Honors College Announcements

March 9th-13th is International Student Career Week!

See the flyer for more details.

In light of the upcoming November election, Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services is seeking undergraduate student applications for a Civic Engagement Fellowship.

Responsibilities include:

Creating a comprehensive non-partisan voter guide; Assisting in the planning of a Rock the Vote event to be held on National Voter Registration Day; Coordinating Presidential Debate, Vice Presidential Debate, Election Night, and Inauguration Watch Parties; Implementing an on campus media campaign to increase voter registration and turn out.

We are seeking a Fellow who is both knowledgeable and passionate about the civic/political process.

Fellowship Terms: Summer 2016 - end of Fall 2016 semester.

There is potential for this Fellowship to be counted towards academic credit.

Application deadline: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 5:00 PM.

Any questions as well as applications and cover letters can be submitted to Spencer Long via email, longsa@uic.edu.

Tuesday, March 29
4:00 pm
SCE 329 (Cardinal Room)

This event is an informational session on Veterinary School admissions, presented by Mr. James Walter from Midwestern College of Veterinary Medicine. This is a great opportunity for all students considering a professional career in helping animals to understand the requirements and extracurricular activities needed for Veterinary School. Students are encouraged to ask questions regarding veterinary school such as the admission process, undergrad required courses, experience needed, etc. after the presentation.

Any questions, comments, or concerens can be directed to Sara Colin at scolin2@uic.edu

The Drug Enforcement Administration is seeking individuals for Special Agent positions. DEA Special Agents conduct criminal investigations and prepare for the prosecution of major violators of the drug laws of the United States. If you are a recent graduate interested in a career with the DEA, see the attachment for more information.

Education Sector Job Fair
Mar 5, 2015, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm  
Sponsors: UIC, DePaul, & Loyola

Contact: Amal Saleh, asaleh7@depaul.edu, (312) 362-5597E

Fair Date:March 5, 2015 (2-6PM) 
Location:Loyola - Damen Student Center, 6511 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

University of Illinois at Chicago, DePaul University and Loyola University are combining forces to connect employers, schools and districts with quality teachers, administrators, advisors, and counselors for current and future openings in all areas and levels of education. 

For an overview of the 2013 Education Fair hosted at UIC and an idea of what to expect, please visit this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-TGXSrLgQQ 

Free entrance for UIC, Loyola, and DePaul students and alumni. Open to the public at a $10 entrance fee.

To see a list of recruiting organizations visit https://depaul.experience.com/stu/cf_registered_employers?fhnd=6966 

Forté Forums are designed for standout women considering an MBA whether you’re a high-achiever looking to change careers, a college student planning for the future, or a professional ready to take your career to the next level.

A free event unlike any other, the Chicago Forum will empower you with information about an MBA’s value, leading business schools, and financing your degree. You’ll make critical connections with representatives, alumnae, and students of top business schools in North America and Europe— all while forming an unmatched peer support network. Successful businesswomen representing diverse industries and career stages will also share how their MBAs help them make a mark.

August 31, 6-9pm, Chicago-Booth Gleacher Center

Register at: http://www.fortefoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=events_aimhigher&s_city=chicago

Questions? Contact: 

John Clark, Esq.
Graduate Programs Manager
Kaplan Test Prep
P: 918-630-2421
www.kaptest.com

2016 PHD INFORMATION SESSIONS

September 15 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT

Learn more about the PhD Program at Jane Addams College of Social Work. The first information session is on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Second information session will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.  

Register at PhD Social Work Information Session-September. to attend in person or online.

The Dean of the John Marshall Law School has put together a free resource book for pre-law students to provide tips and advice for success in law school and a legal career.  The book is available here: http://www.jmls.edu/admission/pdf/deans-ebook.pdf

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

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

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.

SPRING Leadership & Service Expo

January 25, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

SCE, East Terrace

SPRING INTO SERVICE at the Leadership & Service Expo!

Do you want make a difference in the Chicago area? Well, this is a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with non-profit organizations and agencies to explore and make connections, as they are in need of your wonderful talents. Familiarize with agencies of interest to you: ranging from youth, human rights, the arts, the environment, community development, and more!

The Society of Future Physicians, along with the Honors College, are pleased to be hosting a lecture presented by Dr. Dimitri Azar, Dean of the UIC College of Medicine. Dr. Azar is an internationally recognized ophthalmic surgeon who brings experience in administration, research, education and clinical practice to his position as Dean of the College of Medicine at University of Illinois. With his outstanding leadership, Dean Azar has overseen the education of hundreds of medical professionals and helped keep UIC as a leader in medical education. Dean Azar will be speaking on a variety of topics ranging from admissions to residency programs. Questions for the Dean may be submitted along with the RSVP. 

The event will take place on Wednesday, April 29 at 4:00pm in the Illinois Room (Student Center East). Food will be provided, so please be sure to RSVP http://bit.ly/deans-lecture. Seats are limited, so don't wait! 

Preparing to Apply (PTA) Sessions

These interactive workshops are geared towards alumni and students in their junior or senior year who are plan to apply to a health professions program within the next year. Sessions are targeted to specific health professions and will address what students need to be working on now in order to be prepared to apply in Summer 2017. Attendees will complete an applicant self-assessment as a part of the session. Students are welcome to attend more than one session/topic.LAS students may RSVP to sessions thru the EVENTS tab in Insight.

View a full schedule and more details here: https://www.las.uic.edu/students/current-undergraduate/student-affairs/pre-professional-advising/pre-health/workshops/workshops 

When: Thursday November 13th
Where: Lecture Center C4

IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, the law school of Illinois Institute of Technology, is nationally recognized for the scholarship and accomplishments of its faculty and student body. The second oldest law school in the state of Illinois, Chicago-Kent has a history marked by innovation and excellence. Chicago-Kent has always emphasized professional responsibility in the broadest sense, encompassing intellectual discipline, careful analysis, comprehensive research, and sensitivity to the needs of clients and the context in which the law operates.

To learn more about one of the top schools for UIC applicants please come out to hear from Nicole Vilches the Assistant Dean for Admissions. She will give you an overview of the College of Law and their admissions process. She will also talk about the 3+3 Accelerated Degree Program. Her presentation will be followed by ample time for a Q&A session. Please don’t miss this opportunity to come out and hear directly from the law school representative about what they are looking for in their applicants!

To RSVP: Please send your name, UIC email & class year to afaleti@uic.edu by Wednesday November 12th.

Looking for resources for career exploration?  Consider attending these upcoming events from the Office of Career Services!

iFit:

Sept 30th Interest Session, 3:00-3:30pm (multiple Fall sessions), SSB 3050

A supportive and educational 4-session group for assistance in connecting strengths & interests to UIC majors and career options. More info at http://ifit.uic.edu.

Choosing a Major:

Oct 14th, 3:00-4:30pm, Daley Library 1-470

An interactive 1.5-hour session supporting undecided or exploring students by asking important questions and offering valuable resources to aid in career decision-making. Co-facilitated by Career Services and LAS Advising.  Registration:http://go.uic.edu/choosingamajor.

We have many additional programs, which can be viewed on our online Calendar at http://illinois.edu/calendar/list/3702.  Questions? Contact ocs@uic.edu or 312-996-2300.

Join the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID’s) diverse research community for 4 days in February to learn about the research training experience at the Institute, a leader in global health research. As a medical or science student from a population underrepresented in biomedical research, find out what it is like to train as a researcher at a leading multi-disciplinary research facility. NIAID will pay expenses for travel and hotel accommodations and reimburse INRO students for meals after the program.

INRO 2016 will be held February 1 – 4, 2016.

For more info, please visit: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/labsandresources/labs/training/inro/Pages/default.aspx

Cultural Vistas invites young American professionals and students to apply for the 2016-2017 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals fellowship program. Conceived and funded by members of the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag over 30 years ago, the program is a reciprocal exchange initiative that allows 75 American and 75 German Young Professionals to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. The program is open to candidates in all career fields.

American recipients of the CBYX fellowship spend a full year of cultural exchange in Germany, including two months of intensive language courses, four months of university classes in their field, and a five-month internship. Program highlights include: - Broad cultural immersion including intensive language study, exposure to Germany’s higher educational system, and professional work experience in the participant’s field. - Intensive German language training for the first 8 weeks of the program in Germany. No German language skills required at time of application. - Federal funding that covers international airfare, a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses, housing with a German host family or shared apartment, health insurance, and program-related travel within Germany.

The deadline to apply for CBYX is December 1, 2015. More information can be found online at www.cbyx.info, or by contacting Cultural Vistas at cbyx@culturalvistas.org or 212-497-3522.

Sigma Xi grants-in-aid for undergraduate researchers

https://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/grants-in-aid

Global Asian Studies will be highlighting on and off-campus internship opportunities and courses. Learn about these Asian American and Pacific Islander internship experiences and how to get involved yourself! Interested students (of all races and majors!) may take the GLAS 105 or 250 courses offered in the Spring to prepare for an internship for credit. Food and refreshments will be provided!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Karen Su, Principal Investigator, at karensu@uic.edu.

Thursday, November 10th, 2016
3PM - 5PM
Student Center East Room 603

The UIC AANAPISI Initiative is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education. UIC is federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) through its status as a funded Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution.

Connecting College…. to Career!

Career Services & Student Employment empowers students in their career development and job search by providing accessible resources and comprehensive services. Learn more about the services below and share with students!

Exploring

One-on-one and group sessions to empower students as they explore their identity and purpose. Guiding students to make sense of their time at UIC, pick a major, and make major-to-career connections. Individual appointments arranged by calling 312.996.2300.

Check out the iFit program and spring Choosing a Major workshops!

Advising

One-on-one, group, and walk-in sessions on career-related questions – including resume writing, interviewing, job search, networking, etc.

Upcoming Programs:  

BEST Student Employment TrainingBuild a Better ResumeNavigating a Career FairInterview Essentials

Connecting

Offering opportunities for employers and job seekers to connect through fairs, events, and info sessions.

Highlighted Events:

Arts & Culture Career Fair – Feb 5

Part-time Job/Internship Fair – Feb 11

Education Job Fair – March 3

All Majors Career Fair – March 17

***For the most up-to-date programs & events list, check the online calendar regularly: Career Services Calendar & Student Employment Calendar

2nd Annual Women’s Health Research Day
Save the Date & Call for Abstracts

The UIC Center for Research on Women and Gender/National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, in partnership with the UIC BIRCWH (Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health) program and other local groups, sponsors our 2nd annual Women’s Health Research Day to promote research and advance understanding of new developments in women’s health. This half-day event provides an opportunity for faculty, fellows, and students to network and to showcase their research through poster and oral presentations.

When: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Thompson Room, Student Center West, 828 S. Wolcott Ave, University of Illinois at Chicago

Call for Abstracts (Abstract deadline extended to Monday, March 30, 2015): Students, fellows, staff, and faculty are invited present a poster on women’s health or sex differences research. For abstract guidelines and to submit an abstract, visit: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/5481083. The top two abstracts will be invited to present 15-minute oral presentations. Cash prizes will be awarded for top abstracts and top posters.

Keynote Lecture: "Women Living with HIV," featuring Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH,Professor of Medicine in the Division of HIV/AIDS,University of California, San Francisco Monica Gandhi MD, MPH is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of HIV/AIDS at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the Medical Director of the HIV/AIDS Clinic ("Ward 86") at San Francisco General Hospital. Past research efforts focused on HIV/AIDS in U.S. women through the Women's Interagency HIV Study (WIHS), a multisite, prospective cohort study established in 1994 to study the natural history, clinical and laboratory findings of HIV in women. Currently, she is investigating low-cost solutions to measuring antiretroviral levels in resource-poor settings, such as determining drug levels in hair samples. Dr. Gandhi also leads multiple HIV education and mentorship programs at UCSF. She is the principal investigator of an R24 mentoring grant from the NIH focused on nurturing early career investigators of diversity in HIV research and the Associate Director for the Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Mentoring Program.

Registration: Advance registration required. Registration coming soon!

Questions?  For more information, please contact Kris Zimmermann at kzimme3@uic.edu or 312.413.4251.

The Chicago Law School Forum is an excellent opportunity for prospective students to talk with representatives of over 170 LSAC-member law schools. Students can obtain admission materials and financial aid information, and attend workshops that are not offered anywhere else. Admission is free.

Chicago Law School Forum Saturday, November 7

Workshops: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Talk with School Reps: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Palmer House Hilton 17 East Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60603

Several panel presentations and workshops will be offered, including a session designed to help attendees make the most of their time at the forum. Other workshops include the law school application process; a discussion of issues of particular relevance to diverse applicants; roles of lawyers today; tips on taking the LSAT from the test developers; and a presentation on how to finance a legal education. You can find a list of scheduled times for the workshop here: http://www.lsac.org/jd/choosing-a-law-school/workshop-schedule

Here are some helpful links for your planning:

Registration for students: http://www.lsac.org/jd/choosing-a-law-school/law-school-recruitment-forums

Who should attend the forum: http://www.lsac.org/docs/default-source/events-%28members%29/whoshouldattend.pdf

Details about hours, workshop schedules, and other information: http://www.lsac.org/jd/choosing-a-law-school/law-school-recruitment-forums

What is an LSAC Law School Forum? http://www.lsac.org/jd/choosing-a-law-school/forums-and-other-events

A participating school list will be available shortly here: http://www.lsac.org/jd/choosing-a-law-school/law-school-recruitment-forums

For more information about the forum, please visit our website, LSAC.org.

Questions about your resume, cover letter, or personal statement?

Cindy Graham, Assistant Director of Career Services, will host walk-in hours in Burnham Hall!  Stop by to ask her any question you may have about resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and graduate school or careers.

Wednesday, Jan. 18
2:30 - 3:30 pm
109A Burnham Hall

Thursday, Jan. 26
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
109A Burnham Hall

Can't make it to these hours but have questions?  Stop by the Office of Career Services during drop-in advising: http://careerservices.uic.edu/hours_location.shtml  

The Open Society Youth Fellowship supports young activists and organizers as thought leaders and allies in crafting solutions and new youth-focused approaches to open society challenges.

Youth Fellows should take advantage of the considerable intellectual and logistical resources of the Open Society Foundations and expect to contribute meaningfully to the Foundations’ thinking in return. While fellows will work outside of Open Society Foundations core offices, they will liaise with the Open Society Youth Exchange to identify opportunities for both in-person and virtual engagement with Open Society staff and partners. The Youth Exchange will work with each individual fellow to identify additional opportunities for the fellow to learn from and collaborate with staff and partners through site visits, speaking engagements, and other fora.

Fellows may produce a variety of work products, including publications, such as reports and blog posts; infographics and other visual content; innovative education and training resources and tools; the launch of new campaigns and organizations; and creation of artistic or cultural expression projects. They may also engage in activities such as hosting panel discussions, traveling to conferences, and presenting on their work in other public spaces.

For more information on eligibility, guidelines, deadlines, and how to apply, visit

http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/open-society-youth-fellowship-20150417?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=osffbpg

Students interested in applying for the Schwarzman Scholarship should contact Beth Powers for more details on the UIC process at bpowers@uic.edu

Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective international scholarship program designed to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role. The program will give selected scholars the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a fully-funded one-year Master's Degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University – one of China's most prestigious universities. Schwarzman Scholars is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to:

Access World-Class Curriculum and Faculty

Learn Beyond the Classroom and Experience the Real China

Engage in Multi-Dimensional Leadership Training

Eligible applicants for Schwarzman Scholars must be between 18 and 28 years of age, be proficient in English, and have completed an undergraduate degree at the point of enrollment.Schwarzman Scholars is hosting the following webinars for prospective applicants throughout the summer, which will provide the opportunity to learn more about the fellowship and engage with members of the Schwarzman Scholars admissions team. Details and registration information for the webinars are below.

Thursday August 25th

4PMEDT

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6663885263796528132

September:

Wednesday September 7th

5PM EDT

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1249350148418412548

If you have any questions about the program or these events, please feel free to contact us at schwarzmanscholars.usacanada@iie.org.

Wednesday, September 28 at 3:30pm in Library Room 1-470

Designed for incoming freshmen or sophomore students who are new to being pre-law. Transfer students with junior status will benefit from this session as well.

Please RSVP here by Monday, September 26th. 

ARE YOU A FRESHMAN OR NEW SOPHOMORE STUDENT* CONSIDERING LAW SCHOOL?

IF SO, COME OUT TO THE “PRE-LAW ORIENTATION” WORKSHOP

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH 3:30 – 4:50PM

WHERE: LIBRARY ROOM 1-470

COME OUT AND MEET THE PRE LAW ADVISOR AND LEARN THE BASICS OF WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING WHILE AN UNDERGRAD TO MAKE YOURSELF THE MOST VIABLE CANDIDATE COME APPLICATION TIME. WE WILL DISCUSS THE SUCCESSFUL LAW STUDENT PROFILE, SELECTION OF A MAJOR THAT IS BEST FOR YOU, EXTRA-CURRICULARS, AND THE APPLICATION TIMELINE.

*NEW AND CONTINUING ADVANCED STUDENTS (JUNIORS AND ABOVE) SHOULD COME TO THE PRE-LAW OFFICE FOR ONE-ON-ONE ADVISING APPOINTMENTS. PRE-LAW ADVISING APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY LOGGING ON TO INSIGHT.

RSVP by Monday, September 26th at: www.las.uic.edu/prelaw (Go to the Pre-Law Events tab and RSVP for this event).

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

Are you a freshman or new sophomore student considering law school?

Please come out for an orientation workshop for new Pre-Law students.  Come out, meet the Pre-Law Advisor and learn the basics of what you should be doing while in undergrad to make yourself the most viable candidate come application time.  We will discuss the successful law student profile, selection of a major that is best for you, extra-curriculars, and the application timeline. 

Come out and meet student leaders from select student organizations like the Pre-Law Society and Mock Trial Team and hear directly from them about their organizations.

The workshop will be held on Thursday October 2^nd at 3:00 in LC C4.  To attend please rsvp to the Pre-Law Advisor Adekemi Faleti (afaleti@las.uic.edu) with your name and UIC email address. 

This workshop is geared toward underclassmen – new freshmen or sophomores who have not yet come in for a one-on-one advising appointment.  NEW AND CONTINUING ADVANCED STUDENTS (JUNIORS AND ABOVE) SHOULD COME TO THE PRELAW OFFICE FOR ONE-ON-ONE ADVISING APPOINTMENTS. PRE-LAW ADVISING APPOINTMENTS CAN
BE MADE BY CALLING THE LAS ADVISING CENTER AT (312) 996-3036.

The LAS Pre-Health Advisors offer a series of Workshops during the Fall 2014 semester.  If you are interested in pre-Health, these workshops are essential resources!  Mark your calendars now!

Upcoming workshop topics include:

• First-Year Pre-Health Student Workshops
• introduction to Healthcare and the Health Professions
• Women in Healthcare
• Physician Panel
• Health Career Panel: Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner
• Health Career Panel
• Preventative Medicine and the Public's Health
• Health Careers and Majors
• Nursing Workshops
  • Applying to Nursing School: What could your "relevant" experience look like?
  • Applying to Illinois Nursing Programs
  • Graduate Entry Nursing Programs (for non-nurses)
  • UIC Nursing Application Preparation 2014-15

View the LAS website for a full list of dates and times: http://www.las.uic.edu/students/current-undergraduate/student-affairs/pre-professional-advising/pre-health/workshops

The Payne Fellowship is now open!!!

The application can be found at www.paynefellows.org and will remain open until January 20, 2017.

The Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship seeks to prepare young people for careers in international development as Foreign Service Officers in USAID.  USAID has expanded the program, which selected three fellows in 2013, and will offer up to ten fellowships in 2017.  We would like to ask for your support in our outreach and recruiting for the upcoming cohort of Payne Fellows.  Attached is a program flyer, annual newsletter, and document with tips to help them prepare a competitive application for you to share with any interested candidates.  If you would like hard copies of these material, please do not hesitate to email our office and we will gladly send physical copies of this promotional material.  The best way for potential applicants to learn more about the programs is through our website at www.paynefellows.org.  They can also feel free to contact us directly by e-mail (paynefellows.org) or phone (202-806-5952).  We are pleased to answer any questions. 

The Payne Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $94,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree, arranges internships in Washington D.C. and at USAID missions overseas, and provides professional development and support activities leading to employment in USAID.  Fellows may use the fellowship to attend a two-year master's program in a U.S. institution to study an area of relevance to the USAID Foreign Service, including international relations, public policy, agriculture, environmental sciences, health, business administration, economics, or urban planning at a graduate or professional school approved by the Payne Program.  At the end of the two-year fellowship, Fellows enter the USAID Foreign Service.  The Payne Fellowship encourages the application of members of minority groups who have historically been underrepresented in international development careers and those with financial need.  Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start graduate school in the fall of the year they apply, have GPAs of at least 3.2 and be U.S. citizens. The program welcomes applications from those with any undergraduate major. 

The Illinois Latino Law Student Association presents:

12th Annual Latino Law Forum

Sat. February 28, 8am - 4pm
The John Marshall Law School
304 S. State Street (SW corner of State and Jackson)
Chicago, Illinois 60604

Junior high, high school, and college students from across the state come together once a year to participate in this unique program, which offers:

- An introduction to the study of law from a Latino/a perspective

- The opportunity to meet prominent Latino/a lawyers and judges from across Illinois

- Discussions with Latino/a high school, college, and law school students who are committed to increasing diversity in the field of law

Junior high, high school, and college students are invited to attend this FREE one-day event.  Breakfast and lunch are included.

Registration is required.  Please register at http://events.jmls.edu/ILLSAForum.

Contact Italia Lima at ilima@law.jmls.edu for further information.

Sponsored by the Illinois Latino Law Student Association and the John Marshall Law School.

Students can learn how to prepare for—and succeed at—medical school interviews. Get insights and advice directly from medical school admission officers. After a brief presentation from our panelists, there will be the opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session.

Date: Monday, August 31, 2015

Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm eastern

Online registration is free, but space is limited. Use this link to register for the event:

https://aamc1.webex.com/aamc1/onstage/g.php?PRID=afba58cb8f66032bdb63a4cc2c0f9af1

Panelists:

Iris Gibbs, MD

Associate Dean of MD Admissions, Stanford University School of Medicine

Lina Mehta, MD

Associate Dean for Admissions, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Ed Daniel, PhD

Director of MD Admissions, Morsani College of Medicine at University of South Florida

Students can find more information about preparing for a medical career by visiting www.aamc.org/students. To view the recording of our previous ‘Ask Admissions’ webinar “Mission Fit: Applying to the Right Medical School for You”, please visit our website. The direct link is: https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/435214/missionfit.html

If you have additional questions, please contact AAMC Pre-Health Advisor Support at advisors@aamc.org or 202-828-0950.

Before you head to the Graduate and Professional School Fair on October 2, come hear the inside scoop from the University of Glasgow!  Anne Waggot, Student Recruitment Officer from the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, will highlight the details of graduate programs and admissions at the University of Glasgow, Scotland.  Come listen and ask questions about graduate study abroad as you continue to plan your next steps after graduation!

Thursday, October 2

12:00 – 1:00 PM

121 Burnham Hall

RSVP by 10:00 AM October 2: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/2878796

Questions?  Contact Stephanie O'Leary at soleary@uic.edu. 

Now accepting applications for an immersive leadership program this spring - Leadership and the American Presidency. This program is being sponsored in partnership with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. Leadership simulations from the American Presidency will be a key focus for students. As part of this exciting program, undergraduate students can:

Spend the spring semester in Washington, DC

Intern in an engaging setting aligned with their career and academic interests

Participate in academic courses with up to 12 credits provided through George Mason University

The spring semester early deadline is coming up on October 5, 2016 so please visit www.DCinternships.org/LTAPSpring to learn more about the program and begin an online application.

Questions may be directed to Dana Faught at 202-986-0384 or LTAP@tfas.org.

The Society of Physicians is honored to host a lecture with Dr.Saul! Dr. Saul is an esteemed doctor and professor at UIC. Not only is he a practicing pediatrician, he has also served as the curricular director of the College of Medicine, and is currently the vice provost for planning and programs for UIC! Future med students, this is one lecture you cannot miss! He will be discussing his research, but pay close attention to hear his advice on other areas as well! He has a primary research interest in exploring and identifying ways to improve how physicians individualize treatment decisions. He has developed the concept of "contextual errors" to describe medical errors that result from failures to identify or take into account factors in patients' lives and circumstances that are relevant to their care. He works with actors who present in physician practices as incognito standardized patients to collect comparative data on physician decision making under various conditions. He is developing and evaluating educational interventions to train health care providers to integrate patient context with research evidence when planning patient care.

Wed. 11/9, 5pm, 320 Stevenson Hall

This lecture is open to ALL honors college students, rsvp at: https://goo.gl/forms/T3Q6e4tfyrfUXqIy1 Contact Atif Siddiqui at asiddi46@uic.edu with any questions or concerns! We look forward to your attendance!

Thinking of applying to graduate or professional school?  Come to a workshop to hear tips from faculty in your discipline!  Workshops are offered in a variety of different disciplines (See below).  All sessions will take place Wednesday, November 18 from 3:00 - 3:50 pm.

Area of Study: Faculty Presenter, Location
Engineering: Dr. Houshang Darabi, TH 208
Humanities: Dr. Todd DeStigter, TH 215
Natural Sciences: Dr. Rachel Poretsky, TH 219
Art/Design: Dr. Joel Palka, BH B21
Pre-Health: Dr. Pauline Maki, TH 304
Business: Dr. Helen Roberts, BH 121

These lectures are part of the Honors College pilot junior seminar, "HON 201: Foundations for the Future," taught by Dr. Molly Hildebrand.  Contact her at mhild@uic.edu with any questions.