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• Discounted Divvy Bike Membership for UIC students

  Jul 22, 2014 11:00 am2989 views

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

• NextGen IL Caucus for Public Policy Proposal, Wed. 7/23

  Jul 22, 2014 11:00 am85 views

  You are invited to join an upcoming caucus at UIC this Wednesday, July 23 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. The address is 1107 W. Harrison, in the Behavioral Sciences Building room BSB 1115.

  This caucus will focus on campaign finance reform and the influence of money in politics. Students will be discussing these issues and thinking up public policy proposals which serve as solutions.

  Then, on September 27th, there will be a large conference with over 1000 students where students will all vote on the submitted policy proposals. After that, the nonprofits which helped organize the NextGen project will present these solutions to legislators in hopes of getting the proposals turned into real legislation.

  For more information on NextGen, see the PDF below and click here: http://www.nextgenil.org. For further questions regarding NextGen, please contact Israel Munoz via e-mail (israel.munoz94@gmail.com).

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

  Aug 5, 2014 4:45 pm14 views

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

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

  
  Register at http://goo.gl/OyqCDS

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

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

  Aug 22, 2014 3:15 pm3 views

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Aug 22, 2014 3:15 pm26 views

  2014 Garden Walk and Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture
  Friday, August 29, 2014
  UIC College of Pharmacy
  833 S. Wood St., Rm. 32, Chicago
  
  Please join the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy as we host the 2014 Garden Walk and annual Alan Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture to celebrate the first and only urban medicinal plant garden in the city of Chicago.
  
  The day will feature a keynote lecture by Memory Elvin-Lewis, Ph.D. on "Understanding Traditional Healing Plants of Tropical Rainforests in Northern South America" and tours of the garden. The garden is open for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.
  
  PROGRAM AND AGENDA
  
  10 a.m. to Noon. Garden Walk: Walking Tour and Discussion of the Uses of Medicinal Plants
  Location: Dorothy Bradley Atkins Medicinal Plant Garden, COP
  
  Noon-1:20 p.m. Alan Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture
  
  Understanding Traditional Healing Plants of Tropical Rainforests in Northern South America
  Speaker: Memory Elvin-Lewis, Ph.D.
  Professor, Department of Biology, Washington University in St. Louis
  Location: Room 32, COP
  
  1:30-3 p.m. Garden Walk: Walking Tour and Discussion of the Uses of Medicinal Plants
  Location: Dorothy Bradley Atkins Medicinal Plant Garden, COP
  
  Please contact Deb Fox at dfox4@uic.edu, if you have any questions or wish to attend this program.
  
  

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

  Aug 22, 2014 4:15 pm148 views

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

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

  Aug 25, 2014 5:30 pm27 views

  Are you new to UIC?   Do you want to learn about the Latino Cultural Center?
  
  Join the LCC for the Fall 2014 Open House and check out the work that we do!
  
  Meet our wonderful staff and learn about our history, student resources, upcoming events, and participate in our *Migration & Transformation postcard campaign. Also, did we mention we have one of the largest indoor murals in the City of Chicago, El Despertar de las Americas (The Awakening of the Americas)? You have to see it to believe it!
  
  *Migration & Transformation is a theme shared by the Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC) which highlights the different migration experiences of people living in the U.S. and how this shapes their identities and sense of belonging in our society. Drawings and messages of support will be collected during this event and sent to the unaccompanied immigrant children currently housed at the Karnes County Family Detention Center in Texas. 
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  WHEN: Wednesday, August 27, 2014
  TIME: Anytime between 1pm to 4pm
  WHERE: Latino Cultural Center
  Lecture Center B2
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  FREE refreshments and admission 
  This event is part of the UIC Weeks of Welcome.
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  For more info, please call (312)996-3095 or visit us at latinocultural.uic.edu
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  If you require any accommodations please contact us at least three days before the event.

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

  Aug 26, 2014 12:45 pm30 views

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

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

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

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

  Aug 26, 2014 5:30 pm30 views

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

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

  Questions?  Contact Jonathon MeDrano at jmedra2@uic.edu 

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

  Aug 27, 2014 2:15 pm101 views

  Want to earn PSCH credit in 396?
  Interested in Psychological Research?
  
  Come to the Fall 2014 MATCHMAKER
  Friday, August 29th
  4-6 pm in BSB 140
  
  The purpose of MATCHMAKER is to connect potential undergraduate research assistants with faculty and graduate students for PSCH 396 or Honors Activities
  
  ALL INTERESTED UNDERGRADUATES WELCOME
  
  Questions? Visit www.facebook.com/psichiuic or contact Sabrina Velez at svelez4@uic.edu. 
  
  

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

  Aug 27, 2014 3:15 pm3 views

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

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

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

  Aug 28, 2014 2:30 pm42 views

  The Asian American Resource and Cultural Center Presents:

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

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

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

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

  www.aarcc.uic.edu 

• Visit the Writing Center Beginning Tues. 9/2

  Aug 29, 2014 3:45 pm27 views

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

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

  Hours:

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

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

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

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

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

   

• On-Campus Job Fair, Thurs. 9/4

  Sep 3, 2014 3:00 pm80 views

  Looking for an ON-CAMPUS Job?

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

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

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

  Sep 3, 2014 5:30 pm9 views

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

  When: Thursday, September 4

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

  Time: 11am - 1pm

  FREE REFRESHMENTS!

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

• Study Abroad Fair, Tues. 9/9

  Sep 4, 2014 5:00 pm36 views

  The annual Study Abroad Fair will be held Tuesday September 9th from 9:30 - 1:30 in the UIC Bookstore Concourse in SCE. We have a portfolio of over 200 programs. There is something for everyone. And there is substantial scholarship and grant funding to access. Here's a sampling of some of the best programming:

  • Public Health programs in Africa, Asia, the Americas
  • University College Dublin's Quinn School of Business (AASCB and Equis accredited).
  • Undergraduate research opportunities are built into the curriculum portfolios of programs offered by SIT and the Alliance for Global Education
  • Gender studies and LGBTQA issues offered in curricula designed for any interested student in Amsterdam and Copenhagen
  • Arts, Design, and Performance curricula offered at University of the Arts based in London
  • Graduate level and undergraduate level credit can be earned in India: Himalayan Buddhist Art and Architecture and in Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

  Please stop by the Study Abroad Fair or visit studyabroad.uic.edu to see what's new, see upcoming events, and get to know the staff.

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

  Sep 4, 2014 6:00 pm25 views

  The Women's Leadership and Resource Center/Campus Advocacy Network has found a new home. In honor of a our move we are throwing a BLOCK PARTY. Come celebrate with us as we unveil our new space. We invite all students, staff, and faculty to attend, get to know other student organizations and centers, interact in activities, eat FREE food, and win FREE prizes. You will receive a FREE raffle ticket upon entry. Special thanks to our cosponsors, the Office of Access and Equity, and the Honors College.

  The Women's Leadership and Resource Center provides individual consultation on issues such as sexual harrassment and sexual assault.  We also provide training programs for UIC departments on working more effectively with gender issues.  The Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) is an innovative program that provides a team approach to advocacy in order to assist UIC students, staff and faculty who are victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and hate crimes.

  Join us!

  When: Friday, September 5th, from 1pm-4pm

  Where: 728 W. Roosevelt, Roosevelt Road Building, Parking Lot Entrance See our location here:

  https://www.facebook.com/175617558134/photos/a.204779813134.168310.175617558134/10153143515663135/?type=1&theater

  You'll get to party with:

  • Movement Against Sexual Violence (MASV)
  • Feminist United (FU)
  • Cultural Centers for Understanding and Social Change
  • Commuter Student Resource Center
  • African American Academic Network
  • UIC Wellness Center
  • UIC Athletics
  • UIC Office of Access and Equity
  • And more!

  With awesome prizes from:

  • Pleasure Chest
  • Sprinkles Cupcakes
  • AMC Theatre
  • Quizno's
  • Women and Children First
  • Jak's Tap
  • Lotus Cafe and Banh Mi
  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
  • Flirty Cupcakes
  • Artopolis Bakery, Cafe, and Agora

  Hope to see you there! 

• Symposium to Honor John D’Emilio’s Impact on LGBTQ Histories, Lives, and Futures 9/11-12

  Sep 8, 2014 3:45 pm24 views

  The Department of Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a symposium Celebrating John D'Emilio's Scholarship and its Impact on LGBTQ Life.

  You are cordially invited to attend the keynote lecture of the symposium,

  Sexual Violence and Citizenship

  Rape Reform in American History
  
  Delivered by

  Professor Estelle Freedman
  Stanford University

  Thursday, September 11, 2014

  6:00pm Reception - 7:00pm Lecture

  Student Center West - University of Illinois at Chicago

  828 South Wolcott Avenue - Chicago, Illinois

  RSVP Required - Please visit http://johndemiliosymposium.uic.edu/ to request a seat.

  This event is presented with the generous support of these cosponsors:
  UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  UIC Department of History
  UIC Institute for the Humanities
  UIC Chancellor's Committee on the Status of LGBTQ People and Allies
  UIC Honors College

• IGNITE Leadership Experience and Catalyst Leadership Retreat, Info Sessions 9/10-9/11, Apps Due 9/14 & 9/17

  Sep 8, 2014 5:00 pm81 views

  IGNITE Leadership Experience

  IGNITE is a program designed to help students gain insight into their personal values and leadership style while helping to springboard involvement at UIC. Any undergraduate student with an expected graduation date of spring 2017 or later can apply to be part of the program (typically freshmen and sophomore students). More information about the program can be found at:  http://www.uic.edu/depts/campusprograms/board.shtml.

  Students meet on Mondays during fall semester to discuss leadership skills and form a plan of action to make change on campus and/or in the community. Participants are also expected to attend Catalyst on September 27 (separate application not needed). Applications to participate in IGNITE are due by 9/14 at go.uic.edu/igniteapp.

  We will be holding two optional info sessions:

  9/10/14, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., White Oak Room, Student Center East AND

  9/11/14, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Daley Library, Room 1-470

  Catalyst Leadership Retreat

  Catalyst is a one-day program designed to allow participants the time and space to consider powerful questions that move them towards actions. The program takes place on Saturday, September 27 from 9am – 5pm.

  The program intends to create a community in which participants can engage in meaningful conversations with each other. Catalyst is designed primarily for individuals who are committed to the exploration of possibility, personal integrity, and increasing their capacity to lead. For more information about Catalyst, visit: https://www.leadershape.org/AdditionalPrograms#catalyst.

  Space for the program is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All UIC students are encouraged to apply! Interested students should submit an application by September 17 at go.uic.edu/catalyst.

  If you have questions about either program, please contact Carrie Grogan at cgrogan@uic.edu. 

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  Student Veteran’s Affairs Open House, Wed. 9/10

  Sep 8, 2014 6:00 pm6 views

  The UIC Office of Student Veterans Affairs is hosting an Open House

  Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014
  11am - 2pm
  UIC Student Center East - Cardinal Room

  Come out and enjoy lunch on us as you catch up with fellow student veterans and meet the incoming class of student veterans.  Our staff as well as the officers from the Student Veterans Association at UIC will be on hand to meet and greet you.

  Questions?  Contact 312-996-1408

• Fall Leadership and Service Expo, Thurs. 9/11

  Sep 9, 2014 3:15 pm49 views

  Are you looking for a short term or long term volunteer opportunity? Wondering how you can use your skills and interests to help out those in need?

  Join us for UIC’s annual LEADERSHIP & SERVICE EXPO on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11!

  OVER 50 non-profit agencies will be in attendance at this event and they are in need of your wonderful talents!  Stop by to learn about volunteer and internship opportunities in and around Chicagoland.

  Thursday, September 11, 2014
  11:00am to 1:00pm
  Lecture Center Plaza/the Quad

  All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to stop by the Expo, and it’s a great chance to connect with local non-profit organizations.  A wide variety of agencies will be represented, focused on work with youth, the environment, the arts, animals, human rights, community development, health, and more!  Find service and volunteer opportunities that match your interests, learn more about the needs of your communities, and discover how you can help CHANGE THE WORLD!

  For more information or to indicate if you require any accommodations to participate in this event, please contact Olivia Desormeaux at 312-996-4500 or odesor3@uic.edu.

• Adelante Leadership Conference, Fri. 9/12

  Sep 9, 2014 5:45 pm21 views

  The UIC CHANCE Program invites all students to attend the Adelante Education Leadership Fund's START Chicago conference at the UIC Forum.

  Friday, September 12, 12:00 - 3:30 PM
  Main Hall C UF UIC Forum 

  Come join student leaders from around the Chicago area to learn how to prepare for a successful professional internship and post-college career. Powerful sessions and discussions are conducted by corporate, motivational, and educational leaders - all designed to inform, empower, and motivate you to excel in the competitive business world.

  Two attendees will win a trip to attend Adelante's National Leadership Institute in San Antonio, Texas.

  To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/start2014-presented-by-adelante-tickets-12604848441. Registration is free- select "Apply for Scholarship to Attend- $0" on the registration page.

  For more information on Adelante, visit www.adelantefund.org

  Please contact Sarah Bird at 312-355-5164 or sebird@uic.edu with any questions regarding this opportunity.

• Civic Engagement Discourse Fund Grants – Use to develop an Activity or Capstone project! Due 9/19

  Sep 10, 2014 3:15 pm31 views

  Do you have a civic engagement or public outreach idea or have you been inspired by a process of civic engagement? Approach your fellow or another faculty mentor and ask if you can collaborate on a project that could be funded by this initiative. Projects can count as activities or be the foundation of Capstone projects!

  Civic Engagement Discourse Fund Grants
  
  IPCE announces the availability of funding to support events that facilitate public discourse on policy issues or the policy implications of university research.
  
  Eligible events include public forums, dialogues, town hall meetings, and small conferences or workshops that are either open to the public or that target a specific audience such as policy advocates, residents of specific neighborhoods, or a subpopulation such as seniors or youth.  All UIC faculty and staff of research institutes or centers are eligible to apply. IPCE Discourse Fund Awards are a maximum of $4,000 each.  Events must be held by May 31, 2015.   
  
  Applications must be submitted electronically by September 19, 2014. More details including a full announcement, selection criteria, and application are available at www.ipce.uic.edu.  
  
  If you have any questions, please contact Norma Ramos at (312) 355-0095.  
  
  

• Tour the John Lennon Educational Bus at Hull House Museum, Thurs. 9/11

  Sep 10, 2014 3:30 pm18 views

  FREE PUBLIC TOURS OF THE JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL BUS on CAMPUS
  Thursday, September 11, 2014
  10:00 AM-5:00 PM
  Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, the lot just south of the Residents’ Dining Room
  800 South Halsted Street
  
  If ever there was a time for John Lennon’s mantra “Give Peace a Chance” NOW would be the time. The John Lennon Educational Bus is an extremely cool and awesome music production site on wheels that was founded by Yoko Ono. The bus is in Chicago for the first time and on UIC’s campus at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum.
  
  Drop in, come by anytime Thursday from 10-5 PM to tour the bus and give peace a chance.
  
  Click below to see the bus virtually. Come by to see the bus LIVE!
  
  http://www.lennonbus.org/
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7i8-nIGM3M

• September Sustainability Days, Beginning Thurs. 9/11

  Sep 10, 2014 4:15 pm22 views

  September Sustainability Days (http://go.uic.edu/SustainabilityDays) is a month-long celebration of sustainable living. The Office of Sustainability hosts events throughout the month, as well as partner and promote other's sustainability-related events. This year, we are featuring our Sustainability Scavenger Hunt! So, stop by our events and pick up your passport. You can also download the passports here: http://go.uic.edu/scavengerhunt After you complete it, turn it in to our booth at the Transportation Fair & Cycling Extravaganza to redeem your prize!

  Campus Electronic Recycling Collection

  September 11- 10:00am-2:00pm, Student Center East/ Hull House Lawn and September 18- 10:00am-2:00pm, Student Center West Lawn: Come drop off your UIC office electronics to be recycled correctly. We will also be accepting your personal electronics, by partnering with VetTech.

  Open House and Green Campus Tours

  Meet the Office of Sustainability in the Lecture Center Plaza (The Quad) and we will walk around the east side of campus discussing sustainable features including LEED buildings. 30 minute tours begin at 9am, 10am, 11am, and noon. Register at http://go.uic.edu/openhouse

  Transportation Fair & Cycling Extravaganza!

  September 15- 10:00am-2:00pm, Lecture Center Plaza (The Quad): This fun festival will showcase alternate modes of transportation and help you navigate to, from, and around UIC complete with bike workshops and a chance to test drive Nissan's electric vehicle, the Leaf! Drop off your passport here to redeem prizes!

  What's In It For Me? The Power of Residential Energy Choices September 16- 12:00 pm, Great Cities Institute, CUPPA Hall, Suite 400: Learn how Chicagoland residents have the power to help eliminate their dependence on fossil fuels and protect their environment, all the while reducing their energy costs! Industry experts will talk about their current initiatives, but will also open the floor for some interactive Q&A

  Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change: A Discussion with George Marshall September 17- 1:00pm, Student Center East (SCE) Room 605: Join George Marshall for an interactive discussion on Climate Change. He will be available to sign copies of his book! RSVP by September 15.

  Memorial Grove Re-dedication Ceremony

  September 17- 3:00pm, Chicago Circle Memorial Grove: See how UIC transformed the Memorial Grove into an interactive green space with remarks by Chancellor Paula Allen-Meares, Student Trustee Danielle Leibowitz, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Mark Donovan & Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Barbara Henley. RSVP by Friday, September 12.

  Weigh Your Waste

  September 23- 25 - 11:00 am - 1:30 pm:  Have you ever visualized what all of your uneaten food looks like in the landfill? UIC Dining Services will weigh all food scraps at the end of lunch to emphasize the amount of food wasted and to also show the importance of reserve resources by only taking what you eat. Sept 23- JST;  Sept 24 -SCW; Sept 25 - SCE

  Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Film Screening September 23- 3:00 pm, Latino Cultural Center: Presented by the Office of Sustainability, SURF and part of the Latino Cultural Center's Civic Cinema series. Stay after the film for a discussion of how plastics are affecting society and the environment. Bonus viewing September 29 at 3:30pm in the School of Public Health Auditorium.

  For more details and event posters, visit https://sustainability.uic.edu/events/september-sustainability-days

• 2014 UIC Urban Forum: The Return of the Neighborhood as an Urban Strategy, Thurs. 9/18

  Sep 11, 2014 1:15 pm39 views

  Registration is now open!

  The University of Illinois at Chicago is pleased to announce the 2014 Urban Forum: The Return of the NEIGHBORHOOD as an Urban Strategy

  Thursday, September 18, 2014

  8:45 AM - 4:45 PM

  UIC Forum

  725 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608 For tickets and the Forum agenda, please visit:

  www.uicurbanforum.org

  Admission is complimentary for all Chicago-area teachers, faculty and students with valid ID. Tickets are $25 for the general public.

  Registration required for all guests. Lunch will be provided.

  Questions? Email UICUrban@uic.edu

  Follow the Forum on Facebook at /UICUrbanForum and Twitter at @UIC_UrbanForum.

  Metropolitan regions are a complex web of activities, systems and networks, of people, businesses, and capital, and of commercial, industrial and residential areas. The strength, value, welfare and resilience of cities and metropolitan regions reflect their core building blocks, namely, their neighborhoods. Sustainable capital and societal investments in people and firms at the neighborhood level—from micro-enterprises to factories, from social spaces for collective and social action to private facilities, from affordable housing and safety to gated communities, from accessible jobs and transportation to opportunities for growth and development, from public education in the neighborhood to cooperative, charter and private education—reflect contested and diffuse paths to enhancing the quality of life for individuals, households and neighborhoods.

  The 2014 UIC Urban Forum will engage policymakers, researchers, public intellectuals and citizens in a dynamic discussion and debate about the broad issues surrounding the role neighborhoods can and do play in building strong, livable urban regions.

  CO-CHAIRS

  Toni Preckwinkle
  President, Cook County Board

  Susana Vasquez
  Executive Director, LISC Chicago

  Paula Allen-Meares
  Chancellor, University of Illinois at Chicago

• Free Mock LSAT Exam, Sat. 9/20

  Sep 11, 2014 1:45 pm53 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.

• Submit a Proposal for the UIC Sustainability Fee, Due 9/19

  Sep 11, 2014 1:45 pm28 views

  Are you a UIC student with an idea about how to make the UIC campus more sustainable?  If so, check out the Sustainability Fee, a student-paid fee that funds small, short-term projects and helps to subsidize larger, long-term projects on campus.  The goal of the Sustainability Fee is to improve the quality of campus operations, reduce UIC’s environmental impact, and generate awareness about environmental and sustainable issues by creating opportunities for students’ involvement.  More information about the Fee, as well as information on how to apply, can be found here: http://sustainability.uic.edu/campus-resources/sustainability-fee/ . 

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  Info Session on Graduate Programs in International Affairs, Thurs. 9/18

  Sep 11, 2014 5:15 pm8 views

  Interested in International Affairs?

  Information Session on Graduate Programs in International Affairs

  Thursday, Sept. 18, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
  Daley Library Room 1-470

  Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, Princeton University, Tufts University

  Representatives from these schools will discuss academic programs, admission requirements, financial aid, and career opportunities for students with graduate degrees in international affairs.

• Be a peer mentor for Women in Science and Engineering

  Sep 11, 2014 5:30 pm73 views

  The Women in Science & Engineering program needs you to help mentor new UIC students. We are looking for continuing UIC women students in the following majors:
  
  Bioengineering
  Biological Sciences
  Chemistry
  Chemical Engineering
  Computer Engineering
  Earth & Environmental Sciences
  Industrial Engineering
  Mathematics
  Pre-Nursing
  Pre-Med (any major
  Engineering (any major)
  
  The WISE peer mentor program has seen success with the students who participate including a higher 6year graduation rate and higher final GPA than women who did not participate. Mentors are expected to meet with their mentee once a month in person and stay in touch between meetings. You can read more about our program at https://crwg.uic.edu/wise-home/campus/mentoring/.
  
  You can also use this opportunity as your Honors activity.
  
  Thank you,
  Veronica I. Arreola
  Director, Women in Science & Engineering

• German-American Youth Exchange Info Session, Thurs. 9/25

  Sep 12, 2014 1:45 pm38 views

  German-American Youth Exchange Info Session

  September 25 (Thursday) 3:30 to 4 PM University Hall 1501

  The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is a reciprocal exchange program between the United States and Germany, designed to strengthen ties and understanding between the people of both countries. The fellowship is annually awarded to 75 American and 75 German young professionals, and is funded by the German Bundestag and the U.S. Congress through the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). CBYX participants act as ambassadors of their home country and culture while immersing themselves in the academic, professional, and everyday life of their host culture.

  Followed by Pizza for German majors and minors and those curious about German at UIC from 4-5 PM

  Contact Professor Rott for more details: SROTT@UIC.EDU

• 

  Think Chicago: Chicago Ideas Week, Apply to attend by Sun. 9/14

  Sep 12, 2014 5:45 pm163 views

  About the Program

  Chicago is a hub of tech innovation, a booming center for cutting edge companies like Groupon, GrubHub, Threadless and Google to thrive – where young entrepreneurs grow big ideas, transform industries and shape technology and business as we know it.

  From October 16-18, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Ideas Week, World Business Chicago, 1871, and University of Illinois invite university students from across the Midwest to take a behind-the-scenes tour of Chicago’s fast growing tech scene and attend Chicago Ideas Week events.      

  Student Makeup

  Up to 150 students (75 from University of Illinois) will be selected based on their interest in digital technology, engineering, computer science, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship. Prospective students should demonstrate a commitment to excellence as evidenced by academic honors, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and/or professional achievement.

  How to Apply

  Interested students may apply at http://apply.thinkchicago.net/  Applications are due by 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, September 14, 2014.
  Dates: October 16-18, 2014

• Speak your Mind about Campus Walkway Safety – Focus Group and Survey, 9/16

  Sep 12, 2014 6:15 pm28 views

  The UIC Office of Sustainability is currently looking for students (undergrad and grad) and anyone from the campus community with sensory or mobility disabilities to participate in a focus group on pedestrian and bicycle circulation at UIC. The study will gather feedback on your experiences and suggestions for improvements. It is being conducted by a consultant in cooperation with the Office of Sustainability and Facilities Management.

  The focus group will be one hour long on Sept. 16. As a thank you, each participant will receive a $25 gift certificate from the UIC bookstore.

  If you wish to participate or would like more information, please send an email to kyoshi3@uic.edu and someone will contact you to confirm your eligibility and schedule you for the focus group. Enrollment will be on a first come, first served basis. 

  OR Take a short (less than 5 minute) survey about your experiences on campus walkways at http://bit.ly/1uGcsmd .

  All questions and comments are welcome.  Thank you!

  Kate Yoshida
  Program Coordinator
  Office of Sustainability
  1140 S. Paulina Street, #150
  Chicago, IL 60612
  kyoshi3@uic.edu 
  ph. 312-355-0089 
  http://www.uic.edu/sustainability/

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

  Sep 15, 2014 4:45 pm41 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.
  
  
  

• New Business Learning Center Open House, Wed. 9/17

  Sep 15, 2014 4:45 pm45 views

  Please join the UIC College of Business Administration for the Inaugural Open House of the NEW Business Learning Center!

  The College of Business Administration is providing a space for UIC Business students to study, receive tutoring, advising and socialize with their peers, faculty and staff.  

  Refreshments will be served.

  Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
  EMTSC (formerly EPASW) L270
  1040 W Harrison Street

  Please RSVP: http://go.uic.edu/BLC 

• Future of Chicago Lecture: "The Hidden Constitution: National Security, Electronic Surveillance and Privacy in the Age of Terror" Wed. 9/17

  Sep 15, 2014 4:45 pm30 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 UIC Honors College and the UIC Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement.

  All lectures are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, lectures are from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Lecture Center F3, 807 S. Morgan St. (directly west of UIC Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted St.) For more information call (312) 413-3780. Additional presenters will be announced later.

  Scheduled lectures include:

  Sept. 17 “The Hidden Constitution: National Security, Electronic Surveillance and Privacy in the Age of Terror”
  Matthew Lippman, UIC professor emeritus of criminology, law and justice
  Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted St., Room 302, as part of Constitution Day events.

  Sept. 24 “The Chicago City Council and the Future of Chicago”
  Edward Burke, 14th Ward alderman

  Sept. 29 “Homelessness in Chicago”
  Hannah Willage, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

  Oct. 1 “The War on Millennials”
  Pete Seat, syndicated columnist and former deputy assistant press secretary to President George W. Bush

  Nov. 10 (NEW PRESENTATION DATE) “Rahm Emanuel and the 2015 Election”
  Kari Lydersen, journalist and author of “Mayor 1%: Rahm Emanuel and the Rise of Chicago’s 99%”

  Nov. 12 “Reform of Cook County Government”
  Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board president

  See more at: http://news.uic.edu/lecture-series-to-focus-on-chicago-politics-civic-issues#sthash.71oR6V9P.dpuf 

• WISE: How Will You Cure Heart Disease? Lecture, Wed. 9/24

  Sep 17, 2014 4:30 pm35 views

  The Women in Science & Engineering Program invites you to
  
  How Will You Cure Heart Disease?
  
  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and men (1 in 4 for both groups). Come learn from three scientists who are working to cure heart disease from their own perspective in bioengineering, mathematics, and medicine. Find your place on the continuum of eliminating this killer disease.
  
  Wednesday, September 24th
  2:00 PM in Lecture Center A4
  
  Speakers include:
  Dr. Brenda Russell, Professor Emerita of Physiology and Biophysics, and formerly Professor of Bioengineering and Medicine. Dr. Russell's scientific training, background, experience, and productivity encompass a range of disciplines and forge linkages in the continuum between quantitative biology, bioengineering and physiology. Her current NIH support funds two collaborative projects, one on heart failure for regulation of protein synthesis and remodeling of cell shape, and the other for tissue engineering with development of a novel cell culture system using bioengineering and surface chemistry modification. Many of her studies have been done in close collaboration with clinicians (heart failure, muscular dystrophies, urinary incontinence).
  
  Dr. Daniela Valdez-Jasso, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering. The research goal of D. Valdez-Jasso's group focuses on soft-tissue biomechanics and multi-scale mathematical modeling of organ and tissue function, particularly as they pertain to understanding the vascular adaptations to pulmonary hypertension (PH). PH is a progressive vasculopathy that commonly results in intractable right-heart failure and premature death.
  
  Dr. Joan Briller, Associate Professor of Medicine. Dr. Briller is a cardiologist with a research interest in gender differences in cardiac risk factors and therapy, says up to 80 percent of heart disease in women may be preventable. Briller, who directs UI Health’s Heart Disease in Women Program, notes that the way plaque forms in the arteries is different in females — and that recent studies suggest better ways to prevent and treat heart disease in women. She has also worked with hundreds of women facing cardiac complications during pregnancy.
  
  Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/918353258192068/

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

  Sep 17, 2014 5:00 pm56 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

• Speak Your Mind About Campus Walkway Safety- Fill out a Short Survey!

  Sep 22, 2014 4:15 pm10 views

  Everyone in the campus community is encouraged to take a short  (less than 5 minute) survey about your experiences on campus walkways at http://bit.ly/1uGcsmd .  Those who choose to also submit their email address will be eligible to receive a $25 bookstore gift card via random drawing.

  All questions and comments are welcome. Contact:

  Kate Yoshida
  Program Coordinator
  Office of Sustainability
  ph. 312-355-0089
  kyoshi3@uic.edu
  http://www.uic.edu/sustainability/

• African American Academic Network Open House, Wed. 9/24

  Sep 22, 2014 4:30 pm11 views

  The African American Academic Network invites you to attend our Fall Open House on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the Student Service Building Suite 2800 from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Come join the fun! Meet the staff. Learn about the services, program initiatives and upcoming events. Interact with various UIC student organizations. Refreshments will be served. Gifts and prizes will be raffled. 

  Questions?  Contact Ashley at astone4@uic.edu. 

• View TedMed 2014 online

  Sep 24, 2014 5:00 am83 views

  TEDMED curates a unique and provocative program featuring brilliant short talks and stunning artistic performances that reframe the way we think and inspire critical new possibilities for the future of health and medicine. TEDMED also offers evening entertainments, thought-provoking conversations with Delegates and Speakers, and a showcase of inspiring bio-health startups that live in "The Hive".

  The result is an immersive experience that challenges us to recharge our brains, ignite new thinking, energize our work and enlarge our worldview. We leave TEDMED imagining fresh possibilities and solutions for the future of health and medicine.

  Missed TEDMED2014 Live?  You can view it online, thanks to the UIC Institute for Health Research and Policy, until Friday evening, Oct. 10. 

  Access the live stream for off-hour viewing on your own computer.

   

  • Go to http://tedmedlive.org
  • Enter this Affiliate ID Code: L17628
  • Tweet your thoughts as you watch to @UICIHRP and #TEDMED.
  • Enjoy!

  Learn about the TEDMED 2014 speakers and sessions: http://www.tedmed.com/event/stage2014

• Preparing for the Graduate and Professional School Fair – Health Programs, Mon. 9/29 or Wed. 10/1

  Sep 24, 2014 5:45 am24 views

  The Graduate and Professional School Fair is October 2, 2014 from 3-7pm in the UIC Forum. Come to an information session facilitated by the LAS Pre-Health Advisors to talk about what to expect and how to best prepare to meet with representatives from a variety of professional health programs in the United States. Both events are similar in nature and will be approximately thirty minutes.

   

  Monday, September 29, 2014 at 1:00pm

  Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 9:00am

  850 University Hall

   

  RSVP at http://www.las.uic.edu/students/current-undergraduate/student-affairs/pre-professional-advising/pre-health/workshops/workshops 

  Check out the rest of the Pre-Health Workshops, including health career panels and other events, at the above website as well.

  Questions? Contact prehealth@las.uic.edu. 

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

  Sep 24, 2014 4:30 pm48 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.

• 

  Fall Diversity Career Fair, Thurs. 9/25

  Sep 24, 2014 5:00 pm56 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

   

• “An Insider’s View of the CBOE Trading Pits” CBA Alumni Speaker, Wed. 10/1

  Sep 26, 2014 5:00 am78 views

  CBA Alumni Speaker Series

  Presents Tomme Lang (BS 1997)

  An Insider’s View of the CBOE Trading Pits

  Wednesday October 1, 2014
  7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  Training Room, James Stukel Towers
  Ground Floor B Tower, 718 W. Rochford
  Chicago, IL 60607

  Tomme Lang (BS 1997) headlines the CBA Alumni Speaker Series on October 1, 2014 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. with an insider’s view of the CBOE trading pits.

  Tomme stepped on the floor of the CBOE just weeks after earning his BS in finance at UIC. He clerked for a year before moving into the role of a market maker (or local) in one of the options trading pits. He has traded over 500 different stocks and is still trading as a market maker in the S&P 500 options pit--the largest trading pit in the world. 

  Added bonus--Participants who attend this session can register for a follow-up tour of the CBOE with Tomme as host.

  Space is limited. Register to attend this FREE event by September 29, 2014 with Rob Kemp, accounting lecturer, at rekemp@uic.edu.  

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

  Sep 26, 2014 12:45 pm85 views

  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 1^st 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.  

   

• First-Year Pre-Health Student Workshops, Tues. 9/23 – Wed. 10/8

  Sep 26, 2014 4:30 pm178 views

  First-Year Pre-Health Student Workshops
  Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 3:30—4:15pm
  Monday, September 29, 2014 at 3:00—3:45pm
  Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 3:00—3:45pm
  Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 3:00—3:45pm
  Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 3:00—3:45pm
  UIC Daley Library, room 1470

  This workshop is designed to help first year students understand what is required to pursue professions within healthcare (specifically medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant and physical therapy). LAS Pre-Health Advisors will review current statistics and share experiences that would be helpful for students to engage in during their undergraduate years.

  RSVP at http://www.las.uic.edu/students/current-undergraduate/student-affairs/pre-professional-advising/pre-health/workshops/workshops 

  Check out the rest of the Pre-Health Workshops, including health career panels and other events, at the above website as well.

  Questions? Contact prehealth@las.uic.edu. 

• "Homelessness in Chicago" Lecture, Mon. 9/29

  Sep 26, 2014 4:30 pm98 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 UIC Honors College and the UIC Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement.

  All lectures are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, lectures are from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Lecture Center F3, 807 S. Morgan St. (directly west of UIC Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted St.) For more information call (312) 413-3780. Additional presenters will be announced later.

  Upcoming lectures include:

  Sept. 29 “Homelessness in Chicago”
  Hannah Willage, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

  Oct. 1 “The War on Millennials”
  Pete Seat, syndicated columnist and former deputy assistant press secretary to President George W. Bush

  Nov. 10 (NEW PRESENTATION DATE) “Rahm Emanuel and the 2015 Election”
  Kari Lydersen, journalist and author of “Mayor 1%: Rahm Emanuel and the Rise of Chicago’s 99%”

  Nov. 12 “Reform of Cook County Government”
  Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board president

• Join USG’s Academic and Advising Policy Committee (AAPC), Sign up by Fri. 10/10

  Oct 6, 2014 10:00 am60 views

  UIC Students:
  
  My name is Jacob Schulz and I currently serve as President of the Undergraduate Student Government. As President, one of my goals is to work towards improving our academic and advising curriculum. Therefore, I have created the Academic and Advising Policy Committee (AAPC), a special committee of the Undergraduate Student Government. I am seeking student representatives from each college to join this committee. Listed below are the goals of the AAPC:
  
  • A thorough analysis of the SIT Data
  • Identify common core issues that students face in our classrooms.
  • Identify effective practices that students face in our classrooms.
  • Encourage all UIC Colleges to use the same advising system that is administered by the Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs.
  • Solicit input from students through forums and events in regards to academic policies.
  • Encourage all UIC Colleges to create an evaluation system for advisors.
  • Solicit feedback from students about common issues faced with advisors.
  • Identify effective advising practices.
  • Establish a list of Academic and Advising Policy Recommendations.
  • Work with faculty representatives from each college to garner feedback and possible support for our recommendations.
  • Submit them for consideration and possible implementation to the Undergraduate Policy Committee.
  
  If you are interested in serving on the AAPC, please fill out the form at this link: https://uic.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5aV63pC1LN1GWTH by Friday, October 10th at 5:00 pm. If you have any questions or concerns, then please feel free to contact me at jschul28@uic.edu. Thank you.
  
  Best Regards,
  Jacob Schulz
  President | Undergraduate Student Government
  http://www.uic-usg.org

• Free Practice LSAT, Sat. 10/11, and LSAT Challenge, Tues. 10/28

  Oct 8, 2014 2:30 pm17 views

  This Saturday, October 11^th, Kaplan will be sponsoring a free time and proctored LSAT here at UIC at 10am.  This is an opportunity open to all students, but particularly Sophomores and Juniors (or Seniors who are applying after they graduate) to get an idea of what it would be like to sit for an actual LSAT and get a sense of how much work they will need to put into studying over the next few semesters to be properly prepared for the LSAT when it’s time for you to actually take it.  Sign-up for this event will be directly through Kaplan at the below link:  Please register at bit.ly/UICFPT2014 or contact Brittnee Musser at brittnee.musser@kaplan.com

  The second event will be a workshop on learning the LSAT entitled the LSAT Challenge Workshop.  On Tuesday October 28^th  Kaplan will be hosting a workshop to learn more about the questions you will see on the LSAT, determine your natural strengths weaknesses, and discover ways to maximize the effectiveness of your studying. This event is also open to all students.  To register please send an email to Pre-Law Advisor Adekemi Faleti-Dosunmu at afaleti@uic.edu with your name, class year, and UIC email address by October 25^th.