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• Scholarship for Summer Study in the UK

  Mar 11, 2016 8:30 am142 views

  Thomas Gale Scholarship for Kenyan and US students

  2 awards available for current undergraduate students ordinarily resident in the US - students will be able to apply for one of our 3 week summer school courses listed here.

  The scholarship is up to the value of £3000, covering;

  TuitionAccommodationFlightsVisa costs

  + a stipend for living costs.

  This is a need based award aimed at students who would not ordinarily be able to afford to come to SOAS Academic Summer School.

  The deadline for applications is March 31st.

  SOAS is part of the University of London and was formerly known as the School of Oriental and African Studies. Their Academic Summer School offers three and five-week courses taught by SOAS' world-renowned academics. Summer School courses are chosen from across the university, and are divided into five themes:

  Culture, Society and Area Studies  Development Studies and EnvironmentFinance, Economics and BusinessLawPolitics

• Science Fair Judges Needed - 12/14

  Dec 2, 2015 8:00 am64 views

  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 is able to come and help out, it will be appreciated. 

  Judges just need to have a willingness to help a young person make their science project better. UIC students, staff and faculty are all welcome to volunteer. There is a good number of volunteers already, but still a few more people are needed to help out. The science teacher will have an easy scoring rubric to follow.

  The Science Fair judging will take place on Monday, December 14th 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 you can volunteer, please email Veronica Arreola at via@uic.edu.

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

  Dec 8, 2014 4:30 pm41 views

  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.

• Shout out for the Humanities ($5,000 in cash prizes)

  Nov 30, 2015 11:30 am74 views

  Why do you love the humanities?  Let us know by entering the Shout Out for the Humanities contests!

  Who: Current UIC undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate as individuals or teams.

  What: Design an original project that answers such questions as: Why is studying the humanities (literature, foreign languages and cultures, history, philosophy, art history) important to you? To society? How would you convince your parents, an employer, a politician, or others that there is value in learning the humanities?

  How: Express why you consider the humanities to be valuable using any medium.  Make a video, website, or other digital project; make a photo collage, comic strip, cartoon, infographic, or other visual art project; conduct an interview; write a song, short story, or essay.  All submissions must be made online and in an electronic format.

  Why: Because we need your help advocating for the humanities in higher education! And because there will be cash prizes for first, second, and third place winners.  A panel of distinguished UIC faculty members will judge your submission based on the clarity, quality, and impact of your message.

  Need help? Not sure what to make?  Get free tech advice and assistance:

  Wed. November 25, 2- 3pm and Wed. December 2, 2 - 3pm in 1750 UH

  Are you ready to shout out? For more information contact uichumanities@gmail.com or visit huminst.uic.edu/ifth/events/special-events/2015_2016/shout-out-for-the-humanities.  Submissions due Feb. 1.  

• SLASummit: Social Entrepreneurship Lab in Montreal, 3/17 - 3/20

  Mar 14, 2016 5:30 pm49 views

  SLASummit

  A social entrepreneurship lab for sustainable development projects

  Established in 2014 by McGill students, SLASummit quickly emerged as an innovative initiative focused on social development, entrepreneurship and Latin America.This year's edition will take place in Montreal from March 17-20, 2016.

  It's a conference/case competition with a Latin American theme. Top US and Canadian universities participate. They need 10 more students to sign up: undergraduate or graduate students from any discipline. The organizers provide accommodations and food. Under the "How did you hear about this" section of registration, you just need to put the name, Rodrigo Cubedo.

  Learn more at http://www.slasummit.org/.  Questions can be directed to Stephanie Cologna at cologna@uic.edu.  

• Social Justice Initiative Presents "Chicago: A Social Justice Lens" (a July film series)

  Jun 30, 2015 9:45 am22 views

  UIC Social Justice Initiative Presents

  "Chicago: A Social Justice Lens"

  A film series every Wednesday in July 2015

  The Social Justice Initiative (SJI) at UIC presents--"Chicago: A Social Justice Lens"--a series highlighting LGBT senior care, politics, immigration, education, and sports & race.  The films showcase stories with social justice themes that impact the city of Chicago.  Local activists currently involved in progressive movements locally and nationally will moderate discussions and invite attendees to engage, reflect and share their own personal narratives.

  PUJA Gallery @ 1255 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60607

  6:30pm - 8:30pm (based on length of film)   

  July 1- Hoop Dreams

  An intimate reflection of contemporary American inner-city culture, following two ordinary young men on the courts of the game they love. Discussion led by: Gordon Quinn

   

   July 8- Gen Silent 

  The critically acclaimed documentary from filmmaker Stu Maddox that asks six LGBT seniors if they will hide their friends, their spouses- their entire lives in order to survive in the care system.

   

  July 15- Eyes on the Prize: Back to the Movement

  Frustrated by decades of unfulfilled promises made by the city's Democratic political machine, reformers install Harold Washington as Chicago's first black mayor.

   

  July 22- The School Project

  A team of documentary filmmakers began following affected families and educators, policymakers, and advocates as the closures unfolded and their stories became a jumping-off point for exploring so many urgent questions facing public education today. 

   

  July 29- The New Americans

  Follow a diverse group of immigrants and refugees as they leave their home and families behind and learn what it means to be new Americans in the 21st century.

   

  These events are free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! #ChicagoSJLens

  Space is limited, so please RSVP: sjifilmseries2015.eventbrite.com

• Society for Future Physicians: Free MCAT, LSAT, PCAT, GRE Practice Exam & Help

  Jan 27, 2014 5:15 pm128 views

  Kaplan is hosting a Free MCAT, LSAT, GRE, DAT, OAT, and PCAT Practice test on Saturday, March 8th on campus at the University of Illinois at Chicago. At the event you will take a free practice test under real-life proctored conditions. Kaplan will also provide you with a free comprehensive score analysis and complete answers and explanations to the practice test.
  
  Pre-registration is REQUIRED and space is limited.
  
  Save your spot today @ http://bit.ly/UICSpringFPT14 .  PLEASE be sure to select Society for Future Physicians (SFP) as your source.  Contact Rahul Patel at rpate243@uic.edu with questions. 

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

  Sep 12, 2014 6:15 pm28 views

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

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

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

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

  All questions and comments are welcome.  Thank you!

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

• Spring 2017 CTA Ventras Distributed, Wed. 1/04

  Dec 5, 2016 9:30 am50 views

  SPRING 2017 CTA Ventra U-PASS Distribution begins January 4.

  ID Center: Student Services Building (SSB)1200 W. Harrison St. - Suite 1790

  In order for an existing Ventra U-PASS to be activated on January 4, returning students need to register for a full-time course load for Spring Semester by December 16. If you register late and you use your Ventra U-PASS on trains or buses, you may incur a negative balance, because your U-PASS will not have been loaded for Spring Semester. It may take 3-5 business days after registration to activate your existing Ventra card.

  For U-PASS details, visit http://idcenter.uic.edu/upass.shtml.

• Statue Stories Chicago Writing Competition, Workshop 9/12, Submissions Due 9/30

  Sep 2, 2015 4:30 pm24 views

  If the Brachiosaurus outside the Field Museum could talk, what story would it tell? Maybe YOUR story!

  The Goodman has partnered with Statue Stories Chicago to create a writing competition where Chicago area residents can write and submit a monologue for one of three of the city’s pieces of public art. To help people prepare, we will host a series of FREE one-hour writing workshops around Chicago with some of the city’s most exciting playwrights. Ike Holter (Exit Strategy) and Mickle Maher (Song About Himself) will share insights and experiences while helping participants sharpen their writing skills.

  Workshops will be held on the following dates, from 11AM-Noon. Reservations are not required, but recommended.

  WORKSHOP DATE

  Saturday, September 12| 11am with Ike Holter at Goodman Theatre [170 N. Dearborn, 60601]
  Make a reservation >>

  Attending a workshop is not required to participate in the monologue writing competition. E-mail StatueStories@GoodmanTheatre.org for more information.

  MONOLOGUE WRITING COMPETITION

  From now until the end of September, Chicagoland residents of all ages and experience levels can compete to give a voice to one of the three following statues:

  Brachiosaurus >> (outside of the Field Museum)Bronze Cow >> (outside of the Chicago Cultural Center)Lake Ontario >> (part of the Spirit of the Great Lakes, South Garden of the Art Institute of Chicago)

  Monologues must be 350 words or less and written in first-person, as though the statue were speaking directly to the viewer. The winning selections will be voiced and recorded by professional actors cast by the Goodman. Winning authors may attend the recording session, and shall receive their own personal copy of the recording. Recordings of the winning monologues will be included in Statue Stories Chicago and accessible by the public from March 2016-August 2016.

  Submissions must be received by 11:59PM on Wednesday, September 30, 2015.  For more details, visit http://www.goodmantheatre.org/Tickets/calendar/talks-events/1516/Statue-Stories-Chicago-Writing-Competition/. 

• Student Activities Board Recruitment - Applications Due 1/17/16

  Jan 13, 2016 11:00 am164 views

  Want to be involved with planning the activities that happen on campus? Love having a leadership position that benefits you and your school? Want to meet new people? The Student Activities Board (SAB) at UIC is looking to add more dedicated members to its team. Get involved with the campus and give your input! Be one of the first people on campus to know about events. Deadline to apply - January 17, 2016. 

  Apply at https://orgsync.com/login/university-of-illinois-at-chicago?redirect_to=%2F92197%2Fforms%2F174615. 

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  Student Advocacy Coalition Kickoff Meeting, 9/14

  Sep 12, 2017 1:30 pm55 views

• Student Day at the Capitol (Lobby Day)

  Feb 25, 2016 8:30 am117 views

  Are you concerned about MAP grants? We are now almost eight months into the state's fiscal year, and still we have no budget from Springfield. As a result, state schools are suffering. Monetary Assistance Program grants the state's largest aid program for low-income students aren't getting paid and many schools can no longer afford to cover for the MAP grant shortfall. Over 100,000 students face uncertainty about their future. Meanwhile, every state school faces difficulty with everything from retaining faculty to rendering student services without direct state funding - for the U of I, that's over $600 million this year alone.

  The good news is, you can help. You can become an advocate for the University of Illinois at Chicago and higher education at the annual University Illinois Student Day at the Capitol on March 2, 2016. Meet your legislator and lend your voice to the fight for higher education. If you are interested and haven't registered for Lobby day yet, do so as soon as possible! http://www.cvent.com/events/2016-university-of-illinois-student-day-at-the-capitol-springfield/event-summary-71679b993d8f4306bbd4093faf595132.aspx

  The buses will be leaving UIC at 7:30 am outside of Student Center East (across from the recreation center) on March 2nd.

  Questions? Contact Sun Choi of the Undergraduate Student Government at schoi89@uic.edu. 

• Student Elections tomorrow: Tues. March 7th and Wed. March 8th

  Mar 6, 2017 10:15 am13 views

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

  Oct 31, 2014 5:15 pm24 views

  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.

• Student Organization Registration 2017-2018

  Mar 9, 2017 10:45 am89 views

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

  Mar 13, 2015 6:30 pm25 views

  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."

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

  Apr 11, 2014 5:30 pm42 views

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

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

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

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  Submit to a zine of UIC student artwork! (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 1/31)

  Jan 15, 2020 3:00 pm86 views
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  Submit to a zine of UIC student artwork! (Must submit by 1/3)

  Dec 4, 2019 3:00 pm87 views

• Submit to Brainchild literary and arts magazine, Deadline extended to 2/5

  Feb 1, 2016 9:00 am102 views

  B R A I N C H I L D 
  
  The editors of the premiere undergraduate-only literary and arts magazine in the United States are seeking submissions for their 2016 issue.

  NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS IN: FICTION, POETRY, CREATIVE NONFICTION, ESSAYS, PHOTOGRAPHY, FINE ART

  Brainchild's primary prerequisite for submissions is quality, and our standards are the calling card of our magazine. We represent the Mid-East Honors Association, which means that we only publish honors students in the mid-east region of the country—from Illinois to Pennsylvania and from Michigan down to Virginia. This area comprises over 200 honors colleges and programs whose students we can only accept submissions from. And though our submission base is small, our readership is diverse and growing, and this has helped build Brainchild into the premier undergraduate-only literary and arts magazine in the country. This means that any individual submitting to us will have a higher chance of publication in our magazine than in almost any other, and they have the chance to be read by a highly intelligent readership that is committed to the arts. If your work is of a superior quality—you will find a home in Brainchild.

  We encourage you to go to brainchildmagazine.org and submit to us through our Submittable page. There you will find a list of writers and artists whose work best fits our publication. Our submission period has been extended until 2/5.



  If you have any questions or queries regarding content, please feel free to email us at editor@brainchildmagazine.org, and we will get back to you as soon as we can. You can also keep up with any news we release by following our accounts on Facebook (www.facebook.com/KSUbrainchild) and Twitter (@ksu_brainchild). We look forward to your submissions and the opportunity to work with you.

  Zachary Nickels, Editor in Chief

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

  Jan 7, 2015 8:15 pm151 views

  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

• Submit Your Research for Publication with the Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal (Deadline to submit is 1/22)

  Jan 4, 2021 2:45 pm59 views

• Submit your story to NPR’s StoryCorps

  Mar 27, 2015 11:30 am39 views

  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 

• Summer 2017 Diversity Fellowship for 4-week study in London

  Jul 26, 2016 10:45 am292 views

  The Study Abroad Office is proud to announce this new fellowship offered through our academic consortium partner The Council for International Educational Exchange [CIEE] and the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions.

  The fellowship will cover 100 percent of program fees and travel costs to study abroad for 4 weeks in London during the summer of 2017.

  Eligibility

  Open to all UIC students who:

  -are Pell eligible

  -demonstrate high academic achievement

   

  Course/credit

  Intercultural Communication and Leadership; 3 credits

   

  Application deadline is September 15th. For more information see the attachments below. 

• Summer courses in the United Kingdom at Pembroke College

  Oct 15, 2014 2:30 pm98 views

  Over the last thirty-five years Pembroke has successfully pioneered College-based vacation programmes taught in the Cambridge style, and aimed at students in search of a first-rate experience of living and learning in Cambridge. Participants from the UK and all over the world are welcomed into the intellectual and cultural life of Cambridge and become part of strong college communities which provide delightful refuges from the noisy bustle of an ancient town in high summer.

  In addition to the long-established Pembroke-King’s ProgrammePembroke launched the International Security and Intelligence and Creative Writing in Cambridge programmes in 2013.

  Learn more about the programs at http://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/international-programmes/summer-programmes/. 

• Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) 2016: Nexus in Chicago

  Jun 29, 2016 1:15 pm137 views

  The University of Illinois at Chicago presents the 6th Annual Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy

  In partnership with Argonne National Laboratory; Clean Energy Trust; Institute for Sustainability & Energy at Northwestern (Northwestern University); Loyola University; UI LABS; University of Chicago; Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (Illinois Institute of Technology) 

  The SISE Program

  The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is a two-week intensive workshop and lecture series for students and professionals. From August 4-16, a diverse body of participants will engage a broad spectrum of energy and sustainability-related topics through daily presentations, collaborative projects, mentoring activities, site visits, and networking opportunities with leading research institutions and companies in the digital technology and energy sectors. The issues presented will be of interest to scientists, economists, political scientists, urban planners, engineers, architects, and entrepreneurs. Graduates leave as thoughtful and informed global citizens with a firm foundation and expanded network for careers in sustainability, energy, and smart technology and infrastructure. 

  2016 Theme: Nexus

  Water and energy have long been thought of--and addressed as--two separate issues. With the advent of systems thinking, life cycle assessment, and similar strategies for interdisciplinary analysis, the connection between water and energy has only recently been fully acknowledged. This nexus will be challenged in the coming decades as a result of 1) a growing world population, 2) the need to cultivate more food, 3) a dwindling supply of available water resources, and 4) unforeseen disasters as result of climate change. It is important for energy and sustainability-minded professionals, and all future decision makers, to become fluent in the issues surrounding the nexus, and to work together to implement innovative solutions in the decades to come. 

  SISE will 1) explore the relationship between energy and water with an eye towards environmental and agricultural impacts; 2) explore the the use of water, especially in energy extraction (fracking) and generation; and 3) highlight the role of the grid in energy issues, emphasizing three specific areas: smart grid, storage for the grid, and the distribution of energy. Participants will consider where the United States is to date, potential solutions, and obstacles and opportunities for each path moving forward. 

  Now Accepting Applications

  Admission into the program is highly competitive, drawing from a national pool of applicants. Participants can expect lodging for the duration of the 2-week program. Many participants will receive partial support for travel costs. 

  Senior-level undergraduates (as of the fall of 2016), graduate students, and professionals working in the fields of sustainability and energy who are living, working, or studying in the United States are eligible to apply. An online application, a resume, and two letters of reference are required. Applications will be accepted through July 1, 2016. More information is provided on the SISE website. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Thomas Aláan (uic.sise.admissions@gmail.com<mailto:uic.sise.admissions@gmail.com>), SISE Program Coordinator. 

  We look forward to seeing some of you in Chicago this summer! 

  Website: http://sise.uic.edu

  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uic.sise

• Summer Law Program for Undergraduates at Florida State University, Apply by 3/28

  Mar 12, 2014 4:00 pm53 views

  Thinking about law school?  The Florida State University College of Law is currently accepting applications for its 2014 Summer for Undergraduates Program, which provides students an inside look at law school and the legal profession.  The program will take place May 19-June 12. All undergraduate students, except those graduating in spring 2014, are eligible to apply. 

  Approximately 60 students will be chosen from the applicant pool to participate in the intensive four-week program. Daily lecture classes taught by a Florida State Law professor will familiarize students with the functions of the American legal system and the process by which conflicts are resolved. Legal Writing classes will help students develop their verbal and written communication skills. In addition to the rigorous academic focus of the program, participants also will be exposed to LSAT overview workshops and a simulated exam, law school admissions sessions, visits to local state and federal courts and law offices, and guest lectures by prominent attorneys in a variety of practice areas.
  
  The College of Law provides free room and board, course materials, and a travel stipend to all participants. There is no program tuition, but participants are responsible for their travel expenses to and from Tallahassee.  

  To apply, students must complete the online application and submit a resume, one letter of recommendation, a personal statement, and a current transcript. Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 28, 2014. For more information or to view our program video, visit www.law.fsu.edu/slp.  Questions?  Contact summerprogram@law.fsu.edu. 

• Summer Medical and Dental Enrichment Program (SMDEP) Info session, Thurs. 1/23

  Jan 22, 2014 9:27 pm145 views

  Come hear about the many opportunities for students at Case Western! The Director of Multicultural and Minority Programs will visit UIC and to talk specifically about the SMDEP program located on their campus as well as share advice regarding medical school applications and summer research opportunities at the medical school. He will talk about how to write a successful application and provide with insider tips. It will take place in the Daley Library room 1-470 at 3:30PM Thursday, 1/23.  Questions?  Contact Amy Halder at haldermarlinamy@gmail.com. 

• Sundance New Frontier Story Lab, Apply by 8/17

  Jul 22, 2015 3:30 pm23 views

  The New Frontier Story Lab is open for submissions.

  Overview

  A bold spirit of innovation has emerged among artists as they seek to engage audiences with narrative worlds that leverage new technologies, visual aesthetics, social media cultures, immersive designs, game theory, transmedia activism and shifts in the boundaries of authorship. In just the last 10 years, the media landscape has been transformed and storytellers are both exploring as well as constructing this new terrain, pioneering new connections with audiences and re-structuring story design.

  The Sundance Institute’s New Frontier program was created to identify and foster independent artists innovating in the art and form of storytelling at the convergence of film, art, media, live performance, music and technology; to provide a place for audience to view and participate in their work; and to build a community of collaborators across diverse disciplines to push the boundaries of story.

  The New Frontier program began in 2007 with the formation of an exhibition and programming space at the Sundance Film Festival. The dynamic work presented at New Frontier inspired the Sundance Institute to deepen its support of storytellers pioneering new mediums and methodologies by establishing the New Frontier Story Lab in 2011.

  Is the New Frontier Story Lab open to anyone that wants to apply?

  Yes, the application is open to anyone who wants to apply. This is a change from previous years that were by invitation only. For more information about this program, please visit our website.  Applications will become available on July 1, 2015. You must submit your application online no later than 11:59 PST on August 17, 2015.

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

  Apr 15, 2015 5:15 pm41 views

  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 

• Sustainability Fee: Request for Student Proposals

  Sep 14, 2016 8:30 am37 views

  The Sustainability Fee Advisory Board (SFAB) is currently accepting student proposals for Fall 2016. The Sustainability Fee's goal is to support projects that help to establish a sustainable campus environment. Paid by all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, the Sustainability Fee is $3 per semester.

  The Sustainability Fee funds small, short-term projects, subsidizes larger, long-term projects on campus, and helps to fund student travel to sustainability-related conferences. Funding from this fee is administered by the SFAB, which is comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as faculty and staff. More information can be found here: http://go.uic.edu/sustainabilityfee

  Who can apply: All UIC students and student organizations are eligible to apply. If needed, the SFAB will help provide access to campus resources and personnel to approved projects. SFAB can also suggest other entities that may provide funding or additional assistance.

  Application process: Students/student groups are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) by Monday, September 19, 2016. The LOI allows the SFAB to pre-screen proposals for appropriateness and feasibility. Furthermore, the LOI should provide an approximate project budget, expected completion date, and cost savings, if any. Projects that pass this stage will be invited to prepare a final proposal for consideration by the board. The Letter of Inquiry form can be found here: http://go.uic.edu/letterofinquiry. Following review of LOIs, the board will notify all applicants via email by the end of February if they have been selected to submit a full proposal. Full proposals must be submitted by November 7, 2016. Grantees will be notified by the end of the fall semester. For questions regarding previously funded projects, funding criteria, as well as rules and restrictions, please contact skonin2@uic.edu or visit the website: http://go.uic.edu/sustainabilityfee

• Sustainability Fee: Request for Student Proposals, Due Mon. 2/15

  Feb 8, 2016 12:15 pm30 views

  The Sustainability Fee Advisory Board (SFAB) is currently accepting student proposals for Spring 2016. The Sustainability Fee's goal is to support projects that help to establish a sustainable campus environment. Paid by all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, the Sustainability Fee is $3 per semester.

  The Sustainability Fee funds small, short-term projects, subsidizes larger, long-term projects on campus, and helps to fund student travel to sustainability-related conferences. Funding from this fee is administered by the SFAB, which is comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as faculty and staff. More information can be found here: http://go.uic.edu/sustainabilityfee

  Who can apply: All UIC students and student organizations are eligible to apply. If needed, the SFAB will help provide access to campus resources and personnel to approved projects. SFAB can also suggest other entities that may provide funding or additional assistance.

  Application process: Students/student groups are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) by Monday, February 15, 2016. The LOI allows the SFAB to pre-screen proposals for appropriateness and feasibility. Furthermore, the LOI should provide an approximate itemized project budget, expected completion date, and cost savings, if any. Projects that pass this stage will be invited to prepare a final proposal for consideration by the board. The Letter of Inquiry form can be found here: http://go.uic.edu/letterofinquiry. Following review of LOIs, the board will notify all applicants via email by the end of February if they have been selected to submit a full proposal. Full proposals must be submitted by April 11, 2016. Grantees will be notified by the end of the spring semester. For questions regarding previously funded projects, funding criteria, as well as rules and restrictions, please contact skonin2@uic.edu or visit the website: http://go.uic.edu/sustainabilityfee

• Sustainability Internship Poster Presentation, Wed. 8/5

  Jul 30, 2015 3:30 pm12 views

  Come see how UIC is becoming a leader in urban campus sustainability at our Office of Sustainability Internship Program Poster Presentation. Summer interns will be showcasing their sustainability initiatives that they've been working on all summer. The event will take place in the School of Public Health West in room 122 from 3-5pm.  Contact eschmi21@uic.edu with questions.

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

  Nov 14, 2014 5:30 pm105 views

  "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

• TEDxUofIChicago Application for Board Position, Deadline: 9/19

  Sep 12, 2017 1:45 pm54 views

• TEDxUofIChicago Informational Meeting, Tonight, 9/12

  Sep 12, 2017 1:30 pm50 views

• Tell us about your internship and enter to win Honors College swag!

  Jan 27, 2017 12:00 pm53 views

  If you completed an internship in Fall 2016, or are currently participating in an ongoing internship, we want to hear about it!

  If you did any kind of internship during the summer, whether on campus or off, paid or unpaid, short or long, please tell us about your experience in this short questionnaire: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/4362353

  Why?  It’s fast and easy!  You get to talk about things you’ve done! You’ll help us to help other students who need good internships!  You get a chance to win Honors College swag!

  The deadline to complete the survey and enter the swag drawing is February 3.  If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu.

• Tell us about your internship and enter to win Honors College swag! Deadline 3/2

  Mar 2, 2016 6:30 pm89 views

  If you completed an internship in Fall 2015, or are currently participating in an ongoing internship, we want to hear about it!  

  If you did any kind of internship during the Fall 2015 semester, whether on campus or off, paid or unpaid, short or long, please tell us about your experience in this short questionnaire: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/4362353 

  Why?  It’s fast and easy!  You get to talk about things you’ve done! You’ll help us to help other students who need good internships!  You get a chance to win Honors College swag!

  The swag drawing deadline has been extended to Friday 3/4, so complete the survey before then to be eligible to win!  If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu.

• 

  The ATC Youth Ensemble Presents "Greensboro: A Requiem"

  Jul 13, 2015 9:00 am20 views

  The American Theater Company Youth Ensemble is currently staging Greensboro, a documentary play about the aftermath of the Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in in Greensboro, NC.

  The Greensboro sit-in was one of the crucial events which sparked the civil rights movement that swept the country during the 1960s. The play tells the story of a group of protesters who joined the demonstrations, motivated by the refusal of four Black youths to leave the Woolworth's "Whites Only" lunch counter in 1960. During the larger protests that followed, many protesters were met with police and public violence--and several were killed.

  The script is comprised entirely of verbatim quotes from survivors and associates of the people who participated in that protest.

  We encourage all of you--and others you know who may be interested in this historical event, supporting professional-level youth theater in Chicago, or simply good theater--to attend what will certainly be an excellent performance.

  Previous ATC Youth Ensemble productions include Gold Star Ohio--a play which documented the profound affect of the loss of several soldiers from small towns in Ohio over a matter of weeks during the first battle for Fallujah--and Columbinus--a documentary play about the Columbine, CO killings.

  Greensboro will run from July 16 to August 2, every Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Ticket are free, and reservations can be made by emailing (greensboro@atcweb.org) or calling (773-409-4125 ext. 107).

  More information about the show and the troupe can be found at the ATC Youth Ensemble Facebook page. Further context for the events in Greensboro (along with historic photos) can be found here.

• The Berkeley Prize for Undergraduate Essays in German Studies, Due 2/15/14

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  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 2014 prize will consider papers written during 2013 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 (http://german.berkeley.edu/transit).

   

  The submission deadline is February 15, 2014.  Click on the post to learn more.

• The Berkeley Prize for Undergraduate Essays in German Studies, Due 2/15/14

  Feb 7, 2014 5:00 pm5 views

  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 2014 prize will consider papers written during 2013 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 (http://german.berkeley.edu/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, title of the paper, address, phone number, and e-address should accompany the submitted essay. The essay may be submitted in hard copy or electronically. The submission deadline is February 15, 2014; winners announced May 2.

  Send to:  Undergraduate Essay Prize, Attn: Nadia Samadi, German Department, University of California - Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-3243, e-address: germanic@berkeley.edu

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

  Mar 4, 2015 9:30 pm32 views

  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.

   

  Learn more at http://german.berkeley.edu/berkeleyprizeessays/. 

   

  Send submissions by March 13, 2015 

• The Center for Interdisciplinary Polish Studies at the European University Viadrina

  Apr 13, 2016 10:30 am61 views

  The Center for Interdisciplinary Polish Studies at the European University Viadrina in the Polish/German border will hold its THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SCHOOL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY POLISH AND GERMAN STUDIES from JUNE 6 - JULY 15, 2016. This year’s emphasis is “Cultures in Transition. Central Europe in Transition.” Click on the post or go to the website to learn more.

  https://www.zip.europa-uni.de/en/2_lehre/summer_school_2016/index.html

• The Next Great Travel Writer Competition, Due Sun. 2/5

  Jan 30, 2017 4:00 pm105 views

  This winter, we’re making it our mission to find the best new writing talent out there – and we’re teaming up with Penguin to do it! So whether you’re a student with editorial ambitions or you spend your days jotting down notes on your next voyage, we’re giving you the perfect platform to tell us all about it, and also have the chance to win a one-on-one session with a Penguin editor.

  How to Enter:

  Tell us about a travel experience unlike any other

  We’ve handpicked five top judges from the worlds of travel and publishing to help us to choose our lucky winner. In your writing, they’ll be on lookout for style, flair and true travel panache. There’s also a special prize for our favourite student piece, so make sure to tell us if you’re a student (and you’ll still be eligible to win the main prize!).

  Requirements:

  This piece needs to be unique to the competition, which means you can’t submit something you’ve published elsewhere

  We’re looking to showcase the talent of aspiring writers, young or old. If you’re already paid to write about travel, then this isn’t the competition for you

  You can only enter once – so take your time before submitting your entry

  Entries close at 11:59PM (EST) on February 5th 2017 – we will not accept anything submitted after that date

  You have to be over 18 and a US resident to enterStudents can win the main prize. However, if a student is awarded the main prize, then the runner up in the student category, as decided by the judges, will be awarded the student prize

  Grand Prize: 

  A session with a Penguin editor & $1500: The winner will get a money-can’t-buy one hour session with a Penguin editor, packed with top tips, feedback on your work and advice on how to make it as a writer

  An additional bonus $500 prize for the best entry by a current university or college student

  The application can be found at https://www.travelex.com/travelex-hub/competitions/next-great-travel-writer-2017 

• The Norton Writer's Prize, Submissions Due Mon. 6/15

  Jun 4, 2015 1:30 pm168 views

  CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

  The Norton Writer’s Prize will be awarded annually for an outstanding essay written by an undergraduate. Literacy narratives, literary and other textual analyses, reports, profiles, evaluations, arguments, memoirs, proposals, mixed-genre pieces, and more: any excellent writing done for an undergraduate writing class will be considered.

  The winner will receive a cash award of $1,500. Two runners-up will each receive a cash award of $1,000.The deadline for submissions is June 15, 2015.

  Learn more and submit at http://books.wwnorton.com/books/norton-writers-prize/?mid=145. 

• 

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

  Sep 12, 2014 5:45 pm163 views

  About the Program

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

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

  Student Makeup

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

  How to Apply

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

• 

  Toys for Tots Donation Box in BH until 12/16

  Dec 14, 2015 9:45 am36 views

  Since 1995, Toys for Tots has helped spread cheer during the holiday season through the generosity of donors. The UIC community is joining this effort by collecting toys for excited Cook County children. Please consider donating this year and brightening the life of a young child.

  New and unwrapped toys for children ages 0-13 can be dropped off at any of the collection sites on East Campus. Toys that are used or contain weapons or food cannot be accepted.

  Collection boxes located at:

  Graduate College Front Office – UH 603

  Honors College – Burnham 103

  Toys for Tots donation boxes will be available at UIC until 12/16.  Please contact Marie Khan (mkhanj@uic.edu; 312-355-3456) with any questions.

• Travel to the Philippines with the NEXTGEN Pagbabalik Program - Apply by April 15th

  Apr 4, 2017 3:00 pm56 views

• Tutoring Opportunity in Biology (Potential Honors Activity)

  Nov 21, 2014 5:00 pm120 views

  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.