Illinois Abroad Day Events on September 1

The campus and the colleges are participating in a joint “study abroad/international awareness” day – ILLINOIS ABROAD DAY on Tuesday, September 1. This day will focus on How To’s and what programs and activities students can do internationally.

Following is the timeline for the day:

11 a.m.-2 p.m.  Information and Resources (Main Campus Quad)  -- Find provider programs, Faculty led Program Info, Learn about campus resources including scholarships… Workshops being held on… Financial Aid & Study Abroad, Career Development, Student Experiences, How to Apply

2 p.m.-5 p.m. Engineering International Fair (Outside Engineering Hall)

5 p.m. Engineering Study Abroad Info, Food, Giveaways (Rm. 100 Gregory Hall) -- Welcome and Remarks: Dr. Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela, Vice Provost for International Affairs and Global Strategies; Keynote Lecture: Stacie Nevadomski Berdan, International Careers Expert, Speaker, Advocate and Author “Study Abroad Makes a Difference in the Job Search” http://studyabroad.illinois.edu/illinoisabroadday#.VdYWk0YXN40

Please contact the International Programs in Engineering Office for any questions with regard to the activities around the Illinois Abroad event. (244-0054 / ipeng@illinois.edu)