Careers in Media & Politics

A Panel of Young U of I Alumni

Featuring:

Andrew Flach

Communications director, Senator Mark Kirk

Laura Miller

Digital program manager, Obama for America

Amanda Vinicky

Statehouse bureau chief, Illinois Public Radio

Get an inside look at careers in media, campaigns & politics from former Illini just like you!

Monday, December 3, 6:30 pm

Illini Union Room 314B

PIZZA PROVIDED!  Pizza begins at 6:15 pm

Spend some time this Winter break developing your leadership skills and learning how to become a more effective leader! If you find yourself with little to do this break, or are looking for a way to connect with new friends, we hope you’ll consider spending some time participating in one of our I-Programs!

 Ignite                          

Focuses on group organization and development and leading change

     

Friday, January 4th, 2013

Location: Chicago

Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Transportation will be provided to and from campus.

Saturday, January 5^th, 2013

Location: Chicago

Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 PM

Transportation will be provided to and from campus.

Watch the video below to hear from past Ignite participants!

http://youtu.be/OuxO7nlt31k

Space is limited, so register on our website today! http://www.illinoisleadership.illinois.edu/

Finals are 3 weeks away!

How will YOU prepare??? Help is available to discover some amazing tips/hints/and tricks to planning for finals and getting through them successfully!

Please be sure to get to the DGS  “Preparing for Finals” workshop THIS WEDNESDAY (7-8pm, Rm 295 Undergrad Library).

These upper-level student presenters will cover how to prioritize, plan your study schedule, and also will discuss exam-taking strategies.

Preparing for Finals

This Wednesday, Nov. 28th

7-8pm

Rm 295 Undergraduate Library

No RSVP is required.

All-Campus Info Session with State Department Diplomat-in-Residence, Ambassador John Nay

Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Time: 5-6:20pm

Place: 269 Everitt (619 S. Wright St.)

Interested in hearing from a U.S. Ambassador? Thinking about a career as a Foreign or Civil Service Officer? Ever wondered what it would be like to work for the US in a foreign country? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then come hear from our State Department Diplomat-in-Residence, Ambassador John Nay. Ambassador Nay has had an extensive career that includes tours of duty in Canada, India, Taiwan, Singapore, South Africa, and Washington D.C. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the session.

The FRED S. BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is now accepting applications for over $150,000 in scholarships for U of I students. All undergraduate students who will be enrolled at UIUC in 2013-14 are eligible to receive awards of $3000. Students graduating in 2013-2014 will also be considered for the $5000 Bailey Leadership Awards.     

Applicants will be evaluated based on their commitment to service, leadership, and action. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered. Applications are due February 7. Apply Online: www.universityymca.org/bailey 

Information Sessions will be held at the University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St.:  

TU, 11/27 - 5:30 PM Wahl Room
MO, 12/3 - 4:00 PM  Murphy Lounge   

Kasey Umland

Program Director

University YMCA

baileyscholar@universityymca.org