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Happy Valentines Day from the Help Desk! 💌 🖨️
Send one of these Valentines to someone special or pick up a printed copy at the Desk today! 💗 👩‍💻 ⌨️

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Keep the good vibes going with these fun free events next week!

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Happy (early) Valentine's Day (week?) from the Help Desk! We hope you take this week to spend some time with loved ones, friends, family, and yourself!

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Lots of fun free things to do this upcoming week! Take a break from studying and check them out!

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There's some really neat things coming up next week in C-U! If you have some time, check these free events!

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Hope everyone is staying warm! If you're looking for things to do while staying inside, check out these cool free events!

Happy first day of classes for our spring semester! Today's tech tip is a reminder about Zoom SSO. Let's start the year strong! ❄️ ✏️

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"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'" - MLK Jr.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from the Help Desk!

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Happy end of Winter Break! Need something fun to do next week? Look no further than these great free events to help you ease into the semester.

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Habari gani? Happy Kwanzaa to all of our iSchool friends who celebrate! We are wishing you a season full of love and community.

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Merry Christmas (& Happy New Year) to all of our iSchool community who celebrate!! We are wishing you all the gifts of joy, love, and peace this season. 🎄

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Happy Hanukkah from the Help Desk, to all our iSchool friends who celebrate! May it be filled with light and blessings. ✨

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How is everyone’s finals going? You’re almost done, keep going!

If you need some fun events during your study breaks (or some career help if you are panicking about upcoming graduation…), check out these local events in the coming week!

"Finals Tech Tips. Borrow a white noise machine to get plenty of rest! Block distracting apps and create a to-do list using Flora. Listen to lo-fi music or a study video to get in a good headspace. Try out the Pomodoro technique!." Graphics of books, pens, sticky notes, plants. Instagram and TikTok Logos: ischoolui_tech. Facebook logo @ischoolhelp.

The Help Desk is sending you good vibes and good luck on your finals! Hopefully this Tech Tip gives you some self-care inspiration at this stressful time! 📝 💯 🍀

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Happy Monday! Check out our last GA recommends for this year, and enjoy Daniel's impeccable taste!

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With finals right around the corner, we wanted to remind you that our printing process is easy and convenient! Scan the QR code in the post or visit us at the desk for printing tips and answers to FAQs! 🖨️ 📄 ✏️

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If you're a fellow nerd (like all of us at the Help Desk), you might just need one of our GA Evan's recommendations in your life! Check one out this week and let us know what you think!

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We hope you all had an amazing Fall break and are feeling rejuvenated and ready for upcoming finals! What did you do for your break?

If you need some fun events during your study breaks (or some career help if you are panicking about upcoming graduation…), check out these events this coming week!

Have a great Fall Break! Take this time to relax and enjoy some well-deserved free time!

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We hope you are all getting through mid-terms smoothly! Check out some interesting & educational events around town this week if you need a nice study break.

Did you know you can set up a timer or stopwatch and use it during a Zoom meeting? Learn more about how to turn on and use the new timer feature in the linked Knowledge Base article:
answers.uillinois.edu/ischool/136926

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Our GA Saira's birthday is coming up just next week. Let's celebrate her (and her stellar taste) by checking out one of her recommendations this week!

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The Help Desk is feeling extra cozy with the cool fall weather--and we hope you are too!
What’s more comforting than food? Discover cooking tips and inspiration from an award-winning cookbook author, or find warmth in community through a CPL networking event, and so many more activities!

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Who needs a mid-semester pick-me-up? Check out one of these fabulous recommendations from our Beloved Bashi, and let us know what you think! I think it's just the right weather for some yummy ramen... 😋

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🍁 How is everyone's semester going? 🍁
If you need a break from all the hard work, check out one of these local events coming up next week! Hear from some local artists and producers; learn how to DIY repair clothing; or check out the CU Black Authors Book Fair!

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Who's ready for fall? 🎃 I know we are here at the Help Desk! Check out these fun free activities next week, including a S'mores Social if you're ready for the fall bonfire vibes!

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Fatihi's recommendations are here, and they are ready to educate, entertain, & feed you all at once! If you know Fatihi, you will not be surprised that his favorite board game also helps you learn about investing. 🤑

The weather has cooled down just in time for Halloween! Warm up with a romance book club at Urbana Free Library, Día de los Muertos Celebration at Martens Center, or any other of these local events!

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Happy Diwali to all our friends who celebrate! May this day be full of light and blessings.

We know the printers can be spooky, but don't fear, because the help desk is here! Join us at the end of the month for a candy treat and to beat the trick of mapping printers on your laptop! 🎃💻🍬🖨