that is currently being developed. We will also use the information to add parents to our Listserv.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Summer Registration starting on May 29 and ending on July 11 with late registration on August 15-17. We welcome all parents of Illinois students to come share their experiences with new Illini Parents. To volunteer or to learn more about this opportunity contact Becki Galardy at (217) 333-7063 or email at uofiparents

ad.uiuc.edu.

The Dads Association will be awarding four $500 scholarships in January 2008. The application must be completed and returned by November 30, 2007. Parents must be members of either the Dads or Mothers Association.

Each year the University of Illinois Dads Association awards the Certificate of Merit to a faculty member, student, staff, and student organization at their annual banquet during Dads Weekend. The award recipients will be presented with a monetary award as well as a personalized gift. Nominations are due by September 7, 2007 at 5pm.

Important Dates

May 25 -- Deadline to drop or elect credit/no credit for a course, Summer Session 1
May 28 -- Memorial Day, No Classes
June 8 -- Last day of instruction, Summer Session 1
June 9 -- Final exams for Summer Session 1

FAFSA Deadline

FAFSA on the Web and Renewal FAFSA on the Web applications for the 2006-2007 school year must be submitted by midnight Central Daylight time, July 2, 2007. Corrections on the Web forms must be submitted by midnight Central Daylight time, September 17, 2007.

'Hitman' E-mails are a Scam, CITES Security Says

Recently, members of the campus community received e-mails claiming that their lives and family were in danger unless they paid $50,000. This is an Internet scam and should be ignored. However, if your student receives an e-mail with information specific to them, or they feel threatened, they should contact Public Safety.

Construction Closes McKinley Parking Lot

With the exception of handicapped parking and a very limited number of metered spots, there is no parking at McKinley Health Center until August. If students are driving, they need to plan to park in an alternate parking area and allow themselves adequate walking time to make their appointment.

Current Accommodation Letter is Good through the Summer

Just a reminder, that your student’s current accommodation letter (RFA) is good through the end of summer so they do not need a new one for summer classes. However, if they have misplaced their current letter they need to let their case manager know and he or she will be happy to print up a new one!

Fine and Applied Arts Career Services offer Webcam Instant Message Appointments

Is your student off-campus for the summer? They can still make an appointment for an online career counseling session through Skype, Yahoo IM, or Windows Live Messenger. They will need to e-mail Michele at mplante@uiuc.edu to make an appointment.

College of Communications Convocation Online

If you were not able to attend Convocation on May 13, 2007, or you'd just like to hear the speeches and presentations again, please see the College of Communications Web site for links to the entire ceremony and the two convocation speeches.

College of Communications Students Services Has Moved

During the renovation of the sub-basement in Gregory Hall, the Student Services Center will be located in Room 129 of the Computing Applications Building at 605 E. Springfield Ave. It's just a short trip up Wright Street on the 21 or 26 bus. (Return trips can be made via the 4W bus to Wright and Chalmers.) The renovation is expected to be completed in January 2008.

Journalism Students Experience China

Professor Nancy Benson and WILL Radio News Director Tom Rogers are accompanying a group of journalism students on a working trip to China. You can see, hear and read about their experiences on the group's blog.

New I-Card

The i-card has a new look! After nearly 11 years without a major design change, the University of Illinois i-card has gotten a facelift. The new design represents several months of collaboration, consultation, and planning with campus leaders and standing ID committees.

Engineering and Computer Science Online

The distance learning program offers students not only complete online Master's degrees and online graduate certificates in Engineering and Computer Science, but also the opportunity to take online classes as an audit student, to receive professional development hours, or for University graduate credit. Students do not need to be admitted to graduate school to enroll in the distance learning courses.

2007-08 Krannert Center Season Brochures

The 2007-08 season brochure and season announcements are in the works at Krannert Center. Patrons can expect an exciting new approach to showcase the upcoming Wall to Wall Guitar Festival and the many once-in-a-lifetime experiences coming to the Center in 2007–08. Tickets will go on sale on June 29 at 10am and brochures will be mailed a few days prior. To get your copy, join the mailing list now.

Illini Day at Busch Stadium

Wear your orange and come join the fun at Illini Day at Busch Stadium when the Cardinals take on the Phillies. A pre-game cookout will be held at Keiner Plaza (one block north of the stadium) with special guests, UI Mens' Basketball Coach, Bruce Weber and Volleyball Coach, Don Hardin.

Illinois in the News

Open House for “Bio Nerds”

DNA necklaces were de rigueur at this spring’s School of Molecular and Cellular Biology’s (MCB) open house. You could get one by swishing a dash of Gatorade around your cheeks for 30 seconds, and then spitting it out into a solution of dish soap and ethanol. What emerged was a three-layered concoction: ethanol on top, Gatorade and dish soap solution on the bottom, and a tiny, white speck of DNA in the middle. The DNA was then carefully scooped out and placed in a plastic vial attached to a string. Stephanie DeFlorio, an MCB major, did the scooping. Her own necklace displayed a very visible dot of DNA. “Mine is bigger because I tend to bite my cheeks,” DeFlorio says, smiling. Full Story

Olympiad Medalists Strike Gold at Illinois

When the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign hosted the National Science Olympiad in May, 2005, Chancellor Richard Herman made a bold offer: The University would offer free tuition to any gold medalist who chose to attend Illinois. “The winners of this national competition have shown themselves to be outstanding students--the kind whose curiosity, creativity and energy foster and promote the cutting-edge work for which our campus is known,” Herman said. “As one of the preeminent science and technology institutions in the world, we train the best and the brightest students.” Full Story

Liberal Arts Honor Society Celebrates 100 Years at U of I

What started as a secret society has spread to colleges and universities across the country and has now left its mark at the University of Illinois for 100 years. Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most distinguished national honor society for liberal arts students—and the first society to have a Greek-letter name—established a chapter at the U of I in 1907, so the group is celebrating its centennial year in style. Full Story

UIParents E-Update is a compilation of information for parents of University of Illinois Students produced by the Parent Programs Office and the Mothers and Dads Associations at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


UIPARENTS E-UPDATE FOR May 25, 2007
News from the Mothers and Dads Associations Important Dates FAFSA Deadline 'Hitman' e-mails are a scam, CITES Security says Construction closes McKinley parking lot Current Accommodation Letter is Good through the Summer Fine and Applied Arts Career Services offer Webcam Instant Message Appointments College of Communications Convocation Online College of Communications Students Services has moved Journalism students experience China New I-Card Engineer and Computer Science Online 2007-08 Krannert Center Season Brochures Illini Day at Busch Stadium Illinois in the News News from the Mothers and Dads Associations Register your contact information with the Mothers and Dads Association! We will work with the Campus Risk Management office to include parent information on the emergency alert system that is currently being developed. We will also use the information to add parents to our Listserv. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Summer Registration starting on May 29 and ending on July 11 with late registration on August 15-17. We welcome all parents of Illinois students to come share their experiences with new Illini Parents. To volunteer or to learn more about this opportunity contact Becki Galardy at (217) 333-7063 or email at uofiparentsad.uiuc.edu. The Dads Association will be awarding four $500 scholarships in January 2008. The application must be completed and returned by November 30, 2007. Parents must be members of either the Dads or Mothers Association. Each year the University of Illinois Dads Association awards the Certificate of Merit to a faculty member, student, staff, and student organization at their annual banquet during Dads Weekend. The award recipients will be presented with a monetary award as well as a personalized gift. Nominations are due by September 7, 2007 at 5pm. Important Dates May 25 -- Deadline to drop or elect credit/no credit for a course, Summer Session 1 May 28 -- Memorial Day, No Classes June 8 -- Last day of instruction, Summer Session 1 June 9 -- Final exams for Summer Session 1 FAFSA Deadline FAFSA on the Web and Renewal FAFSA on the Web applications for the 2006-2007 school year must be submitted by midnight Central Daylight time, July 2, 2007. Corrections on the Web forms must be submitted by midnight Central Daylight time, September 17, 2007. 'Hitman' E-mails are a Scam, CITES Security Says Recently, members of the campus community received e-mails claiming that their lives and family were in danger unless they paid $50,000. This is an Internet scam and should be ignored. However, if your student receives an e-mail with information specific to them, or they feel threatened, they should contact Public Safety. Construction Closes McKinley Parking Lot With the exception of handicapped parking and a very limited number of metered spots, there is no parking at McKinley Health Center until August. If students are driving, they need to plan to park in an alternate parking area and allow themselves adequate walking time to make their appointment. Current Accommodation Letter is Good through the Summer Just a reminder, that your student’s current accommodation letter (RFA) is good through the end of summer so they do not need a new one for summer classes. However, if they have misplaced their current letter they need to let their case manager know and he or she will be happy to print up a new one! Fine and Applied Arts Career Services offer Webcam Instant Message Appointments Is your student off-campus for the summer? They can still make an appointment for an online career counseling session through Skype, Yahoo IM, or Windows Live Messenger. They will need to e-mail Michele at mplante@uiuc.edu to make an appointment. College of Communications Convocation Online If you were not able to attend Convocation on May 13, 2007, or you'd just like to hear the speeches and presentations again, please see the College of Communications Web site for links to the entire ceremony and the two convocation speeches. College of Communications Students Services Has Moved During the renovation of the sub-basement in Gregory Hall, the Student Services Center will be located in Room 129 of the Computing Applications Building at 605 E. Springfield Ave. It's just a short trip up Wright Street on the 21 or 26 bus. (Return trips can be made via the 4W bus to Wright and Chalmers.) The renovation is expected to be completed in January 2008. Journalism Students Experience China Professor Nancy Benson and WILL Radio News Director Tom Rogers are accompanying a group of journalism students on a working trip to China. You can see, hear and read about their experiences on the group's blog. New I-Card The i-card has a new look! After nearly 11 years without a major design change, the University of Illinois i-card has gotten a facelift. The new design represents several months of collaboration, consultation, and planning with campus leaders and standing ID committees. Engineering and Computer Science Online The distance learning program offers students not only complete online Master's degrees and online graduate certificates in Engineering and Computer Science, but also the opportunity to take online classes as an audit student, to receive professional development hours, or for University graduate credit. Students do not need to be admitted to graduate school to enroll in the distance learning courses. 2007-08 Krannert Center Season Brochures The 2007-08 season brochure and season announcements are in the works at Krannert Center. Patrons can expect an exciting new approach to showcase the upcoming Wall to Wall Guitar Festival and the many once-in-a-lifetime experiences coming to the Center in 2007–08. Tickets will go on sale on June 29 at 10am and brochures will be mailed a few days prior. To get your copy, join the mailing list now. Illini Day at Busch Stadium Wear your orange and come join the fun at Illini Day at Busch Stadium when the Cardinals take on the Phillies. A pre-game cookout will be held at Keiner Plaza (one block north of the stadium) with special guests, UI Mens' Basketball Coach, Bruce Weber and Volleyball Coach, Don Hardin. Illinois in the News Open House for “Bio Nerds” DNA necklaces were de rigueur at this spring’s School of Molecular and Cellular Biology’s (MCB) open house. You could get one by swishing a dash of Gatorade around your cheeks for 30 seconds, and then spitting it out into a solution of dish soap and ethanol. What emerged was a three-layered concoction: ethanol on top, Gatorade and dish soap solution on the bottom, and a tiny, white speck of DNA in the middle. The DNA was then carefully scooped out and placed in a plastic vial attached to a string. Stephanie DeFlorio, an MCB major, did the scooping. Her own necklace displayed a very visible dot of DNA. “Mine is bigger because I tend to bite my cheeks,” DeFlorio says, smiling. Full Story Olympiad Medalists Strike Gold at Illinois When the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign hosted the National Science Olympiad in May, 2005, Chancellor Richard Herman made a bold offer: The University would offer free tuition to any gold medalist who chose to attend Illinois. “The winners of this national competition have shown themselves to be outstanding students--the kind whose curiosity, creativity and energy foster and promote the cutting-edge work for which our campus is known,” Herman said. “As one of the preeminent science and technology institutions in the world, we train the best and the brightest students.” Full Story Liberal Arts Honor Society Celebrates 100 Years at U of I What started as a secret society has spread to colleges and universities across the country and has now left its mark at the University of Illinois for 100 years. Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most distinguished national honor society for liberal arts students—and the first society to have a Greek-letter name—established a chapter at the U of I in 1907, so the group is celebrating its centennial year in style. Full Story UIParents E-Update is a compilation of information for parents of University of Illinois Students produced by the Parent Programs Office and the Mothers and Dads Associations at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Parent Programs Office, 1401 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 Phone (217) 333-7063, Fax (217) 333-7872, Email uofiparents@ad.uiuc.edu