Whether you’re a first-year student, sophomore, or junior, please contact Elizabeth Rockman at rockman@illinois.edu if you’ve earned any scholarships (campus-wide or national) recently, published, or achieved something else that you’d like us to know about – if we hear from you in the next few weeks, we may be able to include that information into the CHP Annual, the Campus Honors Program newsletter that comes out each August.

If you’re staying on campus or in the local area this summer, let us know! There are often cool events or opportunities for students who stay in town, and you can be in the know if you tell us: please e-mail Elizabeth Rockman at rockman@illinois.edu. Have a wonderful summer –no matter where you are, or what you’re doing!

Would you like to meet people from other countries?

ConvoPartner Volunteers help Intensive English Institute students practice English and learn more about life in the U.S. Most of the IEI students are from Asia, but UI diverse enrollment also includes students from Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South America.

What does a ConvoPartner do?

The IGPA Social and Health Policy Seminar with David Grabowski will take place on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs Giertz Conference Room at 1007 W. Nevada St., Urbana, Illlinois.

The Illinois Junior Academy of Sciences (ijas.org) is holding its state science fair for middle and high school students this Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Assembly Hall. The fair is looking for judges who are already involved in the sciences. Any student currently involved in research of any sort should consider judging. The judging is over by noon, so it shouldn’t significantly affect your finals studying.

It’s a truly rewarding experience. Students interested in volunteering should contact Chancellor’s Scholar Shyam Saladi at saladi1@illinois.edu ASAP.

Job Opportunity - Honors Paralegal Program: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has posted vacancy announcements for the Honors Paralegal Program on usajobs.gov that are open to graduating seniors. This program is a unique opportunity for those interested in public service, law, economics, or public policy. Honors Paralegals work in Washington D.C. offices in the Bureau of Competition, the Bureau of Consumer Protection, or the Office of the General Counsel.

If you are thinking about going onto Med, Law, or Grad school and wish to get more information about the required standardized test, our local contact at the Kaplan Test Prep center has created a page full of resources. The page contains free events such as full-length practice tests, live & online preview classes, and live & online workshops/seminars. Use this page to register for any free event(s) of your choice through April, May, and June. It also has an additional field called the 20 minute workout. This is basically a 20 minute version of any test any time.

Senior Sunday: a celebration for graduating Engineers!

Are you graduating with an Engineering degree this semester? If so, the College of Engineering and Engineering Student Alumni Ambassadors have a treat for you! Join in on the Bardeen Quad on Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for FREE FOOD, GAMES, and a GIFT! Take a break from studying and enjoy a free meal during finals!

Thanks to Chancellor’s Scholar Jeff Lale for this information item.

Illini Summer Academies -- Need Assistance!

Illini Summer Academies (ISA) offers high school students from across Illinois the chance to explore the University of Illinois and various colleges/departments. Attendees are 14-18 years of age (as of 9/1/2012). They are offering 10 college-related Academies, plus a Leadership Academy sponsored by the UI Extension 4-H program. ISA also includes 1/2 day of community service for the youth and a variety of evening programs. Must be 21+

Orpheum Children’s Science Museum 20th Annual Kid's Building Fair is May 19, 2012. The FREE and award-winning event gives children an entertaining and educational introduction to the building trades and coincides with Historic Preservation Week. This event celebrates a rich heritage in the arts, building trades, community history, and hands-on understanding of the built environment. Volunteers are needed to assist visitors in one of the many “cities” relating to building trades during the event:
May 18, 2012, 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (event prep)
May 19, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Education Association for China Tomorrow (EACT), will be hosting a festival in Xi’an, China for UI students this summer, July 1 to 29, 2012. This festival is for students who are interested in cultural immersion, teaching in China, or are concerned about global development. There will be a 3-day Global Development Youth Summit in Xi’an, China, followed by a 3-week Service Learning. You must be conversationally fluent in English and between the ages of 16 and 30. For more information please visit http://eactus.com/2012-us-china-international-youth-festival/.

The Normal CornBelters are looking for highly motivated individuals to contribute to the game day operations of a professional baseball team, along with the office preparation for these events by different areas of the organization. The Normal CornBelters Internship Program is designed to serve as an enriching experience for students who desire to pursue a job in professional sports. To learn more and to apply visit their website today http://normalbaseball.com/internships/!

Thanks to Katie Flint of The Career Center for this information item.

The National and International Scholarships Program has scheduled a 90-minute workshop focusing on U.S. student Fulbright grants for Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m in room 66 of the Library (enter down the stairs from Wright Street). This workshop will include advice from recent Illinois Fulbright recipients. The session is targeted to juniors, graduating seniors, and graduate students who wish to explore opportunities available under a Fulbright and ready materials for the Fulbright Priority Deadline of July 2, 2012.

The Feminist Film Festival is taking place on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Art Theatre, 126 W. Church Street, Champaign.

The IGPA Social and Health Policy Seminar will be on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 2:00 to 3:20 p.m. at the 3007 Business Instructional Facility,
515 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign, with Francisca Atman, University of Colorado, Boulder Assistant Professor of Economics.