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  • Student Emergency Fund Focus Group, Fri. 11/7

    Are you enrolled in a Chicago college or university?

    Join us for a one-hour focus group to discuss your ideas for the creation of a student emergency fund in Chicago.

    $25 gift card provided for your time + expertise.

     

    When:

    Friday, November 7, 2014

     

    Where:

    Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

    The University of Illinois at Chicago

    800 S. Halsted | Chicago, IL

     

    Who:

    Must be currently enrolled in a Chicago college or university to participate.

    Register by clicking the link: http://bit.ly/1teSJMA

    Spots will fill fast.

    Time of focus group will be emailed following registration.

     

    Questions:

    Contact studentfund2015@gmail.com.

  • DAAD Intensive Language Courses in Germany

    The Intensive Language Course Grant funds applicants from North American universities, who at the time of application have attained at least sophomore standing (second-year standing in Canada), to attend 8-week intensive language courses at leading institutes in Germany.

    The scholarship of approximately €2,300 includes tuition, accommodations (arranged by the host institute) and a cash allowance for meals and incidental expenses in full or in part, depending on the choice of location and accommodations. DAAD will provide health and accident insurance as well as a travel subsidy of €300-450. Scholarship recipients are expected to devote their full attention to the course and may not concurrently undertake individual research. A written report is requested within four weeks of the end of the course.

    DAAD will consider individual placement preferences, but grantees are requested to accept DAAD's final decision as to time and place.

    For more information on this grant and how to apply, go to: www.daad.org/languagecourses 

    For support with your application, contact the Office of Special Scholarship Programs at ssp@uic.edu or 312-355-2477.

  • 2015 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, Apply by 11/12

    The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the opening of the scholarship competition for the 2015 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program in thirteen critical foreign languages.

    The CLS Program is a fully-funded overseas summer  language program for American undergraduate and graduate students.  Participants spend a summer overseas, engaged in intensive language studies.

    The thirteen CLS languages are: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu.

    The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, from a wide variety of fields of study, backgrounds and career paths, with the purpose of representing the full diversity of professional, regional, cultural and academic backgrounds in the United States. Thus, students from all academic disciplines, including business, engineering, law, medicine, science, social sciences, arts and humanities are encouraged to apply.

    To apply: http://www.clscholarship.org

    Due: November 12, 2014 by 8:00 pm EST*

    Full eligibility and application information: http://www.clscholarship.org/information-for/applicants

    ::: Interested? Contact Sheena Miller at sheena@uic.edu ::::

    CLS Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/CLScholarship

    Questions? Contact CLS at: cls@americancouncils.org

  • Teach and Learn in Korea (TALK) program, Apply by 11/21

    "Teach and Learn in Korea" or TaLK Program is the South Korean Government-Sponsored English Teaching Program offering native English speakers an opportunity to teach Elementary students in rural areas.

    Established in 2008 and looking forward to our recruitment for the 2015 year, the TaLK Program participants, or, "TaLK Scholars" engage in arranged classes for 15 hours per week from Monday to Friday with plenty of time to explore the nation, meet other adventure-minded young people, and experience a truly unique culture. 

    With the highest satisfaction, TaLK not only serves the rural community, but provides a chance to become a perspective-broadening cornerstone to our Scholar’s futures, careers, and international travel memories as well. 

    Benefits include:

    •   1 year (6 Months for exceptional cases)
    •   15 hours a week
    •   Placement in rural areas in Elementary Schools
    •   Accommodation
    •   Co-scholar teaching partners to assist you while you teach
    •   Entrance and Exit Allowances for your flight at 1.3 million Korean Won each way
    •   Monthly stipend of 1.5 million Korean Won (Approximately 1,400 US Dollars)
    •   Sponsored Field Trips or cultural allowance
    •   One-month teaching training orientation
    •   Settlement allowance (300,000 Korean Won)
    •   Scholarship certification of completion
    •   Vacation Leave (7 days for 6 month contracts, 14 days for 1 year contracts)

    We recruit citizens from: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA

    Education Requirement: Associate’s degree or enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree Program (3rd year or higher)

    Go to www.talk.go.kr - Apply today! but Please review your eligibility before you apply at the site.

    Application Period: September 9th ~ November 21st, 2014

    Questions to be directed to Hanbit Choi (TaLK coordinator)

    Korean Education Center 
    NBC Tower Suite 2700 
    455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. 
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Tel: 312-822-9485 (Ext: 232 OR 118)
    Email: talkoffice.chicago@gmail.com
    For more info, please visit: www.talk.go.kr

  • 1st Annual Polish Poetry Translation Contest, Due Mon. 11/24

    The Hejna Fund for Polish Studies is excited to announce the 1st Annual Polish Poetry Translation Contest.  All levels of UIC Polish language and heritage students are welcome and have appropriate categories and monetary prizes will be awarded!!!! Through participating in this poetry translation contest, you have the opportunity to contribute to the literature by translating an un-translated Polish poem into English.  Translation submissions are due Monday, November 24th to szawara@uic.edu

    Beginning Level, or less than 3 semesters of language study

    Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska's "Magnolia" & "Na ciepłej niebieskiej łące" ($75 award for best translation)

    Advanced Level, heritage speakers, or more than 5 semesters of language study

    Tadeusz Różewicz's "Poeta w czasie pisania" ($125 award for best translation)

    Graduate Level, graduate students of all language levels

    Bolesław Leśmian's "Południe" ($250 award for best translation)

    We will announce the winners and award prizes at a reception on Wednesday, December 3rd in 1501 University Hall, during the last week of this semester.  All participants and poetry enthusiasts are welcome at the reception!

    Please see the attached flyer for more information as well as our website:  uicpolishstudies.publish.uic.edu (under the Events tab) for pdf versions of the Polish poems.

  • All Students Should Switch Email to UIC Gmail Account

    Over the past few weeks, ACCC has been contacting students to change their email accounts to comply with the new UIC email policy.

    The new email policy requires all students to retrieve their "@uic.edu" email via UIC Gmail (gmail.uic.edu).

    Previously, students were allowed to route messages sent to their "@uic.edu" address to non-UIC email services such as Yahoo, Hotmail, and personal Gmail accounts. By requiring all students to use UIC Gmail for campus email, we can provide better, more reliable service and ensure that email is delivered.

    We understand that this change is an inconvenience, and so we have extended the deadline for changing email routing. Students who have not yet updated their email accounts will continue to be contacted by email. In the meantime, students can check to see if they need to update their settings and complete the update by logging into our UIC Gmail migration page:http://SwitchToUICGmail.uic.edu .

    For more information about this change, please look at the NEWS section of the ACCC web site for the item, "Disabling off-campus email routing for students" or visit http://go.uic.edu/UICGmailNews .

    If you have questions or need help making these changes, please contact our helpdesk at consult@uic.edu or 312-413-0003.

  • Tutoring Opportunity in Biology (Potential Honors Activity)

    The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking students who have excelled in Biology courses to volunteer as tutors for a few specific courses.  Courses for which they are seeking tutors include:

    Spring:

    • Bios 100 (section taught by Sandra Gibbons)
    • Bios 230 Ecology and Evolution (section taught by Karin Nelson)
    • Bios 236 Animal Behavior (section taught by Karin Nelson) 
    • Bios 335 History of Life (section taught by Karin Nelson)

    Fall:

    • Bios 220 Genetics (section taught by Suzanne Mc Cutcheon/ Jeremy Lynch )
    • Bios 230 Ecology and Evolution (section taught by Karin Nelson)
    • Bios 240 Homeostasis (section taught by )
    • Bios 350 Microbiology Lab 

    If you have taken any of these courses with these instructors and received a strong grade, and are interested in tutoring for the course, please contact the instructor AND Professor Richmond (jer@uic.edu) to inquire about tutoring opportunities.

    This may be able to be used as an Honors Activity, provided it meets Activity requirements outlined in the Handbook and your Faculty Fellow provides approval.  Talk with an Honors Advisor for more information.

    Questions? Contact Professor Richmond at jer@uic.edu

  • International Goethe Society Essay Prize, Deadline Jan. 31

    The International Goethe Society will meet in May 2015 at a conference on the topic of "Goethe and European Romanticism." They are sponsoring a student essay contest in conjunction with the event. The deadline is in January and the details (in German!) are in the attached document. Prizes include free accommodations and entrance to cultural sites during the conference and publication in the 2015 Goethe-Jahrbuch. Any UIC winner would be encouraged to apply for travel funding through various units at UIC.  Entry Deadline is January 31, 2015.

  • Global Engagement Summit, Apply by Tues. 12/9

    Are you a university student looking to develop an idea for a social change project? The Global Engagement Summit (GES) can help you make that idea happen. GES is a week-long conference that brings together student delegates from around the world and equips them with tangible skills to develop and implement meaningful social ventures. The Summit will take place April 15 – 19 at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

    Our annual Summit includes professional mentorships, capacity-building workshops, influential speakers and financial outcomes, as well as the opportunity to establish long-lasting connections with like-minded students and industry experts.

    In the past 10 years, more than 450 delegates from over 50 countries have participated in the Summit. Delegates congregate in Chicago to learn how to develop ideas, understand the challenges and opportunities for social engagement and hone their skills to enable them to better implement change-based projects.

    Learn more and apply at http://theges.org/apply/current-summit/

  • Science Fair Judges needed for local Junior High, Fri. 12/12

    The UIC WISE program has been asked to recruit science fair judges for the Upper Grade (6-8) Science Fair at Mark T. Skinner Fine Art & Technology School. They are looking for judges to evaluate the projects. If you, or someone you know, are able to come and help out, please let us know! They will have rubrics ready to go for you.

    The Science Fair judging will take place on Friday, December 12th from 9:45 to 12:45 in the gym.

    Skinner is located near Whitney Young High School at 1260 W Adams St in Chicago.

    If interested, please RSVP to Veronica Arreola at via@uic.edu by Wednesday, 12/10.

  • "Film Matters" magazine seeking undergraduates for book reviews, Apply by Jan. 15

    Film Matters is seeking current undergraduate students to review some recent academic titles for us.  The available books are listed below:

    • Beyond the Looking Glass: Narcissism and Female Stardom in Studio-Era Hollywood, by Ana Salzberg (Berghahn Books).
    • Boyhood: Twelve Years on Film, Photographs by Matt Lankes (University of Texas Press).
    • The Cinema of Robert Rodriguez, by Frederick Luis Aldama (University of Texas Press).
    • Parallel Lines: Post-9/11 American Cinema, by Guy Westwell (Wallflower Press).
    • The Philosophy of Michael Mann, edited by Steven Sanders, Aeon J. Skoble, and R. Barton Palmer (University Press of Kentucky).
    • A Pocket Guide to Analyzing Films, by Robert Spadoni (University of California Press).
    • Terence Davies, by Michael Koresky (University of Illinois Press).

    Students interested in this opportunity should send a statement of interest (taking care to indicate any relevant qualifications for reviewing a specific title, like past course work, etc.) to:  futurefilmscholars AT gmail.com

    Priority will be given to emails received by January 15, 2015.

    Students who are selected for this opportunity will receive a review copy of the book, which they can keep with our (and the publisher’s) compliments in exchange for the written review. This is an excellent way to build experience and CVs!

    http://www.filmmattersmagazine.com/2014/12/01/call-for-book-reviews-2/

  • Next Projection Seeking Film Reviewers

    As a new year of film releases quickly approaches filled with endless possibilities, Next Projection is looking for passionate film writers to help us continue to provide one of the most compressive film review sections on the internet. Before entering your contact information below, it’s important to know that everyone involved with Next Projection, from our editors to our writers, does so on a volunteer basis. Some of us are fully employed in other industries, while others are university students. The commonality between us all though is our passion for film and our desire to share this passion with others. What we can offer is an audience for your work, online and DVD screeners, film festival press accreditations, and the satisfaction of being apart of website and an organization that takes film seriously.

    Learn more at: http://nextprojection.com/2014/12/12/next-projection-tv-writers-wanted/

  • Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement 10th Anniversary Conference, Mar. 18-21

    March 18-21, 2015

    Building Upon the Legacy of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement to Empower Today's Social Justice Movement

    www.MsCivilRightsVeterans.com 

  • Submit to Brainchild literary and arts magazine, Due 1/15

    Brainchild, the literary and arts magazine of the Mid-East Honors Association, is currently accepting for submissions from undergraduate Honors students. This is a unique opportunity only available to a select number of universities, allowing your work to be published and distributed to more than 200 colleges and universities as well as through our website at brainchildmagazine.org. We are looking for submissions in several categories: fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, poetry, fine art and photography. This is your chance to be published as an undergraduate and for your work to be exposed to a broad readership. 

    Submissions are currently open through January 15. We encourage you to visit our website and submit to us through our Submittable page.

    If you have any questions or queries regarding content, please feel free to email us ateditor@brainchildmagazine.org

  • Centennial Essay and Art Contest about Academic Freedom, Submissions Due Thurs. 1/15

    The year 2015 marks the centennial of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

    As part of this celebration, the AAUP Foundation is pleased to announce competitions for undergraduates and graduate students for essays and artwork. The theme of both competitions is “Academic Freedom: Its Concept, Its History, Its Successes, and Its Failures.” In both categories and at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, prizes of $1,000 are available. The awards are made possible by a donation from the late Patricia Fox Haig.

    The centennial contest is open to all students enrolled at accredited institutions of higher education in the United States. All essay and art work submissions must address the theme “Academic Freedom: Its Concept, Its History, Its Successes, and Its Failures.” Submissions must be sent to centennialcontest@aaupfoundation.org by midnight (EST) on January 15, 2015. Up to two entries may be made by any one student. All entries must include the student’s full name, mailing address, and e-mail address as well as the name of the institution at which he or she is currently enrolled and the category (undergraduate or graduate student) of the entry. By submitting an essay or work of art, the student agrees that the work may be published if it is selected for an award and that the student will not be separately compensated for publication.

    See the full contest rules at http://www.aaupfoundation.org/centennial/centennial-contest.

  • UIC Orchestra Seeking Cellists and String Players, Come to an Open Rehearsal on Mon. 1/26 or Wed. 1/28

    The UIC Orchestra has an exciting semester planned and is looking for cellists and all string players to join the ensemble. The orchestra will perform three concerts:

    February 27
    Concert No. 1 will be a collaboration with the UIC Choirs.

    Concert No. 2. Greetings from Vienna will feature music by Mozart, Haydn, Brahms and Franz Schreker. Schreker's work is not well-known due to the fact that he was persecuted by the Nazi regime in Austria. His Intermezzo for strings is a true masterpiece and we are pleased to include it on this concert.

    Concert No. 3 Thick mists hid...A few shattered pines will be a collaboration with the UIC Bands and will feature Finlandia by Jean Sibelius to celebrate his 150th Birthday.

    The UIC Orchestra is open to all UIC students who have playing experience. We have a large need for cellists this semester, but all string players are invited to join the ensemble. This is a 1 credit hour course (MUS 157: String Ensemble; CRN: 26926). Grading is done strictly on attendance. There is no audition necessary for the Spring Semester. The UIC Orchestra will hold open rehearsals for Honors College students Monday January 26th, and Wednesday January 28th. Those interested in the orchestra are welcome to bring their instruments and sit in during rehearsal on those dates. Please email Professor Javier Mendoza, String Orchestra Conductor, with any questions, jjmendoz@uic.edu

  • University Night at Steppenwolf Theater: $15 student tickets to see Airline Highway, Thurs. 1/29

    A pre-show social and a Broadway-bound play

    Join Steppenwolf and other students from Chicago universities in the Upstairs Theater before the show for free food, drinks and a conversation with Steppenwolf's Casting and School at Steppenwolf Associate, Jessamyn Fuller. At Steppenwolf, we're all about supporting the artists— before the show you'll have an exclusive chance to learn about working with our multi-talented ensemble. Then head down to the Downstairs Theatre to see the artists at work in theBroadway-bound world premiere of Airline Highway a boisterous and moving ode to the outcasts who make life a little more interesting.

    Thursday, January 29

    6pm: Event in the Upstairs Theatre lobby (1650 N Halsted St)

    7:30pm:
    Performance ofAirline Highway

    COST: Only $15!

    Learn more and purchase tickets at http://tracking.wordfly.com/view/?sid=MTU3XzkyNzNfMTI5NzE0XzY3Mjk&l=14be3407-8d97-e411-8b4e-e41f1345a486&utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=UniversityNightInvite&utm_content=version_A

  • Midwestern Psychological Association Conference Registration Fee Waiver by Psychology Department, Apply by 2/7

    MPA Undergraduate Registration Fee Waiver by the University of Illinois at Chicago Psychology Department

    If you are an undergraduate at UIC who has been recently accepted to present at the annual Midwestern Psychological Association conference for this Spring 2015, you may be able to receive an award to cover your registration fee.  If you are interested, please complete this information (which is requested from the MPA Registration website) and email the completed information to the Psi Chi Vice-President Gabriela Valencia (gvalen7@uic.edu) by February 7th. Only 20 of these awards will be given and they are given on a first come first serve basis.  Contact Gabriela with any questions.

    1. First Name:
    2. Last Name:
    3. College/University:
    4. Email:
    5. Cell/Work phone:
    6. Street Address:
    7. City:
    8. State:
    9. Postal (Zip) Code:
    10. Primary Specialization (clinical, cognitive, developmental, neuroscience, social, teaching, other):
    11. First joined MPA (if before 2012):
  • William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India, Apply by Sun. 2/1

    William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India -- aims to help shape the next generation of leaders committed to impactful change while also strengthening civil society to be more efficient and effective. The 10-month fellowship pairs a select number of highly skilled young professionals with leading NGOs and social enterprises in India in order to accelerate impact and create effective projects that are replicable, scalable, and sustainable. Deadline: February 1 . Website: http://aif.org/investment-area/leadership 

  • Honors Activity Option: Reader/Scribe Needed for ECON 121 (Principles of Macroeconomics)

    The Disability Resource Center is seeking a Reader/Scribe to support a fellow student in ECON 121: Principles of Macroeconomics.

    Duties: Reader/scribe will help a student with a visual impairment complete the requirements for ECON 121.   Honors student would attend discussion sections and meet with student as needed outside class to assist with the visual and writing aspects of homework and in-class activities.  The student would be responsible for informing the reader/scribe what tasks are needed such as filling out or reading graphs aloud, describing images in detail.  Reader/scribe will also provide assistance to student on exams and quizzes throughout the semester.

    Qualifications: Previous experience in economics preferred. No plans on taking ECON 121 in the future.

    Days and Times: Discussion Section meets Thursdays from 9:30-10:20 a.m. Other days and times as negotiated with student. 

    Contact Info: If interested please contact Sara Vogt at svogt1@uic.edu or 312-413-9467

  • Honors Activity Option: Evening Tutoring on West Campus through UIC Campus Housing

    Are you interested in tutoring on campus in an evening setting? Campus Housing needs tutors on Sunday through Thursday evenings (7pm-10pm) in its West Learning Resource Center (1933 W. Polk St.). This could potentially be used as an Honors Activity for the semester.  If you are interested, please contact Nick Ardinger at (312) 355-6325 or ardinger@uic.edu.

  • New Accelerated 12-month MBA Program at UIC College of Business Administration

    The UIC College of Business Administration is rolling out a new full-time Accelerated MBA program that can be completed in 12 months.  Unlike other programs, this degree is geared for students with relatively little experience (0-4 years) with the intent that they can couple an area of study outside of business with a degree that provides functional skills in finance, marketing or business analytics.  This program may be a good fit for current seniors who would find it beneficial to stay on campus an additional year to acquire a more direct path into the business world or obtain general management skills and knowledge that can benefit many careers paths. Students are able to complete the degree in a shortened time frame through rigorous daytime courses and extended semesters in the fall and spring. The final semester of advanced courses may be completed in the summer or in the subsequent fall semester if an individual prefers to complete an internship before graduating.  More information can be found at the link below or by contacting our Director of Admissions and Student Enrollment, Garry Cooke at 312-413-2692 or cookeg@uic.edu. Contact your Academic Advisor if you would like to discuss how this program may fit with your academic and career goals.

    http://business.uic.edu/home-uic-business/liautaud-programs/mba/liautaud-accelerated-mba 

  • Nominations for the Chancellor’s Student Service and Leadership Awards Due Fri. 2/13

    Nominations are now being accepted for the 43rd Annual Chancellor's Student Service and Leadership Awards (CSSLA)!
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    The CSSLA program recognizes exceptional students who, while maintaining high academic achievement, demonstrate a commitment to leadership and volunteerism. Please consider nominating outstanding students you know who have given their time and talents to campus or community service.
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    The nomination deadline is Friday, Feb. 13, at 5pm. Nominations can be submitted by UIC students, staff or faculty by visiting: http://www.vcsaweb.uic.edu/csslanoms/ 
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    Awards will be presented to chosen recipients at the 43rd Annual CSSLA program, scheduled for the evening of Thursday, April 9, 2015, in the Illinois Room of SCE. Presented awards will include: the Chancellor's Student Service Award, the Eugertha Bates Memorial Award, and the President's Volunteer Service Award. Visit www.sldvs.uic.edu or contact Casey Lowman at clowma2@uic.edu for more information.

  • Knight New Challenge: Submit your ideas about how to inform voters and increase civic participation, Due 3/19

    The Knight News Challenge: Elections will open for applications on Feb. 25 asking people to submit ideas that address the question: How might we better inform voters and increase civic participation before, during and after elections?

    Winners will receive a share of more than $3 million from the challenge, a collaboration between Knight, the Democracy Fund, Hewlett Foundation and Rita Allen Foundation. We are interested in ideas from anyone including: civic technologists, local election officials, academics, students, startups, and nonprofits, as well as governments and individuals.

    Applications will be accepted from Feb. 25 – March 19 on newschallenge.org. For more information take a look at this blog post. Follow #newschallenge on Twitter for updates and please spread the word through your networks.

    Please feel free to contact Lucas Hernandez with any questions. 

  • Regenerative Medicine Summer School at the University of Pittsburgh, Apply by Sun. 3/15

    The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh announces its Second Annual Regenerative Medicine Summer School June 1 – 5, 2015.  

    The program is designed to provide a week-long didactic and experiential learning experience addressing the science and engineering related to the multidisciplinary field of regenerative medicine.  The program targets undergraduates enrolled in a science or engineering program, who will have completed their 3rd year of study. Exceptional candidates who will have completed their 2nd year of undergraduate study will also be considered. Last year’s class featured twenty bright and eager students from across the country; we look forward to another positive experience this summer! We hope you will be able to join us! Scholarship opportunities are available but limited. 

    Applications due March 15, 2015.  Learn more and apply at http://www.mcgowan.pitt.edu/events/SummerSchool2015.asp

    Contact Dr. Bryan Brown at brownb@upmc.edu with questions.

  • Faculty-Led Study Abroad Summer Internship, Paris, Info Session on Tues. 2/24

    This summer (June 15 – July 15, 2015), Professor Kathryn Engel will lead a group of students to participate in UIC credit-bearing internships in Paris, France.  Internships are available to students in all majors, and participants will earn 6 credits of PSCH 385.  Participants must have knowledge of basic French language.

     Come to an information session this Tuesday (tomorrow!), 2/24/15, from 11:00-12:00 in 502 UH to learn more and ask questions.

    See this flyer for more details and program contact information to get started!

    Please contact Kathryn Engel with any questions at engel@uic.edu

  • Looking for summer opportunities? Check out these resources!

    Looking for summer opportunities?  Check out these resources!

    The Honors College and OSSP have compiled a list of programs and opportunities that you could apply for this summer.  This list is not comprehensive.  Continue to check the Honors College announcements, talk with your advisors, and explore and research other opportunities online as well.  

  • NEW Leadership Illinois for female leaders, Apply by March 2

    Are you a leader on your campus?  Are you interested in pursuing a career in public service?  Do you want to be part of the next generation of powerful female leaders who are making a difference in communities across Illinois? 

    This June 1-5 in Chicago you can take the first step in gaining the skills and connections you'll need to reach your goals. NEW Leadership Illinois provides college leaders opportunities to network with and learn from many of Illinois’ most prominent female leaders.

    NEW Leadership Illinois is a yearly bi-partisan program that strives to educate and empower the next generation of female leaders. This all expenses paid program includes leadership education, hands-on training in public policy, and networking opportunities with leaders from every level of government. Students from all backgrounds and in all majors are encouraged to apply. Students should attend a college or university in Illinois or should be an Illinois resident, and must have junior or senior standing in June 2015. Applications will be accepted until March 2, 2015Click here to learn more and to apply.

  • Boricua Scholarship for Artist Cooperative Residency and Exhibitions Project, Due Fri. 3/13

    ACRE (Artists’ Cooperative Residency and Exhibitions) is a volunteer-run non-profit based in Chicago devoted to employing various systems of support for emerging artists and to creating a generative community of cultural producers. ACRE investigates and institutes models designed to help artists develop, present, and discuss their practices by providing forums for idea exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and experimental projects.

    ACRE’s residency takes place each year outside of rural Steuben, Wisconsin. There, several dozen emerging artists from all over the US join a staff of dedicated volunteers and visiting luminaries. The residency is a time to meet and form collaborations with like-minded peers, make work, learn new skills, and discuss ideas with a group of dedicated, talented makers.  Please find tons of logistical information about the residency in this section, and specific information on how to apply in the application section.

    A variety of scholarships are available. Artist Cooperative Residency and Exhibitions Project (ACRE) is overjoyed to announce The Boricua Scholarship, a recent scholarship addition designed to strengthen our ongoing commitment to diversity in all aspects of the organization. The Boricua Scholarship will enable an artist of Puerto Rican descent to attend the ACRE Residency free of charge. This includes food and lodging for the two-week residency period, as well as access to the myriad facilities and artist community enjoyed by ACRE Residents. 

    Learn more at http://www.acreresidency.org/.  Applications are due March 13.

  • The Berkeley Prize for Undergraduate Essays in German Studies, Due March 13, 2015

    The Berkeley Undergraduate Essay Prize is awarded annually by the Department of German for outstanding unpublished papers written during the previous calendar year by undergraduate students enrolled at a North American university/college. Thus the 2015 prize will consider papers written during 2014 on a broad range of topics in German studies. The winning essays carry a cash award of $500 each and will be considered for publication in the department’s electronic journal TRANSIT.
     
    Essays for submission may be written in German or in English; one submission per student. They should be double-spaced, between 3000 and 5000 words in length (including notes and references), and without the student’s name on the paper, since the Awards Committee reads the essays anonymously. A separate cover sheet with the student’s name, major, year of study, title of the paper, address, phone number, e-address, and plans for graduate school (if applicable) should accompany the essay. The essay may be submitted in hard copy or electronically.  The paper has to have been written in the 16 months prior to the essay deadline.  The submission deadline is March 13, 2015; winners announced May 1.
     
     
    Send submissions by March 13, 2015 
  • AICGS New Transatlantic Exchange Program for Young Minorities: Giving Voice to Future Leaders, Apply by Wed. 4/15

    AICGS is pleased to announce its inaugural German-American youth exchange program on the theme “Immigration, Integration, and a New Transatlantic Generation.” AICGS is recruiting twenty young leaders from academia, media, business, politics, and society with little or no experience with transatlantic relations for seminars and site visits in Washington and Berlin. This program is generously funded by the Transatlantik-Programm der Bundesrepublik Deutschland aus Mitteln des European Recovery Program (ERP) des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWi) (Transatlantic Program of the Federal Republic of Germany with Funds through the European Recovery Program (ERP) of the Federal Ministry for Economics and Energy (BMWI)).

    This innovative program will establish new connections between communities growing principally from an immigration background and address common challenges of integration such as unemployment, political and societal leadership, and international engagement. Project participants will include a core group of young leaders for intensive discussions and also interaction with the broader community of experts and advocates focused on issues of immigration, integration, and cross-cultural understanding.

    Program

    AICGS has two primary objectives for the program: (1) to deepen public understanding of the issues and concerns of the largest populations in Germany and the United States with an immigration background; (2) and to build and sustain a network of young leaders committed to transatlantic relations.

    Activities comprise a conference and site visits in both cities. Participants at the conference will engage in small groups and interact with leading experts from minority umbrella organizations, government, research institutions, and political foundations. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit other institutions including cultural/historical sites, offices of elected representatives, and non-profit associations that focus on issues of the underrepresented.

    Participants are required to take part in both seminars. The first takes place in Washington, DC from October 11-15, 2015 and the second in Berlin from May 1-4, 2016. Travel, accommodation, and most meals will be provided for the participants by AICGS.

  • Study Abroad Applications for Summer or Fall 2015 Due Fri. 3/20

    March 20th is the deadline for completing an application to study abroad this coming summer or fall.  If you have met with a Study Abroad advisor already, make sure all your materials are complete, and don't forget to apply for as many scholarships as you can! 

    For those of you who are undecided about study abroad, what are you waiting for? Attend a 1st Step Information Session! They are held 6 times a week; see the schedule here: http://studyabroad.uic.edu/first-steps/ 

    Questions? Contact the UIC Study Abroad Office at (312) 413-7662 or at their office in 502 UH.

    What UIC students are saying about their experience:

    "Asking me to pick from one of my positive experiences [while studying abroad] would be like asking me to pick a favorite breath that I took in my lifetime."

    "I initially intended to have the [study abroad] experience just add a few more interesting lines on my resume, but it was so much more. I learned about myself and what place I have in this world and how much access i have to a previously seemingly-unattainable world."

    "For anyone on the fence about studying abroad: just do it. Have an open mind and optimistic point of view, and you will soon modify your entire life."

  • Liautaud Graduate School of Business Information Session, Wed. 3/18

    Join us for a general information session about the new masters programs offered by the UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business. The three new programs that will be highlighted are the One Year MBA program, the Master of Science in Business Analytics, and the Master of Science in Finance. This information session will start with a brief presentation from Admissions representatives and will follow up with an open Q&A with all Liautaud staff. Refreshments will be served. Please register for the event on the Liautaud Graduate School of Business webpage.

    Wednesday March 18, 11am
    605 Student Center East Tower

    Questions?  Contact Garry Cooke at cookeg@uic.edu

  • Chicago Digital Media Production Fund Film/Video Grants, Submissions due Tues. 3/31

    The Chicago Digital Media Production Fund is offering grants ranging from $500-$20,000 for film/video projects that seek to advance progressive social change.

    The deadline for submitting proposals is March 31st, 2015 and the final videos/films must be made available for free online viewing by May 1, 2016. More information on the application and guidelines can be found at goo.gl/iUWdqy.

    If you have any students who you think might be interested in applying for the grant, please let them know that they can join our email list at www.chicagofilmmakers.org or they can email me directly at productionfund@chicagofilmmakers.org for more information.

  • Volunteer at the Student Research Forum, Thurs. 4/2

    The Student Research Forum is seeking student volunteers to help keep the event in the UIC Forum on April 2nd running smoothly. 

    The shifts are: 8:30 AM (or earlier) - 10:30 AM; 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM; 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM; 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM; 11:00 AM; 2:00 PM; 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Please select one of these shifts (no shorter shifts are permitted) and email Ms. Jacquie Berger at jacquieb@uic.edu right away to volunteer. 

    This is a great way to participate in the research community at UIC and to learn about other students' capstones and see how a presentation is done before your own Capstone year! Volunteering could count as a UIC Experience or Honors College Experience (or other engagement checklist) activity, so speak to your advisor or Dean Hall if you are seeking approval.

  • Hirschberg Prize for Best Paper in Psychology, Submissions due Mon. 4/6

    The Nancy Hirschberg Memorial Prize for Undergraduate Excellence in Psychology is an annual prize for the best paper or report written by an undergraduate in Psychology 397 (independent study), 399 (independent research), or in one of the laboratory courses. Nominations for the Hirschberg Prize are made by faculty members. Eligible papers should be the work of one undergraduate (that is, projects planned and/or carried out by groups of students are not eligible) and may be either reports of empirical research or integrative reviews of previously published research. Winners are announced at the Awards Banquet and given a cash prize. 

    To submit a paper, send it to Dr. Evelyn Behar at behar@uic.edu by Monday, April 6.

  • Kamal Kishore Kapur Memorial Prize Essay contest, Submissions Due Mon. 4/6

    Kamal Kishore Kapur Memorial Prize Essay contest!

    This year's prompt is *"What does post-9/11 activism mean to you?" *Write a 500-word essay on the impact of post-9/11 activism at UIC, in Chicago, within your own community, or internationally. Essays will be judged for engaging content, strength of writing, and originality of presentation.

    Diverse viewpoints and experiences are welcome. Specific UIC perspectives are highly encouraged.

    Any currently registered UIC undergraduate students are eligible to enter. You do not have to be of Asian or Arab American descent.

    Students are awarded prizes of $200 for 1st prize and $100 for 2nd prize. Winners will be recognized at the Asian American Studies Expo event on April 20th at 4pm.

    Please submit your essays by April 6th at 11:59pm. Direct any questions to Matthew Heichelbech (mheich2@uic.edu). For the full call, please click here <http://asam.uic.edu/asam/the-kamal-kishore-memorial-prize> or see attached document.

  • Riddle Prize for Outstanding Seniors, Apply by Fri. 3/27

    The Donald and Leah Riddle Prize is awarded each year at Commencement to an outstanding graduating senior regardless of major field. The award is based on academic excellence and leadership. The winner receives a bronze medallion and a $1,000 cash prize. The Riddle Prize is made each year in recognition of the former UIC Chancellor Donald Riddle and his wife Leah and honors the Riddles' contribution to the campus. The 2015 application is open until 27 March 2015. Click HERE to apply!

  • Submit your story to NPR’s StoryCorps

    Ever listened to StoryCorps on NPR?  StoryCorps, based in New York, records 40-minute interviews between two regular people, usually friends or family members, with the help of facilitators at sites across the country to show that everyone has a story and that every life matters. An interview airs every Friday on NPR. Since the project was created in 2003, about 100,000 Americans have participated.

    Want to submit your own story?  StoryCorps is especially seeking stories from people who are traveling and/or visiting family or others this summer to consider contributing.  You can also use the new StoryCorps app to record StoryCorps interviews on your own.

    Learn more about StoryCorps and how to submit your story here!   http://mobile.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/03/25/us/politics/ap-us-storycorps-global-expansion.html?referrer 

  • Funding Opportunity for Study Program in the National Parks or Winter Short-Term Study Abroad in Peru, Apply by Wed. 4/8

    The Upper Midwest Regional Honors Council has funding opportunities available for Honors students who wish to participate in either of the following opportunities:

    - Partners in the Parks: Partners in the Parks is an outdoor experiential learning program sponsored by Southern Utah University and Cedar Breaks National Monument in cooperation with the National Collegiate Honors Council.  Partners in the Parks projects at national parks across the country offer unique opportunities for collegiate honors students and faculty to visit areas of the American landscape noted for their beauty, significance and lasting value. See more information, including the list of 2015 Partners in the Parks Programs, here: http://nchchonors.org/partners-in-the-parks/ 

    - Honors Semesters: "Health without Borders: A Winterim Peru": Dec. 30, 2015 - Jan. 20, 2016
    A joint offering of The Honors College at Florida International University and the National Collegiate Honors Council Semesters Committee, this winterim is a unique opportunity for students to engage in experiential learning that emphasizes independent research projects focused on the contrast between urban and rural areas of the Peruvian Amazon. An overview of the people and environment of the Amazon will provide students the necessary background to design and implement interdisciplinary projects during their stay in Iquitos, Peru (the major city of the western Amazon) and at the Madre Selva Biological Station (Orosa River).  Learn more at http://nchchonors.org/news/honors-semester/.

    Apply for $1000 funding for either opportunity by April 8: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j2Vd0olE01xjucKKeEsK-5CWNr9Dwc6yeFslnQeadig/viewform 

  • Undergraduate Student Government Seeking General Assembly Members

    USG is the official governing body of undergraduate students at the University of Illinois at Chicago. USG represents undergraduates in many ways, including, but not limited to: improving policies that affect the welfare of the students; providing services to meet student needs; strengthening the sense of community among students, and serving as a communication medium between students and administration.

    USG consists of a President, Vice President, Speaker of the Assembly, Secretary, and 30 General Assembly Members. We also have five standing committees that focus on various projects and tasks throughout the academic year, they are as follows:

    University Relations Committee (URC): URC is concerned with adequately representing the interests of students to campus administrators, the Board of Trustees and the Illinois State Legislature. Efforts include increasing student involvement in university business and in maintaining necessary student services, while advocating to provide a better possibility to achieve higher education.

    Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee (SIC): SIC is concerned with all matters pertaining to campus facilities including sustainability, campus safety, technology, buildings and maintenance.

    Interpersonal Relations Committee (IRC): IRC is concerned with matters pertaining to local community organizations, upholding the UIC Urban Mission, working with the campus cultural centers, and working directly with Campus Programs to serve as a liaison between USG and the student organizations.

    Treasury Committee (TC): This committee oversees and advises the Legislative Assembly on matters pertaining to the allocation of funds requested by student organizations and allocation of funds appropriated to USG.

    Communications and Recruitment Committee (CRC): CRC oversees communications between the assembly and the student body. CRC is also in charge of all general USG publicity and promotions, as well as membership recruitment.

    Individuals who join our assembly benefit by being able to enhance their leadership and professionalism skills. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to work with school administrators on a variety of campus issues.

    Our general assembly meeting is on every Monday at 3:00pm in the Commuter Student Resource Center at Student Center East. If there are any students who are interested in joining USG, please tell them to send us an email, usguic@gmail.com. For more information, please visit our website: usg.uic.edu

  • Participate in a Paid Research Study on Spanish-English Bilingualism

    If you are a Spanish-English bilingual, you might qualify to participate in research on bilingual reading being conducted at the Language Research Lab at the University of Illinois at Chicago. You will be paid $10 per hour for a study that lasts 0.5 to 3 hours. Contact Gary Raney, Ph.D. if you wish to volunteer or want more information (uiclanguagelab@gmail.com, 872-588-0258).

  • LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board, Apply by Wed. 4/15

    Do you want to be the voice of your fellow students on issues that matter to you? Are you interested in taking an active role in LAS, pre-health advising and helping to create health-related resources?

    The LAS Pre-Health Advising office is interested in hearing your input, opinions, and recommendations, and you are encouraged to apply to become part of the LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board.

    The LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board provides a student voice to the Student Affairs office and pre-health advisors on all issues affecting your experience within LAS, specifically pertaining to your health-related educational and/or career goals. The board is open to all undergraduate students in LAS who plan to attend UIC for the 2015-2016 school year. Students in all majors are encouraged to apply. Applications from transfer students, commuter students, and students who live on campus are welcome.

    The group typically meets two or three times per semester to discuss specific topics of interest. Members of the group also have the opportunity to serve as paid ambassadors of the College at a variety of events (new student welcome reception and recruiting events, etc.)

    If you are interested, fill out the application by noon on Wednesday, April 15th. You will be asked to log in with your UIC Net ID and password. Selected students will be contacted by April 22nd, 2015. One meeting will be planned before the end of the semester. Two meetings times will be held the week of April 27th.  Students need only attend one meeting.

    Pre-Health Student Advisory Board Application

    Questions? Email prehealth@las.uic.edu

  • Headroom: BFA Thesis Art Show, Fri. 4/17

    This is the end of year art show for the senior thesis BFA students! There will be lots of cool art to see including sculptures, paintings, photography, film, and more! Snacks and drinks will be there also! Please join us in supporting the UIC studio artists!

    Friday, 4/17, 5 - 8 pm
    400 South Peoria Street, Chicago IL

  • Survey for Latina/o students for the Latino Cultural Center, Complete by 4/19 to enter to win a gift card

    Survey of Latina/o students' experiences, perceptions, and needs administered by the Rafael Cintrón Ortiz Latino Cultural Center  - due by April 19.

    UIC is in the process of officially becoming a recognized "Hispanic Serving Institution." An important designation that will open doors to new resources and opportunities to help better serve our students.

    If you are a UIC Latina/o student, please help us by completing the survey below. It should take you no more than 15 minutes to finish. We are looking to learn and collect data in regards to your experiences, perceptions and needs.  

    We encourage any Latino students to take some time to complete this survey by April 19, 2015. 

    As an incentive, students who finish and submit the survey will be eligible for a raffle to win a gift card from the UIC bookstore. One $200 card, one $100 card and five $50 cards will be raffled.

    Survey link: https://uic.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4VLidLO7c7RmMSN 

  • 2015 Lavender Graduation, Wed. 4/29

    The UIC Gender and Sexuality Center is hosting the 20th annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, April 29th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm in the UIC Forum. The event will feature welcome remarks from Interim Provost Gislason, a year-end review from the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of LGBTQ People and Allies, a keynote address from Angelica Ross, founder and CEO of Trans Tech Social Enterprises, and the presentation of this year's graduates followed by dinner at 6:30 and entertainment to follow. The event is free and open to the public.

    Lavender Graduation recognizes that barriers exist for LGBTQ people navigating higher education and the event celebrates the academic and personal achievements of LGBTQ and Allied students in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs at UIC.

    The registration links for graduates and guests are live on the Gender and Sexuality Center's website on the event page. Below is the guests RSVP link.

    https://gscuic.wufoo.com/forms/uic-lavender-graduation-2015-guest-registration/

  • University Library extended hours begin April 26

    The Richard J. Daley Library (801 S. Morgan) and the Library of the Health Sciences-Chicago (1750 W. Polk) will be open extended hours for the end of spring semester and finals week beginning Sunday, April 26.

    The Daley Library will be open continuously from 10 a.m., Sunday, April 26, through 7 p.m., Friday, May 8.  Only patrons with valid i-cards will be able to enter the building from 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

    LHS-Chicago's extended hours will be between Sunday, April 26 - Thursday, May 7: Sundays, 9 a.m. ­ 2 a.m. Mondays - Thursdays, 7 a.m. 2 a.m. Friday, 7 a.m. - midnight Only UIC students, faculty, and staff will be admitted after 7 p.m.

  • Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition, Early Bird Deadline May 4

    Writer’s Digest has been shining a spotlight on up and coming writers in all genres through its Annual Writing Competition for more than 80 years. Enter our 84th Annual Writing Competition for your chance to win and have your work be seen by editors and agents! The winning entries of this writing contest will also be on display in the 84th Annual Writer’s Digest Competition Collection.  Learn more and submit at http://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions/annual-writing-competition

  • Apply for membership on Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities- MAY 1, 2015

    The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities (CCSPD) is seeking new members for the upcoming academic year August 2015 to July 2016. 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 an email message describing why you would like to be a part of the CCSPD, your skills, background, and how disability-related experiences have shaped your desire to get involved. Please email your cover letter to: cg16@uic.edu Please include "CCSPD Membership" in the subject line. Deadline: As soon as possible For full consideration, please send your email message by May 1.

  • Change in UIC Commuter Shuttle Service, Effective May 11

    Effective Monday, May 11, the UIC Commuter Shuttle to Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center will permanently cease operation. Increasing costs, imminent cuts to the Facilities Management budget, and prioritizing fiscal resources for the core mission of the campus make this necessary. The university understands and regrets that this may add inconvenience to your commute.  Commuter students currently using the Commuter Shuttle to and from the train stations could consider using their U-Pass to take CTA busses instead.