We value all individuals that make up the vibrant Psychology community at UIUC. To support the needs of those who work, study, and meet in our building, we have compiled a list of useful resources for individual needs. If you know of resources that you think should be listed here, please email the Librarian at psych-webmaster@illinois.edu to let us know!
Our gender-neutral bathrooms are on the first floor in the main lobby (next to the elevators) and in the southwest corner of the third floor (next to the service elevators). Both bathrooms also contain a baby changing station.
Located on the 6th floor of the Psychology Building, a Privacy Lounge is available to students, faculty, and staff needing some private space in the department. The room includes space for breastfeeding/pumping and a fridge to store milk. The Privacy Lounge is intended to provide a calm space to those in our community who need a moment. This space is not intended for studying and tables/chairs can be found in the atrium for this purpose. Anyone needing access can request a key from the business office on the 3rd floor. Please send a request to psych-keys@mx.uillinois.edu or stop by Sharetta Hall's office in 334. If Sharetta is out, please see Brenda Reinhold in 327.
In the Fall of their Sophomore year, Psychology majors can apply for the Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Psychological Science. This fellowship is aimed at attracting diverse students to psychology research training environments and providing them support within these training environments to ensure career development and learning. Students awarded this fellowship would receive a stipend of $1,000/semester for two semesters. In addition to lab involvement, the program features monthly group coaching, social support, and professional development meetings.
In the Fall of their Junior year, students can apply for the Advanced Research Opportunity Honors Fellow. This fellowship provides support over three semesters of undergraduate research conducted toward the completion of an honors thesis in Psychology.
The Department of Psychology Diversity Award recognizes outstanding graduate students engaged in research that contributes to better understanding of psychological topics related to diversity.
The weekly Diversity Seminar is hosted by members of the Clinical-Community program area. Diversity seminar participants discuss timely topics related to diversity and inclusivity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, social class, ability, LGBTQ, immigration, international status, and the justice system. The seminar is held at 10 am on Fridays, and many sessions are open to the university community. For more information on open sessions, or to be added to the Diversity Seminar listserv, email Dr. Catharine Fairbairn.
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee evaluates applications in the Fall and Spring semesters for the Anti-Racism Grant Fund.
Small awards (up to $50) and large awards (up to $500) are available to members of the Psychology Department to support anti-racism efforts, such as the creation of a reading/action group, hosting guest speakers, purchasing books or materials, or hiring students to support the convening of groups.