The Advising series is a monthly event brought to you by the Office of the Provost. The Advising Advisory Group helps to plan and coordinate this event each month. The Advisor Series is held on the fourth Friday of most months from 9-10am. Most Advisor Series events are available as hybrid events. Location of each series event will be sent via email. Light breakfast will be available for those attending in person. Information about upcoming events are sent via the advis-l listserv.
If you have ideas or are interested presenting at an upcoming Advisor Series event email success4all@illinois.edu.
Upcoming Series Dates
- April 25, 2025 – Unique and Traditional Campus Tours (starting on the backside of the Illini Union)
- May 2025 – Advisor Appreciation Month
- Thursday, May 1 – 10:30am-1:30pm: #ThankAnAdvisor Collection Campaign
- Wednesday, May 7 – 12-1pm: Advisor Picnic on the Quad
- Join us for a relaxed lunchtime gathering on the Quad. Bring your lunch, enjoy some sunshine, and connect with our amazing advising peers. (Rain Plan: We can meet in the basement of the Union) Sweet bonus: Chaya Sandler will provide a delicious dessert—because what’s lunch without a little treat?
- Friday, May 9 – 9-10am: Advisors Read on (the day after) Reading Day in HUB 3080
- Join DGS with a discussion on servant leadership in advising at OVCDEI (614 E. Daniel, Room 3080); RSVP required, space is limited! Email Teri Farr (tjfarr@illinois.edu) to RSVP.
- Thursday, May 15 – 12:15-12:45pm: Advisors Walk the South Quad – Meet at South Quad Bell Tower
- Friday, May 16 – 11am-1pm: Advisor Art Destressor in LAS Lisnek Hub in Lincoln Hall (first Floor)
- Bring your own coloring pages, other art projects, or work on a project provided; bring your own lunch and socialize!
- Tuesday, May 20 – 12:15-12:45pm: Advisors Walk the Main Quad – Meet at the Front of Foellinger
- Thursday, May 22 – 11am-2pm: Bring a book. Take a book. (BIF West Atrium)
Previous Advisor Series Topics
Recordings are linked to sessions as applicable.
- September 29, 2023 – What does it mean to be exploring?
- February 24, 2023 – Campus Resources and Discussion
- March 24, 2023 – A Conversation with Charlie Nutt
- April 28, 2023 – Communicating with students, presented by the Counseling Center
- October 27, 2023 – Self-Care with a Slice of P.I.E.S.S.
- November 17, 2023 – Main Library Tour and Resource Discussion
- January 26, 2024 – Pushing Your Own Professional Development
- February 23, 2024 – Incorporating Academic Coaching into Student Services Throughout Campus
- March 29, 2024 – Working with Neurodivergent Students and Faculty/Staff
- April 26, 2024 – Utilizing Career Services for Collaborative Practices
- May 23, 2024 – Social Event and Community Building (no recording)
- August 30, 2024 – Advising @ Illinois Updates, ISSS, and Community Conversation
- September 27, 2024 – Keynote from ILACADA
- October 25, 2024 – General Education Chat and an intro from First Gen at Illinois
- December 6, 2024 – Overcoming Barriers to Student Success with DIA
- January 31, 2025 – Wellbeing for Students and Ourselves a conversation with CARE
- February 28, 2025 – Chez Veteran Center
- March 28, 2025 – Illinois HR: Exploring the Illinois Value Proposition