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  Webinar: Applying to Jobs in the Federal Government, Tues. 3/15

  Mar 14, 2016 10:00 am54 views

  If you are interested in learning more about how to apply for jobs in the federal government, you may want to participate in the Uncover the Secrets of Finding and Applying to Jobs in the Federal Government and at HHS Webinar on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from noon-2pm CST.  See the flyer below for details and registration information.  (Registration required).

   

• Applications for the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship are due October 2, 2017

  Sep 21, 2017 3:30 pm54 views

• Chicago Idealist Grad School Fair, Mon. 10/5

  Oct 2, 2015 7:15 am54 views

  Want to change the world? There's a degree for that!

  At the Idealist Grad Fair, you can:

  Learn about admissions requirements and application deadlines for graduate programs in social work, public policy, nonprofit management, international affairs, public interest law, social entrepreneurship, and many more

  Speak with graduate admissions advisors from local, national and international universities

  October 5, 2015, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMUIC Forum

  The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school. Watch these two short videos to see why you should attend the fair and what it looks like.

  Learn more at http://www.idealist.org/view/fair/4ZnMHK3X723p. 

• MEntrepreneurship: Practical Thoughts on Entrepreneurship in the Arts. With Cats! Tues., 11/17

  Nov 16, 2015 3:30 pm54 views

  Are you an artist or scientist? An undergraduate or professor? A dog or cat lover? No matter how you identify, you can--and should!--consider yourself to be an entrepreneur. Being an entrepreneur is a lifestyle choice that you can make today. Let's explore what it means to be an entrepreneur, identify some strategies for those just starting out, and get you thinking outside the box... and let's do all of this with the help of cats!

  Presented by Thomas Aláan, UIC Department of Physics, music instructor, and entrepreneur

  Tuesday, November 17 at 4:00 pm
  121 Burnham Hall

  RSVP by November 17 at noon at http://go.uic.edu/ArtBusiness.

  This workshop is part of the Honors College Fall Professional Development Series.  View the full schedule of events here. 

  Questions?  Contact Stephanie O'Leary at soleary@uic.edu. 

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  College of Pharmacy Clinical Skills Workshop for Pre-Health Students – Nov 27

  Nov 20, 2018 2:30 pm54 views

• Graduating Students: Employment Opportunity at UIC College of Dentistry

  Apr 19, 2018 2:00 pm55 views
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  Fall 2018 Professional Development Series: Preparing to Apply to Graduate School with Dean Keen – Sept 27

  Sep 27, 2018 4:00 pm55 views

• 2015-16 Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowships Program @ Congressional Hunger Center, Apply by Jan. 6

  Dec 10, 2014 9:45 am55 views

  The Congressional Hunger Center (CHC) is excited to offer a unique opportunity to be actively involved in the movement to end hunger and poverty. Our national initiative, the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program, trains, inspires and sustains a tight-knit community of emerging leaders committed to social justice. The program provides Fellows with an opportunity to gain practical experience fighting hunger and poverty, work with community-based and national leaders, deepen their analysis around poverty and develop leadership skills.  The application deadline for the 2015– 2016 program is January 6, 2015.  If you have questions, please email fellows@hungercenter.org or call 202-547-7022 x 29. 

• Graphic Design Position for The Ampersand

  Dec 14, 2016 9:15 am55 views

  The Honors College newsletter The Ampersand is looking for a graphic designer to work on publication production. We are hoping to find an underclassman who is willing to stay on for more than one semester. Graphic design students and students with experience with the Adobe suite are preferred, but if you have no experience we can teach you.

  If you are interested, please submit an application here: https://docs.google.com/a/uic.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZq01cb54XNDSDFsJrubPRMv8WPN0WYGC_KehxM46P8ifByA/viewform?c=0&w=1

  Questions? Contact Christine Lee at clee242@uic.edu. 

• CHCI's Fall 2019 Congressional Internship Program – Application Deadline: Feb 15

  Jan 11, 2019 2:45 pm56 views
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  LSAT Practice Exam at UIC – Registration Deadline: March 15

  Mar 15, 2018 2:15 pm56 views

• Spring into a Healthier You! hosted by American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists

  Apr 11, 2016 3:15 pm56 views

  Take charge of your health! Students from the College of Pharmacy and the UIC Wellness Center are hosting a spring health fair for all students. Learn about a variety of health topics including e-cigarettes, alcohol awareness, medication safety, and STDs. Blood pressure screenings and other health assessments will also be offered.

  Date & time: Thursday, April 14th 11am - 1pm Location: Student Center East Rm 603

  We will also have lots of giveaways and raffle prizes. Hope to see you there! See attached flyer for more information. For questions, please contact Katrina Capapas (kcapap2@uic.edu).

  Flyer: https://illinois.edu/fb/fileAuth/2016/04/05/120200.pdf

• Chicago Humanities Festival Fall/Spring Internships

  Aug 5, 2015 9:45 am56 views

  The Chicago Humanities Festival has internship opportunities available; CHF offers several project-based internships during three internship sessions (summer/fall/spring). They are currently recruiting for their fall/spring internship session, this internship program will require a commitment of 14-21 hours a week for 3 to 9 months (a 9 month internship is preferred, but a minimum commitment of 4 months is required), starting in September 2015. They are more than happy to accommodate variations on those dates if needed. At the bottom of the page are the internship application form and descriptions for the internships available this fall.

  If you have any questions about the internship program or the Chicago Humanities Festival, contact Saloni Dar at saloni@chicagohumanities.org. 

• Clinton Global Initiative Information Session, Wed. 9/17

  Sep 15, 2014 4:45 pm56 views

  The Clinton Global Initiative University is a program created by Bill Clinton in 2007 which enables inspired undergraduate and graduate students wishing to create change in their communities to meet and learn to change their ideas into action.

  Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you feel charged by social justice? The Clinton Global Initiative University was created by Bill Clinton in 2007 to help you achieve realtime social impact. CGI U enables inspired undergraduate students to make meaningful change in their communities.

  Each year, CGI U convenes a meeting where students, youth organizations, and renowned experts come together to turn ideas into action. President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will host the eighth annual CGI U meeting from March 6-8, 2015 at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. Every CGI U student must develop a Commitment to Action: a new, specific, and measurable plan that addresses a challenge on their campus, in the local community, or around the world. Commitments are made in CGI Us five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health. CGI U allows students with exceptional ideas to apply for grant money to make their ideas into realities.
  The 2014 conference was held on the campus of Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ. Innovators and community contributors from all around the world came together to discuss how youth can be more impactful in their non profit commitments.
  
  The Clinton Foundation offers grants for students to attend the conference. In order to be considered for Travel Assistance applications must be received by OCTOBER 17th. The final deadline for conference attendance is DECEMBER 1ST. You MUST provide your contact information on this form in order to apply for CGI U.
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iCnKbaVzAmgctGGzQGRrG0oGxIsUa8JQhCdov7GFegA/viewform?usp=send_form

  If you are interested in finding out more about the conference, the types of projects that can be done and how to apply, informational sessions will be hosted on the following dates for the Fall 2014 semester:

  Wed. 9/17, 4:30 pm, 2560 UH

  To learn more about the conference you can visit the official CGI U website(http://www.cgiu.org/default.asp) or attend a campus workshop!! Please contact Gayatri Sanku at sanku2@uic.edu with any questions.
  
  
  

• Health Careers and Majors Workshop for First-year and sophomore students, Thurs. 9/29

  Oct 3, 2016 3:00 pm56 views

  Health Careers & Majors

  Are you interested in learning about how your major may integrate with your potential health career? Not sure which health profession is right for you? This is the session for you! This information session may be particularly helpful to students in conjunction with a LAS Choosing a Majorinformation session.

  Tuesday, October 4 at 1pm in 850 University Hall

  See more details at: https://www.las.uic.edu/students/current-undergraduate/student-affairs/pre-professional-advising/pre-health/workshops/workshops. 

• Journal of Pre-Health Affiliated Students (JPHAS) Seeks E-Board Members – Application Deadline: June 19

  Jun 12, 2019 4:00 pm57 views

• Work that Matters Career Panel, Thurs. 9/25

  Sep 24, 2014 4:30 pm57 views

  Do you want to make an impact after graduation?
  Wondering how you can find a meaningful job?
  
  Then join us for the WORK THAT MATTERS Career Panel on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25!
  
  Hear from leading non-profit & government organizations about employment and professional opportunities available now and after graduation. Speak with representatives from City Year, the Peace Corps, and the U.S. State Department to learn about:
  Full-time, internship and/or volunteer opportunities
  Benefits of working in the public service & non-profit field
  Application processes and what it takes to get selected
  
  Date:Thursday, September 25, 2014
  Time:4:00PM-6:00PM
  Location:Student Center East, Ft. Dearborn Rm - B
  
  Each agency representative will provide background on their respective organization, followed by a Q&A session. Afterward, students will be able to speak one-on-one with the representatives to learn more information about specific job opportunities and openings. Dont miss this chance to find your dream position. Everyone is welcome! For more information contact Casey Lowman at clowma2@uic.edu.

• Opportunity Updates through OEF (Office of External Fellowships)

  Oct 30, 2018 2:00 pm57 views
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  2018 Upper Midwest Regional Honors Conference (UMRHC) – Proposals Deadline: Feb 23

  Feb 20, 2018 1:15 pm58 views

• Law Student Alumni Panel Discussion, Wed. 3/16

  Mar 14, 2016 10:15 am58 views

  Want to know what it's like to be a law school student? Do you want advice from current law students? If so, come out to the “Law Student Alumni Panel Discussion"!

  Wednesday March 16th from 12:00pm – 1:30pm in 121 BH
  Jimmy John's sandwiches will be provided!

  Featured Speakers:

  Shahina Khan, 1L (Chicago-Kent College of Law)

  Kevin Ejma, 3L (DePaul University College of Law)

  Aria Eckersley, 2L (University of Chicago Law School)

  Kenneth Thomas, 3L (University of Chicago Law School)

  A UIC Pre-Law Society Event

  RSVP by Monday 3/14 at midnight at https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/1512500

  Questions? Contact Christopher Kooy at ckooy2@uic.edu

• Literary Translator Mentorship Opportunities, Apply by 7/1

  Jun 15, 2015 3:45 pm58 views

  The American Literary Translators Association

  Emerging Translator Mentorships

  The ALTA Mentorship Program is designed to facilitate and establish a close working relationship between an experienced translator and an emerging translator on a project selected by the emerging translator. The mentorship duration is one year, and the emerging translator is expected to choose a project that can be completed in a year’s time and will only be advised on that particular project.

  Applications will be accepted from June 1 - July 1, 2015. The selected mentees will be announced in August.

  2015-2016 Mentorships are available working from the following languages:

  - Catalan (prose or poetry), with mentor Ronald Puppo

  - French (prose only), with mentor Alyson Waters

  - Polish (prose or poetry), with mentor Bill Johnston

  Applications must be submitted online through our submission platform, and must include:

  CV A project proposal of no more than 1000 words. Projects must be reasonably expected to be completed within the scope of the 1-year mentorship. Proposals should include information about the original author and importance of the source text, as well as how the emerging translator would benefit from mentorship. A sample translation of up to 10 pages double spaced (prose or poetry), along with the corresponding source text. 

   

  British Centre for Literary Translation 

  Emerging Translator Mentorship Programme

  The programme is intended for Anglophone literary translators with promise rather than experience, who are at a stage in their professional careers when they would benefit from the opportunity to work closely with an experienced mentor over a six month period.

  Visit their website for upcoming opportunities: http://www.bclt.org.uk/mentoring/ 

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  Summer Walk-In Career Advising Hours

  Jul 10, 2019 3:45 pm58 views

• Free Mock LSAT Exam, Sat. 9/20

  Sep 11, 2014 1:45 pm58 views

  Interested in going to law school?  Want to take a mock LSAT test to help you prepare for the real exam?  The John Marshall Law School will host a Mock LSAT on Saturday, September 20.  This is a great opportunity for students preparing for the upcoming exam to gauge their readiness.  There is no cost.  Find more details and register here: http://email.jmls.edu/diversity/mock-lsat/2014/pre-law-advisors/email.html Questions?  Contact Troy Riddle, Director of Diversity Affairs and Outreach at the John Marshall Law School, triddle@jmls.edu or (312) 427-2737 x 174.

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  Attend a Discussion with UIC Alumni and Community Leaders – 10/5 at 4pm

  Oct 3, 2017 3:45 pm58 views
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  Medical Student Open Panel Hosted by The Society of Future Physicians (Today,11/12, at 5pm!)

  Nov 11, 2019 3:00 pm58 views
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  Latinx in STEM Career Panel – Nov 17 at 5pm

  Nov 16, 2017 3:00 pm58 views

• Crafting Perfect Personal Statements – Nov 28 at 4pm

  Nov 28, 2017 4:00 pm58 views

• The 2017 Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship, Deadline Tues, Nov. 29 and Mon, Jan. 23

  Dec 14, 2016 3:00 pm58 views

  The 2017 Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship competition is under way, with two more application deadlines available for interested candidates: November 29 and January 23.

  As many of you know, the WW Teaching Fellowships offer intensive master’s-level teacher preparation, including a year of classroom experience, for exceptionally qualified candidates. Eligible applicants may be graduating seniors or recent grads/alumni; they should have a commitment to teaching in the urban and rural schools that most often lack strong STEM teachers; and they must have completed STEM degrees.

  The Fellowships are available this year in Georgia and New Jersey (with more states now in the works). Fellows attend a partner institution in one of these states and commit to teach for three years in the same state, but they need not be from that state. Fellows receive a generous stipend ($30,000 or more, depending on location) to complete the master’s program. Throughout their three-year teaching commitment, they continue to receive mentoring and support from both their universities and their schools.

  To learn more, take a look at the program’s website, download a poster, attend a webinar, or write directly to Danielle DiFiore, one of our WW Teaching Fellowship recruiters, atdifiore@woodrow.org. We’re always happy to hear from you, and we look forward to applications from your best candidates!

• SFP Lecture: Dr. Craig Niederberger - Head of Urology 4/1 at 3PM

  Mar 30, 2016 8:15 am59 views

  Dr. Niederberger, MD is the Clarence C. Saelhof Professor and Head of the Department of Urology at UIC. He holds a joint appointment as Professor in the Department of Bioengineering in the College of Engineering. All students are welcome to come hear his valuable insights about urology and bioengineering in medicine. The lecture is on 4/1, from 3 PM to 4 PM, at BH 121.We look forward to your attendance!

  You can RSVP at http://goo.gl/forms/QfBFx2bv6T

  Questions? Contact Joseph Martino at jmart218@uic.edu. 

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  Call for Scholarship Applications: Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2019 Youth Agenda Forum – Deadline: June 10

  Jun 5, 2019 3:45 pm59 views

• Chicago's 10th Annual Graduate and Professional School Fair, Thurs. 10/2

  Sep 17, 2014 5:00 pm59 views

  Chicago's 10th Annual Graduate and Professional School Fair

  Thursday, October 2, 2014
  3:00 - 7:00 PM, UIC Forum

  In partnership with Chicago area colleges and universities.

  Representatives from more than 225 graduate and professional programs from around the country will be attending.

  FREE ADMISSION

  For more information, visit: go.uic.edu/gradfair

  Sponsored by the UIC Office of Career Services

• Opportunity for Underrepresented Aspiring Scientists – 9/28

  Sep 25, 2017 2:45 pm59 views
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  Fall 2018 Professional Development Series: Exploring Careers in Public Health – Oct 17

  Oct 16, 2018 3:30 pm59 views

• SFP Physician Lecture with Dr. Craig Nierderberger – March 6

  Mar 6, 2018 3:00 pm60 views

• OSSP: Graduate Fellowships Info Session for Juniors, Tues. 4/14

  Apr 13, 2015 4:45 am60 views

  Are you interested in studying or teaching abroad after graduating? Planning on graduate study in the U.S.? Not sure what your options are? Attend an information session to learn more! 

  Going abroad….The British scholarships, Fulbright Fellowships and other post graduate opportunities can offer you the chance to realize your dreams abroad! If you are interested in going abroad in fall 2016, start asking questions and exploring your options now. 

  The British scholarships include the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge and Mitchell. These awards give you the opportunity to study at a British university for 1-4 years. Strong candidates typically have a 3.7 GPA or higher, a record of service and leadership, and strong academic qualifications for what they are proposing to study in the UK. The British scholarships have a campus deadline of April 30. 

  Post-graduate opportunities…Fulbright offers the opportunity to teach or do research/study abroad. There is no GPA cutoff. Other opportunities such as the NSF Graduate Fellowship, JET program for teaching English in Japan or Illinois Legislative Internship provide myriad opportunities for post-baccalaureate education and growth. Join us at one of the following sessions to learn more about these opportunities. 

  Graduate fellowships and Post-Graduate Opportunities Session
  Tuesday, April 14/ 2:00pm/ 850 University Hall

  Fulbright Student Award Information Session
  Friday, April 17/ noon /121 Burnham Hall

  Fulbright Fellowship Panel of UIC alumni winners
  Wednesday, April 22/ 12:30am /650 University Hall

  Fulbright Student Award Information Session
  Thursday, April 23/ 3:00pm / 850 University Hall 

  Begin your research now…
  Fulbright Student Award http://us.fulbrightonline.org/ 
  Gates Cambridge Scholarship http://www.gatescambridge.org/
  Marshall Scholarship http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
  Rhodes Scholarship http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
  Mitchell Scholarship http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/content/3/en/George%20Mitchell%20Scholarship%20Program%20%7c%20US-Ireland%20Alliance.html
  National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship https://www.nsfgrfp.org/
  Post-baccalaureate opportunities http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/GapYear.htm 

  If you cannot make one of the information sessions, first, explore the scholarships online and if you have questions or are interested in applying contact me at bpowers@uic.edu to arrange an appointment.

• AWIS (Association for Women in Science) Chicago: Tour of Argonne National Laboratory – Register by May 5

  May 3, 2018 2:30 pm60 views

• This Week’s UICCareers.com Internship and Full-Time Job Postings for Honors Students

  Sep 21, 2015 12:30 pm60 views

  Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

  If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

  Internships

  Keeper Security - Customer Support Intern at High Growth Tech Start-up, 63575

  Chinese Mutual Aid Association - Workforce Development/Employment Intern, 63608

  Blue Cross Blue Shield - Actuarial Intern, 63634

  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago - Facilities Planning & Construction Management, 61985

  Illinois Tool Works (ITW) - Industrial Sales Analyst Intern, 63669

  Target - Store Executive Intern, 44458

  Molex Incorporated - Engineering Internship (Summer 2016), 63428

   

  Full-time positions

  Verizon Wireless - Retail Sales Representative, 62439

  MedAmerica - Business Associate, 63554

  CSHQA, AIT II - Sacramento CA, 60531

  SmithBucklin - Education and Learning Associate, 63584

  Beloit Regional Hospice - RN Case Manager, 63579

  Jeanie-O - Staff Accountant, 63691

  Epic - Software Tester / Quality Assurance, 63644

  Fox Associates Inc. - Media Sales, 63693

  Staples Advantage - B2B Sales Consultant, 63612

  Target - Executive Team Leader in Training, 60272

  Orbitz Worldwide – Software Engineer, 61345

• Break Through Tech Chicago Guild Program (Apply now!)

  Nov 16, 2020 1:15 pm60 views
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  L.A.S. "Minute Majors" Conversations (11/19 & 11/20)

  Nov 18, 2019 2:30 pm60 views

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

  Dec 12, 2014 9:45 am60 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/

• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Internship Opportunities

  Feb 28, 2019 1:30 pm61 views

• AAMC Fee Assistance Program for Pre-Med Students

  Feb 10, 2016 9:45 am62 views

  The AAMC Fee Assistance Program assists those who, without financial assistance, would be unable to take the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) exam, apply to medical schools that use the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application, and more. All information regarding the Fee Assistance Program, including the 2016 application guide, eligibility criteria, and full benefits package, is available on the AAMC Student Hub: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/applying-medical-school-process/fee-assistance-program/

• Fall 2015 Capital Semester programs in Washington, DC

  May 13, 2015 4:00 pm62 views

  We are accepting applications for the International Affairs and Public Policy track of the Fall 2015 Capital Semester programs in Washington, DC. The announcement below is for students who may be interested in spending a semester interning and earning credit in the nation's capital.  Students will earn 12 credits and are guaranteed an internship in their area of interest. Please encourage students to apply for the Fall Semester final application deadline of June 1. More information on our program may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CS.  If you have any questions, please contact: Dana Faught Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions U.S. Programs The Fund for American Studies dfaught@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

   

• Fall Diversity Career Fair, Thurs. 9/22

  Sep 21, 2016 5:30 pm62 views

  DIVERSITY CAREER FAIR

  UIC Career Services is proud to announce our 39th annual DIVERSITY CAREER FAIR, featuring up to 150 employers! What makes it a DIVERSITY fair?

  Students and alumni of ALL majors will find full-time, part-time and internship opportunities from for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations. There is truly something for everyone!

  Thursday, September 22, 2016
  10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  UIC Forum
  725 West Roosevelt Road

  Open and free ONLY to UIC students and alumni.
  UIC students: i-card required for entry.

  Attendees: please DRESS PROFESSIONALLY and bring a good supply of resumes. For more information, click HERE.

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  Fall Diversity Career Fair, Thurs. 9/25

  Sep 24, 2014 5:00 pm62 views

  The Office of Career Services is excited to begin this year’s series of career-related events by introducing our 37^th annual FALL DIVERSITY CAREER DAY. Our students and graduates will have exclusive opportunities to explore and investigate a variety of employment opportunities and hone their networking skills. 

  This exciting event has welcomed over 100 employers and over 2,000 UIC students and graduates thanks to your collaborative marketing efforts!  Please share the information below and the attached flyer with any UIC community members you feel will benefit – and we welcome your attendance and support too! 

  37^th annual FALL DIVERSITY CAREER FAIR

  Thursday, September 25, 2014

  10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

   

  UIC Forum

  725 South Roosevelt Road

  What makes it a DIVERSITY fair?

  UIC students and graduates of ALL majors will find full-time, part-time and internship opportunities from for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations. There is truly something for everyone!

  Open and free ONLY to UIC students and alumni.

  Attendees should DRESS PROFESSIONALLY and bring many resumes.

  For more details including a list of registered employers to research ahead of time, see http://www.uic.edu/depts/ocs/falldivparticipants.shtml

  If you require any accommodations to participate in the event, please contact Jaime Velasquez, Associate Director – Office of Career Services at:  312-413-2426 or jaimev@uic.edu

   

• Three Information Sessions About US Fulbright Scholar Program - April 11, 13, and 19

  Apr 10, 2017 4:15 pm63 views
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  Entrepreneurship and Biotechnology Careers Workshop, Wed. 9/7

  Sep 2, 2016 3:45 pm63 views

  Entrepreneurship and Biotechnology Careers

  Professor Brian Kay, Department of Biological Sciences and 2016 Inventor of the Year 

  Biological Sciences Professor Brian Kay will share his knowledge on careers in biotechnology and innovation in the sciences.  Professor Kay was named UIC Inventor of the Year in June 2016 in recognition of his research, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship in biotechnology.  Professor Kay is an Honors College Faculty Fellow and supervises Honors College students in their research as well.  Come hear his perspective on advancing your career in research, science, and technology! 

  Wednesday, September 7
  4:00 - 5:00 pm
  121 Burnham Hall

  RSVP by noon on Sept. 7 at http://go.uic.edu/biotech. Questions? Contact Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu.

  This workshop is part of the Honors College Fall Professional Development Series.  Stay tuned for the full workshop series!

• Pickering Fellowship for foreign service careers, Tues. 11/10

  Nov 9, 2015 4:45 am63 views

  If you are considering a career in the Foreign Service and would be interested in learning more about the Pickering Fellowship, a representative from Pickering will be meeting with select students on November 10th. 

  If you are interested, please review the Pickering eligibility criteria (below) and further award details on the website http://www.twc.edu/thomas-r-pickering-foreign-affairs-fellowship-program and email Beth Powers, Director of the Office of Special Scholarship Programs, to let her know of your interest at bpowers@uic.edu·        

  Pickering eligibility:

  ·         Only individuals who are United States citizens.
  ·         Applicants must be in the junior year of undergraduate study at a U.S. undergraduate institution.
  ·         Applicants must be expecting to receive their bachelor’s degree in spring 2017.
  ·         Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and this grade point average must be maintained throughout participation in the program.
  ·         Applicants must enroll in a two-year, full-time master’s degree program, at U.S. based graduate institutions only, in an academic field relevant to the work of the Foreign Service (public policy, international affairs, public administration, business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages) and be prepared to enter the Foreign Service in Summer 2019.
  ·         Applicants must be able to attend June 2016 orientation in Washington, D.C. if selected.
  ·         Applicants must be available to fulfill the summer internship obligations (summer 2017 & summer 2018)

• Infomation Session for Faculty-Led Paris Study Abroad Program with Kathryn Engel

  Jan 9, 2017 2:00 pm64 views

  Social Services Internships in Paris: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program with Kathryn Engel

  Information Session

  January 17, 1:00 PM

  Burnham Hall B21 (Basement)  

   

  This is a great time to begin plan for your Study Abroad, make scholarship applications, and connect with family and friends around crowdfunding.  There are two scholarships Kathryn want you to know about and she also wanted to share a couple of tips for fundraising.  The application for the Paris program is attached and also available online. 

   

  Due on January 11, 2017:

  Fund for Education Abroad.  This is for non-traditional locations for study abroad in programs that are both immersive and rigorous.  This fits this program (although Paris is traditional) because it is immersive, rigorous and non-traditional in that students are interning within the social services.  Emphasize that an internship in the social services is a unique and non-traditional destination for studies in France.  It is important to note that this scholarship only supports academically rigorous and immersive study abroad programs.  

   

  http://fundforeducationabroad.org/applicants/

   

  Due on March 07, 2017:

  Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the Department of State. This is for Pell eligible students.  The application will open mid January and you can begin preparations by looking at the website.  

   

  http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program/Deadlines-and-Timeline/Summer

   

  Tips for fundraising:

  Apply for scholarships,  use your financial aid, and use crowdfunding through a site or in person.  Be specific, describe your program and costs, and request airline miles donations for flights; miles all now have expiration dates so someone may share miles they cannot use.  

   

  Steps to take in no specific order to have an early application for this program:

  1)  Attend a First Step at Study Abroad  if you have not already

  2)  Meet with Irina Krymova at Study Abroad

  3)  Attend a Program Presentation with Kathryn and have an individual meeting with Kathryn 

  4)  Begin applying for scholarships at the Special Scholarships Office and seek others outside of UIC

   

  Please feel free to reach out any time with questions to fill in your scholarships or about any other way I can support you – engel@uic.edu  

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