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*All activities on Thursday are optional.
MSLIS Academic Advising Appointments 9:00am – 5:00pm | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Rooms 124 and 125
Sign up for an advising appointment with your academic advisor to discuss your current courses, course
planning, or if you have general questions. Schedule an appointment online:
▪ Karla Lucht (A-H): https://go.illinois.edu/Karla_Advising
▪ Katelyn Talbott (I-Z): https://go.illinois.edu/Katelyn_Advising
School Librarian Program Advising Appointments 9:00am – 5:00pm | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 123
Discuss the School Librarian program or options to pursue a Library Information Specialist/Technology
Specialist Illinois teaching endorsement. Schedule an appointment online:
▪ Ruth Shasteen: Coming soon!
Career Services Advising Appointments *Thursday Only* 9:00am – 5:00pm | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 122
Make an appointment with Rebecca Hodson to get started on pre-professional and professional career
advising. Schedule an appointment online:
▪ Rebecca Hodson/Lil Levant: https://go.ischool.illinois.edu/careeradvising
Pick Up University ID Card (iCard) Illini Union Bookstore | 809 S. Wright St.
For those that submitted a photo online for University iCards, then can be picked up at this time. If you did
not submit a photo, please visit the Illini Union Bookstore to have your University ID (iCard) printed. ID
center hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
-Instructions for MyPhotoSubmit: https://www.icardnet.uillinois.edu/public/photo-submit.cfm (Disregard the note that this is for on-campus students only. The iSchool has made special arrangements for you!)
Alumni Affairs Appointments
Make an appointment to introduce yourself to Jill Gengler, Director of Alumni Affairs. Jill is happy to get
to know you and to make connections early! You can view her availability here:
https://uofi.box.com/s/fnt8sue89nsty1fsvwpgeqsk8two0qcg. Please email Jill with the timeslot you wish
to visit her! [email protected]
iSchool Faculty Meet & Greet Appointments Details to be announced soon.
Pending Optional Social Tonight
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Check-In 9:00am – 11:00am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – East Foyer
Please check in and pick up your informational folder for the weekend, a nametag, t-shirt, and grab some
coffee and tea!
Optional Activities
*After checking in, you are welcome to participate in any of the optional activities until 11:00am. Required
activities will begin at 11:00 am.
Academic Advising Appointments
iSchool Rooms 124 & 125
Blackboard Collaborate & Moodle Workshop
and Open Session iSchool Room 242 *Starts at 10:00am* PENDING
Schedule an advising appointment with your
academic advisor to discuss your current courses,
course planning, or if you have general questions.
Karla Lucht, MS/LIS (A-H):
https://go.illinois.edu/Karla_Advising
Katelyn Talbott, MS/LIS (I-Z):
https://go.illinois.edu/Katelyn_Advising
Ruth Shasteen, School Licensure:
Link coming soon!
Learn more about Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
including how to present and how to get the most
out of Moodle Course Management System. You
may also stop by and visit with ITD staff with
specific questions and we can help solve specific
problems while you are early on in your program
and help maximize your experience.
Pick Up University ID Card (iCard) Illini Union Bookstore | 809 S. Wright St.
For those that submitted a photo online for University iCards, then can be picked up at this time. If you did
not submit a photo, please visit the Illini Union Bookstore to have your University ID (iCard) printed. ID
center hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
-Instructions for MyPhotoSubmit: https://www.icardnet.uillinois.edu/public/photo-submit.cfm (Disregard the note that this is for on-campus students only. The iSchool has made special arrangements for you!)
Walking Tour of Campus 8:30am – 9:30am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 126
Join Jill Gengler, Director of Alumni Affairs, as she shows the notable areas of campus all while getting a
little bit of history, legends, and lore of campus.
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iSchool Building Tour 8:45am – 9:05am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 109
Meet outside room 109 for a brief tour of the building. Learn about the history of our building and see
the various research centers at the school.
iSchool Building Tour 9:45am – 10:05am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 109
Meet outside room 109 for a brief tour of the building. Learn about the history of our building and see
the various research centers at the school.
iSchool Faculty Meet & Greet Appointments 9:00am – 10:45am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Various Locations. Sign up for 10 min
appointment
Details coming soon.
Federal Financial Aid 10:00am – 10:30am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 126
A Student Financial Aid representative will be on hand to explain the federal loan application, eligibility
and disbursement process. They will also be available for questions following their short presentation.
Required Activities
The following activities are required to fully participate in Welcome Weekend, Fall 2019:
Welcome 11:00am – 11:15am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 126
Opening words to our weekend will be from Dean Eunice Santos and an introduction to Student Affairs
Staff.
Lunch 11:15am – 12:00pm | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 126 and around the building
Lunch will be provided today. We encourage you to meet with your peers and have lunch together
throughout the building. Pending weather, tents and tables may be set up around the building.
Small Group Activities 12:00pm – 1:30pm | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 126
Additional details to be announced during the session.
▪ Icebreaker
▪ Article Discussion *Please review before orientation* Norway: The country where no salaries are
secret https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-40669239
Break 1:30pm – 1:45pm
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Workshop Session #1 - Concurrent 1:45pm – 2:30pm | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign)
Gain Experience – Early and Often!
Room 126
Crucial Conversations
Room 46
No matter what your situation, gaining experience
during your program is essential to advancing
your career. This session will highlight different
ways and strategies to develop new skills and
pursue experiential learning opportunities while in
the program.
Have you ever had to negotiate a salary, address a
conflict with a significant other, or provide critical
feedback to a peer? All these could be considered
crucial conversations -conversations where opinions
vary, emotions are strong, and stakes are high. Join
this session to gain a quick overview of a
communication model to help you navigate crucial
conversations, as well as learn some simple
strategies you can start to implement immediately in
your daily life. Presented by Kirstin Phelps.
Break 2:30pm – 2:45pm
Sneak Peak at the Library & Information Sciences Employment Landscape 2:45pm – 3:45pm | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 126
Librarians work in a wide variety of environments; academic, public, school, and corporate libraries in
addition to non-profits and government organizations. Find out in which areas our students and alumni
find the most employment, where jobs are rare, and what kind of salary you might expect in each area.
Workshop Session #2 – Concurrent 4:00pm – 5:00pm | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) Tech Petting Zoo
Room 53
Undergraduate & Main Library Tour
Meet outside Social Sciences, Health and
Education Library in the Main Library
Representatives from a broad spectrum of
organizations will be available to discuss how they
are using technology. Stop by to chat with iSchool
faculty members to find out how they use tech in
their teaching and research. Discover what’s
happening at FabLab, how tech is used in local
schools, libraries, and with preservation.
The tour of the Main and Undergraduate Libraries
is led by Piper Martin* and will provide an overview
of the library's physical spaces with an emphasis on
how they have evolved. We will see how traditional
services have changed as well as examples of newer
spaces and services offered by the libraries. Walking Directions from iSchool: Walk east to Wright Street,
turn right. Walk until you get to the end of the street. The
building straight ahead is the Main Library. Enter the doors and
go down the hall. Take a left to get to the Social Sciences, Health
and Education Library. *Tour Guide Bio: Piper Martin has been a librarian for 17 years, working in research and instruction and has a BA in English Literature from the
University of California Santa Cruz and an MSLIS from the University of Texas at Austin. Here at Illinois she supervises pre-professional graduate
assistants from the iSchool, works at the Information Desk at the Main Library, teaches library workshops and information literacy instruction sessions,
and serves on the Library’s Web Working Group. She has been an active ACRL member all of her career and currently serves on an Instruction Section
committee. Teaching and learning are at the center of her librarianship and research interests.
Break 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Relax, meet with classmates, work on class projects, or tour the Main & Undergraduate libraries.
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Dinner at Papa Del’s Pizza Factory 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Papa Del’s Pizza Factory (1201 S. Neil St. Champaign)
Join your fellow students, faculty, and staff at Papa Del’s Pizza Factory. Dinner provided by the iSchool and
a cash bar is available. Transportation details can be found on the Welcome Weekend website.
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Schedule and Questions 9:00am – 9:15am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 126
Assistant Dean, Meg Edwards, will review the schedule for the rest of the day and answer any questions.
GradMap 9:15am – 10:30am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 126
Derek Attig, Director of Career Development at the Graduate College facilitates this hands-on workshop.
Students use the GradMAP Professional Development Process to set 6-12 month goals, identify skills
needed to achieve those goals, and make concrete plans to develop in those areas by undertaking specific
activities.
Break 10:30am – 10:45 am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign)
A brief break between sessions.
Workshop Session #3 - Concurrent 10:45am – 11:20am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign)
How to Read, Write, and Engage, iSchool-style!
Room 126
Thesis, Independent Study, and Practicum
Information Session
Room 131
Assistant Director of MS/LIS Advising, Karla Lucht, will
discuss tips on reading, writing, and participating for
success in your courses, along with instructor
expectations.
Join Katelyn Talbott, Academic Advisor, for an
informative session on the course options of
Thesis, Independent Study, and Practicum. Bring
your questions!
Lunch Plan Discussion 11:20am – 11:30am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 126
A brief discussion on your options for lunch.
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Lunch 11:30am – 1:00pm | Various Locations
Time to explore restaurants in the campus town area by yourself or select from the following options for
lunch:
Zinestravaganza III
iSchool Room 131
Student Leaders Lunch groups + faculty to join
Around iSchool
Come have lunch with folks from the IMC Zine
Library! In honor of Welcome Weekend at the
iSchool, they'll have zines and zine making supplies!
There will also be a selection of Comix! Drop in
anytime, stay as long as you wish! If Zines are new to
you - check out this short video:
https://go.illinois.edu/zine.
Enjoy lunch with various student leaders to learn
about iSchool organizations. Get information about
meetings, events and how to get involved.
Rooms & Organizations coming soon!
Teach Talks 1:00pm – 3:00pm | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Rooms across the iSchool building
Details coming soon!
Break 3:00pm – 3:30 pm | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign)
A brief break between sessions.
Optional Personal Time/Games
Optional Evening Social
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Spring 2020 Course Preview 9:00am – 9:45am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 126
Break 9:45am – 10:00am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign)
A brief break between sessions.
Student Engagement: Gallery Walk 10:00am – 11:15am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Around iSchool, see instructions
This is an opportunity for students to work together to determine accountability in moving forward
through the program.
Weekend Wrap Up 11:15am – 11:30am | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Rooms 126, 131, and East Foyer
Details to be announced during the session.
Lunch 11:30am – 12:15pm | iSchool (501 E. Daniel St. Champaign) – Room 126
A brief lunch before departing for home.
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