From: Alyssa Alfinito
Date: February 27
Subject: Success Lab Spotlight- March 2026

Quote of the month: “What you have to do is to get into the heart. And how do you get into the heart? With stories.” - Jane Goodall

Free snacks, hot cocoa, charging stations, lending library

• Group Tutoring for FIN 221 on Sundays from 3pm - 6pm- FREE DINNER PROVIDED each weekend!
• We joined the Illini App. Use the link to join our group as a member to see posts & upcoming events!
• Student Worker Series- Applications for positions of Lab Attendants, Peer Mentors, and Peer Tutors, are open! Applications open until March 22nd. 

• Wednesday, March 4 and March 11: InFocus

• Wednesday, March 11: EQ Grab and GO: Self and Social Awareness

Stop by to grab a free copy of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 which we will be discussing during our EQ series. Free stress balls, tea, and treats provided! 
11am - 1pm | BIF 1041 - The Lab

• Tuesday, March 24: RIO (Recognition, Insight, and Openness) Series

RIO is a two-part program that teaches students techniques for recognizing and moving past situations that cause stress, frustration, and anxiety. Open to all Illinois students- no need to be a Counseling center client. Attending both sessions are reccomended.
5-6pm |  BIF 1041

• Wednesday, March 25: Take Ten with Jen, Sensory & Regulation Reset

Take Ten minutes to engage in a calming sensory break with free aromatherapy sticker dots and tactile grounding activities with Gies embedded clinical counselor, Jen House. 
10:30am - 12:30pm | BIF Atrium - 1038 West 

• Sunday, March 29: Silent Study Sunday 

Have a quiet intentional place to study. Stay with us 45 minutes, and receive access to free snacks, food, and break activities.
3pm - 6pm | BIF 1049

• Tuesday, March 31st: RIO (Recognition, Insight, and Openness) Series

RIO is a two-part program that teaches students techniques for recognizing and moving past situations that cause stress, frustration, and anxiety. Open to all Illinois students- no need to be a Counseling center client. Attending both sessions are reccomended.
5-6pm | BIF 1041

Hosted by Peer Mentors and Tutors Sundays - Wednesdays. Tutoring for early Business Core courses: CS 105, Econ 102, Econ 103, FIN 221, Math 234, STAT 100, STAT 107. Meet with the team one-on-one, as a group, or just sit and study.
View the full schedule on Student Success Gies Groups - Study Tables
Sundays, 2 - 8pm | Mondays - Wednesdays from 3 - 6pm | BIF 1049 - The Lab
 

Weekly Services
Express Advising: Monday - Friday, 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
Study Tables with Tutors & Mentors: Sunday 2pm - 8pm, Mondays - Wednesday 3pm - 6pm
Peer Advising: Monday - Thursday, 11am - 3pm

One of the most important things you can do as a student is take care of yourself and ask for help when you need it. Use our Self Help Guide if you’re feeling stuck.

View the full Lab Calendar of Events on Student Success Gies Groups

EVENT InFocus Wednesday, March 4 4:00pm - 5:30pm Private Location (sign in to display) Add to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal In Focus is a 4-week program designed to address concerns students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADHD-like symptoms commonly have. This series is typically offered throughout the fall and spring semesters. This program is open to all Illinois students—you do not need to be a current client of the Counseling Center. This series is interactive and gives students practical tips for improving focus. We’ll cover: Week 1: Procrastination Week 2: Time Management Week 3: Goal Setting Week 4: Stress Management and Self-Care It works best if you attend all weeks, but you can attend any of the weeks as a stand-alone workshop. VIEW EVENT

EVENT InFocus Wednesday, March 11 4:00pm - 5:30pm Private Location (sign in to display) Add to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal In Focus is a 4-week program designed to address concerns students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADHD-like symptoms commonly have. This series is typically offered throughout the fall and spring semesters. This program is open to all Illinois students—you do not need to be a current client of the Counseling Center. This series is interactive and gives students practical tips for improving focus. We’ll cover: Week 1: Procrastination Week 2: Time Management Week 3: Goal Setting Week 4: Stress Management and Self-Care It works best if you attend all weeks, but you can attend any of the weeks as a stand-alone workshop. VIEW EVENT

EVENT EQ Series: Self and Social Awareness Wednesday, March 11 11:00am - 1:00pm Private Location (sign in to display) Add to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal The Lab is reading Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Come grab a free book and treats to read along with us! VIEW EVENT

EVENT RIO Tuesday, March 24 5:00pm - 6:00pm Private Location (sign in to display) Add to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal RIO is a two-part program that teaches students techniques for recognizing and moving past situations that cause stress, frustration, and anxiety. RIO can provide skills to help you: Manage and reduce anxiety Adapt to new challenges Understand your thoughts and feelings, WITHOUT judgment or shame Move beyond feeling “stuck” Take the initiative to step out of your comfort zone VIEW EVENT

EVENT Take Ten: Sensory & Regulation Reset Wednesday, March 25 10:30am - 11:30am Private Location (sign in to display) Add to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal Take Ten minutes in the Atrium to engage in a calming sensory break with aromatherapy sticker dots and tactile grounding activities with Gies embedded clinical counselor, Jen House. Free aromatherapy stickers and sensory items! Explore soothing textures, breathe, and refocus. It only takes ten minutes to feel better - drop in anytime! VIEW EVENT

EVENT Silent Study Sundays Sunday, March 29 3:00pm - 6:00pm Private Location (sign in to display) Add to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal Exams and projects coming up? Come join us at the lab for a quiet, productive space to study. We will provide the space and rewards! VIEW EVENT

EVENT RIO Tuesday, March 31 5:00pm - 6:00pm Private Location (sign in to display) Add to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal RIO is a two-part program that teaches students techniques for recognizing and moving past situations that cause stress, frustration, and anxiety. RIO can provide skills to help you: Manage and reduce anxiety Adapt to new challenges Understand your thoughts and feelings, WITHOUT judgment or shame Move beyond feeling “stuck” Take the initiative to step out of your comfort zone VIEW EVENT