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  • Technology and Research Online Workshops for Nurses, Wed. 8/6

    Aug 5, 2014 4:45 pm14 views

    Second installment of an annual series of online workshops for nursing professionals, faculty, students, and staff on August 6.

    Workshop topics include EndNote vs RefWorks, Videos at UIC, Mobile Point-of-Care, National Library of Medicine Mobile Resources, What is Box?, What are Google Docs/Tools?, Keeping Current, Library 101, CINAHL/PubMed and How to Find Full Text, Web of Science vs Scopus, Finding Tests and Measurements, Using Qualtrics for Research, Going beyond Google, and Data Management.


    Register at http://goo.gl/OyqCDS

    Questions?  Contact nursingliaison@uic.edu or 815-395-5658.

  • PHYS 393: Introduction to Biophysics Course in Fall 2014

    Aug 8, 2014 6:45 am96 views

    The Physics Dept is offering a 3-credit interdisciplinary course "Introduction to Biophysics" this fall under the course number Phys 393.  The course is designed for undergraduate students who have an interest in the physical and quantitative aspects of biology. Students interested in enrolling in the class should sign up as soon as possible.  

    For additional information, click on the post to see the flyer.  You can also contact Prof. Anjum Ansari in the Physics Dept (ansari@uic.edu) for additional information regarding the course.  If you have questions about whether or not you should take the course, please contact your Academic Advisor.

  • Paid Undergraduate Research Assistant at UIC Library, Focus on Asian American Studies

    Aug 8, 2014 9:45 pm172 views

    Looking for a part-time job for the upcoming school year? The UIC Library is hiring a research assistant through the UIC AANAPISI Educational Employment Grant.  This position pays $10/hour for 8-15 hours/week for Fall 2014. 

    JOB DUTIES:
    The student employee will work closely with the supervisor to further develop this project and provide
    input from a student's perspective. Duties include, but are not limited to:
    • Create an online research guide with a focus on ASAM
    • Organize and archive digital images for the Queer Asian American Archive project
    • Do research using the library's resources
    • Compile a bibliography of monographs within the realm of Asian American Studies or English language learning to aid the library collection
    • Examine the library's current holdings in this area
    • Communicate with other institutions and departments on campus as needed

    To learn more, click on the post to download the full job description and details on how to apply.

  • Tutoring Volunteer Opportunity at Metro Achievement Center for Girls and Midtown Center for Boys

    Aug 12, 2014 7:15 am60 views

    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT METRO, 310 S. Peoria Street OR MIDTOWN, located in BUCKTOWN Opportunity:  

    One-on-One tutoring/mentoring for 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students
        Metro uses all female tutors
        Midtown uses all male tutors

    Location:    Metro – 310 S. Peoria Street (just over the expressway from UIC)
                     Midtown-1819 N. Wood (a few minutes from the Damen stop on the blue line)

    Time commitment: 2 hours, 1 night a week (semester to semester basis)
        Metro – 6-8 PM on Monday or Wednesday
        Midtown – 6:30-8:30 PM Monday or Thursday, 10-12 on Saturday

    Contact:  
        Metro: Christina Gibson     cgibson@midtown-metro.org  or 312-226-4886 x 232
        Midtown: Oscar Calderon   ocalderon@midtown-metro.org or 773-292-2662

    Visit our website and apply online at www.midtown-metro.org/apply or call/e-mail respective contact person.

  • New Life Volunteering Society Tutoring Recruitment

    Aug 12, 2014 9:15 am184 views

    Who: Any interested incoming and returning Honors College students
    What: Recruitment for new tutors for the New Life Volunteering Society to tutor disadvantaged Chicago public school students after school at no cost to the student being tutored.
    When: During the semester, the tutor will pick one or more of the numerous time slots available. The sessions are Monday through Friday and there are two sections each day that are each 1.5 hours long. The usual times are 4-5:30 pm or 5:30-7 pm but the tutor can adjust it to fit his or her schedule.
    Where: Burnam Hall Room 220 is where tutoring takes place during the semester.
    Why: To help promote education and improve the quality of learning for students who need it the most.
    How: Contact the NLVS Co-Chairs, Rafid Rahman or Niyati Patel, at nlvstutoring@gmail.com

  • Fall 2014 Honors College Tuition Waiver Application Deadline Extended to Wed. 8/13

    Aug 12, 2014 9:15 am519 views

    The Honors College has a limited number of tuition waivers available for continuing UIC Honors College students to use during Fall 2014!

    The waivers will be awarded based on a combination of academic merit and financial need to full-time students with a minimum UIC cumulative GPA of 3.5.  Applicants must have earned at least 12 credit hours at UIC to be eligible to apply.

    For more information and to access the online application, click here.

    The application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 13th. Questions should be directed to Tula Georgopoulos at tula@uic.edu

  • 2014 Chicago Law School Forum, Sat. 9/13

    Aug 15, 2014 12:30 pm111 views

    The 2014 Chicago Law School Forum will on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at The Palmer House Hilton, located on 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603. The forum runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm but is broken down into two parts:

    9:00 am–4:00 pm: Workshops
    11:00 am–4:00 pm: Talk with School Reps

    This event is designed to bring law schools to prospective students so that students get the opportunity to ask important questions, such as:

    •          How does the admission process work?
    •          What is the best way to prepare for the LSAT?
    •          How can you finance your legal education?
    •          What law schools are best for you?
    •          Do you have the ability and educational background that will help you succeed in law school?
    •          What will a legal education train you to do?
    •          How is diversity encouraged in law school and the legal system?

    This event is free to the public. The only cost is your time. To register, please click here: http://www.lsac.org/jd/choosing-a-law-school/law-school-recruitment-forums#Chicago.

    Not in Chicago this summer? Not a problem - there are a handful of these events happening across the country. To find one near you, please click here: http://www.lsac.org/jd/choosing-a-law-school/forums-and-other-events.

    Last year, law schools like Harvard, DePaul, Northwestern, John Marshall, UChicago sent Admissions Representatives as well as current students to speak with in addition to the countless out-of-state law schools that attend this law school forum.

    Don't miss out on this great networking opportunity with your future law school! (here are some photos from last year's forum - https://uic.collegiatelink.net/organization/prelawsocietyuic/gallery/Album/29061)

  • The Clubs of America Scholarship Award for Career Success, Due 8/31

    Aug 15, 2014 5:30 pm135 views

    Award of $1500 for any student with a 3.0+ GPA. Applicants are asked to write an 800 word essay about their professional ambitions. No citizenship requirement stated. - Deadline: August 31, website:  http://www.greatclubs.com/scholarship-award-for-career-success.asp

  • Volunteer Opportunity to work with young adults with autism

    Aug 19, 2014 7:00 am172 views
    The Julie+Michael Tracy Family Foundation/Urban Autism Solutions is looking for young, energetic students to be a part of the community of Project 1212, a new residence for young adults with disabilities in the University Village neighborhood. They are seeking students who can fill the role of mentor or community guide to a young adult with autism or related communication disability during the afternoon or weekends.
     
    Their residents travel to their health clubs, Starbucks, church and other community locations and need some initial direction and supervision. They have one or 2 residents who would also enjoy walking and running with you. The organization offers cooking classes as well as movie nights and meet-ups at Pompeii for young adults with autism, and would love to have your company.
     
    The Julie+Michael Tracy Family Foundation/Urban Autism Solutions is dedicated to addressing challenges facing young adults with autism. They are creating fully integrated community lives for our participants right in your neighborhood!  Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering with us.
     
    Call or email: Julie@jmtf.org or Tara@jmtf.org for more information

  • Research Position with Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

    Aug 19, 2014 7:00 am364 views
    Dr. Michael Johnson's drug discovery laboratory in the UIC College of Pharmacy Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology  is seeking a motivated undergraduate to join the research team as a research technician. The project aims to identify and develop compounds that inhibit vital enzyme reactions in pathogenic bacteria. The ultimate goal of this research is to develop novel therapeutic drugs targeting various infectious diseases. The technician will be extensively trained to support ongoing research in the laboratory and will be expected to conduct bench-top lab experiments independently. Please note that, at this time, this position is voluntary. Though, Work Study students may receive funding through the Chancellor's Undergraduate Research Award program.
     
    Position: part-time, school year and summer availability
     
    Preferred Experience: biochemistry and/or microbiology laboratory coursework
     
    Incentives:  This research experience provides the potential for any of the following:
    - bolster resume with research experience
    - letters of recommendation
    - use research project to earn course credit and potentially complete an Honors College Capstone project
    - authorship and acknowledgements on publications in high impact journals
    - present research posters at relevant conferences
    - network
    - exposure to pharmaceutical industry settings
     
    Interested? Please email Libby Brubaker at libbybru12@gmail.com with a paragraph describing your interest in the position, your career goals, and how you see this position fulfilling those goals.

  • Honors Activity Option: Aquinas Literacy Center Tutor, Training on 8/22-8/23

    Aug 19, 2014 9:30 am93 views

    Become a volunteer English as a Second Language tutor at Aquinas Literacy Center! Volunteer tutors are needed to instruct limited English proficient adult learners for 90 minutes per week at our Center, located at 3540 S Hermitage. All instruction is one-on-one and training is provided. Knowledge of a second language is not required; all instruction is in English. Join us for our two-part tutor training: Friday, August 22nd (6pm to 9pm) and Saturday, August 23rd (9am to 3pm). Tutors must attend both days for certification. Pre registration is required. For more information and to register for training, please contact Lori Rogers at 773.927.0512 or email aquinasliteracy@gmail.com. Since 1996, Aquinas Literacy Center, through English-language instruction, has enabled learners to transform their lives by acquiring skills to become successful parents, productive workers and responsible citizens.

  • Undergraduate Computer Programming Opportunity in Dr. Raney's Language Research Lab

    Aug 19, 2014 1:00 pm55 views

    One component of Dr. Raney's research program on language processing involves measuring people’s eye movements as they read. I am looking for students who have well-developed programming skills to help me write programs to analyze the eye movement data. Preference will be given to individuals who can program in common languages such as Basic and C (or a derivative such as C++), or are skilled with Excel macros. You need to be available at least 6 hours per week (daytime hours). You may participate for credit (e.g., for your Honors activity) or volunteer, and you need to be available at least 6 hours per week (daytime hours). The work could lead to a capstone project. This is not a paid position. Working in a research lab is a great way to gain experience and skills that enhance your opportunity to attend graduate school.

    Contact information.

    If you are interested in working in Dr. Raney’s language lab, please contact me via email at geraney@uic.edu. More information about my research is available on my web site (www.uic.edu/~geraney). You can download an application from Dr. Raney’s web site (www.uic.edu/~geraney/helpwanted.htm) or send an application via the UIC Undergraduate Research Experience web site (http://www.uic.edu/uic/research/undergraduate/index.shtml). 

  • McSweeney’s Student Short Story Contest, Due 8/31

    Aug 22, 2014 6:45 am156 views

    Apply to the first-ever McSweeney’s Student Short Story Contest, guest judged by an illustrious, soon-to-be-named writer.

    Contestants must be students (undergraduate or graduate) in the United States, and stories must be under 7,500 words, but that is, thankfully, where the rules end. The winner of the contest will receive $500 and their story will be published inMcSweeney’s 51, in August 2015. A few stories will be selected as honorable mentions, and the names of those stories, as well as the names of their authors, will also be printed in McSweeney’s 51.

    We will be accepting submissions from July 30 – August 31, 2014. To cover the cost and time of our small staff and our guest judge, submitters must pay an entrance fee of $55—but, get this, with your entrance fee, you also get a full year’s subscription (at a discount) to McSweeney’s Quarterly. Isn’t that a great deal? It is indeed a great deal. To learn more about what this subscription will include, check out this letter.

    Along with your submission, please include a brief cover letter that mentions your hometown, the college or university you attend, and your year in school. Please also include your contact information. To learn more and enter the contest online, please go here: http://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/mcsweeneys-first-ever-student-short-story-contest. 

  • Spring 2015 White House Internship Program, Application Due 9/7

    Aug 22, 2014 9:30 am94 views

    The application for the Spring 2015 White House Internship Program is open.

    The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office of the President and engage them in public service opportunities.

    A complete application includes: short answers, two essay questions, a one-page resume, and two letters of recommendation. The deadline to apply for the spring program is September 7, 2014.

    For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/internships .

  • Student Job: Institute for Health Research and Policy, Available Immediately

    Aug 22, 2014 3:15 pm138 views

    The Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP) is seeking an undergraduate student to assist with database and web site maintenance for a national research study.  IHRP is a research institute administered by the School of Public Health located on the west side of campus.

    We are looking for an individual for approximately 10 hours per week to assist with organizing a research product database and updating content on the Bridging the Gap project website.  Previous website/programming experience is not required, as training will be provided on specific web content management system.  Other administrative duties may be assigned, such as copying, conducting web searches, and/or making phone calls.

    Key Qualifications:

    • Availability to start work in the Fall of 2014;
    • Ability to work at least 10 hours per week;
    • Very strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
    • Excellent writing and communication skills;
    • Ability to sustain attention to repetitive tasks for extended periods of time;
    • Ability to follow directions and work independently, but ask for guidance if needed; and
    • Demonstrated use of computer programs including MS Office and the Internet.

    Desirable Qualifications:

    • Previous data entry experience;
    • Previous experience with website development/maintenance; and
    • Familiarity with academic research and publications.

    Interested applicants should send resume to Leah Rimkus at lrimkus@uic.edu.

    IHRP is an EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran employer.

  • Extended Hours for Offices in Student Services Building, 8/25 - 8/29

    Aug 22, 2014 3:15 pm3 views

    Need to pick up an I-Card, talk to Financial Aid or Admissions, visit the Student Employment Office, Career Services, the Counseling Center, or any other campus resource that is in the Student Services Building?

    All offices in the Student Services Building (SSB) will have extended hours for the first week of the fall semester as follows:

    Monday, August 25th through Friday, August 29th, 2014

    • Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

    All offices will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 1, 2014 and will return to regularly scheduled hours (8:30 am - 5:00 pm) as of Tuesday, September 2, 2014.  Contact each individual office with questions or for more information. 

  • 2014 Urban Medicinal Plant Garden Walk and Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture at UIC College of Pharmacy

    Aug 22, 2014 3:15 pm26 views

    2014 Garden Walk and Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture
    Friday, August 29, 2014
    UIC College of Pharmacy
    833 S. Wood St., Rm. 32, Chicago

    Please join the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy as we host the 2014 Garden Walk and annual Alan Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture to celebrate the first and only urban medicinal plant garden in the city of Chicago.

    The day will feature a keynote lecture by Memory Elvin-Lewis, Ph.D. on "Understanding Traditional Healing Plants of Tropical Rainforests in Northern South America" and tours of the garden. The garden is open for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.

    PROGRAM AND AGENDA

    10 a.m. to Noon. Garden Walk: Walking Tour and Discussion of the Uses of Medicinal Plants
    Location: Dorothy Bradley Atkins Medicinal Plant Garden, COP

    Noon-1:20 p.m. Alan Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture

    Understanding Traditional Healing Plants of Tropical Rainforests in Northern South America
    Speaker: Memory Elvin-Lewis, Ph.D.
    Professor, Department of Biology, Washington University in St. Louis
    Location: Room 32, COP

    1:30-3 p.m. Garden Walk: Walking Tour and Discussion of the Uses of Medicinal Plants
    Location: Dorothy Bradley Atkins Medicinal Plant Garden, COP

    Please contact Deb Fox at dfox4@uic.edu, if you have any questions or wish to attend this program.

  • A moment of silence for Mike Brown at the UIC Quad, Mon. 8/25

    Aug 22, 2014 4:15 pm148 views

    All students are invited to join a vigil on Monday, August 25th at 10am on the quad (UIC) as a group of students hold a silent mournful vigil to remember the unarmed teenager, Michael Brown, who was killed in Ferguson, MO on August 9th.  Ferguson has become 'ground zero' for opposition to racism and injustice.  The aim of this vigil is to commemorate Mike Brown, and also to use this energy as a call to action for unity amongst the Black community and unity within the campus as well.

    The vigil is expected to last for about one hour.  Wear black if you can. 

  • OSSP: General Scholarship Information Session, Thurs. 8/28

    Aug 25, 2014 1:00 pm143 views

    Come get information about searching and applying for awards!

    Hosted by the Office of Special Scholarship Programs

    Thursday, 8/28 at 2:00 pm
    2550 University Hall

    Questions?  Can't attend but want more information?  Contact Sheena Miller at sheena@uic.edu. 

    View the full schedule of Fall 2014 OSSP Info Sessions here: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/2014%20fall%20scholarship%20information%20sessions%20calendar.pdf 

  • Paid Graphic Design and Communications Internship, UIC Office of Sustainability, Apply by 9/5

    Aug 25, 2014 5:30 pm51 views

    Paid Graphic Design and Communications Internship with the UIC Office of Sustainability, Apply by 9/5

    The UIC Office of Sustainability is hiring an intern to support the outreach and engagement initiatives aligned with the Office’s mission.  The intern will create various media to promote community engagement with the Office of Sustainability.

    Please see attached flyer for more information, including intern qualifications and responsibilities, application instructions, and contact information.

  • Latino Cultural Center Open House, Wed. 8/27

    Aug 25, 2014 5:30 pm27 views

    Are you new to UIC?   Do you want to learn about the Latino Cultural Center?

    Join the LCC for the Fall 2014 Open House and check out the work that we do!

    Meet our wonderful staff and learn about our history, student resources, upcoming events, and participate in our *Migration & Transformation postcard campaign. Also, did we mention we have one of the largest indoor murals in the City of Chicago, El Despertar de las Americas (The Awakening of the Americas)? You have to see it to believe it!

    *Migration & Transformation is a theme shared by the Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC) which highlights the different migration experiences of people living in the U.S. and how this shapes their identities and sense of belonging in our society. Drawings and messages of support will be collected during this event and sent to the unaccompanied immigrant children currently housed at the Karnes County Family Detention Center in Texas. 
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    WHEN: Wednesday, August 27, 2014
    TIME: Anytime between 1pm to 4pm
    WHERE: Latino Cultural Center
    Lecture Center B2
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    FREE refreshments and admission 
    This event is part of the UIC Weeks of Welcome.
    _
    For more info, please call (312)996-3095 or visit us at latinocultural.uic.edu
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    If you require any accommodations please contact us at least three days before the event.

  • UIC Mock Trial Info Sessions, Tues. 9/2 – Thurs. 9/4

    Aug 25, 2014 5:30 pm62 views

    The nationally-ranked UIC Mock Trial team is seeking new members for 2014-15. All undergraduate majors and grade-levels are welcome. Information sessions will be held in BSB 131 on Sept 2 (5-7 pm), Sept 3 (12-2pm and 3-5pm) & Sept 4 (5-7 pm).  Contact uicmocktrial@gmail.com for more information.

  • Looking for an Honors Activity? Take an Honors Seminar!

    Aug 25, 2014 5:30 pm99 views

    Seats are still available in a variety of exciting one-credit Honors Seminars for Fall 2014!  Take these courses to fulfill your Honors Activity for the semester, or for your own personal growth and enrichment!

    A select few HON 201 Seminars include the following.  Visit http://www.uic.edu/honors/learning/courses2.shtml for a full course listing!

    HON 201 Think Global, Act Local: Global Health Service Learning Program
    Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:45 pm, Taught by Dr. Chamberlain, CRN: 32758

    Take this seminar to learning about global health issues AND begin to address them!  This special two-semester course sequence will focus on core global health concepts during the fall semester --- topics such as the global burden of disease, the intersection of global health and human rights, social determinants of health, and more.  Then, in the spring semester, students will work in partnership with a local community organization to implement a service learning project to address these issues.  Students will be expected to take both the fall and spring semester seminars; the fall seminar will be a pre-requisite for the spring seminar.

    Course Highlight: HON 201 Who Was Uncle Tom?
    Tuesdays, 2:00 - 2:50 pm, 1 credit hour, Taught by Professor Cirillo, CRN: 13763

    The Richard J. Daley Library houses three rare collections focused on the Atlantic slavery and the trade and these provided the materials for an exhibit mounted in 2012-13. This September, the Library will host an exhibit from the University of Birmingham, England, entitled, Visualizing Uncle Tom’s Cabin, using promotional materials from the 19th century of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel of 1852, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This seminar will utilize the reading of Stowe’s novel and a supporting history of the slave trade, Marcus Rediker’s The Slave Ship, as well as visits to the Stowe exhibit and the documentary collection in the Daley Library. 

    HON 201 An Introduction to Faculty Research on Diversity
    Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:45 am, Taught by Dr. Lori Baptista, Director of the African American Cultural Center, CRN: 13770

    Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about diversity from a variety of different perspectives!  The course will feature different faculty guest speakers from across campus who will share about their research on a variety of topics related to race, ethnicity, prejudice, discrimination, diversity, social identity, cultural understanding and diaspora, etc. 

    HON 201 Introduction to Research and Critical Thinking
    Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:45 am, Taught by Dr. McKirnan, CRN: 21199

    Interested in getting involved in undergraduate research in the future?  This course will help prepare students with a foundation in research.  It will help you understand various types of research and how to develop a strong research question.  You also will learn about how to seek out research, where to find funding, how to handle IRB issues, and more.  Note: This course will be a 2-credit hour blended module package with one Honors seminar and one online course.

  • Gender and Sexuality Center Annual Rainbow Social, Thurs. 8/28

    Aug 26, 2014 12:45 pm30 views

    Connect with members of the LGBTQA community at UIC.  Learn about campus resources and upcoming GSC programs.  Free food will be provided, but will go fast!  Veggie, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

    Thursday, August 28
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    GSC Gallery

    Hosted by the Gender and Sexuality Center.  Questions?  Contact (312) 413-8619 or lgbtqa@uic.edu. 

  • Dean Chang (JST FIR) and Cutie the Cat’s Office Hours, Thursdays beginning 8/28

    Aug 26, 2014 2:15 pm106 views

    Join Associate Dean Chang and her cat "Cutie" in her apartment in James Stukel Towers for Cutie's Office Hours!  Stop by to say hi and unwind at the end of the week by playing with a cute cat !

    Turn to page 4 from last year's Ampersand to read about Cutie the Cat! 

    Cutie's Office Hours are every Thursday from 8 -9pm in JST C226.  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu with questions.

     

     

  • Native American Support Program Reception, Wed. 8/27

    Aug 26, 2014 5:30 pm30 views

    Come to a reception hosted by the UIC Native American Support Program in conjunction with the Office of Academic Enrollment Services, Jane Addams Hull House Museum, and AANAPISI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions). This event will welcome new and returning students back to UIC. The Reception will be held:

    Wednesday, August 27, 2013
    4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
    Hull-House Dining Room
    800 South Halsted Street
    Chicago, IL 60607

    Questions?  Contact Jonathon MeDrano at jmedra2@uic.edu 

  • Erie READS Youth Tutor Program Seeking Volunteers

    Aug 27, 2014 9:15 am148 views

    Erie READS Youth Tutor

    Organization Description:

    Erie Neighborhood House is a community service agency founded in 1870 that promotes a just and inclusive society by strengthening the local community through skill-building, access to critical resources, advocacy and collaborative action.

    Position Responsibilities:

    Youth involved in the READS program will work one-on-one with school age students to build critical thinking and language skills. Youth and students will collaborate, reading books about social justice and community action and extending those books through art, role-play and kinetic activities. Youth will be asked to read a book out loud occasionally and must be willing to engage younger students thru conversation, art and activities.

    Youth in the program will be encouraged to bring their own ideas and activities to the program as well as any thoughts on improvement. Many of our school age students are bilingual; bilingual youth comfortable communicating in Spanish and English are welcome! Any students interested in local and historical social justice movements are encouraged to participate.

    The program will be structured thru the beginning of February, at which time youth and students will be encouraged to create their own curriculum for the remainder of the year. The Reading Specialist will be available to aide in any curricula building effort; and backup plans will be available to provide a space where creation is welcome but not mandatory.

    Preference will be given to youth who are able and willing to attend for at least one semester. Youth are encouraged to volunteer the entire school year to build relationships with students.

    Location: 2 locations

    Erie Neighborhood House (2 blocks east of Ashland Ave., 2 blocks south of Chicago Ave.)
    1347 West Erie Street
    Chicago, IL 60622

    Erie Charter School (2 blocks east of California Ave., 2 blocks south of North Ave.)
    1405 North Washtenaw St.
    Chicago, IL 60622  

    Days & Hours:

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
    3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    If interested, please contact:

    Dan Adams
    Reading Specialist
    Erie Neighborhood House
    312 666 3430  ext. 2126
    dadams@eriehouse.org
    www.eriehouse.org

  • Psi Chi Honors Society Matchmaker for Undergraduate Research Event, Fri. 8/29

    Aug 27, 2014 2:15 pm101 views

    Want to earn PSCH credit in 396?
    Interested in Psychological Research?

    Come to the Fall 2014 MATCHMAKER
    Friday, August 29th
    4-6 pm in BSB 140

    The purpose of MATCHMAKER is to connect potential undergraduate research assistants with faculty and graduate students for PSCH 396 or Honors Activities

    ALL INTERESTED UNDERGRADUATES WELCOME

    Questions? Visit www.facebook.com/psichiuic or contact Sabrina Velez at svelez4@uic.edu. 

  • Fall 2014 UIC Heritage Garden Internship, Apply by 9/1

    Aug 27, 2014 2:15 pm57 views

    The UIC Heritage Garden Student Group is currently seeking Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior undergraduate students for the 2014 Fall Internship. The UIC Heritage Garden operates under the six Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC) and with funding from the Green Fee. The goal of the UIC Heritage Garden is, “to create an educational space to address quality of life that benefits both diverse people and nature.” Interns will assist with a variety of projects to support our educational goals. We are seeking responsible and committed students with excellent oral and written skills and with the ability to work and think creatively. Students with experience in the following areas will be highly considered: program development, communications/marketing, community outreach, research, and a love for gardening.

    Interns will be paid a $770 stipend.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Interns must be available to work 7 hours a week, Monday through Friday beginning September 8 through November 21. Interns will be required to attend mandatory weekly meetings on Mondays from 3pm-5pm. If you cannot work during this time schedule or the full 11 weeks, then you will be ineligible for the internship.
    • Interns must participate in ALL the activities outlined in the program syllabus, including getting “down and dirty” to work in the garden.
    • Interns must have good academic standing, including a GPA of a least 3.0.

    Applications for the 2014 Fall Internships are due September 1st by 5pm. You need to turn in an electronic copy of your application  and resume in PDF format to heritagegarden.uic@gmail.com. If you have any questions about the internship and/or application, feel free to email us at heritagegarden.uic@gmail.com.For more information about the Heritage Garden visit our website uicheritagegarden.org.

  • Project: Vision seeking After-School Tutors

    Aug 27, 2014 2:30 pm91 views

    Seeking After School Tutors

    Project: VISION (www.projectvisionchicago.org) is a small grassroots organization serving youth age 12-18 in Chicago's Chinatown & Bridgeport neighborhoods. We are seeking paid and volunteer tutors for our After School Homework Tutoring Program. Tutors will assist students in grades 6-12 with homework and provide enrichment activities to help students develop academic skills and knowledge. Each tutor will work with 4-5 students each afternoon and assist the Program Coordinator with maintaining student records. We are seeking tutors with strong personal academic records and enthusiasm and passion for teaching!

    Qualifications:

    -Must be at least college sophomore
    -Strong academic record (undergraduate GPA of at least 3.3/4.0) and confident in subjects including English, history, and higher math (i.e. algebra, geometry, advanced alegebra, pre-calculus), and sciences (i.e. biology, chemistry and physics).
    -Good communication skills
    -Reliable, punctual, self-motivated and able to work well with a team
    -PAID TUTORS must be available to work 10-20 hours/week (in minimum 3 hour blocks).
    -VOLUNTEER TUTORS must be available to work at least one 3 hour block per week. Shifts are available Mondays-Fridays 3-7pm and Saturdays 10a-1p. 
    -All tutors must be able to commit to working the entire academic year (through 6/15/15)
    -Experience working with youth in the 12-18 age group is preferred.

    Please refer to our Idealist post for further details:
    http://www.idealist.org/view/job/PnSb9Phx3w8d/

    To apply, please send a resume (and cover letter for paid position candidates) to us via email at: staff@projectvisionchicago.org

    Thank you for your interest!
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    Project:VISION, Inc.

    staff@projectvisionchicago.org

     

    Our VISION is a world with new generations of independent, fulfilled individuals centered in their strengths and committed to global responsibility.

    http://www.projectVISIONchicago.org/

  • Student PIRG Campus Internships: New Voters Project

    Aug 27, 2014 2:30 pm104 views

    Someone once said that America has more problems than we should tolerate and more solutions than we use.

    That’s an especially big challenge to college students and recent graduates: After all, we’re the generation that will inherit America’s problems.

    We need take on these problems together. That’s why the Student PIRGs recruit and train students to take on these and other pressing social problems outside the classroom.

    As a campus intern with the Student PIRGs, you can:

    •    Make sure our voices our heard on Election Day.
    •    Fight global warming by convincing the EPA to enforce new clean air standards for power plants.
    •    Take on the publishing industry to stop textbook ripoffs.
    •    Learn how to build and lead teams of volunteers, organize events on campus, and work with the media.

    Check out the Illinois PIRG website for more information and to apply online.

  • Bilingual Job Fair at Heartland Alliance, Wed. 9/3

    Aug 27, 2014 2:30 pm99 views

    The Youth & Residential Services division of Heartland Alliance is hosting a bilingual job fair!

    What: Bilingual Job Fair
    When: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
    Time: 9am – 6pm
    Where: Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608

    For more information or to apply, please visit our events page at http://www.heartlandalliance.org/whoweare/careers/jobfair.html

    If you have questions, please contact Sarah Hanford at shanford@heartlandalliance.org.

    Heartland Alliance is looking for Spanish speakers for the following openings: Youth Care Workers, Overnight Workers (3rd Shift), Cooks, Electrician/Plumber (Certified), Mental Health Professionals, Tutors/Instructors and More!!!  Primary shifts are 4pm to 12:30am or 12am to 8:30am.  These are regular full time jobs that come with a full benefits package.  Jobs are located throughout Chicago and the surrounding area.  Must be 21 years old and eligible to work in the United States.

    The Youth and Residential Services division provides services for over five hundred children who have entered the country without documents and without their parents. These programs have been helping vulnerable children feel safe and cared for in a multicultural environment since in 1995. This program serves boys and girls from all over the world including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Central and South America. Fostering an atmosphere of family and security, we attend to the emotional, legal, medical, educational, and recreational needs of the children until they can be reunited with their families either in the U.S. or in their home country. Children have a range of needs from very basic care and services, to more intensive mental health and behavioral treatment.

    Visit the website at http://www.heartlandalliance.org/. Contact Willis Francis at wfrancis@heartlandalliance.org or (773) 433-1200 with questions.

  • Student Job: Museum Educator at Jane Addams Hull House Museum, Deadline Extended to 9/1

    Aug 27, 2014 3:15 pm142 views

    Museum Educator

    Type: Part Time (12-18 hrs/week)

    Benefits: None

    Payrate: Undergraduate hourly rate

    Eligible: Currently enrolled undergraduate student at UIC

    Hours: Tuesday Friday & Sundays 9:30am - 4:30pm

    Application Deadline: September 1

    Museum Educators are the primary liaison between the museum and the public. Educators facilitate educational programs with over 30,000 visitors who come through the museum's doors including UIC and other college students, K12 students from CPS and beyond, as well as professionals, seniors, and community groups. Educator facilitate tours and dialogues and assist museum staff with facilities maintenance and operations in the gift shop and front desk. Educators are offered professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities based on interest and availability.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Facilitate tours, dialogues and staff the museum Tuesday-Friday and Sunday as needed
    • Staff museum front desk with a focus on visitor engagement and education
    • Engage visitors by answering phones, emails, and research requests
    • Support Office Manager by running the museum gift shop, including opening, closing, customer service, display, and purchasing as requested
    • Support the Program Coordinator with public programs, as needed
    • Support the Facilities Assistant with opening and closing the museum, maintaining safety and care of all collections, and adherence towards safety and emergency procedures
    • Participate in monthly educator checkin’s with Education Coordinator
    • Participate in weekly educational meetings with Education Team
    • Participate in professional development opportunities including field trips, workshops, etc.
    • Other duties as requested

    Qualifications

    • Current enrollment in undergraduate studies at UIC
    • Background in formal or informal education preferred
    • Experience with or interest in history, art, social justice, gender and women’s studies, race and ethnic studies, labor, immigration, social work, public health, or peace required
    • Experience with or interest in community engagement
    • Spanish speaker preferred

    To apply, please send a cover letter and resume with your current availability to Irina Zadov at izadov@uic.edu. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an equal opportunity

  • Campus Advocacy Network / Women's Leadership and Resource Center Block Party and BBQ, Fri. 9/5

    Aug 27, 2014 3:15 pm3 views

    Join the Campus Advocacy Network and Womens Leadership and Resource Center for a block party!
    See the new space! Raffles!

    12:00p - 4:00p
    RRB Parking Lot

  • Fall Professional Development Workshop Series, Beginning Tues. 9/2

    Aug 28, 2014 12:00 pm284 views

    Attention juniors and all other students interested in getting a head start in planning for your post-graduation pursuits: The Honors College is pleased to present the Fall Professional Development Series for the first time this year.  Featuring eight different sessions throughout the Fall 2014 semester, the Professional Development Series is an opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge about preparing for careers, graduate school, and more, directly from experts who make admissions and hiring decisions, and who have the tools you need to transition to the professional world after graduation. 

    Now is the time to start planning for your future, and this is your chance to hear the insiders’ views on the best ways to do it.

    Please view the flyer for dates, times, session topics, and presenters – mark your calendar!

    First Session: Career Preparation Workshop for Juniors:  The first session is quickly approaching and will feature specific advice on the ins-and-outs of the job search process.  Come learn what you should do THIS YEAR to prepare to land a career after college!  See more details on the flyer.

    Tuesday, September 2, 3:00pm, 121 BH

    Please RSVP for this session by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 2: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/5686493  

    Questions or Comments about the Fall Professional Development Series?  Contact Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu.

     

  • Asian American Resource and Cultural Center Ice Cream Social, Fri. 8/29

    Aug 28, 2014 2:30 pm42 views

    The Asian American Resource and Cultural Center Presents:

    The 10th Annual Ice Cream Social
    Friday, August 29
    2:00 – 4:00 PM
    Lecture Center Quad (Rain location SCE 305)

    The 10th Annual Ice Cream Social is an event where you can learn about the Asian American resources on campus, like AARCC, the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) grant, Asian American Studies Program, and the Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Asian Americans. You will also get to meet members of Asian American Student organizations and learn more about their orgs and how to become a member. There will also be delicious ice cream provided by the Village Creamery, and a live DJ, at no cost to you! For more information, please visit our website at http://aarcc.uic.edu

    In the event of bad weather, the Ice Cream Social will be held in room 305 of SCE, which is located inside of Student Center East, on the 3rd floor of the tower building at coordinates T-5 on this campus map: http://www.uic.edu/uic/docs/UICVisitorMapMCeastsouth.pdf

    Questions?  Contact Jeff Alton at jalton@uic.edu or 312-413-9653.  

    www.aarcc.uic.edu 

  • First Project ESTEEM Meeting, Mon. 9/8

    Aug 28, 2014 3:30 pm127 views

    Project ESTEEMs first meeting of the semester will be September 8th at 5:30 in the Honors College quiet study room! Please join us if you enjoy science, teaching, kids, or fun! It can be an option for an honors activity, provided you meet the requirements listed in the Honors Handbook. If you'd like more information, email project.esteem13@gmail.com!

  • Visit the Writing Center Beginning Tues. 9/2

    Aug 29, 2014 3:45 pm27 views

    Learning to write well is one of the most important outcomes of a college education. You will be using writing to advance your career, further your education, and work productively with others. There is no secret to writing well -- it takes practice and a willingness to get feedback. The Writing Center is a great place to get both practice and feedback. We sincerely hope you will be making an appointment and visiting us!

    The Writing Center will be open September 2 to December 10.

    Hours:

    • Mondays: 9-5
    • Tuesdays 9:30-5:30
    • Wednesdays 9-5
    • Thursdays 9:30-4:30
    • Fridays 9-4

    To make an appointment, go to the website, writingcenter.uic.edu. You can meet with a tutor face to face or online.

    The Writing Center is located in 105 Grant Hall (also called the Sandi Port Errant Language and Culture Learning Center, next to Lincoln and Douglas Hall.)

    You can bring any writing -- they help with resumes and personal statements as well as assignments in any of your courses, including research in the sciences and social sciences.

    You can come at any stage of the process, even as you are starting out and do not have much written. Tutors can help you brainstorm, plan, and organize as well as work on final touches.

     

  • Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal Seeking Layout Editors

    Aug 29, 2014 3:45 pm76 views

    The Interdisciplinary Undergradate Research Journal is looking for Associate Layout Editors. Although not required, experience with Adobe InDesign is preferred. Interested students should email (uicresearchjournal@gmail.com) at their earliest convenience.

  • Capstone Opportunity with Dean Bottoms on Jury Decision Making

    Sep 2, 2014 5:30 am21 views
    Dean Bottoms and her graduate student are designing a study on jury decision making, and they need two students to help, preferably juniors. (The last two students who worked with Dean Bottoms just had their names on a publication from the project!)
     
    Must be detail-oriented and hard-working, must have had research methods (preferably in psychology but other disciplines ok), must be comfortable working with community members, and a class in statistics is a plus.
     
    If you are interested, fill out the form below and email it right away to Liana at cpeter26@uic.edu. 
     
    APPLICATION:
    Name:
    Phone number:
    Email address:
    Major:
    Year in college:
    Cumulative GPA:
    What courses have you had in Psychology or research methods?
    Why do you want to do research with us?
    What are your strengths and weaknesses?
     
    Contact Liana at cpeter26@uic.edu with questions.

  • OSSP: Upcoming Info Sessions for study, research, and teaching abroad, 9/2 - 9/5

    Sep 2, 2014 5:45 am170 views

    OSSP will host three information sessions next week for scholarships to support study, research, and teaching abroad.

    Gilman Scholarship Info Session
    Study abroad scholarship information for Pell-Grant recipients
    Tues, 9/2 at 11AM in 2650 UH

    Fulbright Workshop Session
    Information about funded opportunities to pursue research or teach English abroad. A Fulbright representative will offer insight and answer questions.
    Weds, 9/3 at 3PM in 1501 UH

    Boren Information Session
    Information about awards for current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a study abroad program outside of Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand who are studying a language and a topic critical to national security. A Boren Representative will offer insight and answer questions.
    Fri, 9/5 at 10 – 11:30 PM in 650 UH

    For a full list of Fall 2014 OSSP Information Sessions, see http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/2014%20fall%20scholarship%20information%20sessions%20calendar.pdf.

     Questions?  Contact ssp@uic.edu or (312) 355-2477.

     

  • GIVE (Growth International Volunteer Excursions) Info Meeting, Wed. 9/3

    Sep 2, 2014 5:45 am73 views
    VOLUNTEER IN NICARAGUA, THAILAND, AND TANZANIA WITH GIVE AND “BE THE ROOTS OF CHANGE”!
     
    **Note: This is not a UIC organization or a direct exchange program connected with UIC, so students should see their adviser in their degree granting college and the financial aid office to plan academically and financially if interested.**
     
    Immerse yourself in a foreign culture and help the community drive sustainable change while earning academic credit by joining Growth International Volunteer Excursions (GIVE)! GIVE is having information sessions on Wednesday, September 3rd about unique volunteer opportunities and our fully accredited academic course in Central America, Southeast Asia, and Africa this upcoming winter and summer. We hope to see you there!
     
    Become a part of our volunteer community and empower local villages abroad in Northern Thailand, Nicaragua, and Tanzania. You might earn university academic credit by participating in a unique, accredited experiential learning course that will provide you with life changing professional and personal growth!
     
    GIVE is dedicated to creating opportunities for community development and service learning overseas through education, sustainable infrastructure projects, and environmental conservation. As a GIVE volunteer, you will build schools out of recyclable materials, implement fresh water projects, teach English, complete marine and environmental conservation projects, and help to protect critically endangered species. 


    In conjunction, you will get the chance to immerse yourself in the culture of your host country and participate in incredible adventure travel within the region. This includes (but is not limited to): overnight safaris in Africa, sand-boarding down an active volcano in Nicaragua, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins and sharks in tropical waters, surfing, cave exploration, volunteering at elephant sanctuaries in Thailand, and much more!   
     
    GIVE is committed to using best practices in sustainable development. Our development approach is supported and vetted by numerous experts in the field, and is designed to empower our host communities.  For example, GIVE volunteers constructed an entire secondary school out of 15,000 plastic bottles recycled straight from the community, and is funding desperately needed technical education initiatives for a fishing village in rural Nicaragua.
     
    Not only will you have a hands-on experience, you will also have the opportunity to learn about sustainable development and cross-cultural relations through our UNIV 304 International Sustainable Development course offered in partnership with Central Washington University! 
     
    Now it’s your turn to be part of more innovative, relevant, and unique projects that will change your life and the lives of the locals you are assisting as well. Make the world your classroom, make an impact overseas, and be the roots of change!
     
    Come meet us to learn more about volunteering abroad for credit!  Meetings are this Wednesday, September 3rd in the Student Center East on the 7th floor, room 712! Meetings start at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00pm!
     
    Feel free to stay for the whole meeting or come and go as you please!  You can also visit our website for more information at www.givevolunteers.org.
     
    Cheers!  
    The GIVE Team
    Growth International Volunteer Excursions (GIVE)
    o (206) 973-7791  I skype: Info.Give
    2442 NW Market St. #425, Seattle, WA 98107  
    "Be the Roots of Change"

  • Research or Computer Programming Opportunity in Dr. Raney's Language Research Lab

    Sep 2, 2014 1:00 pm165 views

    There are two opportunities for involvement in Dr. Gary Raney's Language Research Lab:

    1) I am looking for students who are interested in gaining research experience related to how people process language and read texts. My graduate students and I study issues such as the following: (a) how is figurative language comprehended? For example, do you create meaning for familiar metaphors, such as “my lawyer is a shark” in the same way as for unfamiliar metaphors, such as “life is a pencil”? (b) How is memory for language organized? For example, after reading a news article, do you store the exact words you read, do you store a paraphrased version in your own words, or do you not focus on words and store only the general meaning? (c) Do monolinguals and bilinguals process language in different ways? For example, when bilinguals read a text, do they think about the text in both languages? And when bilinguals talk to a group of other bilinguals, how do they switch between languages so easily without losing track of the meaning of the conversation? (d) How does what you read or hear in one situation influence your ability to understand something in a second situation? For example, if you listen to a song on your iPod and then read a text that uses some of the same words as the song, will this help you understand the words in the text or make the text more difficult to understand?

    You can be involved in all stages of the research process, including conducting experiments, coding data, data analysis, and literature searches. You need to be available at least 6 hours per week (daytime hours) and you may volunteer or participate for credit (e.g., for your Honors activity). If you are interested in participating in the research on bilingualism, you must be a highly proficient speaker of Spanish (preferably native Spanish). There are no language requirements to participate in the other research projects. You do not need to be a Psychology major to work in my lab, but you must be interested in how people comprehend language.

    Working in a research lab is a great way to gain experience and skills that enhance your opportunity to attend graduate school and possibly develop a capstone project. Recent and current capstone projects explore topics such as whether being bilingual influences mathematical problem solving, how different types of instruction influence vocabulary learning, whether the degree of hemispheric lateralization of language is similar for speakers of English and Gujarati, and whether the amount learned from a text is similar when the text is read to you or you read it yourself.

    2) One component of Dr. Raney's research program on language processing involves measuring people’s eye movements as they read. I am looking for students who have well-developed programming skills to help me write programs to analyze the eye movement data. Preference will be given to individuals who can program in common languages such as Basic and C (or a derivative such as C++), or are skilled with Excel macros. You need to be available at least 6 hours per week (daytime hours). You may participate for credit (e.g., for your Honors activity) or volunteer, and you need to be available at least 6 hours per week (daytime hours). The work could lead to a capstone project. This is not a paid position. Working in a research lab is a great way to gain experience and skills that enhance your opportunity to attend graduate school.

    Contact information.

    If you are interested in working in Dr. Raney’s language lab, please contact me via email at geraney@uic.edu. More information about my research is available on my web site (www.uic.edu/~geraney). You can download an application from Dr. Raney’s web site (www.uic.edu/~geraney/helpwanted.htm) or send an application via the UIC Undergraduate Research Experience web site (http://www.uic.edu/uic/research/undergraduate/index.shtml). 

  • EcoCampus: First Meeting, Wed. 9/3

    Sep 2, 2014 5:30 pm24 views

    We're ready to start our year off great! Come join us at our first GBM:

    * GBM #1
    * Wednesday, September 3rd | 4:30p - 5:30p
    * Burnham Hall 121
    * (Honors College Quiet Study Room)

    All UIC Students are welcome to attend.
    We will be discussing our goals for this year, taking in your ideas and making them real!


    ***

    If you can't make it:
    - Visit us at the UIC Involvement Fair
    - Wed (09/03) 11am-3pm in the UIC Quad
    - Stay tuned for upcoming meetings (announced in emails)

  • Honors Activity Option: Volunteer to be a Lab Assistant for a visually-impaired UIC student

    Sep 2, 2014 5:30 pm157 views

    The UIC Disability Resource Center in need of two students (one for each class) to serve as the lab assistant for a student who is blind.  The lab assistant would be responsible for attending each weekly lab session and describing any visual aspects of the lab or completing any physical aspects of the lab the student needs assistance with.  There is no formal training needed for the position.  The student should just be a good listener, willing to help, and able to collaborate with the student to make sure that his/her needs are being met.

    Here is information on each of the labs:

    OPTION 1:PHYS 112 Astronomy and the Universe

    Duties: Lab Assistant will help a student with a visual impairment complete the PHYS 112 labs. Duties will vary depending on lab but expect to help a student with the physical and visual aspects of the astronomy labs.  The student would be responsible for informing the assistant what tasks are needed such as filling out or reading tables aloud, describing images in detail.

    DAYS AND TIMES TBD 

    Contact Info: If interested please contact Sara Vogt at svogt1@uic.edu or 312-413-9467

    OPTION 2: EAES 101 Global Environmental Change

    Duties: Lab Assistant will help a student with a visual impairment complete the EAES 101 labs. Duties will vary depending on lab but expect to help a student with the physical and visual aspects of the astronomy labs.  The student would be responsible for informing the assistant what tasks are needed such as filling out or reading tables aloud, describing images in detail.

    Wednesdays, 8-9:50 am in SEL – East room 1099 

    Contact Info: If interested please contact Sara Vogt at svogt1@uic.edu or 312-413-9467

  • Join Peer Health Exchange, Info Sessions 9/2 – 9/4

    Sep 2, 2014 6:30 pm161 views

    Peer Health Exchange is an organization that trains volunteers to teach health workshops in Chicago Public Schools that would not otherwise have a health curriculum. These workshops include drugs, alcohol, sex, mental health, etc. and also have a strong emphasis on skills (decision-making, communication, advocacy, and more). Not only is the experience extremely rewarding but it is also a ton of fun and gives volunteers the opportunity to meet awesome people, gain leadership experience, develop public speaking, and more! 

    Here are a few FAQ: 

    What is the time commitment? 

    -PHE has one meeting a week (Wednesday from 5 to 6:30) and you must teach one workshop a week (you can choose when you do this!)

    Teaching seems a little intimidating. How does it work? 

    The cool thing about PHE is that we COMPLETELY prepare you for every experience in the classroom. Also, we never send you into the classroom alone! 

    How hard is it to memorize the workshops? 

    Not very! This is because the workshops are discussion based; therefore, you do not have memorize anything word for word. 

    For any more information you can e-mail uic@peerhealthexchange.org or come to an info session! The info sessions are as follows: 

    • Tuesday, September 2nd from 5:30 to 6:30 in BH 114
    • Wednesday, September 3rd from 3:30 to 4:30 in BH 121
    • Thursday, September 4th from 5:30 to 6:30 in BH 114

    The application is open now at peerhealthexchange.org/apply!

  • Two Upcoming Chicago Signature Honors Program Events (RSVP Required)

    Sep 3, 2014 6:45 am299 views
    Announcing the first 2 events of Chicago Signature Honors Programming  in Fall 2014! Join us in the city!
     
    Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student! 
     
    WHY: Let’s laugh!
    WHEN: September 18, Thursday, 8 PM
    DEADLINE to RSVP: Sep 11.
     
    WHY: This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most loved operas about one of the most enduring characters, live, here in Chicago, at no cost.
    WHEN: September 30, Tuesday, 7:30 PM
    DEADLINE TO RSVP : September 22
     
    Questions?  Contact Dr. Zarnitsyn at azarni2@uic.edu or Dr. Lindsay at vlinds1@uic.edu. 

  • On-Campus Job Fair, Thurs. 9/4

    Sep 3, 2014 3:00 pm80 views

    Looking for an ON-CAMPUS Job?

    On-Campus Job Fair
    Thursday, September 4th
    SCE, Illinois Room
    1:00pm-4:00pm

    Bring 25+ resumes and dress professionally. On-Campus departments will be looking to hire potential students for various positions such as General Office Aides, Research Assistants, Parking Attendant, Ushers and many more!

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Chemistry

    Sep 3, 2014 5:15 pm116 views

    Dr. Frank X. Vazquez, Research ASsistant Professor of Chemistry, is seeking an undergraduate research assistant.  Projects will involve theoretical/computational chemistry.  Students may be able to perform the research for credit under CHEM 499 (supervised research). The requirement for the student would be that they have access to a computer or laptop and that they have some sort of chemistry background (General chemistry, high school chemistry, etc) or basic physics background (general physics, or high school physics).

    Research Description from Dr. Vazquez:

    My research is focused on unraveling how molecular level changes in structure, bonding, and energy lead to large scale changes in chemical and biological processes. Biological phenomena involve a complex interplay of cellular events occurring at many different timescales.

    From a molecular point of view, phenomena in the cell can range from very slow (min to ms) processes, such as protein folding, to very fast (ps to fs) events, such as molecular vibrations. This multiscale nature of cellular systems means that the theoretical methods used to understand them must be able to take into account very different length and time scales. Understanding how large scale cellular phenomena are governed by microscopic molecular and physical interactions requires the development of theoretical and computational methods that can lead to a new multiscale understanding processes occurring in the cell.

    Interested?  Please contact Dr. Vazquez at fxv@uic.edu. 

  • African American Cultural Center Open House, Thurs.9/4

    Sep 3, 2014 5:30 pm9 views

    Tour the center.  Meet the wonderful staff.  Learn about events, programming and other student services.

    When: Thursday, September 4

    Where: 2nd floor Addams Hall, 830 S. Halsted

    Time: 11am - 1pm

    FREE REFRESHMENTS!

    If you require any accommodations, please contact the AACC at 312.996.9628