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  • Society of Future Physicians Lecture: Dr. Brian Kay, Tues. 3/1

    Feb 29, 2016 8:00 am100 views

    SFP Lecture by Dr. Brian Kay (Tues, March 1, 4PM in BSB 211)

    Open to all Honors College students

    Dr. Brian Kay is currently a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and conducts research in Molecular Biology on generating recombinant affinity reagents. He was the Head of the Department of Biological Sciences. Come hear his valuable insights about the importance of research in medicine and his career path as a molecular biology researcher! We look forward to your attendance!

    Please RSVP at: http://goo.gl/forms/wef5IKxp3W 

    Questions?  Contact Rose Huang at dhuang25@uic.edu

  • Society of Future Physicians Lecture: Dr. Enrico Benedetti, Mon. 3/14

    Mar 9, 2016 8:30 am44 views

    The Society of Future Physicians will be hosting a lecture with Dr. Enrico Benedetti, Professor and Department Head of Surgery at the UIC College of Medicine.

    All students (especially those looking into a career in medicine) are welcome to see Dr. Benedetti's lecture on Monday, March 14th at 4 PM. The lecture will be located at Stevenson Hall, (SH) in room 303. The lecture will consist of Dr. Benedetti's journey through medicine, and any other information that Dr. Benedetti thinks is relevant to share. Students also will have the opportunity to ask questions.

    Some additional information: Dr. Enrico Benedetti is a Professor and Department Head of Surgery at the UIC College of Medicine, and specializes in Transplant surgeries. Dr. Benedetti has pioneered robotics in surgery, performing the first robotic donor nephrectomy for a living-donor kidney transplant, as well as performing the first robotic combined kidney and pancreas procurement for a living-donor transplant.

    RSVP form link: http://goo.gl/forms/2CMv8IRh3x

  • LeaderShape Institute Applications, due 3/17

    Mar 14, 2016 8:45 am205 views

    Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services is excited to announce they are now accepting applications for the LeaderShape Institute. The Institute, provided by LeaderShape, is a six-day, five-night leadership retreat teaching visioning, relationship-building, and the importance of leading with integrity. The Institute will take place May 7 to May 12, 2016 at an off campus retreat center. The only requirement for attendance is you must be returning to UIC in the Fall Semester. Applications are due March 17, 2016.

    SPACE IS LIMITED

    Apply by visiting go.uic.edu/LeaderShape.

    Any questions can be emailed to sldvs@uic.edu or feel free to call 312-996-0911.

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

    Mar 14, 2016 10:15 am56 views

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

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

    Featured Speakers:

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

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

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

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

    A UIC Pre-Law Society Event

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

    Questions? Contact Christopher Kooy at ckooy2@uic.edu

  • Join HCAB & the Honors College Diversity Committee for an academic discussion on the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis

    Mar 14, 2016 12:00 pm31 views

    What are the real issues behind the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis? Wednesday, March 16th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm in 114BH, find out more about the scientific and discriminatory complications that the people of Flint had to suffer through. Be able to express your thoughts and opinions during this academic discussion with other fellow Honors College students and faculty! Any questions should be directed towards Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu.

  • Attend TEDx U of I Chicago 2016: Rethink the System, Fri. 4/8

    Mar 16, 2016 8:30 am175 views

    Love TEDx talks and always wanted to attend a TEDx event? Join us at TEDxUofIChicago 2016 at JST Event Center in bustling downtown Chicago on Friday, April 8! You'll get the chance to hear from a diverse range of speakers who will push you to rethink traditional notions on topics ranging from science to social inequality. Visit our website TEDxatUIC.com for more information on our speakers and take a look at the event flier! 

    Grab your ticket before they're all gone -- ONLY 100 EXCLUSIVE TICKETS WILL BE SOLD! 

    Starting March 18, get your ticket here: https://tedxuofichicago2016.eventbrite.com/

     

  • Read the latest issue of the Ampersand, the Honors College student-run newsletter!

    Mar 16, 2016 5:00 pm61 views

    Read the latest issue of the Honors College newsletter, the Ampersand!

    Peruse through this issue to read about Lincoln Laurate Taylor Casino, live vicariously through Sachin Patel's study abroad experience, meet our new Associate Dean Timothy Murphy, and get caught up on other Honors news and events! Limited copies will be available to pick up in Burnham Hall at the end of the week. Read the issue online here: http://www.honors.uic.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/students/current-students/student-publications/documents/ampersand/latest-ampersand.pdf   

    If you are interested in writing or blogging for the Ampersand, feel free to contact uicampersand@gmail.com for information.

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

    Mar 30, 2016 8:15 am53 views

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

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

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

  • Honors College Ambassadors-Now Accepting Applications

    Mar 30, 2016 8:30 am532 views

    Honors College Ambassadors Accepting Applications for 2016-17, Apply by Thurs. 3/31

    The Honors College is now accepting applications for Honors Ambassadors for the 2016-17 year.

    WHO ARE HONORS AMBASSADORS?

    Honors Ambassadors are Honors College students who have decided to take that extra step in becoming part of the Honors College team by recruiting and welcoming first-year students into UIC and the Honors College. Working through the Honors College from May 2016 through Spring 2017, Honors Ambassadors are instrumental in welcoming new Honors College students to UIC and assisting in their engagement to campus resources and the Honors College Community.

    WHAT DO HONORS AMBASSADORS DO?

    Each Honors Ambassador will serve as a mentor to approximately 10 incoming freshman. Ambassadors will be assigned their mentees based on the Freshman Orientation program date they are assigned and expected to attend to meet their mentees. Throughout the summer, the Ambassador is expected to stay in touch with their mentees. Ambassadors are required to attend the Freshman Retreat onFriday August 19th to reconnect with their mentees. For the Fall semester, Ambassadors will be assigned one of the four tasks: blog for the Ampersand Newsletter about their experience in the Honors College, serve as a PAPH Ambassador (be of service during PAPH week), serve as an HON 101 Teaching Assistant, or serve as an Activities Coordinator for HAMBS-Sponsored events. The term of service continues into the Spring in further support of Honors College Admissions activities.

    Honors Ambassadors must be in good standing with the Honors College by the end of the Spring 2016 semester. Applications can be submitted online (https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/772161) and the application deadline is March 31. Applicants will be required to attend a group interview that will be part of the selection process. Please contact Eliza Callahan (eycas@uic.edu) with any questions.

  • Join HCAB & the Honors College Diversity Committee for an academic discussion on the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis!

    Apr 4, 2016 7:00 pm23 views

    What are the real issues behind the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis? Wednesday, April 6th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in 114BH, find out more about the scientific and discriminatory complications that the people of Flint had to suffer through. Be able to express your thoughts and opinions during this academic discussion with other fellow Honors College students and faculty! Any questions should be directed towards Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu.

  • Publications Release Party, Wed. 4/13

    Apr 11, 2016 5:00 am177 views

    Join us in celebrating the release of the latest edition of each of the Honors College student-run publications at the annual Publication Release Party!  

    The Publication Release Party will be held on Wednesday, April 13 from 4 – 5:30 pm in the Honors College Student Lounge (Room 109 Burnham Hall).  The newest edition of each of the Honors College publications will be available, including:

    The Ampersand, the official student-run Honors College newsletter

    The Asterisk, a political satire newsletter

    The Journal for Pre-Health Affiliated Students, a journal focused on topics related to the health professions

    Red Shoes Review, a literary and arts magazine

    UIC OneWorld, a social justice and global affairs magazine

    The Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal, an online open-access undergraduate research journal

    Light refreshments will be provided.  RSVP’s are requested but not required by Friday, April 8 at https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/4577089 .  Contact Sara Mehta at srmehta@uic.edu with any questions.

  • Apply to join the 2016-17 Honors College Advisory Board, Due Fri. 4/15

    Apr 13, 2016 7:15 am122 views

    Elections for the 2016-2017 academic year are now underway to select new members of the Honors College Advisory Board!

    HCAB serves as a body of student representation advisory to the Dean of the College and its faculty and staff. The organization also helps develop and organize various social and programming initiatives for the Honors College. So, come represent your fellow Honors College students, help build community among between your peers and faculty, and be a part of planning some of the College’s major events, such as the Annual Honors College Ball!

    If you are interested in joining HCAB, please submit your application to the Honors College no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15th. To note, hard copies of the application can also be found at the College.

    For any questions or concerns, you may contact Ms. Christina Ruiz at cruiz2@uic.edu or Ms. Elizabeth Stark at estark7@uic.edu. 

  • SFP Lecture: Institute for Tuberculosis Researcher, 4/20

    Apr 18, 2016 8:30 am103 views

    The Society of Future Physicians will be hosting a lecture with Dr. Nina Wolf and Dr. Edyta Grzelak from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at UIC. The Institute for Tuberculosis Research is a drug discovery research facility located at the UIC College of Pharmacy, with researchers from around the globe focusing on the growing tuberculosis concern. They will be giving a talk about their research experiences will be eager to take any questions about being in a PhD program.

    Students interested to hear about their research, the current state of tuberculosis, or personal PhD experiences are invited to attend on Wednesday, April 20th at 5 PM in Taft Hall (TH) room 204. RSVP Link: http://goo.gl/forms/3a6vOh029K

    Contact Jasper Marc Bondoc (jbondo2@uic.edu) with questions.

  • Wednesdays with HCAB Study Night, 4/27

    Apr 25, 2016 9:15 am22 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.

  • Read the latest issue of the Honors College newsletter, the Ampersand!

    May 4, 2016 8:45 am31 views

    Read the latest issue of the Honors College newsletter, the Ampersand!

    Peruse through this issue to read about Meghana Yerrapothu's capstone project in neuroscience, see photo highlights from the Honors College Ball, meet Faculty Fellow Dave Wirtshafter, and get caught up on other Honors news and events! Limited copies are available to pick up in the Student Lounge in Burnham Hall. Read the issue online here: http://www.honors.uic.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/students/current-students/student-publications/documents/ampersand/latest-ampersand.pdf 

    If you are interested in writing or blogging for the Ampersand, feel free to contact uicampersand@gmail.com for information.

  • Applied Health Sciences Student Org Kickoff Event, Wed. 8/31

    Aug 26, 2016 6:30 am38 views

    The Pre-Occupational Therapy Club, Kinesiology Club, Pre-Physical Therapy Club, and Applied Health Sciences (AHS) Student Council clubs are sponsoring a kick-off event in the Student Recreation Facility MAC gym from 4:30-7PM on Wednesday, August 31st.

    This social event is open for anyone interested in joining these clubs or any students pursuing an AHS-related career.

    We will be playing sports games such as basketball, volleyball, and bags. This is the perfect way to start the school year and socialize with peers who are pursuing AHS-related degrees.

    Of course, there will be FREE food! We will be catering from Portillo's!

    The Save-the-Date flyer is attached. Please feel free to contact Ricardo Ramirez at rdramir2@uic.edu for more information on the event.

  • HCAB Welcome Back Pizza Party, Wed. 8/31

    Aug 29, 2016 6:30 am117 views

    Come join the Honors College Advisory Board (HCAB) for our Welcome Back to School Pizza Party! All Honors College students are welcome to attend. The event will be hosted in the Honors College Lounge (1st floor of Burnham Hall) from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, August 31st. Pizza will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Please come and get to know your student advisory board, as well as fellow Honors College students! Questions? Contact Kajal Sachdev at ksachd3@uic.edu. 

  • Society of Future Physicians Applications Due Fri. 9/9

    Sep 1, 2016 8:15 am81 views

    A new year means new talent for SFP! We are very excited to begin this journey with our new members this year!

    The Society of Future Physicians is an undergraduate Honors student organization at UIC dedicated to informing our members about all there is to being a pre-medical student. Our topics range to cover issues like: Medical School matriculation, divisions and specialties, current hot topics in the medical field, volunteering opportunities, surgery viewings, leadership positions, and community involvement opportunities.

    Apply by Friday 9/9 at: www.uicsfp.org

    Visit our website for more info! www.uicsfp.org.

    Questions? Email us at uic.hc.sfp@gmail.com!

  • First Project ESTEEM Meeting, Wed. Sept. 7

    Sep 1, 2016 8:15 am49 views

    If you are looking for an Honors Activity for the semester or for a great service activity, consider joining Project Esteem. We visit kids in foster care shelters bi-weekly and teach them science via hands-on experiments. For more information, come to our first meeting on Wednesday, 9/7 at 5:00 pm. We meet in Honors College Silent Study. We will additionally be accepting application for our executive board. If you are interested but cannot make the meeting, email project.esteem13@gmail.com.

  • Join the Society of Future Physicians, Apply by 9/9

    Sep 7, 2016 8:30 am75 views

    A new year means new talent for SFP! We are very excited to begin this journey with our new members this year!

    The Society of Future Physicians (SFP) is an undergraduate Honors student organization at UIC dedicated to informing our members about all there is to being a pre-medical student. Our topics range to cover topics including: medical school matriculation, divisions and specialties, current hot topics in the medical field, and life as a physician. We offer surgery viewings, leadership positions, research opportunities, and community involvement opportunities. In addition, this year, we will be having a Suture clinic, starting MCAT study groups, offering scholarships, and hosting social events!

    Apply online by Friday September 9th 11:59PM at: www.uicsfp.org Email us at uic.hc.sfp@gmail.com with any questions.

  • The Ampersand General Body Meeting, Thurs. 9/8

    Sep 7, 2016 9:15 am61 views

    Come to the first Ampersand General Body Meeting of the year! The Ampersand is the official newsletter and student blog of the Honors College. If you are interested in professional writing and being published in a newsletter or online blog, come to hear how you can get involved!

    We will be assigning articles for our first issue of the year and having a Writer's Workshop to give you some tips for professionalism. The first GBM will be on Thursday, 9/8, at 4:00 PM in BH 114. Articles are assigned first come first serve, so attendance is strongly encouraged for writing in the print issue. We hope to see you there!

    Contact ssdeshp2@uic.edu if you have any questions. See past issues and our blog at our Ampersand website at http://ampersand.honors.uic.edu/

  • Peer Health Exchange Application

    Sep 7, 2016 12:45 pm473 views

    EMPOWER TEENS TO MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS!

    Join Peer Health Exchange (PHE) and give teenagers the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions.

    Volunteer in public high schools across our community and help young people make informed decisions about issues like sex, drugs, and their physical and mental health.

    As a PHE volunteer, you will:

    Provide a much-needed service in your community.

    Develop valuable skills, including public speaking, teaching, and leadership skills.

    Expand your career opportunities.

    Learn useful health information.

    Be an integral part of the campus community.

    To learn more, attend an Information Session with free food at the following times and locations:

    Friday September 2nd 3-4pm in Burnham Hall room 121

    Wednesday September 7th 5-6pm in Burnham Hall room 114

    Apply online at www.peerhealthexchange.org/apply by Friday, September 9th by 11:59 pm.

    Questions? Contact peerhealthexchangeuic@gmail.com

  • Serve on the Board of TEDx, Info Session, Tues. 9/13

    Sep 9, 2016 8:30 am68 views

    TEDxUofIChicago is gearing up to start planning for our upcoming TEDx event this year. We are looking for potential board and committee members who are motivated and interested in leading TEDx for another successful year. We will be holding an informational session on September 13 at 5:30PM in the Idea Commons. Come learn about what TEDx does and how you can get involved!

    If you plan on coming to the info session, please fill out the google form below. Even if you cannot make this date/time, please fill out the form so we have your information and are aware of your interest.

    To learn more about TEDx, visit TEDxatUIC.com and visit the link below to see pictures from last year’s event. We hope to see you all there!

    https://goo.gl/forms/13K8nKezEs8iwIaL2

    Questions? Contact Nidhi Suthar at nsutha2@uic.edu. 

     

  • Applications are open for Nu Rho Psi: The Neuroscience Honors Society

    Sep 9, 2016 11:00 am168 views

    Hello Neuroscience Students!

    My name is Masun Jackson and I am the UIC chapter president for Nu Rho Psi. We are a nationally recognized neuroscience honors society focused on the goals of academic excellence and spreading the discipline of neuroscience throughout the community. At the start of each semester we look for new members who share these goals and actively want to engage in the endeavors of neuroscience. We host and sponsor several neuroscience events each semester as well as collaborate with faculty, national members, and members of neuroscience curriculums across the country.

    If you are interested in joining there are just a few requirements that you must meet. You must be declared as a major or minor in neuroscience, have completion of at least 3 semesters of College coursework, completion of at least 9 semester hours of neuroscience related courses, and have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 and 3.4 in neuroscience related courses.

    Please send your transcript to our faculty advisor Dr. Robert Paul Malchow at paulmalc@uic.edu . The transcript does not need to be official, you can simply copy and paste from your academic records via the UIC portal.

    If you don't meet our requirements this semester, fear not! We will also be recruiting in the Spring! Good luck this semester and I hope you all apply!

  • UIC Mock Trial Team seeking new members, Info Sessions 9/13-9/15

    Sep 12, 2016 12:00 pm31 views

    The nationally-ranked UIC Mock Trial team is seeking new members for 2016-17.  All undergraduate majors and grade-levels are welcome. Information sessions will be held Sept. 13 (12-2 & 3-5) in BSB 1115, Sept 14 (12-4) in BSB 1115, and Sept 15 (12-2 & 3-5) in BSB 1115.  Contact uicmocktrial@gmail.com for more information."

  • Join Project ESTEEM! Come to our Orientation Meeting.

    Sep 12, 2016 1:45 pm50 views

    Do you enjoy working with kids? Have a passion for science? Then Project ESTEEM is right for you! Project ESTEEM reaches out to children currently in the children's shelter, Lydia's Home and The Rice Child and Family Center, and teaches them science through exciting experiments and projects! Volunteers from all undergraduate colleges are welcome to join; you do not necessarily have to major in science and/or education in order to be a member of Project ESTEEM, nor do you have to be a member of the Honors College. However, Honors College students do have the ability to use Project ESTEEM as an Honors College Activity.

    There will be an orientation meeting on Wednesday, September 14th at 5:00 PM in the Honors College Quiet Study (BH121). If you are interested in working with Project ESTEEM or have any other questions, please e-mail project.esteem13@gmail.com

  • Red Shoes Review First General Body Meeting

    Sep 16, 2016 3:45 pm44 views

    Join UIC's only undergraduate literary and arts magazine, Red Shoes Review, for our first meeting of the semester, where we will discuss the ways us artists and art lovers come together to share and enjoy the works of talented UIC students, be it through our magazine or events throughout the year. The meeting will be held in Burnham Hall B21 at 5:00 on Monday, September 19th. If you are interested in getting involved and are unable to attend the meeting, please express your interest to uic.redshoes@gmail.com

  • Join a Health Publication on Campus!

    Oct 12, 2016 5:15 pm67 views

    Are you interested in a health-related field? Looking to expand your horizons, and write for a publication? Get involved, with the Journal for Pre-Health Affiliated Students! 

    Write for an established, Honors College publication, here, at UIC! We have four different categories of articles that you can choose from, including perspective, research, and opinions!  Everyone is welcome to write, but there isn't much time left to join up, so email Samer Hassan at sfhassa2@uic.edu ASAP to receive instructions on how to become a part of JPHAS!

  • HCAB Faculty-Student Luncheon

    Oct 17, 2016 5:00 pm86 views

    Join HCAB at this semester's FACULTY-STUDENT LUNCHEON! Held in the Honors College on October 19th from 11:30-1:30, bring your I Card and enjoy a free boxed lunch from Qdoba. We encourage you to invite your Faculty Fellow, Core instructor, or another faculty member to attend with you!  A dessert option will be available for purchase for $1.

    Questions? Contact Kajal Sachdev at ksachd3@uic.edu. 

  • Open Mic Night with Red Shoes Review, Thurs. 10/20

    Oct 19, 2016 10:00 am45 views

    Red Shoes Review annual Open Mic Night is here! All students are welcome to attend our fun, performance filled event Thursday, October 20th from 5-8pm in SCE room 302. Stop by any time to watch a variety performances by fellow UIC students and for FREE food!!! We still have room for more performers! If you are interested in performing (singing, dancing, music, poetry etc...) please sign up at the link below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AWBtU2k8rpxglihxuEZMSyzLtjMtJ8u2u7lbE8TCX1s/edit

    Red Shoes Review is a student organization that publishes UIC's only literary and arts magazine.

    Location: SCE room 302

    Stop by the event to find out more about the magazine or email us at uic.redshoes@gmail.com.

  • The Ampersand General Body Meeting, Thurs. 10/20

    Oct 19, 2016 4:00 pm37 views

    The Ampersand General Body Meeting - Thursday 10/20 at 5 PM in BH 121

    Come to the second Ampersand General Body Meeting of the year! The Ampersand is the official newsletter and student blog of the Honors College. If you are interested in professional writing, blogging, and photography, come to hear how you can get involved!

    We will be assigning articles for our second issue of the year and having our first blogging/photography interest meeting. The GBM will be on Thursday, 10/20, at 5:00 PM in BH 121. Articles are assigned first come first serve, so attendance is strongly encouraged for writing in the print issue. Opportunities for blogging and photography will also be discussed. We hope to see you there!

    Contact ssdeshp2@uic.edu if you have any questions. See past issues and our blog at our Ampersand website at http://ampersand.honors.uic.edu/

  • Rescuing Jesus: An Evening with Deborah Jian Lee

    Oct 21, 2016 5:00 pm12 views

    Rescuing Jesus: An Evening with Deborah Jian Lee

    Award wining journalist and author of Rescuing Jesus: How People of Color, Women, and Queer Christians are Reclaiming Evangelicalism, Deborah Jian Lee will lead us in a discussion and an interactive workshop on intersecting identities, religion and spirituality, and learning to tell and live out our own powerful stories, especially in an election cycle where many on the margins have been silenced and vilified. Join us!

    When: Thursday, October 27th, 6pm

    Where: Burnham Hall, Room 208 (Accessible Location)

    Hosted by: The Inclusive Collective | A Christian Movement that exists to inspire radically inclusive communities that explore, share, and flourish in Christ's grace.

    Website:http://www.letsgetinclusiveuic.org

    Instagram: @letsgetinclusive

    UICFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/letsgetinclusiveuic

    Event Hashtag: #RescuingJesus 

    This event is co-sponsored by the Honors College.

  • SFP Presents: Q&A With Dr. Andrew Gonzalez on Friday October 28th at 7 PM!

    Oct 26, 2016 8:00 am50 views

    Dr.Gonzalez, a General Surgery Chief resident at the UIC medical center and a past UIC GPPA Medicine student, is coming to UIC to answer YOUR questions! He has a vast amount of knowledge and insight about health policy, UIC's medical school, and residency program, so ask whatever your heart desires! We look forward to your attendance!

    Please fill out the attached RSVP Form to attend: https://goo.gl/forms/iOEB5VfWWqzxK2jx2 This event will fulfill your physician lecture requirement! Open to ALL Honors college students!

    Location: Lecture Center A3

    Contact Atif Sididqui at asiddi46@uic.edu with any questions, concerns, and comments.

  • Volunteer Service Activity with HCAB!

    Oct 31, 2016 8:30 am85 views

    Come join HCAB for a fun night of crafts and volunteering! On November 2nd from 5-7 pm in the Honors College lounge, relax, mingle, and help make cards for Veterans! Veterans and individuals on active duty all deserve to know they are appreciated. They have done so much for our country, and the least we can do is thank them.  Contact Kajal Sachdev at ksachdev3@uic.edu with questions. 

  • SFP Presents: Physician Lecture- Dr. Stacey Chamberlain on Tuesday November 1 at 4:30 PM!

    Oct 31, 2016 9:30 am42 views

    Dr. Stacey Chamberlain, a respected physician, program director and professor at UIC, will be coming in to speak about her experience in emergency medicine and clinical and educational involvement all across the globe. Lecture is targeted, but not limited to, Pre-med students interested in the work of Emergency Medicine.

    Tuesday November 1
    4:30 - 5:30 pm
    Event Location TBD

    Bring any questions you may have!

    This event will fulfill your physician lecture requirement. We look forward to seeing you there!

    Contact Agata Bogdanowicz at abogda7@uic.edu with questions.

  • SFP Lecture with Dr. Saul Weiner - Contextualizing Care: Applying Scientific Knowledge to the Care of Individual Patients

    Nov 4, 2016 10:15 am24 views

    The Society of Physicians is honored to host a lecture with Dr.Saul! Dr. Saul is an esteemed doctor and professor at UIC. Not only is he a practicing pediatrician, he has also served as the curricular director of the College of Medicine, and is currently the vice provost for planning and programs for UIC! Future med students, this is one lecture you cannot miss! He will be discussing his research, but pay close attention to hear his advice on other areas as well! He has a primary research interest in exploring and identifying ways to improve how physicians individualize treatment decisions. He has developed the concept of "contextual errors" to describe medical errors that result from failures to identify or take into account factors in patients' lives and circumstances that are relevant to their care. He works with actors who present in physician practices as incognito standardized patients to collect comparative data on physician decision making under various conditions. He is developing and evaluating educational interventions to train health care providers to integrate patient context with research evidence when planning patient care.

    Wed. 11/9, 5pm, 320 Stevenson Hall

    This lecture is open to ALL honors college students, rsvp at: https://goo.gl/forms/T3Q6e4tfyrfUXqIy1 Contact Atif Siddiqui at asiddi46@uic.edu with any questions or concerns! We look forward to your attendance!

  • HCAB presents Fundamentals Of Undergraduate Research 11/9

    Nov 7, 2016 9:00 am87 views

    To all students looking to acquire more information regarding Undergraduate Research, Dr. Sara Hall, the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research will be sharing about the "Fundamentals of Undergraduate Research" in her presentation that will include the following topics: The Research University and You, Finding a Research Mentor, Finding Funding for your Undergraduate Research, Where, When, and Whether to Present and Publish, and finally Contextualizing the Capstone. This session will be held in 114 Burnham Hall on November 9th and will be occurring from 5-7 pm. For any further questions please feel free to contact Austin Nguyen at Anguye67@uic.edu

  • Princeton Review MCAT Prep Thursday November 10th with Dr. Fong!

    Nov 9, 2016 11:00 am28 views

    Dr. Fong is coming back this week to teach one last strategy session for those of you that are about to take the MCAT!

    WHEN: 11/10/2016

    TIME: 6:30 PM

    WHERE: 207 TH

    Dr. Fong is a full-time anesthesiologist at University of Chicago and also a private tutor for the Princeton review! This is an event you do not want to miss, even if you aren't taking the MCAT soon, as we'll be going over key strategies that will be integral to doing well on the MCAT!

    We look forward to seeing you all there! This event is open to ALL students! 

    This event is organized by the UIC Society of Future Physicians.  Contact Atif Siddiqui at asiddi46@uic.edu with questions.

  • De-Stress with HCAB, Wed. 11/30

    Nov 28, 2016 4:00 pm118 views

    Do final exams stress you out? Join your Honors College Advisory Board for a relaxing evening. The wellness center will be providing a “stretching out your stress” workshop where attendees can learn about stress and how to manage it with breathing and stretching exercises. DIY aromatherapy oil roll-ons and DIY study snacks will follow the presentation. The event will be held in the Honors College Lounge Burnham Hall on November 30 from 5-7pm. Space and supplies are limited so please RSVP on the Facebook Event Page or by e-mailing smurad6@uic.edu.

    For more information or any further questions, please feel free to contact Sofia Murad at smurad6@uic.edu

  • Graphic Design Position for The Ampersand

    Dec 14, 2016 9:15 am49 views

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

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

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

  • Submit to the UIC Red Shoes Review! Deadline 1/01

    Dec 14, 2016 10:15 am61 views

    Calling all writers and artists! Submit to the UIC Red Shoes Review, UIC's undergraduate literary and arts magazine. Our theme this year is SPECTRUM. All types of writing (poetry, prose, etc) and art (drawings, paintings, photos, etc) are welcome! Submit pieces to uic.redshoes@gmail.com by January 1 to be included in our spring publication! We look forward to seeing your submissions.

    Please email uic.redshoes@gmail.com for submission guidelines and more information.  

  • Winter Involvement Fair, Tues. Jan 10th and Thurs. Jan 12th

    Jan 9, 2017 10:15 am42 views

    WINTER INVOLVEMENT FAIR

    Date: 1/10/17 & 1/12/17

     Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

     Location: Student Center East- Illinois Room Are you a student interested in learning more about UIC’s student organizations? Want to meet new people, be connected, and get involved? Attending an Involvement Fair in the fall will allow you to meet members of UIC’s active student organizations, join groups to connect with, and get more information about upcoming campus events.Tuesday, January 10, 2017 --- Pre-Professional Organizations, Special Interests Groups, Sports Clubs, and the departments that support them. Thursday, January 12, 2017 --- Fraternities and Sororities, Cultural Organizations, Performance Arts Groups, and the departments that support them. 

     

  • HCAB's Pre-ball Pizza Party 1/18/17

    Jan 17, 2017 12:15 pm204 views

    Please join HCAB in celebrating the spring semester with our annual Pre-Ball Pizza Party! Help us welcome the Honors College student body back to school with FREE pizza and tons of information about upcoming HCAB events!

    The event will be hosted in the Honors College Lounge (Burnham Hall, first floor) from 5-7 pm on January 18th.

    Pizza will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis so come early!

  • Apply to be a part of Society of Future Physicians! Apply by January 20th!

    Jan 17, 2017 2:15 pm79 views

    Society of Future Physicians is now accepting applications from any students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field! Members have the opportunity to participate in various volunteer, social and shadowing events as well as gain insight into the application process and preparation for medical schools. If you are interested, please apply by January 20th at 11:59pm. If you have any additional questions feel free to email us at uic.hc.sfp@gmail.com.

    Application Form: https://goo.gl/forms/kVxWvBavdJ2ymTKp1

  • HCAB Scholarship Applications, Due Fri. 2/3

    Jan 17, 2017 4:30 pm119 views

    The Honors College Advisory Board will award a $1,000 scholarship to a current Honors College students. Eligible students must be in good standing with the college (3.4 GPA), enrolled full-time, and be significantly involved in Honors College activities and student organizations. This scholarship will be awarded during the Ball on Sat. 3/11; therefore, you must also be able to attend this event to be eligible to apply. For more information, see the attached application (hard copies can be found at the Honors College as well.) Please note the deadline to submit your application is February 3rd at 5:00 p.m. at the Honors College front desk.

  • Society of Future Physicians 1st Annual Blood Drive, 1/30/17

    Jan 25, 2017 1:45 pm30 views

    Join us for SFP's first annual blood drive through LifeSource from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on 1/30/17 in the Atrium! Everyone is welcome to donate blood - all you need is an ID and to stay well nourished before donating. SFP needs as many donors as possible to bring this event back next year - so feel free to bring friends too! More information can be found on the attached flyer or by contacting uic.hc.sfp@gmail.com

  • Write or blog for the Ampersand! General Body Meeting, Thurs. 2/2

    Jan 30, 2017 4:00 pm46 views

    The Ampersand General Body Meeting - Thursday 2/2 at 5 PM in BH 121

    Come to the next Ampersand General Body Meeting of the year! The Ampersand is the official newsletter and student blog of the Honors College. If you are interested in writing, blogging, and photography, come to hear how you can get involved!

    We will be assigning articles for our third issue of the year and having our blogging/photography interest meeting. The GBM will be on Thursday, 2/2 at 5:00 PM in BH 121. Articles are assigned first come first serve, so attendance is strongly encouraged for writing in the print issue. Opportunities for blogging and photography will also be discussed. We hope to see you there!

    Contact ssdeshp2@uic.edu if you have any questions. See past issues and our blog at our Ampersand website at http://ampersand.honors.uic.edu/

  • Rush Medical School Tour and Admissions Q&A - Feb. 9th

    Feb 1, 2017 2:45 pm37 views

  • Valentine's Day with HCAB - Wed. 2/8

    Feb 1, 2017 2:45 pm128 views

    Please join HCAB in celebrating Valentine's Day! From 5-7 pm on Wednesday, February 8th, come decorate your own V Day mason jar and fill it with candy for your special someone or even just a friend!!

    Event Date: 02/08/2017

    Event Time: 5-7 pm

    Event Location: Honors College Lounge, Burnham Hall

     

  • Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers 1st Meeting!

    Feb 2, 2017 10:15 am130 views