Advising & Placement
Friday, September 4, 2026
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Grad Student Days
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Monday, September 7, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Learn how to communicate your value
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
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Sit with Sankofa
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Understand the changing landscape for teaching, diversity, and service statements
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Perfectionism
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Pláticas
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Friday, September 11, 2026
Monday, September 14, 2026
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Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
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In Focus
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Social Skills
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Illinois CEE Fall 2026 Job Fair
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This presentation will build on the previous presentation and help you evaluate: Did my exam performance reflect my expectations? Do my expectations of my exam performance reflect my knowledge of the material? How would I know? How can I evaluate my exam taking strategy? How can I improve my study plan and exam-taking strategy?
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How to write application materials that get noticed
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Illinois CEE Fall 2026 Job Fair
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Sit with Sankofa
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Get ready for video and campus interviews
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Perfectionism
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Pláticas
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Master the art of the personal statement.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Social Skills
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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How to stand out in a job interview
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Sit with Sankofa
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Learn how negotiation works for faculty positions
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In this talk, we'll look at one professor's perspective on why students struggle in chemistry. We will chat about the differences between high school and college chemistry classes, study skills to develop moving forward, and time management.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Pláticas
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If you have had previous difficulties in MCB courses or are worried about a particular one this semester, join us for a discussion/workshop that will help you manage time better and identify the skills necessary for success in the major. You’ll also learn how to take notes, think critically, and approach exams in a scientific context.
Friday, September 25, 2026
Monday, September 28, 2026
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Explore your Major, Minor, and Resource options at the Majors & Minors Fair.
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Social Skills
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Interested in transferring to a College of Media major? Attend this workshop to learn about the College of Media's majors, the Intercollegiate Transfer (ICT) process, application requirements, and next steps.
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Explore Crop Sciences! Tour our greenhouses, meet faculty, and discover how sustainability, biotech, and data science shape our majors, hands-on research, and diverse career pathways.
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Gen Eds are more than requirements to check off—they’re opportunities to explore new interests, discover different perspectives, and build skills that complement your major and prepare you for life beyond college. In this session, you’ll learn how to think more intentionally about your Gen Ed choices and make the most of the General Education experience at Illinois.
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In this talk, we'll look at one professor's perspective on why students struggle in chemistry. We will chat about the differences between high school and college chemistry classes, study skills to develop moving forward, and time management.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Not sure what you want to major in—or how your major connects to your future career? Join us for an interactive introduction to Life Design and explore how your interests, values, and experiences can guide your decisions. Learn practical tools to navigate uncertainty, explore possibilities, and take your next step with confidence.
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Sit with Sankofa
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Join us for the Pursuing Pre-Law information session in conjunction with I-Explore Week, to learn what it means to pursue a pre-law pathway at Illinois. We’ll cover resources and advising available to students, skills to build, and opportunities to get involved on campus.
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This workshop is here to help. We will introduce the idea of metacognitive learning and find out how that can help you study more efficiently. We'll give you tips about how to summarize your notes, break down your syllabus and practice for your next exam.
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Learn more about the landscape of higher education
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As part of Illinois I-Explore Week 2026, explore the field of Social Work through student and professional perspectives. Learn about the major, careers, and the ICT process, tour the School of Social Work, and see how the program prepares students to make a meaningful impact. No pressure, just possibilities!
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Military-connected students are invited to explore academic pathways, career opportunities, and strategies for navigating the transition to Illinois. Learn how your strengths and experiences can inform your goals, discover how VA educational benefits support academic planning, and connect with the Chez Veterans Center's mentorship, community, and support network.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Pláticas
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Join us to learn more about the Intercollegiate Transfer Process and planful decision making.
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Is study in political science the right choice for you? How will you decide? What's political science like... the courses, the curricula, and the opportunities but also the faculty, the staff and the students? Come and find out!
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Psychology 100 requires absorbing a large amount of information at a fast pace. Exams consist of challenging multiple-choice exams that require being able to apply the concepts. This workshop will focus on strategies for navigating and absorbing the content in a psychology class in a way that aligns with the demands of challenging multiple-choice exams.
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An overview of the industry/nonprofit job search
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Choosing a major can be a stressful time. Between juggling your own expectations, family expectations, personal interests, and financial security, this decision can cause anxiety and decision fatigue. It is our hope to provide you with various coping mechanisms and resources to help you manage this stress and empower you to make an informed decision.
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Students will learn about the Intercollegiate Transfer Process to Gies through a formal presentation followed by a Q & A session. Topics will cover application eligibility, required and recommended coursework, activities/involvement, ICT application timeline, ICT advising and what happens after a student has been admitted to Gies.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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Are you worried about what to put on your resume? Is this your first time? Join this session to learn about formatting your resume for your upcoming ICT application. We will not be providing individual reviews!
Monday, October 5, 2026
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Social Skills
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Learn more about immigration options for advanced degree holders
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Sit with Sankofa
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Pláticas
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Friday, October 9, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
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The “AI Conversation Toolkit” helps graduate students and faculty navigate if, when, and how to use AI in research. In this workshop, we’ll walk students and faculty through the toolkit, which includes: understanding responsible tool use, evaluating tools, assessing risk, and communicating expectations.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
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This presentation will build on the previous presentation and help you evaluate: Did my exam performance reflect my expectations? Do my expectations of my exam performance reflect my knowledge of the material? How would I know? How can I evaluate my exam taking strategy? How can I improve my study plan and exam-taking strategy?
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Sit with Sankofa
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Pláticas
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Friday, October 16, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Sit with Sankofa
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Pláticas
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Social Skills
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Friday, October 23, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Humanities Career Discovery Group
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Sit with Sankofa
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In Focus
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Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Pláticas
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Social Skills
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