It's Commencement time again: our hat's off to the Class of 2009
Student Affairs would like to congratulate the Class of 2009 as they take off for new adventures: some are headed to jobs, some for advance degrees, some are headed home and others for parts unknown. But they take with them a sense of accomplishment, a sense of purpose and an education that will open doors to their future.

If you're on campus, where can you get the best 'photo' to capture graduation? The Office of Facilities and Services has done some of the leg-work for you by creating an interactive Commencement map of prime photo locations on campus to help turn the big day into a "Kodak moment."

Emergency Dean Fund Established

The "Emergency Dean" has been an invaluable resource for Illinois students and families, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, since 1970. The Emergency Dean Fund was created this spring to provide immediately available dollars for things like clothing for victims of a building fire, or plane fare for a student returning home for a funeral.

The Emergency Dean's ability to provide this support can make all the difference in a student's security and academic survival. Gifts to this fund will contribute to the welfare of all Illinois students.

Check out Housing's New Website!

The new University Housing website has launched! The site features audience-based navigation with a fresh easy way to find the information you're looking for. Visit www.housing.illinois.edu to explore the world of University Housing: a whole new look and a great way to see all that Housing has to offer Illinois students. And while you're there, check out the progress of the Housing's renovations first hand of the Ikenberry Commons with their live web-cam. Find out more on their construction page and see how they progress!

Student Affairs ONLINE and Hooked Up!

Student Affairs is all about social networking on campus...and now we've taken it online! Look for us on the world-wide web for page after page of good info and links to the Illinois community. We have a page of Illinois YouTube videos by Student Affairs units and local talents. Become our fan of one of our groups on Facebook, and see our photo gallery of events. Get the latest 'tweets' by following us on Twitter (look for "stuAffairsIL"). If you have any other great social networks we should add, just let us know: we want to connect, learn and achieve right along with you!