UIParents E-Update

UIPARENTS E-UPDATE FOR August 17, 2007

News from the Mothers and Dads Associations
Important Dates
Students Can View McKinley Test Results Online
107.1 FM to Broadcast Move-in Traffic Updates
Request for Accommodation Letters
Welcome Week Events
Campus Safety Video and Quiz Available
Power Reading Course Offered
Campus Rec Lifeguards Needed
ICES 'Incomplete List' Draft Published
Always Illinois
Sneak Preview of New Library Gateway Home Page
Illini Union Branch of U. of I. Employees Credit Union Relocates
Illinois in the News

News from the Mothers and Dads Associations

Looking for something to do on Saturdays this fall? The Mothers Association is looking for volunteers to work the craft tables at each of the home football games. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to be involved with the Association and get to know other Association members. The craft sales help fund projects such as the Safety Magnets and give the Association a great deal of visibility. If you are interested in helping out, contact Grace Reynolds at rglkrreynolds@msn.com or the Parent Programs Office at uiparents@ad.uiuc.edu.

Spanish-speaking volunteers needed to participate in Latino Family Visit Day on September 30th. Parents will be needed at various times throughout the day beginning at 8:30am and ending around 4pm. Please contact Becki Galardy for more information at uofiparents@ad.uiuc.edu or (217) 333-7063

Join the Dads Association as they celebrate their 85th year in service during the University of Illinois' Dads Weekend activities. The Association will begin the weekend on Friday, Oct. 5 with a reception at 5 pm in the South Lounge of the Illini Union and the Annual Banquet at 5:30 pm in the Illini Rooms of the Illini Union. Our guest speaker this year will be Coach Bruce Weber! The Dads Association will recognize the Library Award winners, the Certificate of Merit recipients and King Dad 2007 will be crowned. Click here for Dads Weekend 2007 Banquet/Tent/Football order form.

County Representatives serve as a resource for other Illini parents in their areas and meet other Illini parents from all over the country. Become a County Representative! If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity email the Parent Programs Office at uofiparents@ad.uiuc.edu or contact a County Representative from your area.

The 2007 Conference for Illini Parents well be held on Sept. 15 in Illini Room A located in the Illini Union. The Conference will begin at 8:30 am and wrap-up at 1:00 pm. We want to allow parents plenty of time in the afternoon to catch up with their students and explore campus. Pre-registration is required.

Nominations for the Board of Directors of the Dads Association are now being accepted. Elections will be held during Dads Weekend on October 6th at the breakfast meeting. Officers include a president, three vice-presidents, a treasurer and directors.

The Dads Association will be awarding four $500 scholarships in January 2008. The application must be completed and returned by November 30, 2007.

Each year the 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.

Encourage other Illini parents to register their 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.

Important Dates

August 18, 2007 -- Undergraduate Residence Halls open at 9am for new students; Dining Halls open at dinner
August 19, 2007 -- Undergraduate Residence Halls open at 9am for returning students
August 21, 2007 -- Deadline to cancel registration for Fall 2007 (without penalty)
August 22, 2007 -- Instruction begins (to be treated as a Monday)
August 31, 2007 -- Deadline to add 1st half session course

Students Can View McKinley Test Results Online

Students must sign up to receive their test results online. Sign up by visiting the customer service kiosk in the West 1 lobby area at McKinley Health Center, by asking a clerk for a Patient Test Result Account Manager form, or by completing the test results section on the automated check-in stations before an appointment. Your student only needs to do this once. After they have signed up, they will receive an e-mail anytime they have test results available.

107.1 FM to Broadcast Move-in Traffic Updates

Be sure to tune your radio to 107.1 FM (WPGU) as you approach the Champaign-Urbana community for move-in day. Campus traffic updates will be aired on Thursday, August 16 and Saturday, August 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at every hour and half-hour. In addition to important traffic updates, you'll also hear some handy move-in tips and other University Housing information. Listen in and stay updated!

Request for Accommodation Letters

It's that time again! Just a quick reminder students can start requesting their new RFA (Request For Accommodations) letters for the new academic year from your Resource Facilitator (RF) by email. If students cannot remember the name of their RF, they are assigned according to your primary disability.

Welcome Week Events

Welcome Week is an exciting time here on campus for students to meet new people and hang out with old friends. Encourage your student to attend these fun events during the beginning of the semester:

Illini Union Welcome Week

Campus Safety Video and Quiz Available

The University of Illinois requires that all new students be educated on the safety issues and concerns that may arise on campus. Personal safety is always a concern, but while you are adjusting to the University of Illinois community it is important to be aware of your new surroundings.

Power Reading Course Offered

This fall, the Counseling Center will be offering a dynamic Power Reading Course designed to enhance students' academic abilities. Many gifted students find that taking a course in speed-reading gives them the upper hand in the classroom. The Power Reading Course fine-tunes students’ abilities to read more rapidly, with increased concentration and comprehension. Strategic reading techniques result in improved study and organizational skills, which have a direct impact on academic performance.

Campus Rec Lifeguards Needed

Applicants must be able to present a current (within 3 years) American Red Cross Lifeguard Training card (or equivalent) and a current (within 1 year) American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association CPR/AED (Health Care Provider) card. Applicants must pass a water/skills test in order to be hired.

ICES 'Incomplete List' Draft Published

A draft version of the spring 2007 ICES 'Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students' has been posted on the Center for Teaching Excellence Web site. Review the list and bring errors to our attention before the final version is published in the Daily Illini on Sept 5.

Always Illinois

Always Illinois is a trusted and secure online network where the ILLINOIS family around the globe -- alumni, students, faculty, and staff -- can build and maintain professional and personal connections.

Sneak preview of new Library Gateway home page

The University Library is evaluating a new design for its home page, which offers enhanced features and functionality. Faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to view the test version and provide feedback by clicking on 'Gateway conversion team' at the bottom of the page.

Illini Union Branch of U. of I. Employees Credit Union Relocates

The U. of I. Employees Credit Union has relocated the branch in the Illini Union from the west hallway to the east hallway. Now in Room 165, formerly the Catering & Meeting Room Reservations office, the enhanced branch uses a new concept in teller services to provide faster, more secure transactions.

Illinois in the News

Foellinger at 100

One of the iconic buildings on the Illinois campus, the building that anchors the south end of our historic Quad, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a free concert on September 29. Be sure to view the slideshow on this centennial website. Full Story

Alumnus, Basketball Star Tal Brody Continues His Charitable Work for Israel

Thirty years ago, U of I alumnus Talbot “Tal” Brody put Israeli basketball on the international stage when his Maccabi Tel Aviv team won the European Cup Championship. He aims to make history again this October when the New York Knicks take on Brody’s team – the Knicks’ first-ever international opponent – in an exhibition game to benefit impoverished and orphaned children in Israel. Full Story

Aspiring Lawyers to get Information at Law School Day

Illinois college students preparing to apply to law school are invited to attend Law School Day at the University of Illinois on Sept. 19. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, in Illini Rooms A, B and C. Full Story

Dutton to Head AE department

This fall, a former faculty member and Illinois alumnus, J. Craig Dutton, returns to the College of Engineering as the new head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering (AE). Pending approval of the Board of Trustees, his appointment will become effective September 1, 2007. Full Story

National Science Foundation Endorses Illinois for Petascale Computer Project

Today the National Science Board (NSB) approved a resolution authorizing the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund the acquisition and deployment of the world's most powerful "leadership-class" supercomputer, proposed in response to NSF's "Track 1" supercomputing solicitation. 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 August 17, 2007
News from the Mothers and Dads Associations Important Dates Students Can View McKinley Test Results Online 107.1 FM to Broadcast Move-in Traffic Updates Request for Accommodation Letters Welcome Week Events Campus Safety Video and Quiz Available Power Reading Course Offered Campus Rec Lifeguards Needed ICES 'Incomplete List' Draft Published Always Illinois Sneak Preview of New Library Gateway Home Page Illini Union Branch of U. of I. Employees Credit Union Relocates Illinois in the News News from the Mothers and Dads Associations Looking for something to do on Saturdays this fall? The Mothers Association is looking for volunteers to work the craft tables at each of the home football games. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to be involved with the Association and get to know other Association members. The craft sales help fund projects such as the Safety Magnets and give the Association a great deal of visibility. If you are interested in helping out, contact Grace Reynolds at rglkrreynolds@msn.com or the Parent Programs Office at uiparents@ad.uiuc.edu. Spanish-speaking volunteers needed to participate in Latino Family Visit Day on September 30th. Parents will be needed at various times throughout the day beginning at 8:30am and ending around 4pm. Please contact Becki Galardy for more information at uofiparents@ad.uiuc.edu or (217) 333-7063 Join the Dads Association as they celebrate their 85th year in service during the University of Illinois' Dads Weekend activities. The Association will begin the weekend on Friday, Oct. 5 with a reception at 5 pm in the South Lounge of the Illini Union and the Annual Banquet at 5:30 pm in the Illini Rooms of the Illini Union. Our guest speaker this year will be Coach Bruce Weber! The Dads Association will recognize the Library Award winners, the Certificate of Merit recipients and King Dad 2007 will be crowned. Click here for Dads Weekend 2007 Banquet/Tent/Football order form. County Representatives serve as a resource for other Illini parents in their areas and meet other Illini parents from all over the country. Become a County Representative! If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity email the Parent Programs Office at uofiparents@ad.uiuc.edu or contact a County Representative from your area. The 2007 Conference for Illini Parents well be held on Sept. 15 in Illini Room A located in the Illini Union. The Conference will begin at 8:30 am and wrap-up at 1:00 pm. We want to allow parents plenty of time in the afternoon to catch up with their students and explore campus. Pre-registration is required. Nominations for the Board of Directors of the Dads Association are now being accepted. Elections will be held during Dads Weekend on October 6th at the breakfast meeting. Officers include a president, three vice-presidents, a treasurer and directors. The Dads Association will be awarding four $500 scholarships in January 2008. The application must be completed and returned by November 30, 2007. Each year the 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. Encourage other Illini parents to register their 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. Important Dates August 18, 2007 -- Undergraduate Residence Halls open at 9am for new students; Dining Halls open at dinner August 19, 2007 -- Undergraduate Residence Halls open at 9am for returning students August 21, 2007 -- Deadline to cancel registration for Fall 2007 (without penalty) August 22, 2007 -- Instruction begins (to be treated as a Monday) August 31, 2007 -- Deadline to add 1st half session course Students Can View McKinley Test Results Online Students must sign up to receive their test results online. Sign up by visiting the customer service kiosk in the West 1 lobby area at McKinley Health Center, by asking a clerk for a Patient Test Result Account Manager form, or by completing the test results section on the automated check-in stations before an appointment. Your student only needs to do this once. After they have signed up, they will receive an e-mail anytime they have test results available. 107.1 FM to Broadcast Move-in Traffic Updates Be sure to tune your radio to 107.1 FM (WPGU) as you approach the Champaign-Urbana community for move-in day. Campus traffic updates will be aired on Thursday, August 16 and Saturday, August 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at every hour and half-hour. In addition to important traffic updates, you'll also hear some handy move-in tips and other University Housing information. Listen in and stay updated! Request for Accommodation Letters It's that time again! Just a quick reminder students can start requesting their new RFA (Request For Accommodations) letters for the new academic year from your Resource Facilitator (RF) by email. If students cannot remember the name of their RF, they are assigned according to your primary disability. Welcome Week Events Welcome Week is an exciting time here on campus for students to meet new people and hang out with old friends. Encourage your student to attend these fun events during the beginning of the semester: Illini Union Welcome Week Late-Nighter Quad Day New Student Convocation Campus Rec Block Party I-Celebrate, Taste of Nevada Street Asian American Cultural Center Welcome Events Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center Welcome Events La Casa Cultural Latina Welcome Events LGBT Welcome Back BBQ Campus Safety Video and Quiz Available The University of Illinois requires that all new students be educated on the safety issues and concerns that may arise on campus. Personal safety is always a concern, but while you are adjusting to the University of Illinois community it is important to be aware of your new surroundings. Power Reading Course Offered This fall, the Counseling Center will be offering a dynamic Power Reading Course designed to enhance students' academic abilities. Many gifted students find that taking a course in speed-reading gives them the upper hand in the classroom. The Power Reading Course fine-tunes students’ abilities to read more rapidly, with increased concentration and comprehension. Strategic reading techniques result in improved study and organizational skills, which have a direct impact on academic performance. Campus Rec Lifeguards Needed Applicants must be able to present a current (within 3 years) American Red Cross Lifeguard Training card (or equivalent) and a current (within 1 year) American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association CPR/AED (Health Care Provider) card. Applicants must pass a water/skills test in order to be hired. ICES 'Incomplete List' Draft Published A draft version of the spring 2007 ICES 'Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students' has been posted on the Center for Teaching Excellence Web site. Review the list and bring errors to our attention before the final version is published in the Daily Illini on Sept 5. Always Illinois Always Illinois is a trusted and secure online network where the ILLINOIS family around the globe -- alumni, students, faculty, and staff -- can build and maintain professional and personal connections. Sneak preview of new Library Gateway home page The University Library is evaluating a new design for its home page, which offers enhanced features and functionality. Faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to view the test version and provide feedback by clicking on 'Gateway conversion team' at the bottom of the page. Illini Union Branch of U. of I. Employees Credit Union Relocates The U. of I. Employees Credit Union has relocated the branch in the Illini Union from the west hallway to the east hallway. Now in Room 165, formerly the Catering & Meeting Room Reservations office, the enhanced branch uses a new concept in teller services to provide faster, more secure transactions. Illinois in the News Foellinger at 100 One of the iconic buildings on the Illinois campus, the building that anchors the south end of our historic Quad, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a free concert on September 29. Be sure to view the slideshow on this centennial website. Full Story Alumnus, Basketball Star Tal Brody Continues His Charitable Work for Israel Thirty years ago, U of I alumnus Talbot “Tal” Brody put Israeli basketball on the international stage when his Maccabi Tel Aviv team won the European Cup Championship. He aims to make history again this October when the New York Knicks take on Brody’s team – the Knicks’ first-ever international opponent – in an exhibition game to benefit impoverished and orphaned children in Israel. Full Story Aspiring Lawyers to get Information at Law School Day Illinois college students preparing to apply to law school are invited to attend Law School Day at the University of Illinois on Sept. 19. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, in Illini Rooms A, B and C. Full Story Dutton to Head AE department This fall, a former faculty member and Illinois alumnus, J. Craig Dutton, returns to the College of Engineering as the new head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering (AE). Pending approval of the Board of Trustees, his appointment will become effective September 1, 2007. Full Story National Science Foundation Endorses Illinois for Petascale Computer Project Today the National Science Board (NSB) approved a resolution authorizing the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund the acquisition and deployment of the world's most powerful "leadership-class" supercomputer, proposed in response to NSF's "Track 1" supercomputing solicitation. 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