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  • Special Cutie’s Office Hours, Wed. 3/25

    Mar 23, 2015 10:45 am19 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226.  See below for details on this week!

    This week, there will be a very special Cute's Office Hours on WEDNESDAY (not Thursday) at 8:00 pm!  If you are on campus this week, please feel free to stop by Dean Chang's apartment on Wednesday at 8pm in C226.

    Your FIR (Faculty-in-Residence, Prof. Hui-Ching Chang) and your FIRs (Felines-in-Residence, Cutie and Yuki) :)

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • Chicago Signature Honors: Young Chicago Authors Open Mic Poetry, Tues. 4/7 (RSVP Required)

    Mar 25, 2015 7:45 pm45 views

    Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

    What: Young Chicago Authors Open Mic Poetry April 7

    Why?: Because you get to meet awesome poets and feel the vibe of their words live!

    When:  April 7, Tuesday, workshop at 6, open mic at 7

    Learn more and register at http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/2015/01/14/april-7-tuesday-6-pm-young-chicago-authors-open-mic-poetry/. 

    Questions?  Contact Dr. Zarnitsyn (azarni2@uic.edu) or Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). 

    View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/  

  • Honors College Leadership Lecture: Marcia Festen and Esther Grimm from 3Arts, Tues. 3/31

    Mar 30, 2015 10:15 pm71 views

    Honors College Leadership Lecture Series

    Tuesday, March 31
    9:30 - 10:45 am
    104 Lincoln Hall

    Marcia K. Festen, Chair, 3Arts
    Esther Grimm, Executive Director, 3Arts

    Marcia Festen has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Currently, she serves as Director of the Arts Work Fund for Organizational Development, a funding collaborative which supports capacity building efforts for small arts and cultural organizations. She also has a consulting practice for nonprofits. She is co-author of Level Best: A Step-by-Step Guide to Evaluation for Grassroots Nonprofits (2004) and How Effective Nonprofits Work: A Guide for Donors, Board Members and Foundation Officers (2002). Her publications include: Leveraging New Funds to Support Human Rights Organizations (2001) and Community Panels for Youth—A Community Based Alternative to Juvenile Justice (2001).

    Esther Grimm’s lifelong career in the arts spans administration, museum education, arts education, and philanthropy. She is the executive director of 3Arts, a public grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting women artists, artists of color, and artists with disabilities working in the performing, teaching, and visual arts in Chicago. She authored six children’s non-fiction, art-activity books focusing on the art of ancient and living cultures.

    In collaboration with HON 294 Honors Leadership Seminar taught by Prof. Bill Kohler

    Contact hcollege@uic.edu or 312-413-2260 with questions.

  • Leadership Lecture: "From FedEx to Philanthropy: An Investment Banker's Journey", Tues. 4/7

    Apr 6, 2015 5:00 am35 views

    Honors College Leadership Lecture: "From FedEx to Philanthropy: An Investment Banker's Journey"

    Charles Ashby “Chuck” Lewis
    Chairman, Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation and Coach House Capital
    Retired Vice Chairman, Investment Banking, Merrill Lynch & Co.

    Tuesday, April 7, 9:30 – 10:45 am in 104 Lincoln Hall

    Charles Ashby (Chuck) Lewis is chairman of the Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation and Managing General Partner of Coach House Capital, his family office. He is a retired Vice Chairman, Investment Banking, of Merrill Lynch & Co.

    Mr. Lewis is a Trustee of the University of Chicago. He is involved with the UChicago Urban Education Institute and is a member of the Board of Directors of its UChicago Impact LLC unit and of the Governing Board of its UChicago Charter School unit. He is also a member and a life member of the Visiting Committees to the Division of the Social Sciences and to the College at the University, respectively.

    He is a Life Trustee of Amherst and of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a Life Director of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Illinois Chapter, and a Trustee of the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago.

    Mr. Lewis was a member of the National Finance Committee for both Obama presidential campaigns and writes occasional commentaries called “Obamagrams.”

    Mr. Lewis was educated at Amherst College and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Amherst. 

    Sponsored by the UIC Honors College in collaboration with HON 294 Honors Leadership Seminar.  Questions:  Contact Professor Bill Kohler at bkohler@uic.edu. 

  • HCAB Faculty-Student Luncheon, Wed. 4/8

    Apr 6, 2015 5:45 am368 views

    All Honors students and faculty are invited to the HCAB Faculty-Student Luncheon!

    Wednesday, April 8
    11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    First Floor Burnham Hall

    A chance for Honors College Students and Faculty to meet and mingle over lunch!  Students, invite your Faculty Fellow or your Honors Core instructor to join you for lunch.

    Lunch will be provdied by Roti Mediterranean Grill.  Students: Bring your I-Card to enter!

    Questions?  Contact Sarah Gardiner at sarahg1@uic.edu. 

  • Spring Forward to Fall with the Honors College Ambassadors! Tues. 4/7

    Apr 6, 2015 9:15 am58 views

    Unsure of what to do for your Honors Activity in the Fall? Come chat with Honors Ambassadors about a variety of different Honors Activity options, including Honors courses and being an Honors Ambassador!  Refreshments will be served.

    Tuesday, April 7: 12- 1 pm, 121 Burnham Hall (Quiet Study Room)

    Questions? Contact Sarah Gardiner at sarahg1@uic.edu. 

  • Faculty Fellow Relationship Workshop, Thurs. 4/9

    Apr 8, 2015 5:15 pm37 views

    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, April 9, 7:30-8:30pm, Dean Chang's apartment (JST 226)

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang (huiching@uic.edu). 

  • Cutie’s Office Hours with English Prof. Cirillo and Anesthesiology Prof. Jericho, Thurs. 4/9

    Apr 8, 2015 5:30 pm14 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226.  See below for details on this week!

    This week we have TWO special guests: Prof. Nancy Cirillo from the Department of English (see http://engl.uic.edu/english/directory/faculty/nancy-cirillo) and Prof. Barbara Jericho from the Department of Anesthesiology (http://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/departments___programs/departments/anesthesiology/faculty___staff_directory/barbara_jericho/)

    Please stop by and say "Hi" and enjoy some multi-disciplinary chit-chat over tea, Frango chocolates, and chicken soup! 

    See you this Thursday at 8 at C226!

    Your FIR (Faculty-in-Residence, Prof. Hui-Ching Chang) and your FIRs (Felines-in-Residence, Cutie and Yuki) :)

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

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

    Apr 13, 2015 4:45 am58 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.

  • Cutie's Office Hours with Communications Prof. Andy Rojecki, Thurs. 4/16

    Apr 15, 2015 3:30 pm4 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226.  See below for details on this week!

    This week we have a special guest: Prof. Andy Rojecki from the Department of Communication (find out more about Prof. Rojecki at http://comm.uic.edu/comm/people/faculty/andrew-rojecki  :)

    Whether you have taken his classes, know him by reputation, or are just curious, please stop by and say "Hi"! As always, we will have tea, Frango chocolates, and chicken soup! 

    See you this Thursday at 8 at C226!

    Your FIR (Faculty-in-Residence, Prof. Hui-Ching Chang) and your FIRs (Felines-in-Residence, Cutie and Yuki) :)

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • Chicago Signature Honors: Capoeira Workshop with Dr. Lindsay, Fri. 5/1 (RSVP Required)

    Apr 20, 2015 5:00 pm30 views

    Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

    What: Capoeira Workshop

    Why?: This is the third installment of our hugely popular event with our own Capoeira master Dr. Lindsay and other masters.

    When:  May 1

    Please read our policy here: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/policy 

    DEADLINE TO RSVP: April 24.  

    RSVP HERE: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/6770418

    Learn more and register at http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/2015/01/14/april-7-tuesday-6-pm-young-chicago-authors-open-mic-poetry/. 

    Questions?  Contact Dr. Zarnitsyn (azarni2@uic.edu) or Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). 

    View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/   

  • Special Collections Tour: Rare Artifacts of the Atlantic Slave Trade, Tues. 4/21

    Apr 20, 2015 5:15 pm35 views

    Interested in seeing some of the historic sources behind the current-day events in Ferguson and Staten Island?  Come to Special Collections on the third floor of the Daley Library at 5 on Tuesday, April 21, and see rare documents that help us to learn about the reality of the 18th and 19th century Atlantic Slave Trade. With a guided tour and open discussion with Professor Nancy Cirillo.

    This event can fulfill a requirement for HON 101 Students (UIC Experience – Inquiring Minds Category) or for PAP-H first-year (Category 3) or third-year checklists (Cultural Engagement category.

    Space is limited, so only 8 Honors College students will be able to attend.  Interested participants can sign up here: 

    https://docs.google.com/a/uic.edu/forms/d/1X15BQ9Yv5_J3AzIJzXOCGiVdsTl0gyjOkJ0U9La7rgo/viewform?usp=send_form

    Questions? Contact Nasseef Quasim at nquasi2@uic.edu or Professor Cirillo at nancyc@uic.edu. 

  • A Professor’s Perspective on Common Questions About Research, Capstone, and Contacting Professors, Wed. 4/22

    Apr 20, 2015 7:00 pm64 views

    Mark Grabiner, professor in Kinesiology & Nutrition and Bioengineering, director of the Clinical Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Laboratory, and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, will be coming to share his perspective on some student-driven topics, including:    

    When should I begin thinking about my Capstone project? How should I contact a professor for the purposes of getting engaged in a Capstone project? How do I narrow my interest for a Capstone?

    Come with your questions to this interactive session!  Professor Grabiner is an Honors College Fellow, and six students have completed their Capstones in his lab since 2009; come learn from his extensive experience!

    Wednesday, April 22
    4:00-5:00 pm
    BH 114

    RSVP here: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/1306746.  Questions?  Contact Stephanie O'Leary at soleary@uic.edu

  • Want to go abroad to study, research, or teach English after graduation? Fulbright Info Session, Thurs. 4/23

    Apr 22, 2015 5:00 pm82 views

    Immediately after World War II in 1946, Congress created the Fulbright Program, to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange. Students participate in English teaching or a self-designed program of study that can include research, university coursework, art projects, language study and more. The grants are available to over 150 countries, and generally provide round-trip transportation, language or orientation courses, maintenance for the academic year, and supplemental health and accident insurance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who hold a BA or BS by the beginning of the grant period. The UIC deadline will be early in the Fall semester of 2015 for the 2016-17 year, so now is the perfect time for Juniors to start exploring the option!

    Fulbright Fellowship Panel of UIC alumni winners
    Wednesday, April 22/ 12:30pm /650 University Hall
    Lunch will be provided.  RSVP is required at ssp@uic.edu.

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

    Begin your research now…Fulbright Student Award: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/  

    Questions?  Contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu. 

  • Honors Capstone General Information Workshops, Fri. 4/24 and Mon. 4/27

    Apr 24, 2015 2:00 pm650 views

    The General Capstone Information Session provides an opportunity for you to learn more about the Capstone requirement, brainstorm possible topics or ideas for your Capstone, and talk with an Honors College Associate Dean or Postdoctoral Fellow about your Capstone.  This workshop is intended for everyone from Seniors starting on their Capstones now to freshman who want to learn more about the requirement to be prepared in the future.  

    Below are the upcoming dates for General Capstone Info Session Workshops for the semester.  

    • Friday April 24th, 1-2 pm, 114 Burnham Hall

    • Monday April 27th, 2-3 pm, 114 Burnham Hall

    If you have questions, contact Dean Chang (huiching@uic.edu) or Dean Hall (sahall@uic.edu).

  • HCAB Ice Cream Social, Mon. 5/4

    Apr 27, 2015 12:30 pm68 views

    Need a break from Finals?  Join HCAB for an ice cream social!

    Monday, May 4 at 2:30 pm
    Honors College Student Lounge (109 BH)

    Come early!  First come, first serve!

    Questions? Contact Liz Stark at estark7@uic.edu. 

  • Biological Sciences NSF-Capstone Poster Session, Fri. 5/1

    Apr 29, 2015 12:15 pm79 views

    Biological Sciences NSF-Capstone Poster Session

    NSF-funded laboratories in the Department of Biological Sciences offer research opportunities for undergraduate students culminating in a report that satisfies the Honors Capstone Project.  Come see the projects that current Honors students completed this year!  This is a great way to see examples of Capstone projects in the Biological Sciences.

    Date:               Friday, May 1, 2015

                            Time:              4:00 – 5:00 PM 

                            Location:         Honors College Quiet Study

     

    Presenters include:

    Victor Ramirez — Alfonso Lab
    “The Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription factor HLH-3 Plays a Fundamental Role in the Localization of Type-B Ray Tail Neurons”

    Sundip Singh — Alfonso Lab
    “Does the dosage of hlh-3 affect egg laying in the nematode C. elegans?”

    Janette Remigio – McCutcheon Lab
    “Localization and Characterization of a Novel Tetrahymena thermophila Centrin by Fluorescent Protein Fusions and Gene Knockout”

    Beatrice Go – Morrison Lab
    “Genome Editing by Natural Transformation in Streptococcus pneumoniae”

    Carlos Montero  — Warpeha Lab
    “understanding cellular stress response by investigating human and arabidopsis pirin function”

    Questions?  Contact Dr. David Stone at dstone@uic.edu. 

  • Cutie's Office Hours - Finals Week Edition, Thurs. 5/7

    May 6, 2015 3:00 pm30 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226. 

    Feel free to stop by this Thursday at 8:00 for Cutie's Office Hours! I know it's finals week and many of you are busy with your exams and concluding your semester. But if you happen to be free or just want a break, we will have ice cream, Frango chocolates, and cold and hot fruit tea for you to recuperate :)  

    Best wishes for the end of the semester!

    Your FIR (Faculty-in-Residence, Prof. Hui-Ching Chang) and your FIRs (Felines-in-Residence, Cutie and Yuki) :)

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • 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.

  • Cutie's (the Honors College Cat) Office Hours Grand Opening, Thurs. 8/27

    Aug 26, 2015 5:45 pm23 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226. 

    Please join us for the Grand Opening of Cutie's Office Hours this Thursday at 8 p.m.!

    Prof. Teresa Orenic of Biology and Prof. Nancy Cirillo of English will be our guests. Please stop by and say "Hi"! You will also have a chance to try Dean Chang's fruit tea, Frangomint chocolates, and chicken soup! 

    See you this Thursday at 8 at C226 in JST (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator)!  All Honors College students are welcome, whether you live in JST or not.

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • Attend the Chicago International Jazz Festival for free with Chicago Signature Honors Program! Fri. 9/4, RSVP by 9/2

    Aug 31, 2015 1:00 pm14 views

    Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

    Chicago’s International Jazz Festival
    Friday, September 4, 2015, 3:00 PM

    We are going to the Chicago Jazz Festival!

    For More information visit this link:

    http://jazzinchicago.org/jazzfest/category/full-schedule/friday/ 

    Our policy is here, so please read it BEFORE YOU RSVP: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/policy

    HURRY!!!!   RSVP by September 2 here: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/5060073 

    Questions?  Contact Dr. Noll (bnoll2@uic.edu) or Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/   

  • OSSP: Transfer Scholarship Overview (9/2)

    Aug 31, 2015 4:00 pm14 views

    The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is hosting the following workshops:

    Transfer Scholarship Overview
    September 2, 2015     4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  
    A transfer scholarship overview will be held in University Hall room 850. This information session will start at 4pm. There will be information about searching and applying for awards.

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

  • Cutie's (the Honors College Cat) Office Hours with Accounting Prof. Rob Kemp, Thurs. 9/3

    Sep 2, 2015 4:30 pm24 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226. 

    Please join us for Cutie's Office Hours this Thursday at 8 p.m. 

    Prof. Rob Kemp of Accounting will be our guest. Please stop by and say "Hi"! You will also have a chance to try Dean Chang's fruit tea, Frango mint chocolates, and chicken tomato garlic soup! 

    See you this Thursday at 8 at C226 (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator)!

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • Gilman, CLS, and NSEP Scholarship Session, Tues. 9/8

    Sep 4, 2015 4:00 pm27 views

    GILMAN, CLS, AND NSEP SCHOLARSHIP SESSION 

    A Scholarship session will be held in University Hall room 850 at 3pm. This info session will go over how to apply and be more competitive for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, and National Security Educational Program Boren Scholarship. Date: September 8, 2015

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

  • Pizza with the Dean at JST, Tues. 9/8

    Sep 4, 2015 4:30 pm64 views

    Please join us to meet Dean Ralph Keen next Tuesday 9/8 at 7pm over pizza at JST Tower C Lounge!! Don't miss the chance to talk with Dean Keen on a more personal level, and get to know your Honors fellow students while enjoying pizza and drinks! 

    We will also have piano performance :) If you'd like to showcase your musical talents, or any other art/other works, just let Dean Chang (huiching@uic.edu) know. Hope to see you there!

  • Flier

    Wednesdays with HCAB: Study Night, Wed. 9/9

    Sep 8, 2015 3:45 pm40 views

    This Wednesday, bring your classmates and study groups to the Honors College Lounge for Study Night! From 5PM-7PM, the BH Lounge will be open for students to get work done. Hope to see you there! Any questions should be directed to Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu.

  • Upcoming Scholarship Info Sessions

    Sep 16, 2015 7:00 am49 views

    The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is hosting the following upcoming Info Sessions about scholarships and awards:

    Women and Scholarships
    Tuesday, 9/22
    4:00 - 5:00 pm
    850 University Hall

    Asian American Students and Scholarships
    Thursday, 9/24
    4:00 - 5:00 pm
    850 University Hall

    Goldwater, National Science Foundation, and other Science, Engineering and Health Scholarships
    Tuesday, 9/29
    3:00 - 4:00 pm
    850 University Hall

    Learn more at https://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/.  Contact ssp@uic.edu with questions. 

  • Cutie the Cat's Office Hours with Advisor Brian Ward, Thurs. 9/17

    Sep 16, 2015 7:15 am47 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226. 

    Please join us for Cutie's Office Hours this Thursday at 8 p.m. with Brian! 

    Come join us and meet your Honors advisor Brian Ward at JST!! You will get a chance to get to know Brian on a more personal level :) Of course, we will also enjoy fruit tea, Frango mint chocolates, and chicken vegetable soup! 

    See you this Thursday at 8 at C226 (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator)!

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • Chicago Signature Honors: The Tempest at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

    Sep 16, 2015 7:30 pm162 views

    HURRY! RSVP by Friday, September 25 for THE TEMPEST at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre!

    What? Shakespeare’s The Tempest

    When? Friday, November 6th at 7:30pm

    Where? Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue (at Navy Pier)

    Why? Two reasons:

    1) The theatre space itself: “The unique architecture of our 500-seat courtyard-style theater was inspired by the theaters in early modern England where Shakespeare’s plays were first staged, and evokes the design of Shakespeare’s Globe in London and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.” –See more

    2) The play features a deserted island, magic, illusion, and spirits; the production features music by Tom Waits; and, simply stated, Prospero is one of Shakespeare’s most compelling characters.

    HURRY! Please read our policy, and then:

    RSVP by Friday, September 25th here: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/8621946

    Questions?  Contact Dr. Noll at bnoll2@uic.edu.

  • Wednesdays with HCAB: Game Night, Wed. 9/23

    Sep 21, 2015 5:00 pm18 views

    This Wednesday, Sept. 23rd is game night at the Honors College! Take a break from your studying to hang out in the Honors College Lounge for Game Night. From 5pm to 7pm, meet other Honors students or bring your friends for fun games including Heads Up!, Taboo, Jenga, and many more! Hope to see you there! Any questions should be directed to Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu

  • Cutie's (the Honors College Cat) Office Hours with Dean Chang, Thurs. 9/24

    Sep 23, 2015 11:30 am30 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226 (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator). 

    Please join us for Cutie's Office Hours this Thursday at 8 p.m.! There will be milk tea and grapes, along with Frango mint chocolates. :)

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • Capstone General Information Workshop, Mon. 9/28

    Sep 25, 2015 4:45 pm184 views

    General Capstone Information Session: Monday 9/28, 3 - 4pm, 121 BH

    The General Capstone Information Session provides an opportunity for you to learn more about the Capstone requirement, brainstorm possible topics or ideas for your Capstone, and talk with an Honors College Associate Dean or Postdoctoral Fellow about your Capstone.  This workshop is intended for everyone from Seniors starting on their Capstones now to freshman who want to learn more about the requirement to be prepared in the future.  

    In addition, mark your calendar for the other upcoming Capstone workshops this semester!

    Abstract Writing Workshop: Tuesday 10/20, 2- 3pm, 114 BH
    Presentation / Poster Preparation Workshop: Thursday 10/29, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 114 BH** Please note time change!
    Mock Presentation Workshop: Wednesday 11/4, 3-4pm, 114 BH
    General Capstone Workshop: Tuesday 11/17, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 121 BH

    If you have questions, contact Dean Chang (huiching@uic.edu).

  • Inside the Shark Tank: Lessons in Entrepreneurship from the Founder of Spike Ball, Wed. 9/30

    Sep 28, 2015 3:30 pm145 views

    Risk and reward.  Goal-setting.  Pursuing a passion.  Chris Ruder, founder of the popular outdoor game Spikeball and successful contestant on ABC’s Shark Tank, has a wealth of business stories and advice to share with you.  From a bachelor’s degree in journalism to CEO of a company that hosts hundreds of tournaments around the country, Chris’s message includes life twists, turns, and surprises that all students should hear, no matter your current major or career goals.  Come with questions and an open mind – it pays to get to know the experts (and college students can work for Spikeball too)!

    See Chris Ruder make the deal on Shark Tank: http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/video/PL5539712/VDKA0_6idy6crx

    If you haven’t played Spikeball yourself, you’ve probably seen others playing it around UIC.  Check it out: http://spikeball.com/

    Wednesday, September 30
    4:00pm
    BH 121

    RSVP at http://go.uic.edu/spikeball  by September 30 at noon.  Questions? Contact Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu.

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

  • "Future of Chicago" Lecture Series

    Sep 29, 2015 3:15 pm1 views

    The University of Illinois at Chicago presents the annual “Future of Chicago” lecture series, which brings civic leaders to campus to examine issues with students and the community.

    Topics focus on the social, economic and political conditions of the Chicago metropolitan region. Former Chicago alderman Dick Simpson, UIC professor of political science, moderates the series, hosted by the UIC department of political science since 1976.  Series co-sponsors are the UIC Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement and UIC Honors College.

    All lectures are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, lectures are from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 140, 1007 W. Harrison St. For more information, call (312) 413-3780.

    Additional presenters will be announced later. Scheduled lectures include:

    Sept. 30 “Homelessness in Chicago” Hannah Willage, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

    Oct. 14 “The Future of Illinois and the 2016 Elections” Jim Edgar, former Illinois governor

    Oct. 21 “Reform in Chicago and Cook County” Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Cook County Commissioner

    Nov. 6 “The Chicago City Council and the Future of Chicago” Edward Burke, 14th Ward alderman

    Nov. 30 “Reform of Cook County Government” Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board president

    - See more at: http://news.uic.edu/lecture-series-to-address-local-political-civic-issues#sthash.KXlY8oJ7.dpuf

  • Wednesdays with HCAB Movie Night, Wed. 10/7

    Sep 30, 2015 8:30 am52 views

    Wednesday, Oct. 7th is Movie Night at the Honors College! Bring a couple of friends to take a break from studying and relax with a movie from 5PM-7PM. Hope to see you there! Any questions should be directed to Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu

  • Chicago Signature Honors Program: US Poet Laureate Reading, RSVP by Fri. 10/2

    Sep 30, 2015 4:45 pm65 views

    Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

    OCTOBER 7, U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera Reading and Conversation

    What? Reading and conversation with our new U.S. Poet Laureate

    When? Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 at 6:00pm

    Where? Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 South State Street

    Why? Let Herrera himself tell you why:

    Before you go further,
    let me tell you what a poem brings,
    first, you must know the secret, there is no poem
    to speak of, it is a way to attain a life without boundaries
    (from “Let Me Tell You What a Poem Brings”)

    Please read our Policy here: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/policy/

    RSVP by Friday, October 2nd here: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/7264958

    Questions?  Contact Dr. Noll (bnoll2@uic.edu) or Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/   

  • Chicago Signature Honors Program: George Orwell’s 1984 (play), RSVP by 10/15

    Oct 2, 2015 4:00 pm145 views

    RSVP's for this event are currently closed.  If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please email Dr. Noll at bnoll2@uic.edu. 

    Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

    NOVEMBER 13, George Orwell’s 1984

    What? Steppenwolf for Young Adults Presents George Orwell’s 1984

    When? Friday, November 13, 2015 at 7:30pm

    Where? Steppenwolf Theater, 1650 N Halsted St.

    Why? It’s Orwell’s dystopian world–live!

    Please read our Policy here: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/policy/

    Questions?  Contact Dr. Noll (bnoll2@uic.edu) or Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/   

  • Cutie the Cat's Office Hours with Anthropology Prof. Laura Junker, Thurs. 10/8

    Oct 7, 2015 5:30 pm36 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226. 

    Please join us for Cutie's Office Hours this Thursday at 8 p.m. with Anthropology Professor Laura Junker!  You will get a chance to get to know Dr. Junker on a more personal level :) Of course, we will also enjoy snacks and hot tea!

    See you this Thursday at 8 at C226 (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator)!

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • Chicago Signature Honors Program: Marriage of Figaro at Lyric Opera, RSVP by 10/14

    Oct 12, 2015 4:00 pm120 views

    Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

    OCTOBER 21, The Marriage of Figaro at the Lyric Opera

    What? Mozart’s classic opera, The Marriage of Figaro

    When? Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 2:00pm

    Where? Lyric Opera of Chicago, Civic Opera Building, 20 N. Upper Wacker Dr.

    Why? “…there’s rebellion in the air in a comedy that boasts more salon drama and backroom maneuverings than a whole season of Downton Abbey.”

    Please read our Policy here: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/policy/

    And then RSVP by Wednesday, October 14 here: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/7596085

    Questions?  Contact Dr. Noll (bnoll2@uic.edu) or Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/   

  • Future of Chicago Lecture with Former IL Governor Jim Edgar, Wed. 10/14

    Oct 12, 2015 5:15 pm15 views

    The annual “Future of Chicago” lecture series brings civic leaders to examine issues with students and the community.

    Topics focus on the social, economic and political conditions of the Chicago metropolitan region. Former Chicago alderman Dick Simpson, professor of political science, moderates the series, hosted by the department of political science since 1976. Series co-sponsors are the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement and Honors College.

    The lectures are noon to 12:50 p.m. in 140 Behavioral Sciences Building.

    • Oct. 14: “The Future of Illinois and the 2016 Elections,” former Illinois governor Jim Edgar

    • Oct. 21: “Reform in Chicago and Cook County,” Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia

    • Nov. 6: “The Chicago City Council and the Future of Chicago,” 14th Ward Ald. Edward Burke

    • Nov. 30: “Reform of Cook County Government,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

    See more at: http://news.uic.edu/future-of-chicago-lecture-series-brings-politicians-to-campus#sthash.2dyEvgK3.dpuf 

  • Chicago Signature Honors Program: Capoeira Workshop with Dr. Lindsay, RSVP by 10/20

    Oct 14, 2015 3:45 pm69 views

    Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

    Interactive Capoeira Workshop with Dr. Lindsay
    OCTOBER 22, 5:30 pm

    Get ready to sweat and have fun!

    Here is a link to the United Capoeira Association’s Website: www.ucachicago.com

    Our policy is here, so please read it BEFORE YOU RSVP: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/policy

     HURRY!!!!   RSVP by October 20 here: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/1433431

    Questions?  Contact Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/   

  • Cutie’s Office Hours with DHD Prof. Rooshey Hasnain, Thurs. 10/15

    Oct 14, 2015 5:45 pm21 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226. 

    Please join us for Cutie's Office Hours this Thursday at 8 p.m. with Disability and Human Development Professor Rooshey Hasnain!  Regardless of their major, students will enjoy chatting with Prof. Hasnain about disabilities/mental health and other issues (see http://www.ahs.uic.edu/facultyresearch/profiles/name,12279,en.html)! 

    As always, we will have Frango chocolates, fruit tea, ginger cinnamon tea, chicken soup, and ice cream :)

    See you this Thursday at 8 at C226 (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator)!

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • Future of Chicago Lecture: Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (10/21)

    Oct 19, 2015 3:45 pm101 views

    The Honors College is a proud cosponsor the Future of Chicago lecture series. This program brings current and former leaders to campus to discuss the current state and future of Chicago. Honors College students are known to be involved in and passionate about issues in the city and so we offer a chance for you to meet these speakers in a small-group lunch to be held after the lecture series. The talks occur from 12:00-12:50 in BSB 140 and the lunches will be held immediately afterward from 1-2pm. The lunches are limited to 15 students and seats are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

    The tentative schedule for Fall 2015 is:

    Wednesday, October 21: County Commissioner and former Mayoral Candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, RSVP by 10/16. Note: Lunch is cancelled for 10/21, but you may still attend the lecture at 12pm!

    Monday, November 30: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, RSVP by 11/25

    As an Honors College student you are invited to attend any of the sessions above. Please RSVP for the date(s) you would like to attend: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/37926

    Note that if you plan on attending the lunch you are expected to also attend the lecture to further the discussion and conversation during the lunch.  

    The lunches are limited to 15 students and seats are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. A confirmation will be set two days prior to the event to those who are selected.

    Contact Eliza Callahan (eycas@uic.edu) for additional information.

  • HCAB Faculty-Student Luncheon, Wed. 10/21

    Oct 19, 2015 4:00 pm138 views

    HCAB Faculty-Student Luncheon
    A chance for Honors students and faculty to get to know each other informally over lunch!

    Wed., October 21
    11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Location: Honors College, First floor of Burnham Hall

    Free food from Roti Mediterranean Grill!

    Honors College Students: Invite your Faculty Fellow, Core instructor, or another faculty member to attend with you!  Bring your I-Card to enter.

     

  • Cutie’s Office Hours with Nursing Prof. Carol Smith, Thurs. 10/22

    Oct 21, 2015 6:45 pm44 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226. 

    Residents will enjoy chatting with Prof. Smith about global health and community health issues and learn from her extensive overseas teaching experience (see https://www.nursing.uic.edu/faculty-staff/carrol-ann-marschner-smith-phd-rn)!

    As always, we will have Frango chocolates, fruit tea, chicken soup, and ice cream :)

    See you this Thursday at 8 at C226 (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator)!

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • NSF/Biology Research Program for 1st and 2nd year students, Fri. 10/30

    Oct 28, 2015 9:15 am117 views

    Attention all freshmen and sophomores majoring in Biological Sciences:

    Are you interested in getting involved in research in the biological sciences? There will be an organizational meeting for the NSF/Biology/Capstone Program on Friday, October 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the Quiet Study Room (BH 121). The meeting will include more details about the program and a dozen faculty members from the department will be present to briefly describe their research programs and interests. The presentations are expected to last a total of approximately 2 hours.

    This program offers a two-and-a-half-year participation in biology research on campus and provides one way that Honors College students can fulfill their Capstone requirements. Students participating in the NSF/Biology/Capstone Program are associated with a research group in the Department of Biological Sciences and conduct experiments in ongoing research projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

    See the flyer attached below for an agenda for the event.  Details are provided at http://www.uic.edu/honors/learning/bioscapstone.shtml

    Please RSVP to Eliza Callahan (eycas@uic.edu).  Light refreshments will be served.

     

  • Cutie's Office Hours with Pharmacy Prof. McPherson, Thurs. 10/29

    Oct 28, 2015 4:00 pm22 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226. 

    We will have Professor Charles McPherson from the College of Pharmacy join us!  Many of you know that Professor McPherson is also an F.I.R. :) Residents will enjoy chatting with Prof. McPherson about infectious disease and cardiology (see https://pharmacy.uic.edu/people-resources/directory/charles).

    As always, we will have Frango chocolates, fruit tea, chicken soup, and ice cream :)

    See you this Thursday at 8 at C226 (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator)!

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • Wednesdays with HCAB Game Night (11/04)

    Nov 2, 2015 9:15 am21 views

    This Wednesday, Nov. 4th is game night at the Honors College! Take a break from your studying to hang out in the Honors College Lounge for Game Night. From 5pm to 7pm, meet other Honors students or bring your friends for fun games including Heads Up!, Taboo, Jenga, and many more! Hope to see you there! Any questions should be directed to Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu

  • Cutie's Office Hours with Anthropology Prof. Sloan Williams, Thurs. 11/5

    Nov 4, 2015 8:00 am19 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226. 

    We will have Professor Sloan Williams from Anthropology join us this week (Thursday, 11/5)!  Regardless of your major, students will enjoy chatting with her about biological anthropology (see http://anth.uic.edu/uic-anthropology/people/faculty/sloanw

    As always, we will have Frango chocolates, fruit tea, chicken soup, and ice cream :)

    See you this Thursday at 8 at C226 (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator)!

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • Building Connections, Career Preparation Workshop, Mon. 11/9

    Nov 6, 2015 4:45 am40 views

    Juniors: Are you thinking of entering a career immediately after you graduate from UIC?  Have you begun preparing for your job search?  This is your year!  This specially-developed workshop will walk you through the steps you should take during the school year to ensure that you are prepared to conduct a thorough and successful job search in your field.  Although this session is geared towards juniors, students of all years are welcome to attend.  The workshop is open to students in ALL majors!

    Workshop led by Christine Corral, Office of Career Services

    Monday, November 9
    3:30 pm
    121 Burnham Hall

    RSVP at http://go.uic.edu/CareerConnections by November 9 at noon.

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