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  • Honors Activity Option: Evening Tutoring on West Campus through UIC Campus Housing

    Jan 28, 2015 4:00 pm58 views

    Are you interested in tutoring on campus in an evening setting? Campus Housing needs tutors on Sunday through Thursday evenings (7pm-10pm) in its West Learning Resource Center (1933 W. Polk St.). This could potentially be used as an Honors Activity for the semester.  If you are interested, please contact Nick Ardinger at (312) 355-6325 or ardinger@uic.edu.

  • Hirschberg Prize for Best Paper in Psychology, Submissions due Mon. 4/6

    Mar 20, 2015 5:00 pm52 views

    The Nancy Hirschberg Memorial Prize for Undergraduate Excellence in Psychology is an annual prize for the best paper or report written by an undergraduate in Psychology 397 (independent study), 399 (independent research), or in one of the laboratory courses. Nominations for the Hirschberg Prize are made by faculty members. Eligible papers should be the work of one undergraduate (that is, projects planned and/or carried out by groups of students are not eligible) and may be either reports of empirical research or integrative reviews of previously published research. Winners are announced at the Awards Banquet and given a cash prize. 

    To submit a paper, send it to Dr. Evelyn Behar at behar@uic.edu by Monday, April 6.

  • Headroom: BFA Thesis Art Show, Fri. 4/17

    Apr 15, 2015 4:45 pm26 views

    This is the end of year art show for the senior thesis BFA students! There will be lots of cool art to see including sculptures, paintings, photography, film, and more! Snacks and drinks will be there also! Please join us in supporting the UIC studio artists!

    Friday, 4/17, 5 - 8 pm
    400 South Peoria Street, Chicago IL

  • Global Engagement Summit, Apply by Tues. 12/9

    Dec 5, 2014 9:45 pm80 views

    Are you a university student looking to develop an idea for a social change project? The Global Engagement Summit (GES) can help you make that idea happen. GES is a week-long conference that brings together student delegates from around the world and equips them with tangible skills to develop and implement meaningful social ventures. The Summit will take place April 15 – 19 at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

    Our annual Summit includes professional mentorships, capacity-building workshops, influential speakers and financial outcomes, as well as the opportunity to establish long-lasting connections with like-minded students and industry experts.

    In the past 10 years, more than 450 delegates from over 50 countries have participated in the Summit. Delegates congregate in Chicago to learn how to develop ideas, understand the challenges and opportunities for social engagement and hone their skills to enable them to better implement change-based projects.

    Learn more and apply at http://theges.org/apply/current-summit/. 

  • Global Asian Studies Program (GLAS) Video Contest-$300 Prize!

    Mar 23, 2016 8:15 am61 views

    Global Asian Studies Video Contest

    Theme: “How do you experience Global Asia?”

    The new Global Asian Studies Program (GLAS) at UIC wants you to help us spread the word about our exciting new program! GLAS will combine Asian American Studies (ASAM) and Asian Studies (ASST) into an innovative new Program that explores transnational Asian cultures, histories, and communities. We are looking for brief (3 minute or less) videos that will help us imagine the idea of Global Asia, and shape what the Global Asian Studies Program will become. What ideas, experiences or events come to mind when you think of “Global Asia?” We want your most creative, original, and impactful ideas, and they can take any form—dance, skit, poetry, performance art, digital story, PSA (public service announcement), infomercial, or anything else.

    Eligibility and Guidelines:  Any UIC undergraduate can enter (must be currently registered). Videos must be less than 3 minutes long. Do not submit the original video file. Instead you should post your video online (such as on YouTube) and submit a link to the video. Your video should be appropriate for a general audience.

    Each video-making group can have as many members as it wants, but you need to appoint one person as the main contact. This is the person who will receive the prize money and it is their responsibility to disburse the money to group members.

    Submissions Due: Monday, March 28, 2016, online at: http://go.uic.edu/GLASvideo

    Prize: One (1) $300 Prize for First Place; One (1) $150 Prize for Second Place

    Two (2) $50 Prizes for Honorable Mention

    The winning entries will be announced and screened at the ASAM Expo, to be held on April 22, 3-5 pm in the Cardinal Rm (329 SCE). For any questions, please contact the Acting Director of the ASAM Program, Prof. Mark Chiang (mchiang@uic.edu).

  • Give feedback on your summer courses and earn $25

    Mar 9, 2016 4:45 pm67 views

    If you enrolled in summer courses at UIC or another school last year, we’d like to hear about your experience as a summer student. If selected, we’ll thank you with a $25 gift certificate.

     

    The UIC Summer Session Office is looking for 2-3 students to participate in a student panel at a conference on summer sessions downtown on Thursday, March 17 from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. (see http://nccss.org/annual-conference/2016-conference/ for conference details).

     

    The topic of the panel will be “What Students Want from Summer Sessions.” The goal is to give an opportunity for summer session administrators to hear directly from the students’ perspective. We’ll cover a variety of topics including how students find summer courses, what types of marketing are effective, when they decide to enroll, what influences their decision, experiences with online courses, and how they use social media. The audience will consist of about 30 summer session administrators from a variety of colleges and universities.

     

    Here is what’s involved:

    Date/Time:

    The panel is scheduled for Thursday, March 17 from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. I ask that student panelists arrive around 2:45 p.m.

     

    Location:

    Downtown Chicago at the Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile hotel, 198 East Delaware Place (just off Michigan Avenue across from the Hancock).

     

    Compensation:

    We will thank you for your time with a $25 gift certificate and reimburse you for any transportation if needed.

     

    Preparation:

    Minimal. I’ll provide the selected participants with a brief list of questions to help prepare them for the kinds of things we will be asking and discussing during this session. I know you are busy so it won’t require too much time in terms of advance preparation.

     

    If you are interested:

    1) Send an email or call ASAP:

    Natalie Kokorudz

    UIC Summer Session Office

    Phone: 312-413-9075

    Email: nkokor1@uic.edu

     

    2) Make sure to provide Natalie your:

    - Full name

    - phone or email where she can contact you

    - your major and student level

    - what classes you took in summer 2015 and where

     

    Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you.

     

    Natalie Kokorudz

    UIC Summer Session Office

    nkokor1@uic.edu

  • Funding Opportunity for Study Program in the National Parks or Winter Short-Term Study Abroad in Peru, Apply by Wed. 4/8

    Apr 2, 2015 5:15 am26 views

    The Upper Midwest Regional Honors Council has funding opportunities available for Honors students who wish to participate in either of the following opportunities:

    - Partners in the Parks: Partners in the Parks is an outdoor experiential learning program sponsored by Southern Utah University and Cedar Breaks National Monument in cooperation with the National Collegiate Honors Council.  Partners in the Parks projects at national parks across the country offer unique opportunities for collegiate honors students and faculty to visit areas of the American landscape noted for their beauty, significance and lasting value. See more information, including the list of 2015 Partners in the Parks Programs, here: http://nchchonors.org/partners-in-the-parks/ 

    - Honors Semesters: "Health without Borders: A Winterim Peru": Dec. 30, 2015 - Jan. 20, 2016
    A joint offering of The Honors College at Florida International University and the National Collegiate Honors Council Semesters Committee, this winterim is a unique opportunity for students to engage in experiential learning that emphasizes independent research projects focused on the contrast between urban and rural areas of the Peruvian Amazon. An overview of the people and environment of the Amazon will provide students the necessary background to design and implement interdisciplinary projects during their stay in Iquitos, Peru (the major city of the western Amazon) and at the Madre Selva Biological Station (Orosa River).  Learn more at http://nchchonors.org/news/honors-semester/.

    Apply for $1000 funding for either opportunity by April 8: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j2Vd0olE01xjucKKeEsK-5CWNr9Dwc6yeFslnQeadig/viewform 

  • Fulbright UK Summer Institute Programmes, Deadline 2/23

    Nov 30, 2015 3:45 pm46 views

    The US-UK Fulbright Commission has opened applications for the UK Summer Institute Award Programmes for US Undergraduates.  

    The Fulbright UK Summer Institute Programmes offer students a fantastic opportunity to be immersed in the study of British academics and culture. Students will take part in research, collaboration, presentation, and cultural events at an esteemed British university. They will enhance their leadership skills, develop knowledge and understanding of new subjects, and become ambassadors for the United Kingdom and the United States.   Students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply. Each Summer Institute will cover a different theme such as acting at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the history of the slave trade in England, or the political, social and economic relationships of Northern Ireland. These institutes include:

    AIFS Summer Institute at Shakespeare’s Globe

    Durham University Summer Institute

    King’s College London Summer Institute

    University of Bristol Summer Institute

    University of Exeter Summer Institute

    Queen’s University Belfast

    Scotland Summer Institute

    Wales Summer Institute  

    To meet the minimum eligibility, applicants must:

    be a US citizen and possess a US passport; be at least 18 years old; have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.7 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references); have at least two years of university study upon their return ( i.e. applicants should currently be a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university) be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded

    The Awards will cover the majority of all costs incurred, including flights to and from the UK, university fees, and room and board at the host UK University. Please Note: There have been two changes made to this year’s application process.

    Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 All references must be submitted online (applicants should direct their references to the webpage of their selected institute where they can the online reference letter form)

    Deadlines for 2016 are:  23 February or 26 February, 2016 – depending on the Institute. Each Programme also varies in duration, from three to six weeks.  Please make sure to check the specific Institute page for the particular deadline.    

    The US-UK Fulbright Commission would greatly appreciate your efforts in circulating information about these programmes amongst your eligible students.   

    Application instructions have also been placed on the UK Summer Institute webpage for student reference. We recommend they read all the information on the website before beginning an application as it may answer many initial questions.   

     

    Questions? Please contact the Fulbright Awards staff via email at programmes@fulbright.org.uk.

  • Fulbright Student Awards

    Jun 27, 2014 7:30 am266 views

    Interested in teaching English or conducting research overseas for a year after you graduate?  A strong Fulbright application requires a great deal of thinking, planning and writing. Summer is the perfect time to begin to prepare for the September deadline! 

    What is the Fulbright?

    • Immediately after World War II, Congress created the Fulbright Program to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange.
    • The U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,800 grants annually and sends students to over 155 countries worldwide.
    • Students participate in a self-designed program of study that can include research, university coursework, language study and more. Alternatively, students can also choose to assist in teaching English in one of over 70 countries, at various levels.
    • Candidates must have US citizenship at time of application and a bachelor's degree before starting their service period. Bachelor’s holders are eligible to apply at any point in life after graduation. 

    Fulbright Full Grant vs. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA)

    • Full Grant: requires a proposal of study or research that would take 10-12 months to perform. Some countries require knowledge of the language, others are flexible. Programs of study can include classes, research projects, library work, observations, training in the creative arts, surveys, lab work - in short, anything that would help a student study or learn more about the proposed topic.
    • ETA: offers students the chance to apply to teach English.  In some countries ETAs teach in a high school, in others elementary and in others at the college level. Language requirements vary from country to country, and many countries have no requirement. ETAs are generally students who have some teaching experience and believe that the ETA experience will help to prepare them for what they are doing in the future.

    What are the benefits?

    • These grants generally provide round-trip transportation, language or orientation courses, maintenance for the academic year (based on living costs in the host country), and supplemental health and accident insurance.
    • The Fulbright name is well respected in the U.S. and beyond. Past scholars have considered it an experience of a lifetime. They learn about new cultures or deepen their knowledge of one they already were acquainted with. They make new friends and engage in an in-depth teaching or learning experience that gives them depth of knowledge and skills in their chosen field, and helps set the stage for greater independence in their next career move. They develop a more sophisticated understanding of their host country, the U.S. and themselves.

    Where can I find more information?

    Interested?  Contact:

    Beth Powers, [bpowers@uic.edu, oversees Fulbright Full Grant applications]

    Sheena Miller, [sheena@uic.edu, oversees Fulbright ETA applications]

  • Fulbright Student Award and Schwarzman Scholarship (Teach, Research, or Study Abroad after graduation!), Info Session 9/3, Application Deadline 9/11

    Sep 2, 2015 1:00 pm96 views

    As the fall term begins, it's time to think about applying for the Fulbright Student Award and the Schwarzman Scholarship! Both of these awards provide exciting opportunities for going abroad to further your education.  They both seek high achieving, highly motivated students. 

    There is a Fulbright and Schwarzman information session on Thursday, Sept. 3 at noon in 850 UH or you can follow up with one of our staff (below) if you have questions.

    The Fulbright Student Award
    The Fulbright sends students abroad to do a program of study or research in one of around 160 countries OR to teach English for a year in one of over 50 countries. You must have your bachelor's degree before you leave, but you can apply at any point in your life once you have that first degree. The UIC campus deadline is Sept. 11. There is still time to apply! You can find detailed information about the Fulbright at http://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-us-student-program

    Fulbright Study/Research Grant
    You put together a proposal of study or research that would take 10-12 months to perform. Some countries require you to know the language well, others are flexible. Programs of study can include classes, research projects, library work, observations, training in the creative arts, surveys, lab work - in short, anything that would help you study or learn more about your proposed topic.

    The English Teaching Assistantship
    Fulbright also offers students the chance to teach English.  Options exist at the high school, elementary and the college level. Many countries have no language requirement. The English Teaching Assistants (ETA) are generally students who have some teaching experience, and believe that the ETA experience will help to prepare them for what they are doing in the future.

    The Schwarzman Scholarship
    The Schwarzman offers a select group of students the opportunity to earn a one year master’s degree at Tsinghua University in China. Candidates need not be Chinese speakers. Strong candidates will have excellent academic qualifications and an interest in learning about China as well as leadership experience. Enrolled students must be nominated by UIC. UIC’s campus deadline is Sept 14. There is still time to apply! You can find detailed information at http://schwarzmanscholars.org/

    How can I apply?

    If students are interested in any of the awards listed, they should reach out to OSSP staff immediately. Current seniors and alumni are all welcome.

    Fulbright Study/Research Grant –Molly Hildebrand, mhild@uic.edu
    Fulbright ETA –Beth Powers bpowers@uic.edu
    Schwarzman Scholarship –Beth Powers, bpowers@uic.edu

  • Free test prep events from Kaplan

    Oct 30, 2015 9:15 am40 views

    At the end of this post are three flyers featuring information for upcoming Kaplan events for pre-health students (MCAT, etc.), pre-business students (GRE, GMAT, etc.), and pre-law students (LSAT). The events include practice tests, "bootcamps" (strategy sessions), and "inside the classroom" (glimpses inside of a live Kaplan class). Students can register through the links found on the flyers.  

  • Free Kaplan Test Prep Opportunity

    Jun 27, 2014 12:15 pm239 views

    Are you preparing to take one of the national standardized exams for admission to professional or graduate school?  

    Funded by the State of Illinois, the Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program (CAHMCP) has a Professional / Graduate Test Prep Program to help you achieve marketable, competitive test scores for professional/graduate school admission.

    CAHMCP contracts with Kaplan for Classroom or Online courses for: MCAT, DAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, PCAT, OAT which may be taken at a Kaplan site convenient to your school.

    CAHMCP offers a comprehensive Reading Development PRogram to increase a student's reading comprehension, spped and test-taking skills at its Chicago Office.

    You must: 

    • be a legal resident of the State of Illinois irrespective of where you attend college,
    • have completed the core courses requisite for Professional / Graduate School admission
    • have a cumulative college GPA and SPGA that exceeds 2.4 on a 4.0 scale.

    You do not have to be a currently enrolled student.  Applications are first-come first service, and enrollment is already underway.  For additional information and a Test Prep application, contact:

    Etta Davis
    Director, Test Prep
    Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program
    Illinois Institute of Technology
    3424 South State Street
    Chicago, IL 60616
    (312) 567-5915
    davise@iit.edu 

  • Free DACA Renewal Workshop: 9/20 at 6pm

    Sep 19, 2017 1:30 pm19 views

  • Free 1-Year Subscription to the Chicago Tribune!

    Dec 21, 2017 2:15 pm1905 views

  • Flashpoint Leadership Experience, Applications Due 1/20

    Jan 18, 2017 2:15 pm57 views

    Applications are now open for Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services spring leadership experience, Flashpoint.

    We are looking for UIC students in at least their second year or who are currently serving in a leadership position for a student organization. This program will help you increase your existing involvement and kick your leadership skills into high gear!

    To learn more and to apply visit http://go.uic.edu/flashpoint.

    Flashpoint will meet on Tuesdays at 4:00-6:00 PM from January 24 through March 14. Applications will close on January 20 at 12-noon and acceptances to the program will be issued on a rolling basis. For any questions please email us at sldvs@uic.edu.

     

  • "Film Matters" magazine seeking undergraduates for book reviews, Apply by Jan. 15

    Dec 12, 2014 9:45 am56 views

    Film Matters is seeking current undergraduate students to review some recent academic titles for us.  The available books are listed below:

    • Beyond the Looking Glass: Narcissism and Female Stardom in Studio-Era Hollywood, by Ana Salzberg (Berghahn Books).
    • Boyhood: Twelve Years on Film, Photographs by Matt Lankes (University of Texas Press).
    • The Cinema of Robert Rodriguez, by Frederick Luis Aldama (University of Texas Press).
    • Parallel Lines: Post-9/11 American Cinema, by Guy Westwell (Wallflower Press).
    • The Philosophy of Michael Mann, edited by Steven Sanders, Aeon J. Skoble, and R. Barton Palmer (University Press of Kentucky).
    • A Pocket Guide to Analyzing Films, by Robert Spadoni (University of California Press).
    • Terence Davies, by Michael Koresky (University of Illinois Press).

    Students interested in this opportunity should send a statement of interest (taking care to indicate any relevant qualifications for reviewing a specific title, like past course work, etc.) to:  futurefilmscholars AT gmail.com

    Priority will be given to emails received by January 15, 2015.

    Students who are selected for this opportunity will receive a review copy of the book, which they can keep with our (and the publisher’s) compliments in exchange for the written review. This is an excellent way to build experience and CVs!

    http://www.filmmattersmagazine.com/2014/12/01/call-for-book-reviews-2/

  • Field Course in Computational Ecology (including fieldwork in Kenya), Info Session Mon. 10/20

    Oct 17, 2014 3:30 pm28 views

    Announcing Field Computational Ecology course.
    Information meeting Monday, October 20, 6pm in 1127 SEO

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    Field Course in Computational Population Biology
    Spring 2015 (with preparation starting in November 2014)


    Instructors:
    Tanya Berger-Wolf (UIC),
    Daniel Rubenstein (Princeton),
    Iain Couzin (Max Planck Institute)

    A unique highly integrated field course is offered partially in Kenya (at the Mpala Research Centre) where biology and engineering students will work with faculty in both disciplines to learn how to ask questions, frame hypotheses and understand how and why the disciplines and cultures do this differently. The course will begin with background preparation in November-December where students learn the key concepts and approaches from biology, computer science and engineering. The initial interdisciplinary orientation will be followed by a research project in the field. The on-location course January 5-23 will be followed up throughout the semester culminating in a conference of student presentations.

    Fall lectures will cover a range of topics in computer science and ecology:
    *Introduction to population biology and ecology
    *Behavioral ecology and social interactions
    *Computational thinking
    *Data science
    *Network analysis

    The 2012 course is available at
    http://compbio.cs.uic.edu/~tanya/teaching/KenyaCourse.html

    The course is appropriate for upper level undergraduate students.
    --
    Dr. Tanya Berger-Wolf
    Department of Computer Science
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    compbio.cs.uic.edu/~tanya
    tanyabw@uic.edu 

  • "Feed the Flames" Food Drive, Tues 11/08 and Wed 11/09

    Nov 7, 2016 2:15 pm13 views

    "FEED THE FLAMES" FOOD DRIVE

    Nov 8th and 9th Pop-Up Pantry

    Dear UIC Community,Join us in contributing to the "Feed the Flames" Food Drive, benefitting the Pop-Up Pantry. The UIC Pop-Up Pantry, is a free resource to support UIC students who are experiencing food insecurity due to financial constraints.Tuesday, November 8, 2016Wednesday, November 9, 20168:30am-5:00pmStudent Center East Tower, Room 613Tokens of Appreciation for Donors:*

    ·         1-5 items: very cool pen

    ·         6-10 items: coffee tumbler or red/black bag

    ·         11+ items: receive a "Fueled by Wellness" black t-shirt or reserve a USG hoodie (to be delivered later)

    *While supplies last.Items Most Needed:

    ·         Canned Fish/Canned Meats

    ·         Canned Soup/Packs

    ·         Canned Vegetables

    ·         Canned Beans

    ·         Cereal/Oatmeal

    ·         Granola Bars/Snack bars

    ·         Instant meal in a cup

    ·         Instant soup

    ·         Rice (white or brown)

    ·         Pasta (white or brown)

    ·         Peanut Butter/Jelly

    Food Drop-off Location: UIC Wellness Center Student Center East750 S. Halsted St., Suite 237Drop-off Options:

    ·         Walk into the Wellness Center

    ·         Call for curbside service and helpers will meet your car on Halsted Street (call 312-413-2120 when you arrive)

    Sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government, Wellness Center, and Office of the Dean of Students.

  • Farewell Pizza Party for Dean Bottoms, Wed., 7/29

    Jul 22, 2015 4:45 pm55 views

    Stop by for pizza with Dean Bottoms before her last day as Honors College Dean on July 31!

    Wednesday, July 29 12:00 - 1:00 PM Honors College Student Lounge (BH 109)

    RSVP Here by Friday, July 24: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/3971498 

    Questions? Contact hcollege@uic.edu or 312-413-2260.

  • Faculty-Led Study Abroad Summer Internship, Paris - Info Sessions 2/17 and 3/10

    Feb 15, 2017 1:30 pm92 views

  • Faculty-Led Study Abroad Summer Internship, Paris, Info Session on Tues. 2/24

    Feb 23, 2015 3:45 pm269 views

    This summer (June 15 – July 15, 2015), Professor Kathryn Engel will lead a group of students to participate in UIC credit-bearing internships in Paris, France.  Internships are available to students in all majors, and participants will earn 6 credits of PSCH 385.  Participants must have knowledge of basic French language.

     Come to an information session this Tuesday (tomorrow!), 2/24/15, from 11:00-12:00 in 502 UH to learn more and ask questions.

    See this flyer for more details and program contact information to get started!

    Please contact Kathryn Engel with any questions at engel@uic.edu. 

  • EuroScholars: European Undergraduate Research Opportunities, 10/1 deadline for Spring semester

    Sep 14, 2015 3:30 pm46 views

    EuroScholars is a unique research abroad programme designed for advanced and talented undergraduate students from US and Canadian institutions looking for an international research experience. The EuroScholars Program offers these students to conduct research at one of the 9 internationally renowned European Research Universities. In this programme, students have the opportunity to undertake one or two courses in the classroom and then work under the direct supervision of professors and other academic staff on a specific academic research project chosen by both the student and the faculty. There are an abundance of academic research projects in a variety of fields to choose from within the participating universities.

    Application deadline for Spring semester is October 1 and Fall semester is April 1.  For more information, go to http://euroscholars.eu/what-is-euroscholars and http://euroscholars.eu/students/how-to-apply/. 

  • EuroScholars, Apply by 4/1 for Fall Semester Research experience in Europe

    Mar 2, 2016 5:45 pm40 views

    EuroScholars is a unique research abroad programme designed for advanced and talented undergraduate students from US and Canadian institutions looking for an international research experience. The EuroScholars Program offers these students to conduct research at one of the 9 internationally renowned European Research Universities. In this programme, students have the opportunity to undertake one or two courses in the classroom and then work under the direct supervision of professors and other academic staff on a specific academic research project chosen by both the student and the faculty. There are an abundance of academic research projects in a variety of fields to choose from within the participating universities.

    Learn more at http://euroscholars.eu/. 

    Information on applications at http://euroscholars.eu/students/how-to-apply/. 

  • Enroll in a class through UIC at Newberry Library to conduct research on "Mexico and Peru through Word and Image" with optional short-term study in Peru

    Oct 24, 2014 3:15 pm84 views

    Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar: Mexico and Peru through Word and Image, 1492 – 1820

    Looking for a unique opportunity to take a class with students from other universities and do research about Mexico and Peru this Spring?  Apply for the Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar!

    The Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar is a team-taught interdisciplinary course that is open to undergraduates from four Chicago-area universities (DePaul, Loyola, UIC, and Roosevelt).  Taught at one of America’s foremost research libraries, students take part in an intensive classroom experience that will culminate in the preparation of an independent research project.  The course will take place at the Newberry Library during the Spring 2015 semester but students would register for the course through UIC under an LAS rubric.  The seminar topic for Spring 2015 is “Mexico and Peru through Word and Image, 1492 – 1820.”

    Students who take the course will also be eligible to travel to Peru with a group from Roosevelt University May 8 – 21, 2015.

    More information can be found at http://www.newberry.org/newberry-library-undergraduate-seminar and in the documents attached below. 

    Come to an Info Session to learn more!

    Monday, October 27 at 3:00 pm
    114 Burnham Hall

    RSVP’s requested but not required: http://go.uic.edu/NewberryInfoSession

    We recommend that you bring at least an outline and preferably a draft of your application along to the Info Session so you can apply what you learn directly to perfecting it!

    Apply!

    Applications are due November 3, 2014.  The application is attached below.  

    Questions?

    Contact Dr. Lisa Freeman at lfreeman@uic.edu or 312-355-2530.

  • Drive-Up WiFi Map

    Apr 20, 2020 2:45 pm70 views

  • Dress for Success Clothing Drive

    Mar 4, 2016 10:30 am186 views

    The UIC Graduate Women in Chemistry group is partnering with Dress for Success to organize a clothing drive for the spring season of 2016! Dress for Success is a Chicago-based organization that provides "work attire" clothing to economically disadvantaged Chicago female residents currently seeking employment and for future job interviews. The link for Dress for Success can be found below along with their mission statement. This is an excellent opportunity to donate unused professional apparel to a cause that redistributes the clothes to women currently looking for jobs and cannot afford to purchase new clothes for job interviews.

    There is a box labeled "Dress for Success Clothing Drive" in the UIC Department of Chemistry office (845 West Taylor Street, Room 4500) and will be there until March 28th, 2016 that will be used to collect any unwanted professional attire. Below are the requirements for the donated clothes:

    Acceptable donations:

    ' New/gently-used professional attire; sizes 0-2 & 14 and up.

    ' Handbags/pursues.

    ' Office appropriate shoes, sizes 8 & up; wide width if available.

    ' Seasonal and transitional coats and jackets.

    If you would like to make your own donation directly to Dress for Success, they accept donations Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 am- 12 pm and 1 pm- 4 pm and every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 am- 12 pm at the following address:

    70 East Lake Street, Ste. 900

    Chicago, IL 60601

    Valet parking is available at this location. Please note: they do not provide donation drop-off at this location.

    If you are interested in obtaining individual tax receipts for your clothing donations, please contact Brittany Johnson or Victoria Helan (contact information below) for further information.

    Any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Brittany Johnson (bjohns70@uic.edu) or Victoria Helan (vhelan2@uic.edu). Thanks in advance to anyone and everyone in supporting this noble cause!!

    Dress for Success: https://worldwidecentral.dressforsuccess.org/

    Mission Statement: "We are on a mission to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Join us."

  • Donald and Leah Riddle Prize for Outstanding Seniors, Apply by Fri. 3/28

    Mar 24, 2014 1:45 pm387 views

    The Donald and Leah Riddle Prize is awarded each year at Commencement to an outstanding graduating senior regardless of major field. Graduates from Summer 2013, Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 are eligible to apply. The award is based on academic excellence and leadership. The winner receives a bronze medallion and a $1,000 cash prize. The Riddle Prize is made each year in recognition of the former UIC Chancellor Donald Riddle and his wife Leah and honors the Riddles' contribution to the campus.

    Application Deadline: March 28, 2014.  Apply at: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/5120131 

    Questions: Contact Tula Georgopoulos at tula@uic.edu. 

  • Discounted Divvy Bike Membership for UIC students

    Jul 22, 2014 11:00 am3071 views

    Did you know that there is a Divvy membership discount for UIC students, faculty, and staff?  Check out the UIC Office of Sustainability website to find out how to get $20 (student) or $10 (faculty and staff) off a Pedal membership with Divvy.  More information about Divvy bike share can be found here. 

  • 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.

     

     

  • Dean Bottoms Office Hours, Tues. 7/14

    Jul 8, 2015 1:00 pm6 views

    Dean Bottoms will hold office hours on Tuesday, July 14 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm in her office in Burnham Hall.  Feel free to stop by!

  • DAAD Intensive Language Courses in Germany

    Oct 31, 2014 5:15 pm19 views

    The Intensive Language Course Grant funds applicants from North American universities, who at the time of application have attained at least sophomore standing (second-year standing in Canada), to attend 8-week intensive language courses at leading institutes in Germany.

    The scholarship of approximately €2,300 includes tuition, accommodations (arranged by the host institute) and a cash allowance for meals and incidental expenses in full or in part, depending on the choice of location and accommodations. DAAD will provide health and accident insurance as well as a travel subsidy of €300-450. Scholarship recipients are expected to devote their full attention to the course and may not concurrently undertake individual research. A written report is requested within four weeks of the end of the course.

    DAAD will consider individual placement preferences, but grantees are requested to accept DAAD's final decision as to time and place.

    For more information on this grant and how to apply, go to: www.daad.org/languagecourses 

    For support with your application, contact the Office of Special Scholarship Programs at ssp@uic.edu or 312-355-2477.

  • CUPPA Coffee - Info Session for Public Policy and Urban Studies Majors

    Nov 16, 2015 11:45 am9 views

    Drop in for a CUPPA Coffee!

    Public Policy and Urban Studies Majors Info Session by UIC's College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs

    Wednesday, November 18, 2015

    11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

    Student Center East, White Oak Room (Take the escalator up just before the food court)

    Stop by to grab a CUPPA coffee and a bite to eat and learn more about our undergraduate degrees in Public Policy and Urban Studies. CUPPA also offers minors in Public Policy, Urban Studies, and Geographic Information Systems. Learn more about declaring a major or minor in CUPPA.

    CUPPA's undergraduate programs will help you develop critical skills to make a more just, resilient, and livable world.Inherit Yesterday. Imagine Tomorrow.

    Wednesday, 11/18/15

    11AM to 1PM

    Student Center East, White Oak Room (Take the escalator up just before the food court)

    Find more info about CUPPA at http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/

  • Cultural Vistas Fellowship, Apply by Jan. 26, 2016

    Oct 28, 2015 9:00 am59 views

    The Cultural Vistas Fellowship affords underrepresented U.S. university students the unique opportunity to advance their career goals, develop global competencies, and experience life in another culture. Cultural Vistas will select up to 12 fellows to take part in this multinational professional development program that includes eight-week summer internships in Argentina, Germany, and India. This fellowship opportunity is funded by Cultural Vistas.

    Eligibility:

    Candidates for the Cultural Vistas Fellowship must meet the following requirements:

    U.S. citizens enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited U.S. college or university
    Sophomore or junior academic status at the time of application; 
    minimum GPA of 3.0
    Ages 18-30
    No formal prior work or study abroad experiences
    Prior knowledge of language of host country (applicable in Germany and Argentina only)

    Strong preference will be given to students historically underrepresented in international exchange.

    This includes, but is not limited to Pell Grant recipients; veterans; first-generation college students; STEM majors; members of minority communities within the United States; and non-traditional students. 

    For more info, visit: http://culturalvistas.org/cvfellowship 

     

  • Constitution Day (Register to Vote!), Mon. 9/19

    Sep 16, 2016 9:15 am9 views

    Constitution Day. 11am-1pm

    Student Center East, Room 602

    Join us for the annual Constitution Day!! A day of non-partisan hands-on democracy!

    Register to vote and learn about ongoing constitutional issues. Activities including voter registration, volunteer opportunities, and a special guest speaker, Flint Taylor.

    Attorney Flint Taylor specializes in civil rights law and has spent much of his career as a prosecutor for police brutality, government misconduct, and death penalty cases.

    For more information, please visit our page on UIC Connection: https://orgsync.com/135631/events/1488543/occurrences/3473506

  • Columbia University's Bioethics Essay Contest

    Jun 14, 2016 8:30 am194 views

    Calling all undergraduates! Have something to say about BIOETHICS?

    Submit an original, 1,500-word opinion-editorial focusing on a current bioethical issue of your choice that falls within one of the following categories:

    $350

    Amazon gift card for the winning submission on CLINICAL ETHICS

    $350

    Amazon gift card for the winning submission on REPRODUCTIVE ETHICS

    $350

    Amazon gift card for the winning submission on GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN BIOETHICS

    Submit your essay here: 

    voicesinbioethics.org/submissions

    Submit by: June 30th, 2016

    Winners announced: August 15th, 2016

  • College of Pharmacy Medicinal Plant Walk and Lecture, Fri. 7/17

    Jul 14, 2015 9:00 am29 views

    Please join the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy as we host the 2015 Garden Walk and Annual Alan Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture to celebrate the first and only urban medicinal plant garden in the city of Chicago. Expert guided tours will be given all day by UIC's own ethnobotanists. The Garden walk is Friday, July 17, 2015.

    Join us at noon for the Alan Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture given this year by Dr. Cassandra Quave. In her keynote lecture, Dr. Quave will share with us how her lab group has discovered new leads for antibiotic adjuvants, from field research documenting the traditional use of these plants in topical therapeutics for skin infections to the laboratory analyses that have revealed their unique mechanisms of action against drug resistant bacteria, like MRSA.

    The Garden Walk will take place at the UIC College of Pharmacy Dorthy Atkins Medicinal Plant Garden (833 S. Wood St, Chicago, IL 60607).

    The garden will be open with guided tours from 10am-12pm, and from 1:30pm-3pm with guided tours by our graduate students and some faculty specialized in ethnobotany. The lecture will be from 12-1:30pm inside the College of Pharmacy (134-1). All events are free of charge and open to the public--so bring a friend or two!

  • Climate Survey- Take Survey on Interpersonal Violence

    Apr 28, 2016 4:00 pm31 views

    Dear Honors Students,

    Recently you should have received an email regarding the online campus climate survey. Our department supports UICs goals of having a safe and productive educational experience for everyone. If you are comfortable doing so, we encourage you to take this voluntary and anonymous survey at: http://tinyurl.com/UICclimateSurvey

    Interpersonal violence affects many of our students and the campus climate survey will help UIC better respond to reports of violence and improve services for survivors by giving the university a clear picture about how violence is experienced by students. The survey will also allow the university to plan prevention efforts to stop violence before it begins. Whether or not you have experienced violence, the university hopes to hear from as many students as possible to find out how well you feel the university responds to violence.

    The survey should take about 30 minutes. You will be asked for some basic information about yourself (age, gender, race, relationship status, and the name of your college or university), and questions regarding your experiences with interpersonal violence. Students need to be 18 years of age or older to participate in this research (UIC IRB protocol #2016-0045).

    After you complete the survey you will be offered the chance to enter your email into a lottery to win 1 of ninety cash prizes ranging from$20 to $80.  Chances of winning are approximately 1 in 50.

    If you have questions about this survey, contact Dr. Paul Schewe, at schewepa@uic.edu.

  • Chicago Signature Honors Programming - Spring 2017 Schedule

    Jan 27, 2017 3:00 pm370 views

    The Chicago Signature Honors Program Spring schedule is announced!  Chicago Signature Honors Programming invites UIC Honors students to experience amazing cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!

    Check out the upcoming events:

    Game Changers / Joffrey Ballet: Friday, February 17th at 7:30pmRSVP by Monday, January 30th

    Monster / Steppenwolf Theatre: Friday, February 24th at 7:30pmRSVP by Friday, February 3rd

    Carmen / Lyric Opera: Monday, March 6th at 7:30pmRSVP by Monday, February 6th 

    Leticia Aravena presents D'Corazon / Old Town School of Folk Music, World Music Wednesday: Wed, March 15th at 8:30RSVP by Friday, February 17th

    Ravinia Jazz Mentors: Monk and Gillespie Centennial Tribute / Ravinia Festival, Bennett Gordon Hall: Sat., April 8th at 8:30RSVP by Friday, February 3rd

    Ma, Thile, and Meyer: Bach Trios Tour / Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Monday, April 24th at 8:00pmRSVP by Friday, February 10th

    See http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/ for more details and to RSVP.

    Questions? Contact Dr. Brianna Noll at bnoll2@uic.edu or Dr. Jose Melendez at jmelen5@uic.edu

  • Chicago Digital Media Production Fund Film/Video Grants, Submissions due Tues. 3/31

    Mar 20, 2015 4:00 pm17 views

    The Chicago Digital Media Production Fund is offering grants ranging from $500-$20,000 for film/video projects that seek to advance progressive social change.

    The deadline for submitting proposals is March 31st, 2015 and the final videos/films must be made available for free online viewing by May 1, 2016. More information on the application and guidelines can be found at goo.gl/iUWdqy.

    If you have any students who you think might be interested in applying for the grant, please let them know that they can join our email list at www.chicagofilmmakers.org or they can email me directly at productionfund@chicagofilmmakers.org for more information.

  • Chicago College Startup Competition

    Jun 27, 2014 12:30 pm122 views

    1871, Chicago's Entrepreneurial Hub for Digital Start-ups, is hosting the Chicago College Startup Competition (CCSC).  Working in conjunction with ThinkChicago, this will involve 1871 providing up to 10 full-time Memberships to the 50,000 square-foot networking and business incubation space in The Merchandise Mart. The spaces will be for entrepreneurs who started their businesses while in college and want to continue after graduation by moving to Chicago. The winners of the competition will receive a full free year at 1871, including desk space, mentorship services, a support group of College Startups currently at 1871, and all of the amenities that are made available to startups at the facility. The idea is to attract some of the top startups in the nation directly to the city and give them the support and resources they need to succeed.

    We are actively seeking businesses started in college, along with winners of the top college startup contests, both of whom are looking for space to grow. If this sounds like you, we strongly encourage your submission.  Learn more at: http://www.1871.com/ccsc/ 

  • Chicago Academic Medicine Summer Program II, Apply by 2/24

    Feb 5, 2014 5:30 am133 views

    CAMP II is an eight-week commuter program where students learn to conduct primary research in a laboratory with a University of Chicago faculty mentor. Participants will be selected either following successful completion of CAMP I or through previous participation in a similar summer pre-medical training program. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the ethics of research, the basics of biostatistics, and the conduct of biomedical research.CAMP II also provides an enhanced focus on medical school application processes to support future success. Participants will engage in MCAT preparation coursework and re-visit the elements of personal statement writing and interviewing skills. This experience is available to a cohort of participants who are underrepresented in the medical education community, and is intended for freshmen or sophomores. 

    Learn more at http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/about/diversity/pipeline/camp.shtml. Applications are due Monday 2/24.  Contact Nikki Oliver at 773-702-8946 or noliver2@bsd.uchicago.edu with questions.

  • Chapbook-in-Translation Contest, Submissions Due Sat. 10/31

    Sep 18, 2015 8:30 am12 views

    Goodmorning Menagerie is pleased to announce its 2nd annual Chapbook-in-Translation Contest! The winning collection will be published as a limited-edition, handmade chapbook with a woodblock-printed cover to be released at AWP 2016 in Los Angeles. The author will receive ten free copies and additional copies at a highly discounted price. 

    The deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2015.

    Click here to see the previous contest winner.

    Submission Guidelines:

    English-language translations of an under-represented writer working in a language other than English.10-20 pages of translated work. Please include a copy of the manuscript in its original language.There are no genre limitations, but we are looking specifically for work that is innovative and strives to take risks.

    For details, please visit http://www.goodmorningmenagerie.com/submit.html.

  • Change in UIC Commuter Shuttle Service, Effective May 11

    May 8, 2015 5:00 pm84 views

    Effective Monday, May 11, the UIC Commuter Shuttle to Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center will permanently cease operation. Increasing costs, imminent cuts to the Facilities Management budget, and prioritizing fiscal resources for the core mission of the campus make this necessary. The university understands and regrets that this may add inconvenience to your commute.  Commuter students currently using the Commuter Shuttle to and from the train stations could consider using their U-Pass to take CTA busses instead.

  • Chancellor’s Student Service and Leadership Awards (CSSLA), Nominations Due 3/10

    Feb 7, 2014 4:45 pm296 views

    The CSSLA program has recognized outstanding student leaders and student volunteers who, while maintaining high academic achievement, demonstrate a commitment to the UIC community through participation in student organizations and campus activities and throughout the greater Chicagoland area through active service and community engagement.

    2014 Nominations are now open and will close on March 10, 2014.  Visit the website to learn more: http://www.uic.edu/depts/sldvs/recognition.shtml 

    Students may be nominated for the following awards, presented each year

    at the CSSLA program:

    • The Chancellor’s Student Service Award (CSSA)
    • The Eugertha Bates Memorial Award
    • The President’s Volunteer Service Award
    • Campus Programs Annual Awards
    • Annual Awards of the University of Illinois Alumni Association.

  • Certificate in Community-Engaged Leadership

    Oct 20, 2014 4:15 pm26 views

    The Kansas State University School of Leadership Studies has partnered with Points of Light to offer a new 12-credit-hour certificate in Community Engaged Leadership.

    This certificate program is delivered virtually using an online interactive platform.  In addition to collaborating with peers across the country, you will:

    • Create and implement a hands-on service project in your community, centered around an issue that is important to you.
    • Work with academic and community advisors who will support your course and service work
    • Develop skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving, and deliberation
    • Gain the skills and experience to impact your community in just one year

    Be sure to speak with your UIC academic advisor to see how the credit may transfer to UIC.

    Learn More: http://www.k-state.edu/leadership/academics/pointsoflight/Index.html 

    Questions: http://www.k-state.edu/leadership/academics/pointsoflight/Advising.html 

    Application: http://www.k-state.edu/leadership/academics/pointsoflight/Apply.html 

  • Centennial Essay and Art Contest about Academic Freedom, Submissions Due Thurs. 1/15

    Jan 12, 2015 3:15 pm24 views

    The year 2015 marks the centennial of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

    As part of this celebration, the AAUP Foundation is pleased to announce competitions for undergraduates and graduate students for essays and artwork. The theme of both competitions is “Academic Freedom: Its Concept, Its History, Its Successes, and Its Failures.” In both categories and at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, prizes of $1,000 are available. The awards are made possible by a donation from the late Patricia Fox Haig.

    The centennial contest is open to all students enrolled at accredited institutions of higher education in the United States. All essay and art work submissions must address the theme “Academic Freedom: Its Concept, Its History, Its Successes, and Its Failures.” Submissions must be sent to centennialcontest@aaupfoundation.org by midnight (EST) on January 15, 2015. Up to two entries may be made by any one student. All entries must include the student’s full name, mailing address, and e-mail address as well as the name of the institution at which he or she is currently enrolled and the category (undergraduate or graduate student) of the entry. By submitting an essay or work of art, the student agrees that the work may be published if it is selected for an award and that the student will not be separately compensated for publication.

    See the full contest rules at http://www.aaupfoundation.org/centennial/centennial-contest.

  • CDOT Seeking Volunteers to Count Pedestrians

    Jul 1, 2014 9:30 am70 views

    The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Pedestrian Program seeks volunteers to help count pedestrian traffic at key locations across the city. Reliable pedestrian counts provide critical data for assessing and improving pedestrian safety and walkability as well as tracking city-wide trends in walking to work, school, and transit.

    The count contributes to the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project (http://bikepeddocumentation.org/) and helps meet goals set out in Chicago’s Pedestrian Plan (http://chicagocompletestreets.org/pedestrianplan/).

    When:  July 8-10, 2014, 4:30-7 PM
    Where: Various locations around downtown Chicago

    CDOT appreciates your assistance in helping to develop this pedestrian initiative. Please email your interest to Eric Hanss, Pedestrian Program Project Manager, at eric.hanss@activetrans.org 

  • Capstone or Honors Activity related to Uncle Tom’s Cabin exhibit at UIC Library

    Sep 29, 2014 2:15 pm81 views

    A team of UIC faculty and librarians are seeking students interested in exploring themes of the Black experience in the United State as represented in film (fiction or documentary) to complement the exhibition "Visualizing Uncle Tom's Cabin: Pictorial Interpretations of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Novel," on display in the Richard J. Daley Library, Special Collections and University Archives Department.

    The goals of the activity portion of the project are as follows. A more in-depth capstone project could easily be designed around placing these results in a scholarly context.

    -An annotated bibliography on area of research to include Black cinema history

    -Identification of 1 to 2 films to screen during spring semester

    -Identify speakers to moderate an educational discussion of the film(s)

    -With the help of advisory faculty, secure a screening location, and promote the event to the campus

    Please contact Dr. Nancy Cirillo immediately if you are interested. Email Dr. Cirillo at nancyc@uic.edu

     

  • Capital Semester Fall 2014 Internships, Deadline June 1

    Apr 18, 2014 5:45 am56 views

    The Fund for American Studies offers academic internships in Washington, D.C. through the Capital Semester program.   The comprehensive package includes a guaranteed internship placement, courses for credit, furnished housing, a variety of guest lectures and briefings, as well as opportunities for professional development and networking.

    Two different program tracks are available: Public Policy and Political Journalism

    Final Application Deadline: June 1, 2014

    Learn more about the program, tuition costs, internships, and living arrangements at www.dcinternships.org 

  • CALL FOR STUDENT PROPOSALS: 2021 Symposium, Dept. of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures at Saint Louis University (Due 2/5)

    Feb 3, 2021 1:00 pm3 views