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  • Urban Health Program’s 2018 Meet & Greet Series

  • STEM Teaching Fellowship opportunity, Application Due Sun. 1/31

    If you would like to put your math or science knowledge to work for the young people who need them most, the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship Program is an unparalleled opportunity. For top applicants, this prestigious fellowship offers a generous stipend ($30,000-32,000) toward completion of a master's degree program at a Woodrow Wilson partner institution in Georgia, Indiana, or New Jersey. Fellows undergo a year-long clinical experience in a high-need school, along with rigorous subject matter courses, then commit to teach for three years in urban or rural secondary schools, with mentoring throughout the entire process. The 2016 Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship program application deadline is January 31, 2016.  For more information, please visit http://woodrow.org/teach.

  • Need an Honors Activity? Join The Ampersand!

  • Fulbright Week - General Information Session (with food!) at the Honors College – April 19

  • Summer Internship Opportunity at UIC Department of Civil and Materials Engineering

  • Chicago Booth Post-Bachelors Research Staff Opportunities in Quantitative Social Sciences (Virtual Info Session Today!)

  • UIC Pre-Health: CASPer Info Session for Applicants to UIC College of Medicine

    To All Current Applicants to the University of Illinois College of Medicine:

    Effective for the Fall 2017 Entering Class

    As part of the supplemental application, all applicants to the University of Illinois College of Medicine are required to complete an online assessment (CASPer), to assist with the selection process. Successful completion of CASPer is mandatory in order to maintain admission eligibility.

    Are you unsure what the CASPer assessment is? Questions about how to prepare or what to expect? Good news!

    The Pre-Professional Advising Office is presenting information sessions on CASPer on the following dates:

    Thursday, October 6th from 1pm-2pm in 850 UH

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

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

  • Women Employed's Summer Leadership Program – Apply by March 5

  • UIC Heritage Garden Internship Program – Application Deadline: March 1

  • Volunteers Needed for the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) 2018 Great Lakes Student Conference – April 19-21

  • 2015 UIC Recent Graduate Job Fair, Thurs. 6/18

    UIC is hosting the 2015 Recent Graduate Job Fair!

    The event will be held on Thursday, June 18th, 2015, 12:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. at the UIC FORUM (725 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60607). There will be over 60 employers present to discuss potential full-time and part-time inern positions. This event is free and open ONLY to UIC students and UIC alumni. Remember to dress professionally and bring resumes!

    For more details visit Careerfairs.ocs.uic.edu

     

  • The Chicago Network’s Future Leaders Program – Application Deadline: Jan 22

  • Join the Society of Future Physicians – Apply by Jan 30

  • Government College Relations Council Career Fair Information, Fri. 11/14

    Network with Government College Relations Council Fall Meeting

    Network with GCRC Members and hear about government financial administration career opportunities with

    • Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) - Invited
    • General Services Administration (GSA) - Invited
    • Internal Revenue Services (IRS) - Mr. Steve Mindel
    • Social Security Administration (SSA) - Mr. Bill McClinton

    Friday, November 14
    Check-in: 9:30 am - 10am
    General Meeting: 10am - 12pm
    Government Career Fair: 1:00 pm - 4pm (Free Admission to GCRC Member Schools)

    Event will take place in the Cardinal Room, Student Center East 

    Register online at http://www.thegcrc.org/our-events/fall-2014-gcrc-meeting/ 

    UIC is a GCRC Member school, so you will be able to attend the event for free.  If you plan to attend, dress professionally and bring updated resumes.

  • Andrew W. Mellon Summer Academy – Extended Application Deadline: Feb 25

  • Women in Medicine: Pathways to Careers and Change – April 29

  • Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy - Accepting Applications through 6/15

  • Resilience Internship Opportunities

  • Chicago Future Leaders Program

    Application deadline: Mon, Jan 25.

    This program aims to inspire the next generation of women leaders through a two-day immersion program. Last year’s host companies included United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Leo Burnett, Adler Planetarium and ABC7 Chicago. The year prior, host companies included Exelon, Ernst & Young, the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. During these highly interactive company visits, participants receive an overview of the organization and industry, take a tour of the workplace, and discuss the skills, abilities and education necessary for their career path. Company employees of all levels provide their personal history of how they progressed to their position and/or fostered their career growth, explain what they do and how their role is important to the operations of the organization, and more. UIC female students of all majors (sophomores and juniors) are eligible.

    The program takes place the week of May 9 or May 16, 2016. Application deadline: Mon, Jan 25. To apply and learn more, click here: http://www.thechicagonetwork.org/?page=Application 

  • Health Professions Fair – March 23

  • Khan Academy Official LSAT Prep Program

  • 2018 Chicago Disability Studies Conference – Accepting Proposals until Feb 23

  • Join the Office of Campus Learning Environments (OCLE) Advisory Board

    The Office of Campus Learning Environments (OCLE) is seeking two to three 3 HC students to serve on its Advisory Board and help shape the physical learning environment at UIC.  Please consider volunteering to serve on this important campus committee.  It’s a great way to have your student voice heard!

    You might know the work of our office best by recent renovation projects like Lincoln Hall, Douglas Hall, the 1st floor of Stevenson Hall, Lecture Center A, Lecture Center F, or the many Oasis spaces  across campus.  The ideal participants on our Board are students who are interested in improving the learning environment at UIC.  The time commitment is minimal (only one meeting per semester) but the impact could be significant.

    If you think that you would be a great addition to the Advisory Board then please send an email to Dave Taeyaerts, Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities and Director of the Office of Campus Learning Environments (davet@uic.edu) with your name, year in school, major, a couple of sentences describing why you are interested and if it is available please also include a copy of your resume.  

     

  • HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) – Spring 2018 Internship Application Deadline: 10/27

  • Regenerative Medicine Summer School at the University of Pittsburgh, Apply by Sun. 3/15

    The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh announces its Second Annual Regenerative Medicine Summer School June 1 – 5, 2015.  

    The program is designed to provide a week-long didactic and experiential learning experience addressing the science and engineering related to the multidisciplinary field of regenerative medicine.  The program targets undergraduates enrolled in a science or engineering program, who will have completed their 3rd year of study. Exceptional candidates who will have completed their 2nd year of undergraduate study will also be considered. Last year’s class featured twenty bright and eager students from across the country; we look forward to another positive experience this summer! We hope you will be able to join us! Scholarship opportunities are available but limited. 

    Applications due March 15, 2015.  Learn more and apply at http://www.mcgowan.pitt.edu/events/SummerSchool2015.asp

    Contact Dr. Bryan Brown at brownb@upmc.edu with questions.

  • Fall 2018 Professional Development Series: Research Skills in Career Development – Oct 25

  • “The Making of a Global Career” Resume Workshop (11/19)

  • 9th Annual UIC Minority Health Conference – Feb 22

  • POV Hackathon 9, Apply by Fri. 7/10

    Since 2012, POV Hackathon has provided matchmaking and mentorship for visionary filmmakers and inventive technologists to "re-imagine the documentary for web" in a single weekend.

    POV Hackathon 9 will take place in Chicago the weekend of August 15-16, 2015, in partnership with Kartemquin Films, a collaborative center for documentary media makers who seek to foster a more engaged and empowered society, and The Chicago Innovation Exchange, the University of Chicago's new center to help scholars and entrepreneurs translate their ideas and new technologies into start-up businesses and products.

    Expect to be busy from the Saturday morning through Sunday evening. Hacking concludes on Sunday afternoon, but there will be a screening on Sunday evening, followed by a reception. All events take place at The Chicago Innovation Exchange, 1452 E 53rd Street Chicago, IL 60615.

    Apply

    We are now accepting applications for POV Hackathon 9. Apply by Friday, July 10, 2015, at midnight Central Time. There is one form for applicants proposing POV Hackathon project ideas (usually "media makers" - filmmakers, journalists, visual artists, etc.) and a second form for applicants not proposing ideas but who want to join a team (usually "technologists" - developers, designers, etc.). Add hackathon@pov.org to your contacts list to prevent emails from going to your junk mail folder.Questions? Read the FAQ for the answers to common questions about POV Hackathon, or email hackathon@pov.org.

    Tickets

    Tickets for the public screening of POV Hackathon 9 projects are now available! The screening will take place at The Chicago Innovation Exchange, 1452 E 53rd Street Chicago, IL 60615 on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at 7 pm. Tickets are free, but space is limited, so you must RSVP to attend.

    For more information visit:

    http://www.pbs.org/pov/hackathon/

  • Truman, Pickering, McKelvie and other public service scholarships Info Session, Fri. 10/7

    If you are interested in a career in public service, the Truman, Pickering, McKelvie, and other public service scholarships offer opportunities for professional and personal growth and financial support.  Attend the upcoming information session to learn more!

    Truman and Public Service Scholarships session Friday, October 7 in 2550 UH at 12pm

    You will learn about the Truman, Pickering, McKelvie and other public service scholarships and more about how the Office of Special Scholarship Programs can help you apply.

    If you have questions or cannot attend the session, please reach out to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu.

  • American Student Dental Association Pre-Dental Week, 2/21 - 2/27

    The American Student Dental Association is celebrating National Predental Week (February 21-27).

    Predentals are invited to register for these free webinars from ASDA:

    Scholarships 101: Federal programs for aspiring dental students
    Feb. 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m. CT
    This webinar will help you have a greater understanding of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and U.S. military's Health Professions Scholarship programs (HPSP) and aid you in becoming a better applicant.

    Hot Topics: Midlevel providers and licensure
    Feb. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. CT
    This webinar will introduce these two complex issues and help you gain an understanding that will aid you during dental school interviews.

    Become an ASDA predental member this week for special benefits: Join ASDA through this Saturday, Feb. 27, to be eligible for prizes, including an Apple iPad Mini, $250 Best Buy gift card and $100 Amazon gift card. You’ll also have immediate access to member benefits including the “Getting into Dental School” handbook, predental checklists, interview tips, personal statement advice, shadowing guide and more.

    ASDA chapters and predental clubs across the country are putting on events this week. Visit www.ASDAnet.org/predentalweek to see what events are happening near you.

    To register for the free webinars and to become an ASDA member visit: www.ASDAnet.org/predentalweek.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Brian Jones at 312-440-2841 or via e-mail at Brian@ASDAnet.org.

  • Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute – Apply by 11/1

  • Undergraduate General Office Assistant in Accounting/Finance – Student Positions Available Immediately

  • The flyer is primarily white with back text. There is also some blue text. The top features a photo of a female graduate in cap and gown. The bottom features a photo of a young woman working on a laptop, at a table with two men. The CME logo is at the bottom.

    CME Group Foundation Scholars Program for 2021-22 (Application open!)

  • Top left corner includes the GlobeMed logo (bifurcated white stripe inside of a maroon circle). The bottom left corner includes the FORUDEF logo, which features brown and green plants arranged roughly in a circle with text below the image (FORUDEF) and above the image (facilitating for sustainable livelihood)

    GlobeMed - Virtual Internship in Global Health for Summer 2022

  • Liberal Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Research Initiative (LASURI) Funding – Application Deadline: March 15

  • Science Secondary Education and NSF Scholarship Info Session, Mon. 10/20

    Young people have the power, creativity, and courage to change their communities and the world. Teaching is a career that allows you to support youth as they develop their capacity as agents of change. Science educators, in particular, will play a critical role in preparing youth to deal with the environmental, technological, and socio-scientific problems of the new millennium. Come learn about UIC's MEd in Instructional Leadership: Science Education from an experienced CPS teacher and director of the new associated scholarship and stipend initiative, Project SEEEC.
     
    October 20, 2014
    3:30-4:30 pm
    BH 121
     
  • Global Engagement Summit, Apply by Tues. 12/9

    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/

  • Faculty Fellow Relationship Workshop, Thurs. 3/10

    All first-year students will be assigned a Faculty Fellow by the summer after your freshman year.  Come to this interactive workshop to learn more about the role of a Faculty Fellow, tips for communicating and building a relationship with your Fellow, and other advice and strategies for building a strong relationship with your Fellow. This workshop is designed primarily for first-year students and students who are new to the Honors College, but any Honors College student is welcome to attend.

    Thursday, March 10, 4:00 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

    Questions?  Contact Dean Murphy (tmurphy@uic.edu)

  • Pre-Law Internship Opportunity with the National Immigrant Justice Center

  • Women in Business Conference – Registration Deadline: Feb 28

  • LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board, Apply by Wed. 4/15

    Do you want to be the voice of your fellow students on issues that matter to you? Are you interested in taking an active role in LAS, pre-health advising and helping to create health-related resources?

    The LAS Pre-Health Advising office is interested in hearing your input, opinions, and recommendations, and you are encouraged to apply to become part of the LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board.

    The LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board provides a student voice to the Student Affairs office and pre-health advisors on all issues affecting your experience within LAS, specifically pertaining to your health-related educational and/or career goals. The board is open to all undergraduate students in LAS who plan to attend UIC for the 2015-2016 school year. Students in all majors are encouraged to apply. Applications from transfer students, commuter students, and students who live on campus are welcome.

    The group typically meets two or three times per semester to discuss specific topics of interest. Members of the group also have the opportunity to serve as paid ambassadors of the College at a variety of events (new student welcome reception and recruiting events, etc.)

    If you are interested, fill out the application by noon on Wednesday, April 15th. You will be asked to log in with your UIC Net ID and password. Selected students will be contacted by April 22nd, 2015. One meeting will be planned before the end of the semester. Two meetings times will be held the week of April 27th.  Students need only attend one meeting.

    Pre-Health Student Advisory Board Application

    Questions? Email prehealth@las.uic.edu

  • Psi Chi Spring Research Matchmaker – Jan 18

  • Careers in the Helping Professions Panel – April 10

  • UIC Deadline for British Scholarships Extended to May 26

    It’s not too late! OSSP has extended the British scholarships deadline to May 26!!!

    If you are interested in studying in the UK after graduating, please contact Beth Powers (bpowers@uic.edu) about the great opportunities offered by the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge and Mitchell scholarships. You will need to obtain UIC’s application forms at bpowers@uic.edu if you would like to apply.

    The UK & Ireland

    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.

    Fulbright

    While the Fulbright deadline is not until fall (Sept. 11), early planning is essential. Fulbright offers the opportunity to teach or do research/study abroad.

    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

    Post-baccalaureate opportunities http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/GapYear.htm

    Summer is a great time to explore scholarships with fall deadlines. If you are interested in discussing any of these awards, please contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu

  • UReCA (NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity) Call for Submissions

  • This Week’s Jobs and Internships from UICCareers.com for Honors students

    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

    Accenture – STEM Intern Analyst (Build a Thon), 74058

    Arcalea – Digital Marketing Internship, 74182

    Brown Udell Pomerantz Delrahim – Student Marketing Intern, 72006

    Cards Against Humanity – Customer Service & Editorial Internship, 74201

    Cards Against Humanity – Cards Against Humanity’s Science Ambassador Scholarship, 74202

    GATX – Research Analyst Intern, 74277

    PEAK6 Investments, LP – PEAK6 Trading Experience, 74154

    Perfect Search Media – Digital Marketing and Data Analysis Internship-Fall, 74021

    Radio Flyer – Industrial Design Internship - Summer 2017, 74240

     

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Abbott – Inside Sales Rep - Pediatric Nutrition, 74061

    Cardinal Path – JR. Web Analyst, 74140

    Illinois Office of the Auditor General – Auditor I (Financial and Compliance Audit Operations), 74152

    Illinois Office of the Auditor General – Auditor I (Performance Audit Operations), 74150

    JobGiraffe – Report Writer / Analyst - Entry Level or With Experience (16-1973), 74176

    Plymouth Tube Company – Sales Associate, 73536

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

    312-996-2300

  • Scholarships to attend American Public Health Association Conference in Chicago

    Scholarships to attend APHA:

    A collection among health professionals is underway to support Chicago Area students to attending the 2015 APHA Conference Saturday October 31 – Wednesday November 4th. A significant contribution has already been made by Project Brotherhood (Chicago AHEC). This fund will pay for the “Green” student level membership and registration fees for the conference.

    WHO CAN APPLY FOR SUPPORT TO ATTEND APHA ?

    You must be a student OR a Community Health Worker earning less than $45,000
    Be able to attend at least 2 days of APHA (from Saturday Oct 31 – Wednesday November 4, 2015)
    Send in: A selfie taken during APHA send to : mr.murray@projectbrotherhood.net (please put STUDENT AT APHA in subject line) or tweet it . OPTIONAL only if you tweet: Tweet about your experience (and your selfie )  at  Project Brotherhood @PBhood. LESS than 1 page word document reflecting on  your experience at  APHA  to: mr.murray@projectbrotherhood.net (please put STUDENT AT APHA in subject line)

    OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: We are planning a PRE-APHA meeting to orientate people to attending this huge conference. We will have a POST-APHA meeting to reflect on this year’s meeting.

    Interested students should contact:

    Linda Rae Murray M.D. MPH   lindarae.murray@gmail.com

  • Mock Trial Opportunity for Pre-Law Students – April 21