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  • Be a part of Society of Future Physicians, apply by 9/5!

    Sep 5, 2014 6:30 pm142 views

    Are you Pre-med? Are you part of the Honors College? Looking for clinical & volunteering experience? Apply to the Society of Future Physicians by September 5th! Applications can be found at www.uicsfp.org.  Questions?  Contact Marlin Amy Halder at mhalde2@uic.edu. 

  • Become a Published Writer with OneWorld Journal!

    Sep 18, 2019 3:30 pm107 views

  • Become a Published Writer with OneWorld Journal!

    Oct 14, 2020 3:45 pm86 views

  • Call for all writers, editors, photographers, and graphic designers to join the Ampersand!

    Oct 1, 2019 3:30 pm231 views

  • Call for research papers for the Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal, Due 5/16

    May 15, 2014 7:30 am106 views

    Have you recently written a research paper? Looking for a place to publish? 

    Submit a paper to UIC's peer-reviewed Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal! 

    Papers are reviewed on a rolling basis. However the deadline to appear in the fall publication is May 16, 2014. 

    To Learn more visit iurj.honors.uic.edu!

  • Call for Undergraduate Research Highlights, Summer 2017 CUR Quarterly

    Feb 22, 2017 10:15 am26 views

  • Call for writers, editors, photographers, and graphic designers to join the Ampersand!

    Jan 27, 2020 2:45 pm71 views

  • Campus Programs Seeking Volunteers to improve student organization "IDEAS", Apply by 10/31

    Oct 27, 2014 6:00 pm14 views

    Involvement, Development, Engagement, and Activities Team (IDEA)

    Campus Programs has heard from you, the student leaders, and what we hear is that you need more IDEAs: Involvement, Development, Engagement, and Activities. We are seeking four volunteer students to start a new committee to improve student organization IDEAs at UIC. Are you an experienced student leader? Are you interested in improving the quality of programs for student organizations? If so, then the IDEA Team is for you! Get more info or apply by October 31st here: https://orgsync.com/63688/forms/121001 

    Questions? Contact Rhonda Laylo at rlaylo2@uic.edu. 

  • Campus Programs Student Organization Conference, Mon. 8/17

    Jul 30, 2015 1:15 pm50 views

    Campus Programs Presents: Student Organization Conference

    Monday, August 17, 2015

    9AM-4PM

    Campus Programs--in service of their committment to the development of effective student organizations that positively contribute to student engagement at UIC--will be hosting the Student Organization Conference with the theme “Get Charged! Connect and Energize Your Organization”.

    The Student Organization Conference will help your organization network with other officers and, most importantly, go more in-depth with building skills for leadership, team development, event planning, and organization management. Conference attendees will receive a free Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) Assessment. Get connected and get your organization headed in the right direction this year!

    Be sure to share this message with your organization officers and members. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. RSVP is required for attendance.

    If you are interested in attending, please RSVP between July 15 and July 30: https://orgsync.com/63688/events/1073894/occurrences/2365307

  • Check out the Ampersand's Blog this summer!

    May 30, 2014 1:45 pm28 views

    The Ampersand is summer blogging! Check out new posts from our Honors College writers Shannon Keane, Ricardo Ramirez, and other bloggers as they talk about their summer jobs, work abroad, and daily life. Tune in to updates every week!

    https://ampersand.honors.uic.edu/blog/ 

    Questions? Interested with blogging with us? Contact uicampersand@gmail.com  for more information. 

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

    Apr 4, 2014 6:15 pm26 views

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

    https://ampersand.honors.uic.edu/blog/

    Questions?  Contact uicampersand@gmail.com 

  • CODE Leadership Program Applications due this Friday (Sept. 13th)

    Sep 11, 2019 2:15 pm1246 views

  • Coffee Hour & Open Dialogue hosted by the Honors College Diversity Committee, 2/27 - Topic: Immigration Under President Trump

    Feb 20, 2017 8:15 am22 views

  • Come Compound with the UIC Pre-Pharmacy Club on 10/2

    Sep 18, 2019 3:15 pm62 views

  • Come Join the Society of Future Physicians (SFP)!

    Sep 3, 2019 3:15 pm433 views

  • Come to the Annual Honors College Ball! Ticket Sales Begin Mon. 2/1

    Jan 29, 2016 11:00 am88 views

    The Annual Honors College Ball is a fun tradition for all students, staff, and faculty to attend! The theme of ball this year is Magnificent Mile of Memories. Come build memories with your fellow students and faculty/staff members! 

    The 2016 ball will take place on March 5th from 6 PM to 12 AM at the Holiday Inn Merchandise Mart.

    Tickets will be sold in Burnham Hall and online (link will be available shortly) starting February 1st. Tickets will be sold from 11am-1pm Monday through Friday in the lounge. Tickets for students are $50 and for faculty/staff are $90! We hope to see you there!

    Check out last year's ball in this video:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/vfwue82mj5n4iqr/Shortened.mp4?dl=0

  • Come Volunteer with HCAB @ Share Our Spare! (10/25)

    Oct 21, 2019 3:45 pm206 views
  • The background of this image is pink with white outlines of dots all over. In the top left corner, there is a gray and blue stethoscope and in the bottom right corner, there is a white and gray envelope. At the top is the title: SFP x HCAB and in the rest of the space is the What, RSVP by, When, Where, and the RSVP link.

    Community Outreach Card Making Event (Part 2!) SFP x HCAB (3/12)

    Mar 8, 2021 2:45 pm6 views

  • Criminology, Law, and Justice Student Society Welcome Ice-Cream Social, 9/12 at 6pm in ARC

    Sep 9, 2019 3:00 pm37 views

  • Dance Marathon at UIC, Sat. 4/11

    Apr 2, 2015 10:15 pm98 views

    Help your fellow honors college students host UIC's biggest fundraising event ever and support Children's Miracle Network.If you're looking for a way to give back, have fun, see performances, dance, play games, sing, and save lives, Dance Marathon at UIC (DMUIC) is for you.

    Open to everyone!

    Every cent raised will be FOR THE KIDS, and all proceeds will be going to the Children's Miracle Network hospital, the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

    You will be on your feet on April 11th to stand for those who can't. The families who are being helped will be present to tell their stories and give you their personal thanks. Be a hero for the kids; stand up for their families and grant a child the opportunity to grow old. Dance for those who can't in the hope that one day they may be able to.

    Dance Marathon
    April 11th, 2015
    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Inner Circle of SCE

    Be a part of this miracle and register to join a team, or make one, at www.dmuic.org.

    To attend DMUIC 2015, each member is required to fundraise. Having registered, you will be given access to the DonorDrive system, pre-made with email templates to send parents and friends and to post on Facebook, Twitter to easily attain your $50 minimum. All donations are tax deductible! If you can't attend you can still donate to us!

    Together, stand for the kids. Together, change lives.

    FTK!

    Questions? Contact Rahul Patel at rpate243@uic.edu. 

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    Deadline Extended -- Become a Published Writer through OneWorld Journal! - Deadline 10/31

    Oct 27, 2021 4:00 pm151 views

  • De-Stress with HCAB, Tonight at 5pm in the Honors College

    Apr 26, 2017 3:00 pm106 views

  • De-Stress with HCAB, Wed. 11/30

    Nov 28, 2016 4:00 pm118 views

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

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

  • Donate by Design

    Sep 5, 2014 5:15 am96 views

    LOVE CRAFTS?
    Want to help your community?
    Then join
    Donate by Design!
    (GBM: Tuesday Sept 9  BH114 @ 4pm)


    Donate by Design is a non-profit student organization meant for craft lovers! We hope to gather the many talented crafters of UIC together to have fun and give back to the community at the same time.


    All proceeds from craft sales are donated to organizations that assist UIC students, staff, and faculty who are victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and hate crimes.

    Contact us at: donatebydesign@gmail.com

    “Like” us on Facebook at:
    facebook.com/donatebydesign
    and join us on UIC Connect!

  • Donate by Design Craft and Bake Sale, Wed. 10/15

    Oct 13, 2014 12:15 pm27 views

    Handmade, one-of-a-kind crafts and freshly baked treats from members of Donate by Design! Proceeds go to supporting DbD and the UIC students, faculty, and staff that benefit from the services Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) provides. CAN helps survivors of domestic violence, rape, stalking, and hate crimes.

    Wednesday, 10/15, 1 - 4:30 pm, Burnham Hall Lobby

    Questions?  Contact Alison Chen at aschen3@uic.edu. 

  • Donate by Design: Gift Giving on a Budget VI: Upcycled T-shirt Scarves, Tues. 11/4

    Oct 31, 2014 5:15 pm5 views

    CCSW Minority Women Concerns subcommittee and Donate by Design student organization are teaming up to get crafty and give back to the community. Please join us as we make scarves from upcycled t-shirt. You'll be amazed at how easy, fun, and fashionable it is to upcycle t-shirts. Make one to donate to a local organization that serves women and make a second for yourself. Please bring a t-shirts to upcycle and we'll provide the rest of the supplies.

    Tuesday, November 4, 4 - 6pm in 121 Burnham Hall
    Instructions will begin every 30 minutes to allow people to come and go as fits their schedule.

    Please RSVP at http://go.uic.edu/ggoab. Also, email Kathyy Battee-Freeman at kathyy@uic.edu or Donate by Design at donatebydesign@gmail.com with any questions or if you want to donate t-shirts.

  • Donate by Design Meeting, Tues. 3/11

    Mar 7, 2014 1:45 pm55 views

    Donate by Design meeting for current members, new members, or anyone interested in our events for Spring:  Tuesday, March 11 at 6pm in the Burnham Hall Quiet Study Room.

    Members who have made projects but have not turned them in yet, please bring them to the meeting.

    We'll be talking about craft selling events and which ones we want to participate in. March and April are full of great events for us to have a booth at.

    We'll also discuss Pinterest Party ideas opportunities for you guys to be on the exec board of Donate by Design starting Fall 2014.

    If you are unable to attend but are interested, please contact Alison Chen at aschen3@uic.edu or Donate by Design at donatebydesign@gmail.com

  • EcoCampus April GBM #2, Thurs. 4/9

    Apr 8, 2015 5:00 pm3 views

    EcoCampus April GBM #2

    Meet with EcoCampus & the UIC Office of Sustainability representative - Lisa - to find out all about Earth Month events and how to get involved.

    Monday, April 6th
    10:00am - 11:00am
    BH 114 (conference room)

    * Light snacks will be provided

    Questions, email EcoCampusUIC@gmail.com

  • EcoCampus E-Board Elections, Apply by Wed. 3/25

    Mar 23, 2015 3:00 pm25 views

    Hello EcoCampus,

    It's been a while since you've heard from us, but we've got a lot in the works for you.

    * ELECTIONS *
    We are beginning our application process for candidates for next year's E-Board.
    -Apply! http://goo.gl/pCzsVW 
    -See the Position Descriptions here: http://goo.gl/yEeM7y 
    -Questions? Email EcoCampusUIC@gmail.com
    It's important that we have a good pool of candidates, as this group depends on strong leadership and a number of Board members will not be able to return to the Board.

    * ENERGY-SAVING IN THE UIC RES HALLS *
    In the Month of March, EcoCampus will be hosting weekly events in the UIC Residence Halls on East and South to promote energy-saving techniques. If you are interested, please fill out this form: http://goo.gl/Ppjhvo 
    -Event Descriptions & Dates: http://goo.gl/YFyRHd 

    * ECOJAM *
    As we start our energy-saving initiatives in the Res Halls, we will also be looking ahead to our Earth Day event, EcoJam. If you're interested in helping out with that (planning, inviting participants, day-of assistance, etc), please email EcoCampusUIC@gmail.com stating that you're interested.

    Stay Green!
    EcoCampus

  • EcoCampus Elections for Board positions, Apply by Tues. 9/30

    Sep 29, 2014 5:15 pm13 views

    EcoCampus has openings this semester for LEADERSHIP POSITIONS on our Board.

    Going for a position is a great way to become more involved with the club -- you'll love it, we promise. Currently we are looking for the following:
    - Vice President
    - Assistant Secretary
    - Webmaster (need applicants!)
    - Marketing Chair (need applicants!)
    - Advertising Chair
    - Photographer
    - Residence Hall Ambassadors

    If you are interested in filling any of these positions, please fill out our Position Selection Form: http://tinyurl.com/p9rg6at.

    BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH AT MIDNIGHT

    If, for whatever reason, you are unable to make it to the meeting but would still like to run for a position, don't despair! Please fill out the Google form and then email us at EcoCampusUIC@gmail.com so that we know, and we will make it work.

  • EcoCampus Environmental Group: Meeting 1, Wed. 1/21

    Jan 20, 2015 12:30 pm26 views

    The next EcoCampus meeting will be:

    Wed, Jan 21st
    11:00am - 12:00pm
    Burnham Hall B21 (basement)
    Pizza will be provided!

    We are excited to see you all there! We have a ton of things going on this semester and will be hitting the ground running.

    Contact us: EcoCampusUIC@gmail.com.

  • EcoCampus: First Meeting, Wed. 9/3

    Sep 2, 2014 5:30 pm24 views

    We're ready to start our year off great! Come join us at our first GBM:

    * GBM #1
    * Wednesday, September 3rd | 4:30p - 5:30p
    * Burnham Hall 121
    * (Honors College Quiet Study Room)

    All UIC Students are welcome to attend.
    We will be discussing our goals for this year, taking in your ideas and making them real!


    ***

    If you can't make it:
    - Visit us at the UIC Involvement Fair
    - Wed (09/03) 11am-3pm in the UIC Quad
    - Stay tuned for upcoming meetings (announced in emails)

  • EcoCampus GBM #2, Tues. 2/3

    Feb 2, 2015 2:45 pm11 views

    EcoCampus GBM #2
    Tuesday, Feb 3rd
    11:00am - 12:00pm
    Burnham Hall B16 (basement)
    ***
    Join us to discuss and finalize our plans for CCN, as well as create some proposals for Green Fee applications.
    ***
    Email: EcoCampusUIC@gmail.com

  • EcoCampus General Body Meeting, Mon. 11/17

    Nov 13, 2014 3:15 pm25 views

    This is a EcoCampus General Body Meeting on November 17, 2014 from 2-3pm. The meeting will be held in Burnham Hall B21. Members and all students can be notified about the club via social media flyers and electronic notifications about this general body meeting. We are planning upcoming events.  Questions?  Contact Rucha Shah at rashah6@uic.edu.

  • EcoCampus General Body Meeting, Thurs. 10/30

    Oct 29, 2014 5:30 pm9 views

    EcoCampus has a GBM in room 1-470 in the Library on Thursday, October 30, at 11 am.  Questions? Contact Rafid Rahman at rrahma5@uic.edu. 

  • EcoCampus Meeting TIME CHANGE, Tues. 2/4

    Feb 3, 2014 5:45 pm43 views

    EcoCampus, UIC's Student Environmental Organization will be having its second General Body Meeting (GBM) of the semester on Tuesday February 4 from 2-3 pm in 121 Burnham Hall. We focus on environmental and sustainability issues related to UIC and the Chicago community.

    This meeting we will be discussing our current projects, specifically our Earth Day events, the energy saving competition, and the contaminated ComEd site on campus. Stop by if you'd like to hear about our projects, offer some ideas of your own, or get invovled in what we're doing.

    ** Open to all UIC students, faculty, and staff.

    Contact EcoCampusUIC@gmail.com  with questions.  Like EcoCampus on Facebook for more updates: https://www.facebook.com/EcoCampus.UIC  

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

    Apr 18, 2014 5:45 am23 views

    EcoJAM is our Annual Earth Day event! 

    *What's the FUN part? 
    The FUN part is the day of activities you can engage in! and that are available for YOU which include the following: 
    -Inflatable BUNGEE Run NEW! 
    -Live Blues Band! NEW! 
    -Cultural Performances & Martial Arts Demonstrations NEW! 
    -Mini-Bike Races (take pictures) NEW! 
    -Sustainable Scavenger Hunts NEW! 
    -FREE Smoothies! (made by bike-powered blender) NEW! 
    -FREE Bike Safety Checks and Registration 
    -Informational booths on Green Businesses & Orgs. in Chicago 
    -Electronic Recycling will be offered NEW! 
    -AND MORE GIVEAWAYS ON SITE!! 

    *Are there giveaways? 
    Uh, YES! And they're all sustainable items and/or items relating to sustainability! 
    Our giveaways are meant to hopefully promote going green and living more sustainably on and off campus 

    *Event Info 
    Date: EARTH DAY! Tuesday, April 22nd 
    Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 
    UIC Quad Area (trust me, you'll notice us) 
    ALL UIC STUDENTS WELCOME!! 
    Bring your friends outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and the festivities at EcoJAM! 

    EcoJam is sponsored in part by the UIC Office of Sustainability, the Student Activities Funding Committee (SAFC), iGO Car Sharing, UIC Dining Services, West Town Bikes, and EcoCampus of course.

  • Ethical Mind Twisters: Life Discussion on Medical Ethics with Dr. Eric Swirsky and the Society of Future Physicians – April 11

    Apr 10, 2018 2:45 pm72 views

  • Finding a Faculty Fellow with HCAB x Honors College Ambassadors - 4/19

    Apr 7, 2022 12:00 pm63 views

  • First Project ESTEEM Meeting, Mon. 9/8

    Aug 28, 2014 3:30 pm127 views

    Project ESTEEMs first meeting of the semester will be September 8th at 5:30 in the Honors College quiet study room! Please join us if you enjoy science, teaching, kids, or fun! It can be an option for an honors activity, provided you meet the requirements listed in the Honors Handbook. If you'd like more information, email project.esteem13@gmail.com!

  • First Project ESTEEM Meeting, Wed. Sept. 7

    Sep 1, 2016 8:15 am49 views

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

  • First Tuesday with HCAB on 9/3 - Make Blankets for UI Health

    Aug 28, 2019 3:30 pm143 views

  • First Year Students: Join the Honors Ambassadors for a Halloween BOO-Out! – Today, 10/31 at 5:30pm

    Oct 31, 2017 3:45 pm45 views

  • Free LSAT Logic Games Seminar, Fri. 10/2

    Sep 25, 2015 3:00 pm37 views

    Join the Pre-Law Society for a free LSAT Logic Games Seminar in Lecture Center A4 on 10/02/2015 at 3:00 PM! Everyone who is interested in going to Law School is welcomed to this event. It will be a one-hour workshop, from a Blueprint instructor, which will help students to learn quick and easy strategies to tackle the scariest part of the LSAT:Logic Games. Attendees are eligible for $300 OFF a Blueprint live class! FREE PIZZA!  Questions?  Contact Gerta Agalliu at gagall2@uic.edu. 

  • Free Practice MCAT, LSAT, GRE, PCAT, DAT and more

    Sep 15, 2014 12:45 pm212 views

    Kaplan Test Prep is providing Free practice MCAT (Old and New), LSAT, GRE, PCAT, DAT and OAT on UIC East Campus.

    The MCAT and new 2015 MCAT will be on Saturday, September 20th at 10:00am.
    All other exams will be on Saturday, October 11th at 10:00am.

    Space is limited so please sign up here: http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1816835-WsVml3kFPv

    The Society of Future Physicians will receive a $1000 scholarship if 300 people sign up for the free practice exam. This event will benefit SFP as well as provide free practice tests to the Honors College student body. 

    Questions?  Contact Rahul Patel at rpate243@uic.edu. 

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    FREE TICKETS! | CSHP – A Fire Shut Up in MY Bones @ The Lyric – Sun. 3/27 @ 2:00pm

    Mar 1, 2022 9:15 am168 views
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    FREE TICKETS! | CSHP – The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci @ The Goodman – Thurs. 3/10 @ 7:30pm

    Mar 1, 2022 9:30 am245 views

  • Full Lengh MCAT2015 Practice Exam

    Nov 21, 2014 7:15 am61 views

    Want to take a full-length practice exam for the new MCAT 2015? Princeton Review is hosting a prep exam that will entail what the new exam might look like. It'll be THIS Saturday, Nov 22nd from 8am to approx 4pm. Reserve your spot HERE: http://bit.ly/1uK5PCp. Please be at lecture center C6 promptly. Those who sign up will receive further directions on what to do on test day. See you there!  Questions? Contact Amy Halder at mhalde2@uic.edu. 

  • Fundraiser for Immigrants Hosted by Psychology Students

    Mar 29, 2017 9:15 am18 views

  • Get Involved on Campus! HC Student Org Open House Wed. 1/21

    Jan 20, 2015 3:30 pm587 views

    Come meet the Honors College student organizations and find out how you can get involved!  

    Wednesday, Jan. 21
    11am - 1pm
    Honors College Student Lounge
    (109 Burnham Hall)

    Questions: Contact Sarah Gardiner at sarahg1@uic.edu or (312) 413-2260.