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• Illinois College Advising Corps (ICAC) position for May graduates, Due 3/28

  Mar 26, 2014 1:00 pm139 views

  The mission of the Illinois College Advising Corps (ICAC) is to assist, educate, lead and inspire first generation, low-income, underrepresented youth in the enrollment and completion of post-secondary education. ICAC advisers are appointed to an Illinois high school and work alongside the school’s college/academic counselors. They lead senior high school students through the college application process, but more importantly, they strengthen the college-going culture at their respective high schools.

  Applicants must be recent graduates of one of the three University of Illinois campuses with a bachelor’s degree awarded in either May 2014*, December 2013, August 2013 or May 2013. *August 2014 graduates are not eligible.

  The job posting can be found by clicking on the following link.  The posting closes on 3/28/14.

  https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/employment/search-jobs/details?jobID=39534&job=visiting-college-access-counselor-multiple-2014 

  View the website at icac.uillinois.edu. Contact Rodrigo Lopez at rlopez28@uillinois.edu or (224) 381-9056 with questions.

• Congressman Luis Gutierrez Reading and Book Signing, Mon. 4/7

  Mar 26, 2014 4:00 pm32 views

  Please join us on Monday, April 7th to welcome Congressman Luis Gutierrez to UIC. The Congressman will read from his memoir, Still Dreaming: My Journey from the Barrio to Capitol Hill / No he dejado de soñar. Mi largo camino del barrio a los recintos del Capitolio.

  RSVP to Stacy Jeffries in the Office of the Chancellor (sjeffr1@uic.edu), and please advise should you need any special accommodations. Event details are as follows:

  Monday, April 7, 2014
  3:30 p.m.: Reading and book signing
  East Terrace of the Student Center East

  Congressman Gutierrez’s visit is sponsored by the Union for Puerto Rican Students, in partnership with the Chancellor’s Lecture and Event Series. The event is part of the Union for Puerto Rican Students’ 20th anniversary Pa’Lante Conference. For more information on the Conference, please contact UPRS at uprsatuic@gmail.com.

• Research Assistant Position for Graduating Seniors with Advocates for Human Potential

  Mar 28, 2014 4:00 am90 views

  Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP), www.ahpnet.com, is seeking a Research Assistant in the newly-opened Chicago office to assist the research team in the collection and management of data on multiple research projects related to integrated health care, homelessness, mental health and substance abuse disorders, and criminal justice populations. The main responsibilities of the position include: participating in data collection activities, including conducting stakeholder interviews and focus groups; basic data analyses; conducting research literature reviews; assisting with development and dissemination of products and trainings based on research results; coordinating project activities, as well as general administrative support. Requirements for the position include: some prior research experience/ knowledge; the ability to work independently; experience balancing multiple tasks; strong organizational and writing skills; attention to detail; some schedule flexibility; and the ability to establish rapport with a variety of individuals, including vulnerable populations and other key stakeholder groups (e.g., program administrators and service providers).  Click on the post to learn more.

• Dental School Application Info Session, Wed. 4/2

  Mar 28, 2014 10:00 am48 views

  Dental School Applications

  The Director of Admissions for Marquette University School of Dentistry will visit campus to offer students advice about the upcoming application cycle. He will speak to the common mistakes he sees students make when applying and talk about what qualities are important to success in dental school. He is happy to answer direct questions about Marquette’s program as well.

  Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 4:00p.m. in the UIC Daley Library, room 1-470
  RSVP: Marquette Dental School Session

  Sponsored by the LAS Pre-Health Advising Office.  For a complete list of Pre-Health Workshops, visit http://www.las.uic.edu/students/current-undergraduate/student-affairs/pre-professional-advising/pre-health/workshops.  Contact prehealth@las.uic.edu with questions.

• Summer Undergraduate Research - Rockies Pika Project, Due 4/25

  Mar 30, 2014 9:45 pm115 views

  Position:  Undergraduate researcher - Rockies Pika Project

  Dates:  Early June – Mid August 2014

  Compensation:  $4,300.00 stipend plus free food and lodging

  Location:  Niwot Ridge Long-Term Ecological Research Site and CU Mountain Research Station

  Application deadline:  April 25, 2014

  Description:  Study effects of climate on the behavior, physiology and survival of the American pika, high in the Rockies at the Niwot Ridge Long-Term Ecological Research Site. This position involves extensive field work, some self-directed, while living at the University of Colorado’s Mountain Research Station (MRS) located 40 minutes west of Boulder, CO. Food and lodging at the MRS are provided free of charge, in addition to a stipend of $4300 for the 10-week program.

  Click on the post for more information.

• Message from Building Management: Flyers may only be posted on bulletin boards.

  Mar 31, 2014 5:00 am62 views

  Message from Building Management: Flyers may only be posted on bulletin boards. Any flyers founds taped to walls and doors will be taken down.  If you have questions, talk with the staff at the Front Desk.

• Volunteers Needed: Student Research Forum, Tues. 4/8 – RSVP ASAP!

  Mar 31, 2014 4:45 pm47 views

  The 2014 UIC Student Research Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 8th at the UIC Forum http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/ovcr/research/forum/.  The team is looking for volunteers throughout the day to keep the event running smoothly.  A tentative volunteer schedule for the day of the event is available below for your review.  If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email with your name and time preference(s) to Associate Dean Sara Hall (sahall@uic.edu) by 3pm, Tuesday, April 1st .  You may also contact Dean Hall via email if you have any questions or need additional information.

   

  Time & Location: 8:30 - 10:30, Main Hall ABC

  Task: Set-up in Main Hall

  Description: Assist with set-up of poster boards, place pushpins on each board, place poster numbers on each board. Place certificates on each board.

  Needed:  3 VOLUNTEERS

   

  Time & Location: 10:00 - 1:30 Lobby

  Task: Set-up of Student Registration Table/Registration

  Description:  STUDENT CHECK IN: Arrange student nametags and abstract books.  Help check-in students

  Needed: 4 VOLUNTEERS

   

  Time & Location: 10:00 - 2:00 Lobby

  Task: Set-up of Faculty Registration Table/Registration

  Description: FACULTY JUDGES, Arrange nametags, parking validation.  Check faculty judges in as they arrive.

  Needed: 4 VOLUNTEERS

   

  Time & Location: 10:00 - 2:00 Lobby

  Task: Set-up of Alumni Registration Table/Registration

  Description: ALUMNI JUDGES Arrange nametags, abstract books, parking validation.  Check alumni judges in as they arrive.

  Needed: 4 VOLUNTEERS

   

  Time & Location: 11:30 - 1:00 Main Hall ABC

  Task: Directing students in Main Hall

  Description: Assist students in finding their poster boards/hanging posters

  Needed: 2-3 VOLUNTEERS

   

  Time & Location: 11:30 - 1:00 Lobby

  Task: Directing students/judges in lobby

  Description: Direct students to student registration.  Direct faculty/alumni to judges registration. Direct judges who have already registered to the judges lunch which will be held in DEF and GHI (first and second floor)

  Needed: 2 VOLUNTEERS

   

  Time & Location: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (or later) Lobby

  Task: Coat Check, Set-up of computers and PPT presentation

  Description: Set up power point to display during judging

  Needed: 1-2 PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES BUT CAN BREAK INTO SHIFTS

   

  Time & Location: 2:00 - 3:30 Main Hall ABC

  Task: Gathering of score sheets from judges in Main Hall

  Description: Approach anybody with a judge nametag and ask for completed score sheets.  Return score sheets to Connie Ping in Lobby at check-in table.

  Needed: 1-2 PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES BUT CAN BREAK INTO SHIFTS

   

  Time & Location: 3:00 - 4:30 Lobby

  Task: Tallying of Scores

  Description: Tallying of scores

  Needed: 4 VOLUNTEERS

• Leadership Lecture: Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Don Kluemper, 4/1

  Mar 31, 2014 7:45 pm103 views

  Leadership Lecture Series: Emotional Intelligence

  Dr. Don Kluemper, Assistant Professor of Management, UIC College of Business

  Tuesday, April 1, 9:30 am in 121 Burnham Hall

  Dr. Kluemper is an Assistant Professor of Management at UIC, and received his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Oklahoma State University. His dissertation focused on the examination of ability-based emotional intelligence in the structured employment interview, and his research on Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management is widely published. Dr. Kluemper has also received numerous awards for his excellence in teaching. 

  Sponsored by the UIC Honors College in collaboration with HON 401 Honors Leadership Seminar.  For a complete list of Leadership Lecture Series events this semester, see the attached flyer.  Questions:  Contact hcollege@uic.edu or (312) 413-2260.

• Annual India Night Show, Sat. 4/5

  Apr 2, 2014 10:00 am127 views

  The Annual India Night Show is the Indian Student Association's largest and most recognized South Asian event. With over 150 participants and the entire ISA board working together, India Night brings a taste of Indian culture to the UIC campus. With various performances ranging from musical acts and MC skits to competitive dance teams, India Night attracts nearly 700 attendees whilst receiving national media coverage. Our goal, as cultural chairs, is to expose Indian culture to the UIC community and encourage the audience to be proud of their heritage. This year, we have made it our mission to organize a dynamic show in which the audience will be awed in an electrifying new experience, setting it apart from previous shows. Don't miss out on the year's greatest event as ISA celebrates Indian cinema and culture on India Night! Doors open at 6:30 pm at the UIC Forum this Saturday, April 5th.

  Ticket Prices:
  Members: $11.00
  Nonmembers: $12.00
  

  Questions?  Contact Krishna Modi at kmodi3@uic.edu 

   

• Student Staff Openings: Asian American Resource and Cultural Center, Due Mon. 4/7

  Apr 2, 2014 10:45 am15 views

  NEED A JOB?  Join AARCC!
  
  Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
  Student Staff Openings for 2014 - 2015

  Campus Outreach Coordinator
  The Campus Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for being a liaison between AARCC and UIC’s Asian-interest student organizations. This includes helping to coordinate AARCC’s summer leadership retreat and org council.
  
  We are looking for an outgoing student with strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with diverse groups of people. Experience with Asian-interest student organizations is strongly preferred. This position will start in MAY 2014. This early start requires having been enrolled Spring 2014 as an undergraduate for at least six credit hours or be registered at least part-time for the summer term at UIC or another Illinois state funded university.
  
  Community Outreach Coordinator
  The Community Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with AARCC projects connected to Chicagoland Asian American communities, including outings to community events and service projects.
  
  We are looking for an organized student with experience coordinating events. Applicants should be creative, resourceful, and comfortable working with community members as well as students. Familiarity with Chicagoland Asian American communities is helpful but not required. This position will start in August 2014. You will need to be an undergraduate student enrolled in and maintain at least six credit hours Fall 2014.
  
  Publications Coordinator
  The Publications Coordinator will be responsible for working on the AARCC blog, AARCCorner, the Asian American Student Resource Book, and publicity for AARCC events including Asian American Awareness Month.
  
  We are looking for a creative student with graphic design skills who is able to work independently.  Strong writing and editing skills are a plus. This position will start August 2014. You will need to be an undergraduate student enrolled in and maintain at least six credit hours Fall 2014.
  
  
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  These positions will also assist with general outreach and publicity for AARCC events. We expect these positions to require approximately 10-15 hours per week.  These positions start at $8.77/hour and are open to both work-study and non-work-study students.
  
  To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and application (attached and available at http://aarcc.uic.edu) to eychan@uic.edu  or drop off to AARCC (101 Taft Hall). For more information, contact AARCC at 312-413-9569. Please apply by Monday, April 7th, 5 P.M. for best consideration.

   

• Join the new Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal Editorial Board, Mon. 4/7

  Apr 2, 2014 10:45 am34 views

  UIC's Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal is looking for students to help undergraduate students publish their scholarly research in a peer-reviewed open-access journal! All majors are encouraged to join. Gain valuable insight into the peer-review process, build relationships with faculty members and students and help showcase UIC students research! Students with technical background in CSS, HTML and plug-in's are also encouraged to join.

  Join us for our meeting on Monday 4/7 at 5:00 pm in Burnham Hall 21 (in the basement). Can't make it and are interested or have questions? Email us at uicresearchjournal@gmail.com

• UI Day at the Capitol 2014 (Lobby Day) Invitation, Wed. 4/9, RSVP required

  Apr 2, 2014 10:45 am16 views

  Who: everyone-students, alumni, etc.

  What: Lobby Day-Come and speak out in support of the University of Illinois. The state legislatures decisions will impact the future of the university, so it is important that YOUR elected officials hear from you. YOU can make a difference!

  When: April 9, 2014-RSVP by April 4, 2014

  Organized by the University of Illinois Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Ambassadors.  Contact Annie Li at ali30@uic.edu with questions.

  View the flyer for more information: https://blogs.illinois.edu/files/1516/111291/4041.pdf 

• Alumni in the Law Networking Event, Tues. 4/8

  Apr 2, 2014 5:30 pm33 views

  Are you considering law school?

  Come interact with UIC alumni who are practicing attorneys! During a speed networking session, you will have the chance to talk with several successful alumni about taking the LSAT, succeeding in law school, possible career paths, and other relevant topics. Don’t miss a great opportunity to discuss the legal field with alumni who are eager to share their advice and experiences with you!

  Date: Tues. 4/8
  Time: 5:30 - 6:00: Light Reception
           6:00 - 7:30: Networking Sessions
  Place: Ft. Dearborn Room, 3rd Floor, SCE

  To RSVP: Please email the Pre-Law Advisor at afaleti@uic.edu by Friday, April 4.  Please include "Alumni in the Law RSVP" in your email, along with your name, class year, and major. 

  This event is sponsored by the College of LAS Alumni Association, the UIC Honors College, and the LAS Pre-Law Office.

   

• Art Institute of Chicago: Summer Academy and Curatorial Fellowship, Apply by 4/7

  Apr 4, 2014 7:30 am170 views

  The Art Institute of Chicago has just launched a new student opportunity, the Andrew W. Mellon Summer Academy and Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship. This program is funded by the Mellon foundation and seeks to begin to diversify the pipeline in the arts by focusing on the curatorial profession in US museums. Similar programs will take place at five partner museums across the country. This is an exceptional opportunity for motivated undergraduates who have an interest in curatorial work or in finding out more about professions in art museums.

   

  The ideal student applicant will be a rising sophomore or junior at the end of this school year, although we also encourage applications from non-traditional students who may be in school for more than 4 years.

   

  You can read more about the program and eligibility requirements on the AIC website: http://www.artic.edu/mellon 

  You can also download the flyer after you click on this post.  

   

  Deadline: April 7

   

  Questions?  Contact Felicia Mings, Coordinator, Andrew W. Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial Fellowship, fmings@artic.edu.

• Chicago Signature Honors: Museum of Contemporary Art Theatre/Performance/Conceptual Art, RSVP by Sun. 4/6

  Apr 4, 2014 10:45 am54 views

  WHAT: Theatre/Performance/Conceptual Art– Rabih Mroué and Lina Saneh  33 rpm and a few seconds

  WHEN: April 10, Thursday, 7:30 PM

  WHERE:  MCA – MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

  WHY: a play with no actors on stage? A story pieced together using TV’s, phones, facebook messages, and voice recordings? The artists from Lebanon. They are politically and socially engaged! You can talk to them in person! You can do it for free!

  RSVP DEADLINE: April 6: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events  

  Contact Dr. Zarnitsyn at azarni2@uic.edu with questions.

  See other upcoming CSHP Events at https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events  

• Work at Chicago Freedom School this Summer, Apply by 4/25

  Apr 4, 2014 6:15 pm99 views

  Do you have experience creating meaningful engagements with youth of color ages 14-17?

  Do you have a passion for social justice and skills in community organizing to share with young people?

  Do you see youth as a source of knowledge, experience, solutions and change agents?

   

  If you said YES! YES! and YES! then we want you to apply to be a Campaign Coach during the 2014 Summer Leadership Institute with the Chicago Freedom School.

   

  2014 CAMPAIGN COACH JOB DESCRIPTION
  

   

  For over 7 years, CFS's Freedom Fellowship has been supporting youth in further developing their leadership and activism/organizing skills.  The Chicago Freedom School is seeking Campaign Coaches who will design and lead four 6-hour courses (24-hours total) for youth ages 14 - 17 enrolled in the 2014 Freedom Fellowship Summer Leadership Institute. Coaches will be comprised of people who are activists, organizers, teachers and/or professionals interested in working with young people. Coaches will design creative and engaging courses that emphasize the real life experience of young people as well as prepare them to pursue social justice issues. Courses must speak to one of two issue areas: Healthy Communities or Fair and Just Schools. The application deadline is April 25, 2014.

• Apply to be a Mentor in the IGNITE Leadership Experience, Sun. 4/11

  Apr 4, 2014 6:15 pm53 views

  The IGNITE Leadership Experience is a fall semester leadership program for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students designed to gain insight into personal values and leadership style. IGNITE is designed to be a springboard into involvement at UIC. IGNITE will help participants gain insight into the values, communication, and general leadership skills necessary for positive involvement on campus.

  What is the role of an IGNITE mentor?

  IGNITE mentors aid in the development of participants, while continuing to grow their own leadership skills. Mentors will work in pairs to facilitate discussions and personal growth in a small group of IGNITE participants. It is an expectation that mentors will share their knowledge, skills, and perspectives as leaders on campus to foster the growth of underclassmen students.  

  What are the requirements to serve as an IGNITE mentor?

  • Any currently enrolled UIC junior or senior undergraduate student is eligible to apply.
  • Mentors must commit to each of the nine IGNITE sessions on Monday nights from 3:45 PM - 6 PM starting September 29 and ending on November 24.
  • Unfortunately, due to the nature of our program, if you have a class/work/personal conflict that overlaps with our program schedule, you are not eligible to apply for the program. Please try again next year if you are able!
  • Mentors must attend two 2-hour training sessions in late summer / early fall.
  • Mentors must attend Catalyst LeaderShape on Saturday, September 27 from 9 AM - 5 PM.
  • We are seeking current leaders on campus with a passion for helping students find their place at UIC.

  How do I apply?

  Complete an application by 5:00 PM on April 11, 2014. The application can be found at: https://uic.collegiatelink.net/form/start/23406

• Check out the new blog for the Ampersand, the Honors College student-run newsletter!

  Apr 4, 2014 6:15 pm26 views

  Check out the new blog for the Ampersand, the Honors College student-run newsletter! Three UIC Honors College students will post weekly about daily life and experiences as an Honors College student. Check out Shannon Keane's first post!
  
  https://ampersand.honors.uic.edu/blog/

  Questions?  Contact uicampersand@gmail.com 

• HCAB Faculty-Student Luncheon, Wed. 4/9

  Apr 7, 2014 5:30 am148 views

  Get your appetites ready!  The Honors College Advisory Board invites you to the Spring 2014 HCAB Faculty-Student Luncheon!

  Italian food from Leona's will be served.  Food and drinks provided FREE of charge for Honors College students and faculty.

  Wednesday, April 9
  11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  First floor of Burnham Hall

  If you are a sophomore, junior, or senior, you are strongly encouraged to not only invite but to come with your faculty fellow.  If you and your fellow check-in at the luncheon together, stop by the front desk to enter and win HONORS COLLEGE SWAG for both you and your fellow!  If you are a first-year student, you can take this opportunity to invite your Honors Core instructor to join you for lunch – or meet some of the faculty who could be your Fellow in the future!

  Bring your UIC Student ID card to show at the door.

  Questions?  Contact the Honors College Front Desk at 312-413-2260.

• "Making Connections: Basic Sciences to Human Health and Disease" Workshop, Wed. 4/9

  Apr 7, 2014 4:45 pm12 views

  This series of mini-lectures aims to help students understand the purposes behind various concepts within the basic sciences and how they relate to concepts within the human body and specific diseases. UIC faculty and health care practitioners will provide examples and discuss how understanding various concepts within chemistry and biology, directly relate to your ability to comprehend how the human body functions. Students planning to take the 2015 MCAT should find this series very helpful in their preparation for the types of concepts and questions asked on the new exam.

  Each lecture will be unique; students are welcome to attend one or more events in the series. All lectures will be held in the UIC Daley Library, room 1-470.

  Wednesday, April 9, 2014; 1:00p.m. – 1:50p.m.

  See http://www.las.uic.edu/students/current-undergraduate/student-affairs/pre-professional-advising/pre-health/workshops  for more details and to RSVP.

  Organized by the LAS Pre-Health Advising Office.  Contact prehealth@uic.edu with questions. 

• Help OSSP and win a $30 Amazon Gift Card

  Apr 7, 2014 4:45 pm68 views

  You are invited to take part in a focus group on Wednesday, 4/16/14 at 1PM OR Friday, 4/18/14 at 10AM in a computer lab on EAST campus (exact location will be provided to those who sign up) about searching for scholarships online. The session should last no longer than one hour.

  As a participant in the focus group you will be asked to provide feedback on the Office of Special Scholarship Program's website. In particular, you will consider and discuss what is useful about the site and what improvements could be made.

  Your views will be used to help us as we make significant changes to the Office of Special Scholarship Program's website in the upcoming year. We hope that insight gained from the focus group will allow us to make enhancements that improve usability (and ultimately results!) for all UIC students and alumni seeking scholarships.  That includes you.

  Participants must be able and willing to use a computer for one hour and actively participate in a discussion. Familiarity with the OSSP website is NOT required.

  Eligibility: Any currently enrolled UIC undergraduate or professional student is eligible to participate.

  The good part: No personally identifiable information will be collected from the participants.

  The better part: No physical, psychological or social risks are associated with the study!

  The best part? One participant per session will win a $30 Amazon gift-card. (Sessions will be small, your chances of winning are about 1 in 6)

  If you would like to take part in the focus group please let us know by sending the following information to ssp@uic.edu by Tuesday 8 April.  Please help us spread the word---tell your friends, and tell your friends to tell their friends.

  Name:

  Date preference (indicate Wednesday 4/16 or Friday 4/18 availability---or both):

  UIN:

  You will receive an email confirming your participation as well as the date, time and location of your focus group.  If you have any questions kindly contact sheena@uic.edu. 

• Leadership Lecture: Coaching Leaders in Emotional Intelligence with Fi Mazanke, Tues. 4/8

  Apr 7, 2014 6:15 pm39 views

  Leadership Lecture Series: Coaching Leaders in Emotional Intelligence

  Cecilia 'Fi' Mazanke, Founder and Empowerment Coach at Direct Connect Coaching

  Tuesday, April 8, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. in 121 Burnham Hall

  Cecelia “Fi” Mazanke is a master certified leadership coach and founder of Direct Connect Coaching in St. Charles, Illinois. Her mission is to help others recognize, embrace, and empower their peak potential.  Over the past 14 years, Fi has coached thousands of people ranging from young children to grandparents, and entry-level business entrepreneurs to Presidents, CEOs and business owners of all walks of life.

  Sponsored by the UIC Honors College in collaboration with HON 401 Honors Leadership Seminar.  For a complete list of Leadership Lecture Series events this semester, see the attached flyer.  Questions:  Contact hcollege@uic.edu or (312) 413-2260.

• Lecture by founding editor of The Onion: Leadership and Creative Risk, Fri. 4/11

  Apr 9, 2014 7:15 am145 views

  Come hear the Founding Editor of The Onion speak about Leadership!

  Leadership Lecture by Scott Dikkers, Founding Editor of The Onion 
  “Leadership and Creative Risk”

   

  Friday, April 11
  11:00am – 12:00pm
  302 Student Center East

   

  Come listen to Scott Dikkers, a founding editor of The Onion, tell the tale of his early struggles in the comedy business and how he ultimately got The Onion off the ground. As a farm boy with little education, he went from being a starry-eyed kid whose dream was to be published in his high-school newspaper to becoming an improbable 20-something business leader who founded the world's first humor website and headed up The Onion's growth into a worldwide brand and household name. Dikkers will share his own pitfalls and “lessons learned” to help students who are interested in finding their own path to creative leadership.

   

  About Scott Dikkers:

  Scott Dikkers is the founding editor of The Onion, and its longest-serving editor-in-chief. He developed its now-famous news parody format and launched it as the world's fi­rst humor website in 1996. Ranked by Time Magazine as one of the world’s top 50 “Digital Elite,” Scott is also the creator of the successful entertainment website The AV Club and author of several New York Times bestsellers, including "Our Dumb Century, "Our Dumb World" and "I Went to College and it was okay."

   

  Event Sponsors: UIC Campus Housing, UIC Campus Programs, The Chancellor’s Lecture and Event Series, The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, The Honors College, The Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, The Department of English, The College of Business Administration Undergraduate Programs, The Office of Career Services, HON 401 Honors Leadership Seminar taught by Dr. Jenny Hoobler. 

   

  Questions:  Contact hcollege@uic.edu or (312) 413-2260.

• Last Call for Faculty Fellow of the Year Nominations! Due Fri. 4/11

  Apr 9, 2014 5:30 pm19 views

  Last call for Faculty Fellow of the Year nominations! We are extending the deadline and will accept nominations by email until this Friday at noon. Write about a page (no more than 500 words) describing how your fellow has impacted your education at UIC. Attach the letter of nomination to an email addressed to Associate Dean Sara Hall at sahall@uic.edu.

• Google Policy Fellowship, Due Mon. 4/14

  Apr 9, 2014 5:30 pm40 views

  Applications for the 2014 program are open through April 14, 2014. To apply, please submit your materials directly through the Google Policy Fellowship website.

  Whether you're interested in copyright, free expression, digital inclusion, or any number of technology-oriented policy issues, the Google Policy Fellowship is a great way to connect with organizations working on critical issues for the future of the Internet.

  The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all levels and disciplines. Selected students will spend ten weeks this summer working on a broad portfolio of topics at a diverse set of organizations. You can learn more about the program and host organizations on the Google Public Policy Fellowship website at www.google.com/policyfellowship.

• Student Campus Dialogue on Community Violence, Tues. 4/15

  Apr 9, 2014 5:30 pm33 views

  The Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE) presents:
  
  Student Campus Dialogues - Community Violence
  
  Please attend IPCE's Student Campus Dialogue where students and the university community gather to discuss and deliberate on the civic issues most important to them. This is the third installment of the dialogue series.
  
  Most urban children, by the time they enter high school, have seen the use of weapons, guns or other acts of violence against people in their neighborhood or school. Community violence (CV) refers to exposure, as a witness or through experience. In communities with high rates of community violence, many families experience chronic stress and worry because of the high prevalence of this issue.
  
  In 2011, more than 700,000 young people aged 10-24 years were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal injuries sustained from assaults.
  
  Is it our responsibility to do something about community violence?
  
  What should students, parents, educators, and community leaders be doing to alleviate this issue?
  
  Where:           UIC Student Center East Room 613
  When:             Tuesday, April 15, 2014
  Time:             11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
  
  Lunch will be provided!
  
  IPCE is committed to transforming democracy by creating a more fully engaged community with more effective leaders. For more information, e-mail, mahmed43@uic.edu or visit IPCE's website at www.ipce.uic.edu.
  
  

• Town Hall Meeting: Strategic Plan for Increasing Undergraduate Success, Fri. 4/11

  Apr 9, 2014 5:45 pm20 views

  Please attend the Town Hall Meeting on the Strategic Plan for Increasing Undergraduate Success on Fri. 4/11!

   

  Dear UIC Students, Faculty, and Staff Members:
  
  We are delighted to present the UIC Strategic Plan for Increasing Undergraduate Success: Task Force Recommendations (prefaced with an introductory summary) for campus comment and review. You can download the entire document—all of the final task force recommendations and rationale as submitted--here (19 mb), or you can download it in smaller parts here.

  You might recall that a preliminary draft of the plan was presented to the campus for comment in October 2012. From February through November 2013, eight task forces—comprising more than 200 faculty, staff, and students —met regularly to discuss how the campus might improve our efforts to support student success in a variety of areas: Data Analysis and Assessment, Targeted First-Year Curriculum, Support for Student Learning, Faculty Engagement, Advising, Financing College, Campus Life, and Pre-matriculation Issues. Throughout the process, there has been campus input in multiple ways. The entire campus was invited to nominate people to serve on one of the eight task forces, and to provide feedback at town hall meetings, online, and by email. The college deans and other campus administrators were also asked to nominate individuals and students. As a result, hundreds of faculty, staff, and students were invited to serve on the task forces.

  Please take the time now to read the recommendations and provide commentary either by submitting a comment through the web tool (at studentsuccess.uic.edu) or by attending a town hall meeting on Friday, April 11, from noon to 2:00 p.m. (Illinois Rooms A and B, Student Center East), which will be transcribed. We will be grateful for large or small comments.

  All of your feedback will be attached to the document as an appendix and presented to Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost Lon Kaufman and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Barbara Henley. The Vice Chancellors will then develop a charge for the campus to implement the plan, with transparency and campus-wide participation.

  We thank everyone for supporting this important strategic planning initiative. Much work lies ahead for everyone on campus. Thank you in advance for joining us in embracing that challenge. Your work will change many lives, the lives of not only our undergraduates, but also their families, their communities, our university, and our city.

  
  Sincerely,

  Bette L. Bottoms Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs & Dean of the Honors College, Professor of Psychology

  Linda A. Deanna Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

• Applications now being accepted for 2014-2015 Honors Ambassadors!

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  Applications now being accepted for 2014-2015  Honors Ambassadors!

  Honors Ambassadors (Due 4/10)

  Are you a social person and love to meet new people and share your Honors College experience with them?  Become an Honors Ambassador!  You will be assigned a group of next year’s freshmen to connect with and help them learn about all the Honors College has to offer.  Interviews will be held in April, see the application for more information.

  Applications for each of these opportunities are also available on the HON222 Blackboard site.  For any questions, please email Sarah Gardiner at sarahg1@uic.edu

• You're Invited to the 2014 Honors College Publication Release Party! Mon., 4/14

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  We invite you to 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 Monday, April 14 from 4 - 5pm in the Honors College Lounge (BH 109).  Copies of the latest edition of the Honors College publications will be available, including:

  •          The Ampersand, the official student-run Honors College newsletter
  •          The Asterisk, the Honors College satirical 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

  We will also introduce the newest student-run journal, the Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal, who will be releasing their first Call for Submissions!

  RSVP’s are requested but not required by Wednesday, April 9 at https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/9197427 .  Contact Honors Advisor Sara Mehta at srmehta@uic.edu with questions.

• Summer Internships with the UIC Office of Sustainability, Rolling Deadline beginning in April

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  Summer Internships with the UIC Office of Sustainability

  Deadline: Rolling until end of April; selection begins first week of April

   

  The UIC Office of Sustainability is offering a new internship program this summer with several positions available for paid and unpaid interns.

  The program consists of:

  1. Internship placement at a UIC department

  2. Weekly seminars and field outings that cover a range of educational and skill building topics

  3. Leadership development and project management experience

  Students will be assigned to individual internship projects and will participate in weekly seminars about sustainability and professional development topics with other members of the cohort.

  The internships are 15 hours per week between June 2nd and August 8th.

  The internship placement opportunities include:

  Bike UIC Intern: This intern will implement the bike plan and promote bicycle transport in the campus community.

  Green Event Intern: This intern will help promote sustainable event planning and waste reduction at campus events.

  Green Laundry Intern: This intern will work with Campus Housing to make drying racks available to students to reduce energy consumption.

  Food Recovery Intern: This intern will work with UIC Campus Dining Services to reduce food waste at UIC cafeterias and donate extra food to local food pantries.

  Move Out Waste Intern: This intern will work with Campus Housing to analyze the waste accumulated from move out and move in days and develop a waste reduction plan.

  Recycling Intern: This intern will work with various UIC departments to analyze recycling patterns and ensure recycling infrastructure is functional.

  Water Management Intern: This intern will work with Campus Utilities to analyze water use through various outlets and develop a waste reduction plan.

  Students can find more information and apply online here: http://sustainability.uic.edu/about-2/jobs/

  Please contact Zoe Luken in the Office of Sustainability at zluken2@uic.edu  or Stephanie O’Leary in the Honors College at soleary@uic.edu  with any questions.

• Submit a Film to the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival, Fri. 4/25

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  This year the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (CIMMfest) is continuing with its 2nd annual industry conference, CIMMcon, a series of music music and film based panels, workshops, and presentations.

  This year for CIMMcon we are proud to introduce a new event called Filmlympics a student film festival to showcase students’ work and cultivate the Chicago student filmmaking community. Undergraduate students and recent graduates are invited to submit a short film. Select films will be chosen for an exclusive screening before a CIMMfest audience and will have the opportunity to win an Audience Choice Award or a Grand Prize Jury Award.

  Students are invited to submit their films through this form or via Facebook (see more on FAQ Form) by April 25, 2014. For additional submission requirements or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at cimmcon@gmail.com. 

• Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Seeking New Members by 4/18

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  The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is seeking new members for the upcoming academic year July 2014 to June 2015. 

  Our Mission is to promote empowerment and inclusion of students, faculty and staff with disabilities at UIC. The Committee recognizes that people with disabilities are a diverse group, including individuals with visible and non-visible disabilities. The CCSPD provides a forum for discussion and assessment of disability-related issues that are relevant for the campus and the larger community. In addition, the CCSPD advises the Chancellor and other administrative units and makes recommendations on disability-related issues, policies, services, attitudes and practices on campus. This mission is motivated by the belief that people with disabilities are assets to the university.

  We are seeking candidates from all aspects of campus: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff.  We seek candidates that have an eagerness to promote the mission of our committee coupled with a strong desire to learn from others.  If you are interested in serving on the CCSPD please send a cover letter outlining why you would like to be a part of the CCSPD, your talents, background, and how disability related experiences have shaped your desire to get involved.

  Please email your cover letter to:  mgoedert@uic.edu Please include "CCSPD Membership" in the subject line.

  The deadline to submit your request is Wednesday April 16th.  After this date we will begin the process to submit CCSPD candidates to the Office of the Chancellor for final selection during the summer.

  Sincerely,

  Carol Gill - CCSPD Co-Chair

  Mark N. Goedert - CCSPD Co-Chair

• Regenerative Medicine Summer School, Apply by 4/18

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  McGowan Institute - Regenerative Medicine Summer School 2014

  July 14-18, 2014

  Announcing the 1st Annual Regenerative Medicine Summer School

  Objective:

  • To provide national and regional students with a week-long didactic and experiential learning experience addressing science and engineering related to the multidisciplinary field of regenerative medicine.

  Target Audience:

  • Undergraduates, enrolled in a science or engineering program that will have

  completed their 3rd year of study; exceptional candidates who will have completed their 2nd year of undergraduate study will be considered.

  Venue:

  • McGowan Institute-Pittsburgh, PA

  • July 14-18, 2014 o Students will be provided accommodations in a University of Pittsburgh dormitory for the week (shared student suites)

  o Please plan to arrive on July 13th and depart on July 19th

  Tuition: $695 includes room, board, and select social and networking events

  Applications for the 2014 Regenerative Medicine Summer School will be accepted starting January 1, 2014. The deadline for submitting the application and all required documentation is April.18th, 2014. Applicants will be notified by the end of April (via email) if they are selected as a final candidate. At that time, additional information and forms will be required to complete the application process. Final admission decisions will be made by May 15, 2014 and accepted students will be notified by letter.

• UIC News Student Internships, Apply by Fri. 4/18

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  UIC News seeks two interns to add a student voice to its work in news and social media. It?s a great opportunity to gain experience writing for print and online, including news and feature writing, video and social media. Applicants should have an interest in journalism. Interns must enroll in an internship course (in the English department or LAS) for elective credit. Email résumé and two samples of published work (print or online) by April 18 to christyb@uic.edu

  UIC News is seeking student contributors to write stories for our weekly Student Voice page in the fall semester. We will occasionally email story ideas to our contributors to select from on a first-come,first-served basis. We also accept story ideas and submissions from contributors. Interested? Email Christy Levy at christyb@uic.edu

• 2014 Women’s Initiative Grant for Photojournalism Project, Deadline 6/30

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  The Alexia Foundation is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2014 Women’s Initiative Grant which will provide a $25,000 grant for a project to be produced on a significant issue involving and affecting women.

  The Foundation invites proposals from any photojournalist anywhere in the world. The deadline for submission is June 30, 2014.

  Learn more here: http://www.alexiafoundation.org/blog/2014/04/01/call-for-proposals-announcing-the-2014-womens-initiative-grant/?utm_source=Subscribe+2+Emails&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Subscribe2_Emails&utm_id=4150&utm_title=Call+for+Proposals%3A+Announcing+the+2014+Women%26amp%3B%238217%3Bs+Initiative+Grant.

• Financing Your Professional School Education Workshop, Thurs. 4/17

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  This workshop will address ways in which students can make wise decisions about their money now to assist preparation for professional school education in the future. The session will present debt management strategies and provide examples of ways to finance professional school education. Pamela Bloomquist from Loyola University of Chicago will be presenting along with the LAS Pre-Professional Advisors.

  Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 3:30p.m. in the UIC Daley Library, room 1-470

  Organized by the LAS Pre-Professional Advisors.  Learn more and RSVP at: http://www.las.uic.edu/students/current-undergraduate/student-affairs/pre-professional-advising/pre-health/workshops  Questions?  Contact prehealth@las.uic.edu.

   

• Maurice Prize Competition Deadline Wed. 4/16

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  The Maurice Prize Competition is an annual competition for a prize of $5,000, for which all undergraduates at UIC are eligible to compete, using their own creativity and innovation in solving a problem of importance to them, therefore deepening their breadth of knowledge about themselves and their abilities.  Deadline: April 16, 2014.  Learn more at: https://uic.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3DHrdTmXFswN71j

• Fulbright Week: Info Sessions, Alumni Panel, and Public Health Info this Week

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  Fulbright week at UIC is happening! Please take note of these information sessions and follow up with OSSP if you would like to talk about Fulbright options:

  Tuesday 4/15: College of Medicine Fulbright and Other Scholarships Info Session
  Information about opportunities for students of medicine
  3 - 4pm, CMW 106

  Wednesday 4/16: Fulbright Panel
  UIC Alumni discuss their experiences applying for and participating in Fulbright
  4-5pm, 2550 UH

  Thursday, 4/17: Fulbright School of Public Health Presentation
  Information about funded opportunities to pursue research in public health overseas
  12 - 1pm, SPH 192

  More information:

  •      Information on Fulbright Week at UIC: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/infosessionschedule.htm 
  •      Link to the flyer promoting the week: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/Fulbright%20Week%20Handout%202014.pdf 
  •      Detailed information about the Fulbright can be found at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html 

  UIC deadline: Sept. 12, national deadline: Oct.17

  Students who plan projects early and work on them over the summer will find the application process MUCHeasier.

  What is the Fulbright grant?

  The Fulbright Scholarship sends students abroad to do a program of study or research in one of around 140 countries OR to teach English for a year in one of over 50 countries. You must have your bachelor's degree before you leave, but you can apply at any point in your life once you have that first degree. For a Fulbright Full Grant you put together a proposal of study or research that would take 10-12 months to perform. Some countries require you to know the language well, others are flexible on language requirements. Programs of study can include classes, research projects, library work, observations, training in the creative arts, surveys, lab work - in short, anything that would help you study or learn more about your proposed topic.

  Tell me more about the teaching grants...

  Fulbright also offers students the chance to apply to teach English.  In some countries you would teach in a high school, in others elementary and in others at the college level. Language requirements vary from country to country. Many countries have no language requirement. The English Teaching Assistants (ETA) are generally students who have some teaching experience, and believe that the ETA experience will help to prepare them for what they are doing in the future.

  Why should I consider it?
  The Fulbright name is well respected in the U.S. and beyond. Past scholars have considered it an experience of a lifetime. They learn about new cultures or deepen their knowledge of one they already were acquainted with. They make new friends and engage in an in-depth teaching or learning experience that gives them depth of knowledge and skills in their chosen field, and helps set the stage for greater independence in their next career move. They develop a more sophisticated understanding of their host country, the U.S. and themselves.

  Questions?

  OSSP staff welcome questions from students and advisors about the Fulbright. Please direct questions about the full grant to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu; questions about the teaching assistantships to Sheena Miller, sheena@uic.edu; and questions about graduate students applying to Marie Khan at mkhanj@uic.edu 

• Research Assistant Position with Women’s Mental Health Research

  Apr 14, 2014 6:15 pm237 views

  Stress, Cognition, and HIV: Women’s Mental Health Research Program

  We are looking for an undergraduate student to assist in our lab.  This position is either voluntary or for class credit.  Our lab is asking for a minimum two-year commitment. In return for this commitment, you are allowed to participate in your own research project. This project will be overseen by Dr. Leah Rubin.

  Our Mission:

  To improve the lives of women through clinical research studies aimed at understanding the sex-specific factors that contribute to women’s cognitive function and mental health. To provide objective research findings to inform health practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and the public about factors that influence women’s cognitive function and mental health. To foster undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty in research careers aimed at a better understanding of women’s cognitive function and mental health.

  Research opportunities in our lab involve at least a two year commitment to the lab where a student would primarily be involved in working on a study looking at the effects of stress, stress hormones, and cognition in HIV+ men and women. 

  Students who have been involved with our lab in the past have cited it as a highlight of their undergraduate career.  The most successful students have had interests not only in psychology, but biology, physiology and medicine as well.

  Some of the skills students can expect to obtain are:

  1.       Working with vulnerable populations and community outreach
  2.       Insight into experimental design and operation from planning through the completion of a study.
  3.       Data collection and analysis
  4.       Opportunity to present original and previously collected data

  If you are interested please send a copy of your résumé: Alana Aziz-Bradley (abradley@psych.uic.edu) with the Subject Heading: “SCORE RA Candidate Your Name”.  If you have any questions regarding the lab, please feel free to contact me via email.

  Click on this post to download the application for this position.

• Women’s Health Research Day, 4/28 (Registration Required)

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  *Women's Health Research Day*

  *April 28, 2014

  8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  Thompson Room, Student Center West

  828 S. Wolcott Avenue*

  *Registration:*  Please visit http://go.uic.edu/whrd_reg by April 21 to register.  Registration is free!

  *Schedule of Events:

  *8:30- 9:00      Continental Breakfast

  9:00-10:00     Research Poster Session

  10:00-10:30   Oral Presentation by Winner of Best Abstract

  10:30-11:00   "Sex Differential Effects in Mood Disorders"  Invited

  Lecturer Scott Langenecker, PhD

  11:00-12:00   "Why Sex Matters for Neuroscience" Keynote Lecture by

  Larry Cahill, PhD

  *

  **Keynote Speaker: * Larry Cahill, PhD, Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior, University of California Irvine.  As featured on the CBS Program "60 Minutes" and on PBS's "The Emotional Brain", Professor Cahill has been a staunch advocate for the habitual integration of sex differences research in the field of neuroscience. His own discovery of sex differences in the brain circuitry underlying emotional memory catalyzed his own research and the larger field of neuroscience to a new appreciation of the central role of sex in brain function and disease.

  We are especially grateful to our sponsors, including Center for Research on Women and Gender, Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences, College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, College of Nursing, Department of Psychology, Graduate Program in Neuroscience, Developmental Center for AIDS Research, Hektoen, and the Chancellors Committee on the Status of Women.

  For more information, contact Abby Koch at abbykoch@uic.edu or 413-7817

• Senior Etiquette Luncheon and Networking Event, Wed. 4/23

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  Wed, April 23

  12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

  SCE 302

  Are you a senior about to graduate?  If you are invited to a meal in a professional setting, there are many etiquette rules that you may not be aware of.   Are you supposed to have a drink at a business dinner?  What should you order?  What do you do with your fork when you finish eating?  Learn these and other answers from a professional etiquette consultant, who will facilitate a presentation on dining manners in formal and business settings.  

  The event cost is $20 and includes lunch as well as the etiquette lesson.

  To register or for more information, please email alumni@uic.edu

   

  This event is being hosting by the University of Illinois Alumni Association in partnership with the Student Alumni Ambassadors at UIC, UIC Campus Programs and the UIC Office of Career Services as part of Grad Week 2014.

• Apply to be a student worker at OSSP for Summer 2014, Priority by Wed. 4/23

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  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is seeking applicants for a summer student worker vacancy. The UNDERGRADUATE student worker will provide 10-15 hours per week of basic office support in our 2506 UH office from May through August. Exact start and end dates can be negotiated, the position pays $10/hour. Prior office experience and a willingness to extend employment period through Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 are preferred, but all applications from undergraduates will be considered.

   

  Click on the post for more information.

• Read the latest edition of The Ampersand!

  Apr 16, 2014 7:45 am44 views

  Check out the last edition of the Ampersand, featuring the Honors College Ball!  View photos from the Honors College Ball, read about Friday's upcoming TEDx event, and get the inside scoop from both a tutor and a tutee on the HC tutoring program!

  http://www.uic.edu/honors/life/documents/latest-ampersand.pdf 

  To learn more about the Ampersand, visit the website at http://ampersand.honors.uic.edu/ 

• Honors College Internship for Summer 2014: Rush Hospital Health Disparities, Deadline Extended to 4/18

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  Application Deadline extended to Friday, April 18!

  The Rush Center of Excellence on Disparities in HIV and Aging (CEDHA) and the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center (RADC) are seeking two Honors College students in any major for their research-based internship in health disparities in the community.  Please see the flyer attached below for a description of the internship, program contact information, and a link to the application.

  If you have questions, feel free to contact Stephanie O’Leary in the Honors College at soleary@uic.edu or Bella Patel at Rush University at bella_patel@rush.edu. 

• Undergraduate Success Center Hiring Student Assistants for 2014-2015, Apply by 4/21

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  Undergraduate Success Center Now Hiring Student Assistants for 2014-2015!

  The Undergraduate Success Center (USC) is an advising center located in Stevenson Hall 111 and offers holistic advising to students from all majors and colleges.  The center serves as a “one-stop” referral resource for students who need help or who need access to resources. The USC is seeking a student assistant to begin working in Fall 2014.

  Responsibilities:

  •          Work the front desk, schedule student appointments and assist with student intake
  •          Engaging students and helping them navigate campus and university procedures as needed
  •          Check-in all students and works with the advisors for follow-up
  •          Maintains office calendar, and assists with all office events and programs
  •          Be familiar with Microsoft Publisher, Excel, and Google Drive
  •          Responsible for office cleanliness and upkeep
  •          Work with other student workers throughout the week
  •          Be friendly,  personable and remain professional at all times
  •          Must be well spoken, patient, and organized.
  •          The hired student assistant must attend two training sessions upon decision.

  Qualifications: Previous office support and/or customer service experience on or off-campus is preferred. Candidates must be a full-time student at the University of Illinois at Chicago and have the ability to communicate clearly. Federal Work Study is strongly preferred and all majors are welcomed!

  Benefits:

  • The student assistant will gain valuable experience in office administration, university affairs, event planning, record managing, Microsoft Outlook, professional communication, and office organization.
  • Work schedule is made around your classes.

  Applying:

  • Apply at www.go.uic.edu/uscjobs. The deadline for submissions is April 21^st, 2014 at 12:00 pm. It is highly encouraged to apply early. Qualified candidates will be contacted and scheduled for an in-person interview. All candidates will be notified of their status once a decision is made. Any questions can also be directed to denikaw@uic.edu

• Summer 2014 Paid Internship with UIC Heritage Garden Student Group, Apply by 4/25

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  The UIC Heritage Garden Student Group is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for their Summer 2014 paid internship program with the UIC Heritage Garden!

   

  The internship will be from May 19 - August 15, 2014. Summer interns will be expected to work 20 hours a week, from 9am-1pm Monday through Friday, and will receive a stipend of $2,400. Applications are due April 25th by 5pm. You need to turn in a paper copy of your application (pages 2 & 3) and resume to the Latino Cultural Center offices (lower level of LC B2).

   

  For more details, see the application on the front page of the website at http://uicheritagegarden.org/.

  If you have any questions about the internship and/or application, feel free to email: heritagegarden.uic@gmail.com.

• Social Media paid summer internship with UIC Office of Sustainability

  Apr 18, 2014 5:00 am73 views

  Sustainability Internship: Social Media Intern

  UIC Office of Sustainability is seeking a sustainability minded undergraduate student intern to coordinate our social media operations and help update components of our website. The intern will work with the Office of Sustainability staff.  

  The Social Media Intern will be a member of the Sustainability Intern Cohort. The Sustainability Internship Program (SIP) is a new initiative through the Office of Sustainability that offers hands-on learning experiences that help achieve the overall mission of greater social, economic and environmental sustainability in the campus community. The program consists of weekly seminars and field outings on a range of educational and skill building topics including: environmental and energy sustainability issues, cultural sustainability issues, institutional challenges and change management, campus structure and administration, campus sustainability programs and job readiness.  The SIP requirements include: meeting weekly work plan goals, frequent meetings with project supervisor, attendance at weekly seminars and outings, blog posts and a final poster presentation.

  Click on the post to learn more.

• EcoJAM Annual Earth Day Event, Tues. 4/22

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  EcoJAM is our Annual Earth Day event! 
  
  *What's the FUN part? 
  The FUN part is the day of activities you can engage in! and that are available for YOU which include the following: 
  -Inflatable BUNGEE Run NEW! 
  -Live Blues Band! NEW! 
  -Cultural Performances & Martial Arts Demonstrations NEW! 
  -Mini-Bike Races (take pictures) NEW! 
  -Sustainable Scavenger Hunts NEW! 
  -FREE Smoothies! (made by bike-powered blender) NEW! 
  -FREE Bike Safety Checks and Registration 
  -Informational booths on Green Businesses & Orgs. in Chicago 
  -Electronic Recycling will be offered NEW! 
  -AND MORE GIVEAWAYS ON SITE!! 
  
  *Are there giveaways? 
  Uh, YES! And they're all sustainable items and/or items relating to sustainability! 
  Our giveaways are meant to hopefully promote going green and living more sustainably on and off campus 
  
  *Event Info 
  Date: EARTH DAY! Tuesday, April 22nd 
  Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 
  UIC Quad Area (trust me, you'll notice us) 
  ALL UIC STUDENTS WELCOME!! 
  Bring your friends outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and the festivities at EcoJAM! 
  
  EcoJam is sponsored in part by the UIC Office of Sustainability, the Student Activities Funding Committee (SAFC), iGO Car Sharing, UIC Dining Services, West Town Bikes, and EcoCampus of course.

• Capital Semester Fall 2014 Internships, Deadline June 1

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  The Fund for American Studies offers academic internships in Washington, D.C. through the Capital Semester program.   The comprehensive package includes a guaranteed internship placement, courses for credit, furnished housing, a variety of guest lectures and briefings, as well as opportunities for professional development and networking.

  Two different program tracks are available: Public Policy and Political Journalism

  Final Application Deadline: June 1, 2014

  Learn more about the program, tuition costs, internships, and living arrangements at www.dcinternships.org 

• UIC Campus Deadline for British Scholarships for graduate study in the UK, Fri. 4/25

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  British Scholarships: The Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell and Gates Cambridge Scholarships offer students the opportunity to study in the UK for 1-2 years. These highly competitive awards seek students with a 3.7 gpa or higher with a record of research, service and leadership. UIC selects candidates in the spring to help prepare them for fall deadlines. UIC deadline: April 25, 2014

  Gates Cambridge Scholarship: funds graduate study at Cambridge: http://www.gatescambridge.org/

  Marshall Scholarship: funds 2 year graduate study at any British university: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/

  Mitchell Scholarship: funds a year of graduate study at any Irish university: http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/

  Rhodes Scholarship: funds 2 year graduate study at the U. of Oxford: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/

  Want more information on nationally-competitive awards? Contact OSSP at 312-355-2477 to schedule an appointment with Beth Powers  to discuss your opportunities!