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• Apply to be a TEDx at UIC Audience Member

  Mar 14, 2014 1:45 pm246 views

  Apply to be a TEDx audience member for the April 18 event! Check www.tedxatuic.com for more information about the event and for the application. Apply early, only 100 people will be picked! Dinner is included in the ticket purchase. Email tedxuofichicago@gmail.com with any questions! Good luck!
  
  

• Law Student Q&A Session, Wed. 3/18

  Mar 16, 2014 10:00 pm20 views

  Are you interested in law school? Attend a Q&A Session with University of Chicago Law Student and UIC Alumnus, Ken Thomas! The event will be on Tuesday, March 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. in BSB room 1171. Learn about the LSAT, the admissions process and life as a law student!  Please see attached flyer. E-mail uic.pssu@gmail.com with any questions.

• Join the College of Business Administration Ambassadors, Apply by 3/31

  Mar 16, 2014 10:00 pm214 views

  The CBA student organization, Business Student Advisory Board, is seeking juniors and seniors for the CBA Ambassadors program. This program will begin in the fall of this year! BSAB is dedicated to programming a wide variety of social and educational events to create vibrant campus life, engage students, and foster community. The application deadline is March 31. This is a great opportunity to enhance your resume. Please contact Gabriella Santoyo (gsanto5@uic.edu) if you are interested or would like more information.  Click on this post to download the application.

• National Society of Collegiate Scholars Graduate Admissions Workshop, Tues. 3/18

  Mar 16, 2014 11:00 pm81 views

  Graduate Admissions Workshop - GradSchoolMatch.com
  Hosted by National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  Tuesday, March 18, 5-6pm
  329 (Cardinal Room) Student Center East

  Brian Clark, President and Co-Founder of Gradschoolmatch.com, will come discuss the process on getting into graduate school and tips you need to know. The presentation is basically a "How to get into graduate school guide." The tips also translate to applying for a job for those students who aren't interested in graduate school. Brian will discuss what freshmen/sophomores can do now to prepare for grad school and strategies for juniors/seniors that can help them through the application process. 
  
  The workshop will be engaging! Free t-shirts will be given away during the presentation, and time will be left at the end to answer student questions about graduate school or anything else! 
  
  NSCS at UIC is hosting the event but it is open to the public. Feel free to bring along your friends or anyone else who may be interested in attending this workshop!  Contact Muhammad Baig at mbaig27@uic.edu with questions.

• Sports, Sexuality, and International Politics: Sochi 2014 - Hear from a UIC Honors College student who interned at the Olympics!

  Mar 17, 2014 3:00 pm36 views

  Two Winter Olympic volunteers affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago will share their “behind-the-scenes” accounts, speak to the political atmosphere surrounding the games, and discuss how they turned volunteer opportunities into educational experiences during “Sports, Sexuality, and International Politics:  Sochi 2014,” an upcoming talk presented by UIC’s Global Learning Community program.

  WHEN: March 19, Noon

  WHERE: UIC Library, Room 1-470, 801 S. Morgan St.

  DETAILS:

  Brittany James, a 2013 UIC graduate in Russian, and Cai O’Connell, an Honors College junior majoring in Russian and political science, served as volunteers during the 2014 Olympic Games held in Sochi, Russia.

  James was an intern with the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, while O’Connell served as an intern for NBC Universal’s hospitality guide program.

  Issues related to the environment, human rights and Russia’s law on gay “propaganda” will also be examined in the discussion moderated by Colleen McQuillen, associate professor of Slavic and Baltic languages and literatures, who teaches a course on protest and counterculture in post-Soviet Russia.

  Admission is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested by Tuesday, Mar. 18. For more information or to RSVP, call (312) 355-0867 or email glc@las.uic.edu.

  Event co-sponsors are the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and its School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics.

• Health Insurance 101 Workshop, Wed. 3/19

  Mar 17, 2014 7:45 pm25 views

  UIC students:  Are you uninsured or about to lose coverage through your parents' or college's health plan?  Unsure what to do next??  Confused about the new Illinois Affordable Care Act and your options for health coverage?

  Learn all the facts and your options by attending the free:

    HEALTH INSURANCE 101 Workshop 

  this WEDNESDAY, March 19th, 2014, at 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

  at the Commuter Student Resource Center located on the second floor of Student Center East (which can be accessed through the Inner Circle of SCE passed the Wellness Center)

  Representatives from Illinois PIRG will present the facts on health coverage that will help you compare plans, find coverage, and learn how to get covered.

  They will also be available to answer your questions like "What can I afford?" "What's covered if I get sick?" "Where do I look to find a good plan?"

  At the end of the workshop, students (and faculty) are welcome to apply for health insurance on the computers in the room with guidance from Illinois PIRG representatives!

  Do not miss this special opportunity to learn about health coverage and have personalized and professional guidance on Illinois Health Care conveniently on campus.

  Space is limited so please arrive on time.

  To access Illinois PIRG's online guide go to: www.illinoispirgedfund.org/healthinsurance101

  For questions about this event, email us at irc.uic.usg@gmail.com

  Visit the USG website at: http://www.uic-usg.org/

  The Health Insurance 101 Campaign is made possible by grant funding from the Illinois Department of Public Health.  This event is hosted and sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago Undergraduate Student Government.

• Dance Marathon 2 at UIC – Games, Food, LIFE , April 19

  Mar 21, 2014 5:30 pm52 views

  Dance. Play Games. Save Lives. Have fun. For The Kids. 
  Registration for Dance Marathon 2 at UIC is now open, are YOU ready? 
  
  April 19th, 2014. 10am to 6pm. 
  The best dance party you've ever been to. 
  
  Dance Marathon at UIC (DMUIC) made it's debut last year as a philanthropic endeavor supporting local children's hospitals in fighting pediatric illness. With your help, we donated over $17,000 and had more than 250 dancers standing, playing games, learning to salsa, raving, eating, being inspired, crying, and loving, all For The Kids. 
  
  This year, same 8 hours, more entertainment, great themes with each hour, more food, more drinks, more fun! As last year, the families and kids who we are directly benefiting will be at the event to share their stories, inspire you, and of course, meet and play with all of you! 
  
  When you register, you gain access to DonorDrive which is a fundraising platform filled with template emails, links, and social tabs to help you raise as much as possible with minimal effort. With just a few clicks, you can notify everyone you know of what you're doing and get tons of support! The participant minimum is the same as last year, $30. 
  
  So what are you waiting for? Chances are you know someone already involved, join their team! If not, grab a friend and create one (YES! Your friends not from UIC can also participate!). 
  
  For more information, please see www.dmuic.org and for updates, team of the week information, and general details, look up "Dance Marathon at UIC" on Facebook! 
  
  You can also follow us on Twitter & Instagram @UIC_DM 
  
  For any questions & general inquiry, please contact Charina Ruiz at dmuic.publicity@gmail.com.

• Beyond > Violence: UIC’s Bystander Film Festival, 4/4 (RSVP Required)

  Mar 24, 2014 5:30 am12 views

  The Campus Advocacy Network would like to inform you of our upcoming event, Beyond > Violence! “Beyond > Violence” is a short film contest sponsored by UIC's very own Campus Advocacy Network in collaboration with Catharsis Productions.

  In the spirit of ’96 hour” shooting contest, this film festival aims to bring about creative and artistic ways to use video production to promote and further the discussion about bystander intervention. Film is a powerful medium for social commentary and social change. It is a dynamic way to tell a story that is also fun and creative. We believe that such film is needed as a tool to promote a community that denounces media that promotes rape culture, violent masculinity, and social injustice while engage the discussion of personal responsibility and accountability.

   

  Beyond > Violence
  UIC's Bystander Film Festival

  3rd Annual Video Competition

   

  Featuring Coquie Hughes discussing her short film If I Wuz Yo Gyrl, with panelist Sabrina Hampton, National Runaway Safeline

   

  April 4th, 4:30 - 7:30 pm
  RSVP by April 1st

  UIC Theatre: 1044 W. Harrison, Basement Room L285
  To RSVP for festival reception and screenings visit www.uic.edu/depts/owa/filmfestival 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 

   

• 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 

• 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

• "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. 

• 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

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

  Apr 11, 2014 5:30 pm15 views

  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

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

  Apr 14, 2014 5:15 am37 views

  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

  Apr 14, 2014 5:15 am98 views

  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

  Apr 14, 2014 3:15 pm155 views

  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 

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

  Apr 14, 2014 11:00 pm56 views

  *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

  Apr 16, 2014 7:30 am33 views

  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.

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

  Apr 18, 2014 5:45 am23 views

  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.

• Personal Statement Workshop, Thurs. 4/24

  Apr 21, 2014 4:45 pm40 views

  In this workshop, students will learn about the purpose of the personal statement and things to consider when writing. Brainstorming is an essential part of preparing to write a personal statement. Through an interactive activity, students will begin the brainstorming process by reflecting on their past and current experiences. Advisors will also review common mistakes students make when writing and help students determine what experiences and personal characteristics are important to include in the essay.

  Please RSVP. All workshops are held in 401 University Hall.
  Thursday, April 24, 2014, 3:30-4:30p.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.  

• Direct Action! A Feminist Activism Film Series, 4/22 - 4/24

  Apr 21, 2014 4:45 pm19 views

  Hosted by the students of GWS 390: Feminism and Social Change

  A series of film screenings on feminist, queer, and community responses to injustice, which create visions of feminist futures.  Join us in learning about feminist activism and social change.  

  Refreshments will be served.  Free and open to the community!

  Women of Brukman
  Isaac Isitan (2007) 90 min
  Latino Cultural Center (B2)
  April 22, 5:30 - 8:00 pm

  Mountains That Take Wing
  C.L. Griffin & L.T.L. Quan (2009) 97 min
  Latino Cultural Center (B2)
  April 23, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

  Tales of the Night Fairies
  Shohini Ghosh (2002) 75 min
  Pop Up JUST Art Space (PUJA)
  729 Maxwell St.
  April 24, 5:30 - 8:00 pm

  Born in Flames
  Lizzie Borden (1983)
  Pop Up JUST Art Space (PUJA)
  729 Maxwell St.
  April 25, 5:30 - 8:00 pm

  Co-sponsors: Gender and Women's Studies, Women's Leadership and Resource Center, and Campus Advocacy Network

• "Nature's Cure: Do Plants Benefit Oral Health?" Presentation with Faculty Fellow in Dentistry Dr. Wu, Wed. 4/23

  Apr 21, 2014 5:00 pm12 views

  Nature's Cure: Do Plants Benefit Oral Health? by Dr. Christine Wu, Lunch and Learn Presentation
  Wednesday, April 23: 12:30 - 1:30 PM in Lecture Hall South

  In recent years, much attention has been focused on research and education related to the identification of food components, and development of food products with disease preventing and health promoting benefits, i.e. the "functional foods".  Numerous naturally occuring components in foods and vegetables have been shown to promote health and reduce risks for many common diseases.  Despite these advances, the general public seems less aware of foods that promote oral health.

  Plants including fruits and vegetables contain biologically active phytochemicals that suppress oral bacteria associated with caries, periodontal disease, and other oral diseases.  The presentation will include data obtained from laboratory and human studies demonstrating how selected plant-based food/beverages and plant-derived compounds may help reduce oral malodor, dental plaque formation, acid production, strengthen dental hard tissue, and protect tooth enamel and dentin from demineralization.  The added oral health benefits of plans will positively contribute to a person's overall health and wellbeing.

  Sponsored by the UIC College of Dentistry

• Out of the Basement: This is our Art, Fri. 4/25

  Apr 23, 2014 4:15 pm45 views

  Out of the Basement: This is our art

  A one-day, multimedia exhibition exploring the intersection of art, community engagement, and ongoing negotiation of Asian American identities.

  Friday, April 25, 2014

  Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

  800 S. Halsted st.

  12 PM : Public gallery opens

  5 PM : Program of food, performance, and notes from artist-organizers

  Work via

  • Cambodian Association of Illinois
  • Chicago Japanese American Historical Society
  • Chinese-American Museum of Chicago
  • Filipino American Historical Society
  • Indo-American Heritage Museum
  • Korean American Resource and Cultural Center
  • South Asian American Policy and Research Institute
  • + individual artists!

  Questions: (312) 413-5353 

  See you Friday!

  This project was funded by an Asian American Studies Expo Grant to support undergraduate research. It is part of the UIC AANAPISI Initiative supporting the recruitment, retention, and graduation of Asian American, Pacific Islander, and English language learner students at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education¹s Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program

• Extended UIC Library Hours Through the End of Finals Week

  Apr 28, 2014 4:45 pm47 views

  The Library of the Health Sciences-Chicago and the Daley Library will be open extended hours for the end of spring semester and finals week.

  The Library of the Health Sciences' extended schedule begins on Sunday, April 20 and ends Friday, May 9, at 5 p.m.:

     Sundays, 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.

     Mondays - Thursdays, 7 a.m. - 2 a.m.

     Fridays, 7 a.m. - midnight (except May 9)

     Saturdays, 9 a.m. - midnight

  Only UIC students, faculty, and staff will be admitted to the building after 7 p.m. during extended hours.

  The Daley Library will be open continuously from 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 27 until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9.  During extended hours, only patrons with valid i-cards will be able to enter the building from 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

• Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Asian Americans Monthly Meeting, Wed. 5/7

  Apr 30, 2014 7:45 am10 views

  The CCSAA Executive Committee holds a general meeting on the first Wednesday of every month. These meetings bring to attention topics, developments, and events in UIC's Asian American community, and bring together the subcommittee chairs for updates and progress reports for the rest of the committee. Guest speakers from various professional fields will open each meeting. All are welcome!  For accommodation contact Lyndsey Vu: uvu1@uic.edu 

  Wed., May 7, 3 - 4:30 pm
  3050 SSB Student Services Building

  To learn more, visit: www.uic.edu/depts/ccsaa/ 

• “The Soul of Bronzeville” Exhibit at African American Cultural Center

  Apr 30, 2014 7:45 am26 views

  The African-American Cultural Center (AACC) at UIC is proud to present a Chicago Blues Museum exhibit “The Soul of Bronzeville.”

   

  The exhibit explores the cultural history of Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood featuring images, memorabilia, film and video footage and displays from the Chicago Blues Museum’s extensive archival collections.
  

  Also for the first time, audio description (AD) is being test piloted with the “Soul of Bronzeville”exhibit. The idea came from Interim Director of the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center Liz Thomson, who learned about this accessibility tool from the staff at UIC’s Disability Resource Center. As a documentary photographer and photojournalist, Liz appreciates audio description so that images can be accessible to everyone. We hope the AD is helpful and useful in increasing accessibility of the arts to more communities.

  Exhibition Run-time: Now to August 2014

  Time: Monday - Friday 10am to 5pm

           Saturday and Sunday by appointment only

  Where: African-American Cultural Center,

             Addams Hall, room 207

             830 S. Halsted

             Chicago, IL 60607

   

  Group tour? 
  Please contact Kay McCrimon at (312)996-9549 or mccrimon@uic.edu

• “Unfinished Business: The Right to Play” Exhibit Opening at Hull House, Thurs. 5/1

  Apr 30, 2014 7:45 am12 views

  UNFINISHED BUSINESS: THE RIGHT TO PLAY
  Exhibit Opening
  THURS May 1 | 4-7pm
  800 S. Halsted St.
  FREE, All ages welcome.
  www.hullhousemuseum.org 
  
  Having trouble with this email? View online at http://www.uic.edu/jaddams/hull/_programsevents/_upcomingevents/_2014/05_may/play/play.html 
  
  Celebrate May Day at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum! Join us for the opening of the museum's newest exhibit, Unfinished Business: The Right to Play, which explores the history of the social movements that created the first playgrounds, fought for an eight-hour work day, and suggested that time off from work could create a more just world. On May 1, the museum and courtyard will be bustling with activity: field games, food trucks, DJs, live music, and performances by the Jesse White Tumbling Team and other youth ensembles. Rain or shine, we invite visitors to exercise their right to play!
  
  Reception Schedule:
  4pm: Food trucks, DJ Sound Culture and "Our Freedom Dreams" canvas unveiling
  4:30: Field games and races 
  6pm: Jesse White Tumbling Team 
  6:30: Queen Nzinga's Brigade
  
  Exhibit co-sponsored by UIC's Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE) and The Institute for Research on Race & Public Policy (IRRPP). Opening reception co-sponsored by UIC's Office of the Chancellor.
  
  If you require any accommodations to attend, please contact jahh@uic.edu. The second floor of the museum is not accessible.

• GreenTown Chicago Half-Day Forum on Sustainability in Chicago, Wed. 5/21

  May 7, 2014 9:15 am13 views

  Join GreenTown, UIC, and other universities in Chicagoland for the half day forum, Campus as Community Change Agent: Higher education's role in advancing sustainability for the Chicagloand region. During this session participants will learn about what regional colleges and universities are doing to advance sustainability in academics, community development, and infrastructure. As higher education works to train the next generation of sustainability leaders, learn how they are making real change in communities where they are committed, and provide feedback on what more can be done. The event will be held on Wednesday May 21 from 1:30 - 4:30 in UIC's Student Center East.  More information about this event can be found here; for further information about all of the GreenTown events, check out their website.

• UIC Sailing Team Recruitment and Open House, Sun. 5/11

  May 9, 2014 9:45 am216 views

  All Honors College students are invited to attend the UIC Sailing Team Recruitment Day and Open House from 12-4pm on Sunday, May 11. The event will take place at Columbia Yacht Club. For information on how to get there or to RSVP to the event please contact Kim Hu at khu5@uic.edu. You may drop by at anytime during the Open House to learn the basics of sailing and receive a free lesson on the water. Absolutely NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Please wear gym shoes and appropriate athletic attire. All other equipment will be provided.
  
  

• Attend the 2014 UIC Women's Leadership Symposium for free! Register by 5/21

  May 18, 2014 4:30 pm114 views

  Up to ten free registrations are available to interested Honors students who would like to attend the 2014 Women’s Leadership Symposium. The symposium is on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the Illinois Room, Student Center East, 750 South Halsted Street. If you are interested in attending, contact Lisa Domkowski at ldomkows@uic.edu  by Wednesday, May 21, to reserve a spot. More information about the conference can be found at http://www.uic.edu/depts/owa/wls2014/.  

• Social Justice engagement: FREEDOM SUMMER '64 events

  May 18, 2014 6:30 pm33 views

  The Social Justice Initiative at UIC invites Honors College students to get actively involved in the FREEDOM DREAMS...FREEDOM NOW Conference that is coming up May 28-May 30 This is a three-day gathering in honor of the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer '64 and will include activists, community leaders, students, scholars and artists and UIC faculty and students, and will feature a keynote address by Julian Bond (Co-Found of SNCC and first President of the Southern Poverty Law Center). Check out the full list of speakers here: http://chicagofreedomsummer.org/speakers/ 

  Student volunteers will help prepare for the conference, run it, attend sessions and be included in special pre-conference and post-conference events with the guests and participants. This is a great foundation for a summer Honors Activity or an for beginning work on a related capstone. Act now to get involved. Send an email expressing your interest in the subject and the planned events immediately to Associate Dean Sara Hall at sahall@uic.edu . 

  All the information you need can be found here: http://chicagofreedomsummer.org/freedom-dreams-freedom-now/ 

  If you are not familiar with the history of Freedom Summer, this is a good place to start: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/freedom-summer 

• Chicago Blues Museum exhibit “The Soul of Bronzeville” at African American Cultural Center

  May 27, 2014 4:15 pm35 views

  The African-American Cultural Center (AACC) at UIC is proud to present a Chicago Blues Museum exhibit “The Soul of Bronzeville.”

  The exhibit explores the cultural history of Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood featuring images, memorabilia, film and video footage and displays from the Chicago Blues Museum’s extensive archival collections.

  Also for the first time, audio description (AD) is being test piloted with the “Soul of Bronzeville” exhibit. 

  Exhibition Run-time: Now to August 2014

  Time: Monday - Friday 10am to 5pm

           Saturday and Sunday by appointment only

  Where: African-American Cultural Center

             Addams Hall, room 207

             830 S. Halsted

             Chicago, IL 60607

   

  Group tour? 
  Please contact Kay McCrimon at (312)996-9549 or mccrimon@uic.edu

• For Recent Grads: Young Professional Job Search Jump Start Webinar Series, 6/4 – 6/26

  Jun 3, 2014 7:30 am43 views

  Graduates in the Chicagoland area are invited to participate in several programs designed for young alumni.  Sponsored by the University of Illinois Alumni Association 

  Webinar 1: Early Career Moves
  Wednesday, June 4, 11 a.m.-Noon
  Steer Your New Career In A Strong Direction. If you’re a new or recent graduate looking for more a more satisfying career, attend this webinar to get better focused. Align external messages about the world of work with your interests, skills, educational background and quest for fulfilling professional experiences.

  Webinar 2: Resumes That Get Results
  Wednesday, June 11, 11 a.m.-Noon
  In a competitive market or slow economy, how the candidate presents themselves in their resume can make a difference between being offered an interview or not. This workshop will discuss resume strategies that get results by focusing on the type of information that quickly grabs the employer’s attention. Participants will learn how to develop a targeted career summary and write bullets that best showcase their accomplishments.

  Webinar 3: Wow I Never Knew…! Exploring Alumni Career Center Resources and the Alumni Directory
  Wednesday, June 18, 11 a.m.-Noon
  The University of Illinois Alumni Association’s collection of alumni career resources provide a solid foundation for career management planning at all professional points, whether you’re starting to explore new career options, looking for guidance on updating your resume, or need a refresher on networking, tips on starting strong in your new job or ideas on managing your path. This session will provide short tutorials on the Hire UI Alumni job board, the Virtual Career Center, professional development workshops and the UIAA Alumni Directory.

  Workshop: Developing & Marketing Your Strengths
  Friday, June 20, 9-11 a.m.
  Onsite only at the Illini Center in downtown Chicago
  This hands-on, in-depth discussion will explore attendees’ strengths as identified through the Strengths-Based Leadership assessment. Using their leadership themes (executing, influencing, relationship building and strategic thinking), attendees will discuss past experiences and accomplishments. The session will provide strategies for matching personal strengths with those sought by prospective employers and for marketing strengths and accomplishments as part of overall career management efforts or specifically during a career transition. This program is only available to the first 30 registrants. The $35 fee covers the cost of the book and the materials for University of Illinois alumni ($45 for UI non-alumni guests).
  
  Recruit Chicago 2014: A Chicago Alumni Job Fair
  Thursday, June 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605
  You are cordially invited to attend the Recruit Chicago 2014: a multi-school alumni only career fair. Whether you're a candidate looking to network or seeking a new career in finance, investment banking, marketing, technology, media, nonprofit or consulting industries, you will find all the best opportunities at Recruit Chicago. MyWorkster pre-selects all the employers to only include the best companies and opportunities in the area.

   

• Free One-Day Summer Art Classes at UIC

  Jun 13, 2014 4:15 pm176 views

  Interested in exploring your creative side this summer? Take a free one-day art class through the School of Art and Design!  UIC Free Art School is offering free art classes this summer, July 6 through August 10. Admission is free and open to everyone on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information and to register: uicfreeartschool.wordpress.com

  The UIC Free Art School is continuing to add courses, but here’s a current sample of what’s available:

  Alberto Aguilar

  An Extraordinary Family Art Adventure with a Surprise
  August 2 or August 3, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 
  400 South Peoria at UIC Art & Exhibition Hall

  Christine Sun Kim

  A Choir of Glances
  July 15 and 16 at 3p.m. to 5, each workshop followed by a public performance at 5:30 
  Chicago Cultural Center, Garland Room

  Dan Peterman

  City Mouse Country Mouse
  July 19th, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Convene at 8 a.m. in Millennium Park, and take the train from Millennium Station to Manilow Sculpture Park

  Theaster Gates

  Soul Music and Soul Sculpture
  August 4 at 7 p.m. to 10
  Theaster Gates Studio (address will be given to attendees) 

  Krista Franklin

  Afro-Surrealism and the Contemporary Cultural Production
  August 2 at 2 p.m. to 5
  106 Henry Hall, 929 West Harrison Street

  Faheem Majeed

  “Seat of Power” Sculpture Class
  July 19 and 20, 2 p.m. to 5 
  400 South Peoria, Sculpture Studio, Floor 4

  Elise Archias

  “What the Hell is Contemporary Art Right Now?”
  July 6th at 2 p.m. to 3 or July 8th at 6 p.m. to 7 
  Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue

  Riva Lehrer

  Ghost Bodies Portraiture Workshop
  July 17 and 18, (this is a two-day workshop) 2 p.m. to 5 
  400 South Peoria, UIC Art and Exhibition Hall, 4th Floor Sculpture Hall
   

  Hannah Higgins

  Croissant, Café au Lait, and Hausmann’s ‘City of Light’
  July 12, 9 a.m. to 11 
  Residents Dining Hall Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
  800 South Halsted

  Jennifer Reeder

  Feminist Parking Lot
  July 12, 2 p.m. to 5 
  400 South Peoria, 5th Floor, The Great Space.

• Summer 2014 Startup Series - Operating a Company, Mon. 6/23

  Jun 17, 2014 4:45 pm31 views

  Three times a year, EnterpriseWorks Chicago, as part of the Innovate@UIC initiative, offers the Startup Series. The next round of this series starts on June 2, 2014 from 4pm – 6pm. This series is designed to guide and refresh entrepreneurs and innovators through the complex arena of venture commercialization. The Startup Series provides an introduction to legal, financial, and business planning issues. Ten topics are presented weekly by subject matter experts and designed to reach a broad audience while creating a community environment for productive networking. Presentations are structured as a “fire side chat” and allow for question and answers. These discussions are provided as a means to “get the conversation started” and highlight issues entrepreneurs and innovators might not have address during their venture creation.

  Next session:

  Operating a Company
  Monday June 23, 4pm-6pm

  Legal experts continue the conversation with the critical considerations related to liability, employment agreements, and other legal agreements required to operate.

  Location:

  HTI @ Chicago Tech Park
  2242 West Harrison Street, Suite 201
  Chicago, IL. 60612

  For more information, to register, and to view a full list of workshops, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-2014-startup-series-operating-a-company-tickets-11712292783 

• Apply to be a AAAN Tutor for 2014-15

  Jun 20, 2014 9:15 am119 views

  African American Academic Network tutors assist students with course work related to UIC academics through individual or group interventions. Under the supervision of the Learning Resource Center manager, tutors will perform the following duties:
  • Must be available for work Monday thru Friday according to the set and agreed schedule
  • Maintain accurate student file progress and information
  • Maintain and monitor Learning Resource Center activities at all times
  • Assist in maintaining a clean LRC environment
  • Tutor in two (2) or more courses
  • Answer and assist students and staff with questions related to course information
  • Monitor computer lab and ensure computers and printers are operating properly and correctly by students
  • Promote tutoring, other services rendered and events sponsored by AAAN
  • Lead peer review groups or workshop sessions, writing follow-up reports to workshops
  • Attend meetings and LRC sponsored events
  • Computer skills are required
  • Tutors/assistant will perform other duties as assigned

  Tutors needed in areas such as: Mathematics, Psychology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I and II, Physics (Calculus and Algebra-based), Biology (all levels)

  Minimum Qualifications:
  All tutor applicants are required current enrollment of 6 credit hours minimum and a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher and have attended UIC at least 1 semester (some grad students may qualify). Tutor candidates have the capability to effectively communicate with diverse entities of students who may have multiple learning needs or skills. All AAAN tutors are required to tutor in two (2) or more subjects/courses in which grades of “A” or “B” were earned. Once hired, tutors must work a minimum of 10 hours a week, and at least TWO DAYS in the week.

  Please send all resumes to pmpierce@uic.edu. No phone calls or walk-in interviews.

• Research Presentation Opportunity - Last call to RSVP!

  Jun 24, 2014 9:15 am69 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research and the Honors College are co-sponsoring a multi-faceted Research Day as part of 2014 Summer College. http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/summercollege/ 

  We are seeking undergraduate researchers of all levels to share their ideas, experiences and research results with incoming first-year students. If you are required to present your work, this could count as your required public presentation in many contexts. Please join us to share your work and help your fellow students learn about one of the most exciting parts of being at UIC: undergraduate research! 

  The event will be held from 10 am - 2 pm on Wednesday July 9th. We need students for any combination of hours that day.

  To enroll, please fill out the registration form here: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/2631355 

  **If the link does not work directly, please copy and paste into your browser.**

  Questions should be sent to Dr. Aginah Muhammad in the Office of Undergraduate Research at aginahm@uic.edu 

• Women in Green Event, UIC Office of Sustainability, Tues. 7/1

  Jun 27, 2014 9:30 am20 views

  The Office of Sustainability is pleased to host the next Women in Green event at UIC on July 1st, 2014!  Women in Green (WIG) is a social event group where women who work to make the world a greener place can meet face-to-face to develop personal relationships and be inspired by one another. During this event, the Office of Sustainability will be providing campus Green Tours; this includes an overview of green buildings, solar panels, the Heritage Garden, and bicycle amenities. The Office of Sustainability is excited to showcase some of the campus' green features, as well as some time to enjoy snacks, beverages, and networking.

  Date: July 1, 2014

  Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  Location: Latino Cultural Center, Lecture Center B2 building, located just behind Student Center East (SCE).  

  More information about Women in Green can be found here and registration can be found here.  Further questions or comments can be directed to Shelby Egan.

• Ella Baker Institute for Organizers, UIC Social Justice Initiative, 7/11-7/16, Apply ASAP!

  Jun 27, 2014 12:30 pm111 views

  Ella Baker Institute for Organizer
  Hosted by UIC Social Justice Initiative and Ella's Daughters

  July 11-16, 2014, 9am - 2pm
  UIC Campus

  Join Chandra Mohanty, Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Ella's Daughters and others for a 5-day institute to explore the organizing tradition of Ella Baker, women of color feminist histories and theories, and workshops with Climbing Poetree, and more.  Visits to local Chicago activist communities will be included in the institute.

  Space is very limited (50 maximum).  

  If interested, click on the post to view the full brochure.  Then, if interested, please email a statement of interest to Jennifer Ash at jscismash@gmail.com.  In the statement of interest, please address the following: "In order to get a more in-depth understanding of the work you do and to help us mold the program, we are asking that each individual submit a brief statement of interest (1-2 pages) that provides details about your social justice work.  In addition, please describe how you believe your presence would contribute to the Institute and how you and your work would benefit from participation."  

  If interested, please contact Jennifer at the above email address ASAP to let her know that you plan to submit a statement.  Then, please submit statements by Friday, June 27.  Questions contact Jennifer at jscismash@gmail.com. 

• BSB Learning Center C-stop Now Open!

  Jun 27, 2014 12:30 pm74 views

  A new C-stop is now open in the Behavioral Sciences Building Learning Center.  Check out this modern, flexible space at UIC where you can:

  • Work: individual and group workspaces
  • Get help: self-guided and consultants on hand 
  • Print: black and white, and color
  • Recharge: securely charge your electronic devices while on the go

  Added features in the new BSB Learning Center location include a reservable collaboration room with a large LCD panel that allows for wireless collaboration from a variety of mobile devices - use for group projects, study groups, working with a TA, and more!  Additionally, you can check out a laptop for up to 3 days, or use our all-on-one computers onsite to work independently or collaborate. Visit cstop.uic.edu for more information.

  Locations and hours:  

  • BSB Learning Center, First Floor, Monday-Friday, 8am - 7pm
  • Student Center West, Room 115, Monday-Friday, 9am - 7pm 

  Online: cstop.uic.edu

• Join the Food Recovery Network Movement at UIC!

  Jul 1, 2014 9:30 am81 views

  This summer, UIC's Dining Services will be establishing a Food Recovery Network Chapter. Part of this alliance is to initiate a Food Recovery organization led by students here at UIC. Currently, they are looking to recruit volunteers that can help initiate this program as soon as possible. The purpose of this group would be to help donate food leftover from our campus Dining Halls to non-profit organizations. If interested in volunteering and to receive further details, please email Aracely Lara, Food Recovery Intern assistant. 

• Film Screening: “Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers”, Sat. 7/12

  Jul 8, 2014 10:30 am20 views

  Gallery 400 is pleased to partner with AFIRE Chicago, Chicago Coalition of Household Workers (Latino Union), the Committee on Pilipino Issues, GK-USA Chicago Chapter, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, and the UIC Asian American Studies program to present a screening of the film "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers." This documentary, directed by Marissa Aroy, examines the history of Filipino farmworkers and their important, but often overlooked role in American labor struggles.

  Saturday, July 12, 2014

  Gallery 400 Lecture Room

  400 South Peoria Street

  2:00pm-2:30pm – Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers, 2014, 27 min.

  2:30pm-3:00pm – Q&A

  3:00pm-4:00pm – Reception

  This event is co-sponsored by UIC Asian American Studies program.

  See more at: http://gallery400.uic.edu/events/delano-manongs-forgotten-heroes-of-the-united-farm-workers#sthash.ibim84k1.dpuf 

• Come to the Summer Research & Career Development Symposium! Wed. 7/9

  Jul 8, 2014 11:00 am24 views

  Please join the Honors College and the Office of Undergraduate Research for the inaugural Summer Research & Career Development Symposium.  This is a great opportunity to learn about the research that other students are doing -- its never too early to start thinking about your Capstone project!

  Inaugural Summer Research & Career Development Symposium
  Wednesday, July 9th, 10am – 2pm
  Institute for the Humanities (lower level of Stevenson Hall)

   

  Undergraduate researchers of all levels will share their ideas, experiences and research results with their peers. The symposium will provide students with an opportunity to view undergraduate research in the form of a poster session and presentation.  The Office of Career Services will also facilitate a special presentation,“Research Careers Unbound:  Applying Your Skills in Multiple Arenas”.  Students will gain insight on career development, such as: the marketplace for earning a degree from a research one institution and career opportunities in the research field. There will be two presentations: one at 10 am and one at noon. You can come to either. 

  You do NOT have to be enrolled in Summer College to participate. Everyone is welcome and everyone can benefit.  RSVPs are appreciated but not mandatory. If you have questions or to RSVP email Dr. Aginah Muhammad: aginahm@uic.edu 
  

• Finding Health Statistics Online Workshop, Thurs. 7/17

  Jul 15, 2014 4:15 pm15 views

  Finding relevant health statistics is a daunting task! When there is so much information out there, where do you start? In this workshop, learn the basics of finding health statistics online, including how to construct an effective search, and locating and evaluating relevant resources.

  July 17, 2014
  12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

  Visit http://library.uic.edu/home/services/instruction-and-workshops/online-workshops#healthStats to enroll in this online workshop offered by the UIC Library.  

  For a full listing of other UIC Library summer online workshops, visit http://library.uic.edu/home/services/instruction-and-workshops/online-workshops. 

• Call for UIC South Asian / Diaspora Photography Submissions, Due 8/4

  Jul 18, 2014 9:30 am24 views

  Call for UIC South Asian / Diaspora Photography Submissions

  (Students/Faculty/Staff/Alumni)

  Deadline:  Monday, August 4, 5 p.m.

  DesiLit’s Kriti Festival, in partnership with UIC’s Asian American Resource and Cultural Center, Asian American Studies, Asian Studies; Campus Programs, South Asian American Policy and Research Institute (SAAPRI), and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC), invite your photographic contributions to a collaborative exhibition, to be held in the Ward Gallery in Student Center East.

  We welcome submissions of your own or family photos featuring South Asians and their families/communities, to be presented in conversation with informative panels from the Smithsonian’s Beyond Bollywood exhibit and SAAPRI.  Both contemporary and older photos are welcome; we’re especially interested in seeing images from earlier years of South Asian presence in Chicago.

  Possible topics include:

  • Family
  • Culture and Identities
  • Immigration & Citizenship
  • History
  • Youth & Youth Cultures
  • Community Organizing
  • Chicago and or Community neighborhoods
  • Arts and Literature, including dance, music and theater
  • Food
  • Religion and Spirituality

  Media:  Please send in up to 5 digital images (in .jpg format) for consideration; if you need help scanning photos in, AARCC has a scanner that you may use.  Many libraries can also help with scanning. When submitting, smaller images are welcome (maximum 500K file size per image).

  Work Size:  The final work, once accepted, should be high res images (300 dpi), suitable for printing.  Larger images are welcome, to maximize potential printing size.

  Entry requirements:  This exhibit is open to UIC students / alumni / faculty / staff.

  Exhibit Run: August 25-October 30, 2014; reception on September 25 Entries Due: August 4, 2014, 5 p.m. by e-mail Selection Process: By a committee consisting of UIC faculty and staff; we will review the week of August 4

  Notification: By August 8, we will notify all submitters by e-mail Accepted Work: If accepted, UIC will install and print images; students will be able to pick up work after November 1

  Reception: Thursday, September 25, from 4-6 p.m.

  Sales: No artwork will be offered for sale

  Submit to:  Neha Kumar, Festival Assistant Director, nehakritiplanning@hotmail.com; In e-mail subject line, please put – “Kriti Exhibit Submission”

  Contact with questions:  Dr. Mary Anne Mohanraj, Festival Director, mohanraj@uic.edu