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  • 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.

  • Dean Bottoms Office Hours, Tues. 7/14

    Dean Bottoms will hold office hours on Tuesday, July 14 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm in her office in Burnham Hall.  Feel free to stop by!

  • Dean Chang (JST FIR) and Cutie the Cat’s Office Hours, Thursdays beginning 8/28

    Join Associate Dean Chang and her cat "Cutie" in her apartment in James Stukel Towers for Cutie's Office Hours!  Stop by to say hi and unwind at the end of the week by playing with a cute cat !

    Turn to page 4 from last year's Ampersand to read about Cutie the Cat! 

    Cutie's Office Hours are every Thursday from 8 -9pm in JST C226.  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu with questions.

     

     

  • Discounted Divvy Bike Membership for UIC students

    Did you know that there is a Divvy membership discount for UIC students, faculty, and staff?  Check out the UIC Office of Sustainability website to find out how to get $20 (student) or $10 (faculty and staff) off a Pedal membership with Divvy.  More information about Divvy bike share can be found here

  • Donald and Leah Riddle Prize for Outstanding Seniors, Apply by Fri. 3/28

    The Donald and Leah Riddle Prize is awarded each year at Commencement to an outstanding graduating senior regardless of major field. Graduates from Summer 2013, Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 are eligible to apply. 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.

    Application Deadline: March 28, 2014.  Apply at: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/5120131 

    Questions: Contact Tula Georgopoulos at tula@uic.edu

  • Dress for Success Clothing Drive

    The UIC Graduate Women in Chemistry group is partnering with Dress for Success to organize a clothing drive for the spring season of 2016! Dress for Success is a Chicago-based organization that provides "work attire" clothing to economically disadvantaged Chicago female residents currently seeking employment and for future job interviews. The link for Dress for Success can be found below along with their mission statement. This is an excellent opportunity to donate unused professional apparel to a cause that redistributes the clothes to women currently looking for jobs and cannot afford to purchase new clothes for job interviews.

    There is a box labeled "Dress for Success Clothing Drive" in the UIC Department of Chemistry office (845 West Taylor Street, Room 4500) and will be there until March 28th, 2016 that will be used to collect any unwanted professional attire. Below are the requirements for the donated clothes:

    Acceptable donations:

    ' New/gently-used professional attire; sizes 0-2 & 14 and up.

    ' Handbags/pursues.

    ' Office appropriate shoes, sizes 8 & up; wide width if available.

    ' Seasonal and transitional coats and jackets.

    If you would like to make your own donation directly to Dress for Success, they accept donations Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 am- 12 pm and 1 pm- 4 pm and every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 am- 12 pm at the following address:

    70 East Lake Street, Ste. 900

    Chicago, IL 60601

    Valet parking is available at this location. Please note: they do not provide donation drop-off at this location.

    If you are interested in obtaining individual tax receipts for your clothing donations, please contact Brittany Johnson or Victoria Helan (contact information below) for further information.

    Any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Brittany Johnson (bjohns70@uic.edu) or Victoria Helan (vhelan2@uic.edu). Thanks in advance to anyone and everyone in supporting this noble cause!!

    Dress for Success: https://worldwidecentral.dressforsuccess.org/

    Mission Statement: "We are on a mission to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Join us."

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  • Enroll in a class through UIC at Newberry Library to conduct research on "Mexico and Peru through Word and Image" with optional short-term study in Peru

    Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar: Mexico and Peru through Word and Image, 1492 – 1820

    Looking for a unique opportunity to take a class with students from other universities and do research about Mexico and Peru this Spring?  Apply for the Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar!

    The Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar is a team-taught interdisciplinary course that is open to undergraduates from four Chicago-area universities (DePaul, Loyola, UIC, and Roosevelt).  Taught at one of America’s foremost research libraries, students take part in an intensive classroom experience that will culminate in the preparation of an independent research project.  The course will take place at the Newberry Library during the Spring 2015 semester but students would register for the course through UIC under an LAS rubric.  The seminar topic for Spring 2015 is “Mexico and Peru through Word and Image, 1492 – 1820.”

    Students who take the course will also be eligible to travel to Peru with a group from Roosevelt University May 8 – 21, 2015.

    More information can be found at http://www.newberry.org/newberry-library-undergraduate-seminar and in the documents attached below. 

    Come to an Info Session to learn more!

    Monday, October 27 at 3:00 pm
    114 Burnham Hall

    RSVP’s requested but not required: http://go.uic.edu/NewberryInfoSession

    We recommend that you bring at least an outline and preferably a draft of your application along to the Info Session so you can apply what you learn directly to perfecting it!

    Apply!

    Applications are due November 3, 2014.  The application is attached below.  

    Questions?

    Contact Dr. Lisa Freeman at lfreeman@uic.edu or 312-355-2530.

  • EuroScholars, Apply by 4/1 for Fall Semester Research experience in Europe

    EuroScholars is a unique research abroad programme designed for advanced and talented undergraduate students from US and Canadian institutions looking for an international research experience. The EuroScholars Program offers these students to conduct research at one of the 9 internationally renowned European Research Universities. In this programme, students have the opportunity to undertake one or two courses in the classroom and then work under the direct supervision of professors and other academic staff on a specific academic research project chosen by both the student and the faculty. There are an abundance of academic research projects in a variety of fields to choose from within the participating universities.

    Learn more at http://euroscholars.eu/

    Information on applications at http://euroscholars.eu/students/how-to-apply/

  • EuroScholars: European Undergraduate Research Opportunities, 10/1 deadline for Spring semester

    EuroScholars is a unique research abroad programme designed for advanced and talented undergraduate students from US and Canadian institutions looking for an international research experience. The EuroScholars Program offers these students to conduct research at one of the 9 internationally renowned European Research Universities. In this programme, students have the opportunity to undertake one or two courses in the classroom and then work under the direct supervision of professors and other academic staff on a specific academic research project chosen by both the student and the faculty. There are an abundance of academic research projects in a variety of fields to choose from within the participating universities.

    Application deadline for Spring semester is October 1 and Fall semester is April 1.  For more information, go to http://euroscholars.eu/what-is-euroscholars and http://euroscholars.eu/students/how-to-apply/

  • 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

  • Faculty-Led Study Abroad Summer Internship, Paris - Info Sessions 2/17 and 3/10

  • Farewell Pizza Party for Dean Bottoms, Wed., 7/29

    Stop by for pizza with Dean Bottoms before her last day as Honors College Dean on July 31!

    Wednesday, July 29 12:00 - 1:00 PM Honors College Student Lounge (BH 109)

    RSVP Here by Friday, July 24: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/3971498 

    Questions? Contact hcollege@uic.edu or 312-413-2260.

  • "Feed the Flames" Food Drive, Tues 11/08 and Wed 11/09

    "FEED THE FLAMES" FOOD DRIVE

    Nov 8th and 9th Pop-Up Pantry

    Dear UIC Community,Join us in contributing to the "Feed the Flames" Food Drive, benefitting the Pop-Up Pantry. The UIC Pop-Up Pantry, is a free resource to support UIC students who are experiencing food insecurity due to financial constraints.Tuesday, November 8, 2016Wednesday, November 9, 20168:30am-5:00pmStudent Center East Tower, Room 613Tokens of Appreciation for Donors:*

    ·         1-5 items: very cool pen

    ·         6-10 items: coffee tumbler or red/black bag

    ·         11+ items: receive a "Fueled by Wellness" black t-shirt or reserve a USG hoodie (to be delivered later)

    *While supplies last.Items Most Needed:

    ·         Canned Fish/Canned Meats

    ·         Canned Soup/Packs

    ·         Canned Vegetables

    ·         Canned Beans

    ·         Cereal/Oatmeal

    ·         Granola Bars/Snack bars

    ·         Instant meal in a cup

    ·         Instant soup

    ·         Rice (white or brown)

    ·         Pasta (white or brown)

    ·         Peanut Butter/Jelly

    Food Drop-off Location: UIC Wellness Center Student Center East750 S. Halsted St., Suite 237Drop-off Options:

    ·         Walk into the Wellness Center

    ·         Call for curbside service and helpers will meet your car on Halsted Street (call 312-413-2120 when you arrive)

    Sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government, Wellness Center, and Office of the Dean of Students.

  • Field Course in Computational Ecology (including fieldwork in Kenya), Info Session Mon. 10/20

    Announcing Field Computational Ecology course.
    Information meeting Monday, October 20, 6pm in 1127 SEO

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    Field Course in Computational Population Biology
    Spring 2015 (with preparation starting in November 2014)


    Instructors:
    Tanya Berger-Wolf (UIC),
    Daniel Rubenstein (Princeton),
    Iain Couzin (Max Planck Institute)

    A unique highly integrated field course is offered partially in Kenya (at the Mpala Research Centre) where biology and engineering students will work with faculty in both disciplines to learn how to ask questions, frame hypotheses and understand how and why the disciplines and cultures do this differently. The course will begin with background preparation in November-December where students learn the key concepts and approaches from biology, computer science and engineering. The initial interdisciplinary orientation will be followed by a research project in the field. The on-location course January 5-23 will be followed up throughout the semester culminating in a conference of student presentations.

    Fall lectures will cover a range of topics in computer science and ecology:
    *Introduction to population biology and ecology
    *Behavioral ecology and social interactions
    *Computational thinking
    *Data science
    *Network analysis

    The 2012 course is available at
    http://compbio.cs.uic.edu/~tanya/teaching/KenyaCourse.html

    The course is appropriate for upper level undergraduate students.
    --
    Dr. Tanya Berger-Wolf
    Department of Computer Science
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    compbio.cs.uic.edu/~tanya
    tanyabw@uic.edu 

  • "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/

  • Flashpoint Leadership Experience, Applications Due 1/20

    Applications are now open for Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services spring leadership experience, Flashpoint.

    We are looking for UIC students in at least their second year or who are currently serving in a leadership position for a student organization. This program will help you increase your existing involvement and kick your leadership skills into high gear!

    To learn more and to apply visit http://go.uic.edu/flashpoint.

    Flashpoint will meet on Tuesdays at 4:00-6:00 PM from January 24 through March 14. Applications will close on January 20 at 12-noon and acceptances to the program will be issued on a rolling basis. For any questions please email us at sldvs@uic.edu.

     

  • Free 1-Year Subscription to the Chicago Tribune!

  • Free DACA Renewal Workshop: 9/20 at 6pm

  • Free Kaplan Test Prep Opportunity

    Are you preparing to take one of the national standardized exams for admission to professional or graduate school?  

    Funded by the State of Illinois, the Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program (CAHMCP) has a Professional / Graduate Test Prep Program to help you achieve marketable, competitive test scores for professional/graduate school admission.

    CAHMCP contracts with Kaplan for Classroom or Online courses for: MCAT, DAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, PCAT, OAT which may be taken at a Kaplan site convenient to your school.

    CAHMCP offers a comprehensive Reading Development PRogram to increase a student's reading comprehension, spped and test-taking skills at its Chicago Office.

    You must: 

    • be a legal resident of the State of Illinois irrespective of where you attend college,
    • have completed the core courses requisite for Professional / Graduate School admission
    • have a cumulative college GPA and SPGA that exceeds 2.4 on a 4.0 scale.

    You do not have to be a currently enrolled student.  Applications are first-come first service, and enrollment is already underway.  For additional information and a Test Prep application, contact:

    Etta Davis
    Director, Test Prep
    Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program
    Illinois Institute of Technology
    3424 South State Street
    Chicago, IL 60616
    (312) 567-5915
    davise@iit.edu 

  • Free test prep events from Kaplan

    At the end of this post are three flyers featuring information for upcoming Kaplan events for pre-health students (MCAT, etc.), pre-business students (GRE, GMAT, etc.), and pre-law students (LSAT). The events include practice tests, "bootcamps" (strategy sessions), and "inside the classroom" (glimpses inside of a live Kaplan class). Students can register through the links found on the flyers.  

  • Fulbright Student Award and Schwarzman Scholarship (Teach, Research, or Study Abroad after graduation!), Info Session 9/3, Application Deadline 9/11

    As the fall term begins, it's time to think about applying for the Fulbright Student Award and the Schwarzman Scholarship! Both of these awards provide exciting opportunities for going abroad to further your education.  They both seek high achieving, highly motivated students. 

    There is a Fulbright and Schwarzman information session on Thursday, Sept. 3 at noon in 850 UH or you can follow up with one of our staff (below) if you have questions.

    The Fulbright Student Award
    The Fulbright sends students abroad to do a program of study or research in one of around 160 countries OR to teach English for a year in one of over 50 countries. You must have your bachelor's degree before you leave, but you can apply at any point in your life once you have that first degree. The UIC campus deadline is Sept. 11. There is still time to apply! You can find detailed information about the Fulbright at http://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-us-student-program

    Fulbright Study/Research Grant
    You put together a proposal of study or research that would take 10-12 months to perform. Some countries require you to know the language well, others are flexible. Programs of study can include classes, research projects, library work, observations, training in the creative arts, surveys, lab work - in short, anything that would help you study or learn more about your proposed topic.

    The English Teaching Assistantship
    Fulbright also offers students the chance to teach English.  Options exist at the high school, elementary and the college level. Many countries have no language requirement. The English Teaching Assistants (ETA) are generally students who have some teaching experience, and believe that the ETA experience will help to prepare them for what they are doing in the future.

    The Schwarzman Scholarship
    The Schwarzman offers a select group of students the opportunity to earn a one year master’s degree at Tsinghua University in China. Candidates need not be Chinese speakers. Strong candidates will have excellent academic qualifications and an interest in learning about China as well as leadership experience. Enrolled students must be nominated by UIC. UIC’s campus deadline is Sept 14. There is still time to apply! You can find detailed information at http://schwarzmanscholars.org/

    How can I apply?

    If students are interested in any of the awards listed, they should reach out to OSSP staff immediately. Current seniors and alumni are all welcome.

    Fulbright Study/Research Grant –Molly Hildebrand, mhild@uic.edu
    Fulbright ETA –Beth Powers bpowers@uic.edu
    Schwarzman Scholarship –Beth Powers, bpowers@uic.edu

  • Fulbright Student Awards

    Interested in teaching English or conducting research overseas for a year after you graduate?  A strong Fulbright application requires a great deal of thinking, planning and writing. Summer is the perfect time to begin to prepare for the September deadline! 

    What is the Fulbright?

    • Immediately after World War II, Congress created the Fulbright Program to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange.
    • The U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,800 grants annually and sends students to over 155 countries worldwide.
    • Students participate in a self-designed program of study that can include research, university coursework, language study and more. Alternatively, students can also choose to assist in teaching English in one of over 70 countries, at various levels.
    • Candidates must have US citizenship at time of application and a bachelor's degree before starting their service period. Bachelor’s holders are eligible to apply at any point in life after graduation. 

    Fulbright Full Grant vs. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA)

    • Full Grant: requires a proposal of study or research that would take 10-12 months to perform. Some countries require knowledge of the language, others are flexible. Programs of study can include classes, research projects, library work, observations, training in the creative arts, surveys, lab work - in short, anything that would help a student study or learn more about the proposed topic.
    • ETA: offers students the chance to apply to teach English.  In some countries ETAs teach in a high school, in others elementary and in others at the college level. Language requirements vary from country to country, and many countries have no requirement. ETAs are generally students who have some teaching experience and believe that the ETA experience will help to prepare them for what they are doing in the future.

    What are the benefits?

    • These grants generally provide round-trip transportation, language or orientation courses, maintenance for the academic year (based on living costs in the host country), and supplemental health and accident insurance.
    • The Fulbright name is well respected in the U.S. and beyond. Past scholars have considered it an experience of a lifetime. They learn about new cultures or deepen their knowledge of one they already were acquainted with. They make new friends and engage in an in-depth teaching or learning experience that gives them depth of knowledge and skills in their chosen field, and helps set the stage for greater independence in their next career move. They develop a more sophisticated understanding of their host country, the U.S. and themselves.

    Where can I find more information?

    Interested?  Contact:

    Beth Powers, [bpowers@uic.edu, oversees Fulbright Full Grant applications]

    Sheena Miller, [sheena@uic.edu, oversees Fulbright ETA applications]

  • Fulbright UK Summer Institute Programmes, Deadline 2/23

    The US-UK Fulbright Commission has opened applications for the UK Summer Institute Award Programmes for US Undergraduates.  

    The Fulbright UK Summer Institute Programmes offer students a fantastic opportunity to be immersed in the study of British academics and culture. Students will take part in research, collaboration, presentation, and cultural events at an esteemed British university. They will enhance their leadership skills, develop knowledge and understanding of new subjects, and become ambassadors for the United Kingdom and the United States.   Students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply. Each Summer Institute will cover a different theme such as acting at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the history of the slave trade in England, or the political, social and economic relationships of Northern Ireland. These institutes include:

    AIFS Summer Institute at Shakespeare’s Globe

    Durham University Summer Institute

    King’s College London Summer Institute

    University of Bristol Summer Institute

    University of Exeter Summer Institute

    Queen’s University Belfast

    Scotland Summer Institute

    Wales Summer Institute  

    To meet the minimum eligibility, applicants must:

    be a US citizen and possess a US passport; be at least 18 years old; have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.7 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references); have at least two years of university study upon their return ( i.e. applicants should currently be a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university) be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded

    The Awards will cover the majority of all costs incurred, including flights to and from the UK, university fees, and room and board at the host UK University. Please Note: There have been two changes made to this year’s application process.

    Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 All references must be submitted online (applicants should direct their references to the webpage of their selected institute where they can the online reference letter form)

    Deadlines for 2016 are:  23 February or 26 February, 2016 – depending on the Institute. Each Programme also varies in duration, from three to six weeks.  Please make sure to check the specific Institute page for the particular deadline.    

    The US-UK Fulbright Commission would greatly appreciate your efforts in circulating information about these programmes amongst your eligible students.   

    Application instructions have also been placed on the UK Summer Institute webpage for student reference. We recommend they read all the information on the website before beginning an application as it may answer many initial questions.   

     

    Questions? Please contact the Fulbright Awards staff via email at programmes@fulbright.org.uk.

  • 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 

  • Give feedback on your summer courses and earn $25

    If you enrolled in summer courses at UIC or another school last year, we’d like to hear about your experience as a summer student. If selected, we’ll thank you with a $25 gift certificate.

     

    The UIC Summer Session Office is looking for 2-3 students to participate in a student panel at a conference on summer sessions downtown on Thursday, March 17 from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. (see http://nccss.org/annual-conference/2016-conference/ for conference details).

     

    The topic of the panel will be “What Students Want from Summer Sessions.” The goal is to give an opportunity for summer session administrators to hear directly from the students’ perspective. We’ll cover a variety of topics including how students find summer courses, what types of marketing are effective, when they decide to enroll, what influences their decision, experiences with online courses, and how they use social media. The audience will consist of about 30 summer session administrators from a variety of colleges and universities.

     

    Here is what’s involved:

    Date/Time:

    The panel is scheduled for Thursday, March 17 from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. I ask that student panelists arrive around 2:45 p.m.

     

    Location:

    Downtown Chicago at the Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile hotel, 198 East Delaware Place (just off Michigan Avenue across from the Hancock).

     

    Compensation:

    We will thank you for your time with a $25 gift certificate and reimburse you for any transportation if needed.

     

    Preparation:

    Minimal. I’ll provide the selected participants with a brief list of questions to help prepare them for the kinds of things we will be asking and discussing during this session. I know you are busy so it won’t require too much time in terms of advance preparation.

     

    If you are interested:

    1) Send an email or call ASAP:

    Natalie Kokorudz

    UIC Summer Session Office

    Phone: 312-413-9075

    Email: nkokor1@uic.edu

     

    2) Make sure to provide Natalie your:

    - Full name

    - phone or email where she can contact you

    - your major and student level

    - what classes you took in summer 2015 and where

     

    Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you.

     

    Natalie Kokorudz

    UIC Summer Session Office

    nkokor1@uic.edu

  • Global Asian Studies Program (GLAS) Video Contest-$300 Prize!

    Global Asian Studies Video Contest

    Theme: “How do you experience Global Asia?”

    The new Global Asian Studies Program (GLAS) at UIC wants you to help us spread the word about our exciting new program! GLAS will combine Asian American Studies (ASAM) and Asian Studies (ASST) into an innovative new Program that explores transnational Asian cultures, histories, and communities. We are looking for brief (3 minute or less) videos that will help us imagine the idea of Global Asia, and shape what the Global Asian Studies Program will become. What ideas, experiences or events come to mind when you think of “Global Asia?” We want your most creative, original, and impactful ideas, and they can take any form—dance, skit, poetry, performance art, digital story, PSA (public service announcement), infomercial, or anything else.

    Eligibility and Guidelines:  Any UIC undergraduate can enter (must be currently registered). Videos must be less than 3 minutes long. Do not submit the original video file. Instead you should post your video online (such as on YouTube) and submit a link to the video. Your video should be appropriate for a general audience.

    Each video-making group can have as many members as it wants, but you need to appoint one person as the main contact. This is the person who will receive the prize money and it is their responsibility to disburse the money to group members.

    Submissions Due: Monday, March 28, 2016, online at: http://go.uic.edu/GLASvideo

    Prize: One (1) $300 Prize for First Place; One (1) $150 Prize for Second Place

    Two (2) $50 Prizes for Honorable Mention

    The winning entries will be announced and screened at the ASAM Expo, to be held on April 22, 3-5 pm in the Cardinal Rm (329 SCE). For any questions, please contact the Acting Director of the ASAM Program, Prof. Mark Chiang (mchiang@uic.edu).

  • 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/

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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: Volunteer to be a Lab Assistant for a visually-impaired UIC student

    The UIC Disability Resource Center in need of two students (one for each class) to serve as the lab assistant for a student who is blind.  The lab assistant would be responsible for attending each weekly lab session and describing any visual aspects of the lab or completing any physical aspects of the lab the student needs assistance with.  There is no formal training needed for the position.  The student should just be a good listener, willing to help, and able to collaborate with the student to make sure that his/her needs are being met.

    Here is information on each of the labs:

    OPTION 1:PHYS 112 Astronomy and the Universe

    Duties: Lab Assistant will help a student with a visual impairment complete the PHYS 112 labs. Duties will vary depending on lab but expect to help a student with the physical and visual aspects of the astronomy labs.  The student would be responsible for informing the assistant what tasks are needed such as filling out or reading tables aloud, describing images in detail.

    DAYS AND TIMES TBD 

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

    OPTION 2: EAES 101 Global Environmental Change

    Duties: Lab Assistant will help a student with a visual impairment complete the EAES 101 labs. Duties will vary depending on lab but expect to help a student with the physical and visual aspects of the astronomy labs.  The student would be responsible for informing the assistant what tasks are needed such as filling out or reading tables aloud, describing images in detail.

    Wednesdays, 8-9:50 am in SEL – East room 1099 

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

  • Honors College Ambassadors-Now Accepting Applications

    Honors College Ambassadors Accepting Applications for 2016-17, Apply by Thurs. 3/31

    The Honors College is now accepting applications for Honors Ambassadors for the 2016-17 year.

    WHO ARE HONORS AMBASSADORS?

    Honors Ambassadors are Honors College students who have decided to take that extra step in becoming part of the Honors College team by recruiting and welcoming first-year students into UIC and the Honors College. Working through the Honors College from May 2016 through Spring 2017, Honors Ambassadors are instrumental in welcoming new Honors College students to UIC and assisting in their engagement to campus resources and the Honors College Community.

    WHAT DO HONORS AMBASSADORS DO?

    Each Honors Ambassador will serve as a mentor to approximately 10 incoming freshman. Ambassadors will be assigned their mentees based on the Freshman Orientation program date they are assigned and expected to attend to meet their mentees. Throughout the summer, the Ambassador is expected to stay in touch with their mentees. Ambassadors are required to attend the Freshman Retreat onFriday August 19th to reconnect with their mentees. For the Fall semester, Ambassadors will be assigned one of the four tasks: blog for the Ampersand Newsletter about their experience in the Honors College, serve as a PAPH Ambassador (be of service during PAPH week), serve as an HON 101 Teaching Assistant, or serve as an Activities Coordinator for HAMBS-Sponsored events. The term of service continues into the Spring in further support of Honors College Admissions activities.

    Honors Ambassadors must be in good standing with the Honors College by the end of the Spring 2016 semester. Applications can be submitted online (https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/772161) and the application deadline is March 31. Applicants will be required to attend a group interview that will be part of the selection process. Please contact Eliza Callahan (eycas@uic.edu) with any questions.

  • Honors College Capstone “Casina” premieres this Friday! (4/30)

  • Honors College-sponsored Study Abroad in Chiapas, Mexico

    Cultures and Histories in San Cristobal, Chiapas, Mexico

    June 7 – June 30, 2017

    The Honors College and LALS program are jointly sponsoring a summer study abroad program with our own Honors College Faculty Fellow Joel Palka. This program will give students an opportunity to learn about Chiapas from the Colonial Period to the present, as well as acquire knowledge regarding indigenous cultures in Mexico – for example – Mayan indigenous medicine. Students will have unique opportunity to conduct independent study project under supervision of UIC Professor Joel Palka.  This opportunity could be used as the foundation for an Honors Capstone project.

    See the attached flier for more information.  For Honors College students, the cost will be reduced to $3050, $900 less than the flyer says. There are also other scholarships that students can apply for to help defray the costs. Anyone interested should contact the Study Abroad office and attend a Study Abroad First Steps Session ASAP because space is limited.

    If you have questions about the program, contact Irina Krymova at krymova@uic.edu at the Study Abroad Office, Professor Joel Palka at jpalka@uic.edu, or Honors College Associate Dean Sloan Williams atsloanw@uic.edu .

     

  • IGNITE Mentors Needed! Apply by 5/20

    IGNITE Mentors Needed!

    Want to develop your leadership skills?

    Want to work with first- and second-year UIC students?

    Want to have an awesome experience to put on your applications for jobs and grad school?

    Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services is looking for mentors to join for the 2016 Fall Semester IGNITE Leadership Experience. As engaged leaders, IGNITE mentors will help guide the leadership explorations of first- and second-year UIC students. The ideal mentor will have some leadership experience and, most importantly, be committed to engaging with leadership on a personal, academic, and professional level. IGNITE mentors will gain confidence in their interpersonal, facilitative, and advising skills—all critical areas of need for graduate school and the workforce!

    Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and preference will be given to students who submit by May 20, 2016 at this link: go.uic.edu/ignitementor.

    If you have any questions, please contact Spencer Long at, longsa@uic.edu.

  • Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health Youth Leadership Council, Application Due Mon. 6/23

    The Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH) is a network of empowered youth and allied adults who transform public consciousness and build the capacity of systems to support the sexual health, identity and rights of youth. ICAH’s priorities
    include:
    • Reduce stigma and shame around youth sexuality and decision making
    • Increase access to accurate sexual health information and to health care
    • Increase youth voice within systems that impact their lives
    • Foster mutually-respectful relationships between youth and adults
    • Increase access to safe relationships and environments that promote a positive perception of self.

    Members of the Youth Leadership Council learn how to organize and educate peers and adults within their communities. They lead ICAH’s peer education work in schools and programs, organize in school, family and healthcare systems, and implement new media campaigns that transform public consciousness around youth sexual decision-making.

    See the flyer and application below for more information.  Contact Nikki Zaleski at nikki@icah.org with questions.  Applications are due Monday, June 23.

  • Indiana Review Online: Submit Fiction or Poetry by 10/31

    Indiana Review Online: an Undergraduate Project submission guidelines:

    The subject of the email must read: YOUR NAME, GENRE OF SUBMISSION, “NAME OF SUBMISSION” (ex.: Jacob Smith, Short Fiction Submission, “The Smallest Thing”). The submission email must come from a University address. The body of the email must include the following information, in exactly this format:

    SUBMITTER NAMENAME OF SUBMITTER’S UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITYYEAR AT UNIVERSITY (Junior, Senior, etc)TITLE(S) OF WORK SUBMITTED (If fiction, please include the word count)

    No cover letter is necessary.

    The submission period will open on September 15, 2015 and close on October 31, 2015, Midnight EST. Submissions sent outside this period will be deleted unread.

    All submissions must be emailed as .doc attachments toindianareviewonline@gmail.com. We will not accept submissions to IR Online: an Undergraduate Project through the Indiana Review submissions manager.

    3 Poems maximum per Poetry submission

    5,000 words maximum per Short Fiction submission

    Only one submission is allowed per person during this submission period. You may submit either fiction or poetry: not both.

    We are unable to accept nonfiction submissions at this time.

    Current Indiana University undergraduates are unable to submit.

    WE WILL NOT READ SUBMISSIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA.

    So, all interested, currently-enrolled undergraduate students: Ready your best for when submissions to the inaugural issue of Indiana Review: an Undergraduate Project open on September 15, 2015!

  • Individual Artists Program Grants, Apply by 10/6

    The goal of the Individual Artists Program (IAP) is to discover, nurture, and expand Chicago’s practicing artists and creative professionals. Through this grant program, DCASE will award project-based grants to Chicago-based artists and creative professionals over 18 years of age, at all career levels (emerging, mid-career, mature), and working across numerous disciplines. Funds are awarded through two separate IAP programs Track 1: Creative Projects Track 2: Professional Development.Artists may only apply to one of the two funding tracks per year.

    For complete information about the IAP grants, please download the Individual Artists Program Guidelines Packet (PDF).

    http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/culgrants/programs/individual-artist.html

     

  • Infomation Session for Faculty-Led Paris Study Abroad Program with Kathryn Engel

    Social Services Internships in Paris: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program with Kathryn Engel

    Information Session

    January 17, 1:00 PM

    Burnham Hall B21 (Basement)  

     

    This is a great time to begin plan for your Study Abroad, make scholarship applications, and connect with family and friends around crowdfunding.  There are two scholarships Kathryn want you to know about and she also wanted to share a couple of tips for fundraising.  The application for the Paris program is attached and also available online. 

     

    Due on January 11, 2017:

    Fund for Education Abroad.  This is for non-traditional locations for study abroad in programs that are both immersive and rigorous.  This fits this program (although Paris is traditional) because it is immersive, rigorous and non-traditional in that students are interning within the social services.  Emphasize that an internship in the social services is a unique and non-traditional destination for studies in France.  It is important to note that this scholarship only supports academically rigorous and immersive study abroad programs.  

     

    http://fundforeducationabroad.org/applicants/

     

    Due on March 07, 2017:

    Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the Department of State. This is for Pell eligible students.  The application will open mid January and you can begin preparations by looking at the website.  

     

    http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program/Deadlines-and-Timeline/Summer

     

    Tips for fundraising:

    Apply for scholarships,  use your financial aid, and use crowdfunding through a site or in person.  Be specific, describe your program and costs, and request airline miles donations for flights; miles all now have expiration dates so someone may share miles they cannot use.  

     

    Steps to take in no specific order to have an early application for this program:

    1)  Attend a First Step at Study Abroad  if you have not already

    2)  Meet with Irina Krymova at Study Abroad

    3)  Attend a Program Presentation with Kathryn and have an individual meeting with Kathryn 

    4)  Begin applying for scholarships at the Special Scholarships Office and seek others outside of UIC

     

    Please feel free to reach out any time with questions to fill in your scholarships or about any other way I can support you – engel@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.

  • Internship Opportunities with Spring Deadlines!

  • Japan Intercultural Consulting “Succeeding in a Japanese Company” Telesummit, 3/4 – 3/20

    Interested in a career in international business?  Have you studied abroad or spent time in Japan?  You might be interested in Japan Intercultural Consulting's first-ever online event: "Succeeding in a Japanese Company" telesummit.

    It’s going to be a no cost, 3 week online training summit where I’ll be sharing the microphone with 12 of our Japan Intercultural Consulting subject matter experts, as they share their years of experience and extensive knowledge during a series of interviews to be broadcast March 4 through March 20, 2014
     
    With 12+ hours of interviews planned, we’re offering in-depth advice on topics that include:
     
    Working with Your Japanese Boss • Becoming Part of the Team in Your Japanese Workplace • How to Keep Japanese from Falling Asleep in Your Presentation • How to Give and Receive Feedback in Japanese Culture • Understanding and Influencing Decision Makers in Your Japanese Company • How to Avoid Meeting Madness in Your Japanese Company • Same Words, Different Meanings -- Effective Communication with Japanese
     
    Sign up to attend the Succeeding at a Japanese Company Telesummit that kicks off on Tuesday, March 4th at www.JapanInterculturalTelesummit.com, and we’ll send you more details in the weeks ahead.  No registration fee.  However, only those who register in advance by signing up at 
    www.JapanInterculturalTelesummit.com will get the event details.

  • John Marshall Law School Pre-Law Summer Institute, Apply Now

    There are a few spots left for this program.
    The John Marshall Law School is hosting its annual Pre-Law Summer Institute. The Pre-Law Summer Institute (PLSI) prepares historically under-represented minorities for the legal profession by introducing students to the rigors of law school. PLSI is designed to simulate the academic challenges of the first year of law school. PLSI concentrates on giving students law classes, LSAT preparation, resume preparation, career orientation, and exposure to various areas of the law. Students will learn skills on legal research and study, analysis, legal writing, and trial advocacy. PLSI is essentially a pre-law orientation that is based on teaching sound legal education principles. (This is a non-residential program.)

    For more information please visit: http://www.jmls.edu/diversity/programs/pre-law-summer-institute.php

    The program will run from Monday, July 28, 2014 through Friday, August 1, 2014 on The John Marshall Law School campus.

    PLSI is designed to be rich in content that will assist students in preparing for the rigors of law school.

    If you have any questions about the program please feel free to contact the Office of Diversity Affairs and Outreach.

    Troy A. Riddle
    Director of Diversity Affairs and Outreach
    The John Marshall Law School
    312-987-1412
  • Join the Flames Move-In Crew and Move In early! Sign up by 8/7

    The Flames move-in crew serves as a liaison between the University and new students and their families during fall move-in, with Flames Crew leaders (FCLs) providing a valuable service and a high standard of customer service.

    BENEFITS:

    - Move in early by 5 pm on Monday, August 17th. (Flames Crew members will not be charged for Interim Housing, but must register to ensure room is ready for your arrival)

    - Free T-shirt!

    - Meet new students and share the UIC Spirit!

    SCHEDULE:

    Tuesday, August 18th

    - Return to campus early for Flames Move-In Training. If you are living in a residence hall, you are able to move-in starting at 9 am on Monday, August 17th.

    - Attend Flames Move-In Crew meeting at 3 pm (SCE 605). During the meeting you will receive your Flames Crew Leader shirt and schedule. 

    - Check-in begins at 2:15 pm

    Wednesday, August 19th

    - Assist new students during Move-In.

    - All Flames Move-In Crew Leaders are required to be at their assigned hall from 7 am until 3 pm.

    Thursday August 20th - Friday, August 21st

    - Shifts will be randomly assigned. Must be available for morning, daytime, and evening hours during this period. 

    If you are interested in joining our dynamic volunteer team, please apply online at: https://docs.google.com/a/uic.edu/forms/d/1GyVQ1vLvrlIh0nzgsZyTjgoCkzcEC1uVCCUCI19GEao/viewform

    After you have applied, an e-mail with instructions on how to sign up for Interim Housing will follow. Please sign up no later than Friday, August 7th.

  • Join the Food Recovery Network Movement at UIC!

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

  • Join The Nationally Ranked UIC Mock Trial Team

    The nationally-ranked UIC Mock Trial team is seeking new members for 2015-16.  All undergraduate majors and grade-levels are welcome. Information sessions will be held Sept. 1 (12-2 & 4-6) in BSB 131, Sept 2 (12-2 pm & 4-6) in BSB 1115, and Sept 3 (12-2 & 4-6) in BSB 131.  Contact uicmocktrial@gmail.com for more information.

     

  • Join the Office of Campus Learning Environments (OCLE) Advisory Board

    The Office of Campus Learning Environments (OCLE) is seeking two to three 3 HC students to serve on its Advisory Board and help shape the physical learning environment at UIC.  Please consider volunteering to serve on this important campus committee.  It’s a great way to have your student voice heard!

    You might know the work of our office best by recent renovation projects like Lincoln Hall, Douglas Hall, the 1st floor of Stevenson Hall, Lecture Center A, Lecture Center F, or the many Oasis spaces  across campus.  The ideal participants on our Board are students who are interested in improving the learning environment at UIC.  The time commitment is minimal (only one meeting per semester) but the impact could be significant.

    If you think that you would be a great addition to the Advisory Board then please send an email to Dave Taeyaerts, Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities and Director of the Office of Campus Learning Environments (davet@uic.edu) with your name, year in school, major, a couple of sentences describing why you are interested and if it is available please also include a copy of your resume.  

     

  • Join the Queer Arts Alliance via the University of Chicago Consortium