Honors College Announcements

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

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

Beginning Level, or less than 3 semesters of language study

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

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

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

Graduate Level, graduate students of all language levels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Alexia Foundation is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2014 Women’s Initiative Grant which will provide a $25,000 grant for a project to be produced on a significant issue involving and affecting women.

The Foundation invites proposals from any photojournalist anywhere in the world. The deadline for submission is June 30, 2014.

Learn more here: http://www.alexiafoundation.org/blog/2014/04/01/call-for-proposals-announcing-the-2014-womens-initiative-grant/?utm_source=Subscribe+2+Emails&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Subscribe2_Emails&utm_id=4150&utm_title=Call+for+Proposals%3A+Announcing+the+2014+Women%26amp%3B%238217%3Bs+Initiative+Grant.

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.

The Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts, is now accepting applications for two education programs for college students and recent graduates: the 2017 Steiner Summer Yiddish Program and the 2017-18 Yiddish Book Center Fellowship Program. 

The Steiner Summer Yiddish Program is an intensive seven-week course in Yiddish language and culture for college students. The program offers a beginner track for students with no previous Yiddish experience and an intermediate track for those who have completed one year of Yiddish. In addition to their classes, students take part in cultural and social activities, including film screenings, concerts, workshops, and a trip to New York City. Beginner students take a course in Central and Eastern European Yiddish history, literature, and culture, while intermediate students work as interns on the Center’s major projects, including translation and oral history.

All Steiner students receive full-tuition scholarships. Intermediate students also receive free housing and a $1,000 internship stipend. All participants are eligible to receive college credits through the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

The 2017 Steiner Summer Yiddish Program will run from June 4 to July 21. Applications are due by February 6, 2017. For more information, visit http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/educational-programs/steiner-summer-yiddish-program.

The Yiddish Book Center Fellowship Program offers recent college graduates with intermediate or advanced Yiddish skills an opportunity to develop professional experience while working as full-time members of the Center's staff. 

Fellows serve as teaching assistants for college-level Yiddish classes, conduct interviews for the Center’s Wexler Oral History Project, develop educational and exhibit materials, assist with translation or online accessibility initiatives, and do bibliographic work with the Center’s collection of books. With the support of mentors, Fellows also apply their ingenuity and personal expertise to the creation of new projects.

Fellows receive a $30,000 stipend and health insurance. The next Fellowship Program runs from September 2017 to August 2018. Applications are due by January 9. For more information, visit http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/educational-programs/graduate-students.

WINTER INVOLVEMENT FAIR

Date: 1/10/17 & 1/12/17

 Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 Location: Student Center East- Illinois Room Are you a student interested in learning more about UIC’s student organizations? Want to meet new people, be connected, and get involved? Attending an Involvement Fair in the fall will allow you to meet members of UIC’s active student organizations, join groups to connect with, and get more information about upcoming campus events.Tuesday, January 10, 2017 --- Pre-Professional Organizations, Special Interests Groups, Sports Clubs, and the departments that support them. Thursday, January 12, 2017 --- Fraternities and Sororities, Cultural Organizations, Performance Arts Groups, and the departments that support them. 

Kamal Kishore Kapur Memorial Prize Essay contest!

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

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

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

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

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

Create a fresh and engaging short film about nuclear weapons. Help insipire Millennials to SAVE THE WORLD!

GRAND PRIZES:

$5,000 to one STUDENT filmmaker.

$5,000 to one PROFESSIONAL filmmaker.

RUNNERS-UP PRIZES

$1,000 for the best ECONOMIC argument.

$1,000 to for the best HEALTH argument.

$1,000 for the best FAITH-BASED argument.

 DEADLINE: July 31, 2015

For more info, see the attached flyer and visit: www.psr.org/nukebusters

Dear Honors College Students,

We would like to extend an invitation to join us to register people to VOTE. We have Family Weekend night coming soon and it is one of the perfect times to register people to vote for this November 8th! We are also looking for students to help register up to the day of the elections.

Date: 10/8/16, 9-5pm + Weekend
Location: SCE

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Best, Delia Bautista-

ICIRR - NADP Fellow

deliabautistad@gmail.com

773-851-1149

Are you enrolled in a Chicago college or university?

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

$25 gift card provided for your time + expertise.

When:

Friday, November 7, 2014

Where:

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

The University of Illinois at Chicago

800 S. Halsted | Chicago, IL

Who:

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

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

Spots will fill fast.

Time of focus group will be emailed following registration.

Questions:

Contact studentfund2015@gmail.com.

The goal of this program is to encourage students to think in complex ways through comparative analysis about issues of race, gender justice, identity and community from England to the US. The course will survey London's culture and politics through the experiences of the African, Caribbean and South Asian descended communities. Additionally, it will focus on the history of British colonialism, migration, discrimination and the hybrid cultural and political formations that emerge in London over time. Through readings, films and lively interactions with London-based researchers, students will explore some of the following issues:

• History of colonialism and anti-colonialism
• Women's organizations and grassroots movements
• Housing and immigration policies and patterns
• Social construction of race, ethnicity and identity

All Students will take London's Black and South Asian Communities: Politics, Culture and History for 6 credits. Undergraduate and Graduate students may apply.

An Info Session will be held on Feb. 13 from 12-1 in UH 1250.  Click on the post to learn more.

The Kansas State University School of Leadership Studies has partnered with Points of Light to offer a new 12-credit-hour certificate in Community Engaged Leadership.

This certificate program is delivered virtually using an online interactive platform.  In addition to collaborating with peers across the country, you will:

• Create and implement a hands-on service project in your community, centered around an issue that is important to you.
• Work with academic and community advisors who will support your course and service work
• Develop skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving, and deliberation
• Gain the skills and experience to impact your community in just one year

Be sure to speak with your UIC academic advisor to see how the credit may transfer to UIC.

Learn More: http://www.k-state.edu/leadership/academics/pointsoflight/Index.html 

Questions: http://www.k-state.edu/leadership/academics/pointsoflight/Advising.html 

Application: http://www.k-state.edu/leadership/academics/pointsoflight/Apply.html 

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

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

UIC Social Justice Initiative Presents

"Chicago: A Social Justice Lens"

A film series every Wednesday in July 2015

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

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

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

July 1- Hoop Dreams

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

 July 8- Gen Silent 

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

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

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

July 22- The School Project

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

July 29- The New Americans

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

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

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

Please join the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy as we host the 2015 Garden Walk and Annual Alan Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture to celebrate the first and only urban medicinal plant garden in the city of Chicago. Expert guided tours will be given all day by UIC's own ethnobotanists. The Garden walk is Friday, July 17, 2015.

Join us at noon for the Alan Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture given this year by Dr. Cassandra Quave. In her keynote lecture, Dr. Quave will share with us how her lab group has discovered new leads for antibiotic adjuvants, from field research documenting the traditional use of these plants in topical therapeutics for skin infections to the laboratory analyses that have revealed their unique mechanisms of action against drug resistant bacteria, like MRSA.

The Garden Walk will take place at the UIC College of Pharmacy Dorthy Atkins Medicinal Plant Garden (833 S. Wood St, Chicago, IL 60607).

The garden will be open with guided tours from 10am-12pm, and from 1:30pm-3pm with guided tours by our graduate students and some faculty specialized in ethnobotany. The lecture will be from 12-1:30pm inside the College of Pharmacy (134-1). All events are free of charge and open to the public--so bring a friend or two!

"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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Collection boxes located at:

Graduate College Front Office – UH 603

Honors College – Burnham 103

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

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

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

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

Please feel free to contact Lucas Hernandez with any questions. 

Vote for Alternative Spring Break in this nationwide contest held by Cengage on Facebook! https://apps.facebook.com/alternabreak/contests/330790/voteable_entries/69002390  ASB's Hurricane Katrina Relief project is a spring break project that could receive $2500 of funding towards the cause. Hurry and vote today!  Contact asbuic@gmail.com with questions.

Interested in a teaching career in secondary science education?  The UIC College of Education is currently recruiting students for the MEd in Science Education to begin the program in May 2015.  Some prospective students may be eligible for a fellowship funded by the National Science Foundation.

More information about this MEd program and NSF fellowship, along with program contact information, is included in this flyer.

See the attached flyer to see specific dates for each event 

Free Practice Tests

Learn what to expect and how you’d score on the exam with our Free Practice Test. You’ll also get a detailed breakdown of your strengths and weaknesses on the exam.

Bootcamps

Bootcamp sessions include a breakdown of each exam, a discussion of Kaplan’s core strategies, practice on the most difficult question types, and tips on improving time management and endurance skills.

Inside the Classroom

These sessions offer live glimpses into live Kaplan classes. Watch one of Kaplan's highest­rated instructors teach our core strategic approaches to answering test questions on. You'll also have the opportunity to have your questions answered by an expert.

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

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

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

What UIC students are saying about their experience:

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

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

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

You have an opportunity to nominate a UIC faculty or staff member for the 2014 "Woman of the Year" Award sponsored by The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women (CCSW). Established in 1992, this annual award honors a UIC woman who has consistently worked on women's issues beyond the call of duty and who is an exemplary role model. Winners are honored with a reception officiated by the Chancellor and a cash award of $1,000. 

The award criteria include providing service to women at UIC while on the job, responding to issues affecting women, and offering service to women through voluntarism and public support of women's programs. All UIC women employed by the University (including faculty, academic professionals or civil service with at least a 50% appointment) or retired faculty or staff who are still actively involved with women issues and/or service at UIC are eligible for the award. A committee of CCSW officers and former award winners will make the final selection from among the nominees.

The final date for submitting nominations is Monday, July 28, 2014 by 5PM. For more information about the Award and about CCSW's other activities, including our mentoring program, subcommittees, and newsletter, see our webpage at http://www.uic.edu/depts/ccsw.

Programming Languages Mentoring Workshop 2016What is PLMW

The Programming Languages Mentoring Workshop (PLMW) aims to encourage graduate students and senior undergraduate students to pursue careers in programming language research. The workshop brings together world leaders in programming languages research and teaching from academia and industry to provide (a) technical sessions on cutting­ edge PL research and (b) mentoring sessions on how to prepare for a research career. The workshop aims to engage students in a process of imagining how they might contribute to our research community. We especially encourage women and under-represented minority students to attend PLMW.

PLMW 2016

After the resounding success of the first four Programming Languages Mentoring Workshops at POPL 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015, we announce the 5th SIGPLAN Programming Languages Mentoring Workshop, co­-located with POPL 2016. POPL is the ACM’s flagship conference for foundational aspects of programming languages, and its 43rd edition will take place in Florida, USA next year. PLMW will be held immediately before POPL 2016, on Tuesday, January 19. We hope that participants will stay through the entire conference.

Scholarship applications

PLMW sponsors have generously donated scholarship funds for qualified students to attend PLMW. These scholarships should cover reasonable expenses (airfare, hotel, and registration fees) for attendance at both the workshop and the POPL conference. Students attending this year will get one year free student membership of SIGPLAN, unless they prefer to opt out during their application. The workshop registration is open to all. Students with alternative sources of funding are welcome as well.

Access the scholarship application form here.

The deadline for full consideration of funding is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23.

Selected participants will be notified by NOVEMBER 15 or earlier.

http://conf.researchr.org/home/PLMW-2016

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

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

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

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

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

WORKSHOP DATE

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

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

MONOLOGUE WRITING COMPETITION

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

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

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

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

The John Marshall Law School (Chicago, IL)

11th Annual Illinois Latino Law Student Association Forum

Date: Saturday, March 1, 2014
Time: 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Location: The John Marshall Law School
Website: www.jmls.edu 

The forum is designed to encourage more Latinos/as to consider the field of law as a career choice by exposing Illinois high school and college students to the benefits of a legal career. This forum is offered at no cost to participating students, and it provides these young men and women with an opportunity to learn, socialize, and network with Latino/a law students and professionals from all over Illinois. The forum includes panel discussions, admission and financial aid workshops, a mock torts class, and a mock trial. During lunch, participants receive an inspirational and informative message from the forum's keynote speaker. Afterward, participants are provided with information about law and legal education, as well as opportunities to personally meet and network with Latino/a law students, attorneys, judges, and elected officials. The annual Illinois Latino Law Student Association Forum is one of the few events in Illinois that unites the legal community to promote the increase of Latino/a student representation within our law schools.

Register here: http://events.jmls.edu/registration/node/468  

Contact Brian Martinez a bmartin@law.jmls.edu with questions.

Goodmorning Menagerie is pleased to announce its 2nd annual Chapbook-in-Translation Contest! The winning collection will be published as a limited-edition, handmade chapbook with a woodblock-printed cover to be released at AWP 2016 in Los Angeles. The author will receive ten free copies and additional copies at a highly discounted price. 

The deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2015.

Click here to see the previous contest winner.

Submission Guidelines:

English-language translations of an under-represented writer working in a language other than English.10-20 pages of translated work. Please include a copy of the manuscript in its original language.There are no genre limitations, but we are looking specifically for work that is innovative and strives to take risks.

For details, please visit http://www.goodmorningmenagerie.com/submit.html.

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!

The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities (CCSPD) is seeking new members for the upcoming academic year August 2015 to July 2016. Our Mission is to promote empowerment and inclusion of students, faculty and staff with disabilities at UIC. The Committee recognizes that people with disabilities are a diverse group, including individuals with visible and non-visible disabilities.

The CCSPD provides a forum for discussion and assessment of disability-related issues that are relevant for the campus and the larger community. In addition, the CCSPD advises the Chancellor and other administrative units and makes recommendations on disability-related issues, policies, services, attitudes and practices on campus. This mission is motivated by the belief that people with disabilities are assets to the university.

We are seeking candidates from all aspects of campus: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff. We seek candidates that have an eagerness to promote the mission of our committee coupled with a strong desire to learn from others.

If you are interested in serving on the CCSPD please send an email message describing why you would like to be a part of the CCSPD, your skills, background, and how disability-related experiences have shaped your desire to get involved. Please email your cover letter to: cg16@uic.edu Please include "CCSPD Membership" in the subject line. Deadline: As soon as possible For full consideration, please send your email message by May 1.

A pre-show social and a Broadway-bound play

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

Thursday, January 29

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

7:30pm: Performance ofAirline Highway

COST: Only $15!

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

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

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

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

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

All questions and comments are welcome.  Thank you!

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

Hey videographers, start thinking about your video submission for APS Presents…Phantastic Physiology Voyage: "Function Follows Form" video contest! Open to undergrad and grad students. 1st place winner(s) will also receive additional funding to support travel-related expenses to attend EB (NEW). Application deadline: Dec. 15th. http://www.the-aps.org/mm/Education/Undergraduate/Student-Awards-and-Events/Physiology-Video-Contest/Application-Information

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

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

1. First Name:
2. Last Name:
3. College/University:
4. Email:
5. Cell/Work phone:
6. Street Address:
7. City:
8. State:
9. Postal (Zip) Code:
10. Primary Specialization (clinical, cognitive, developmental, neuroscience, social, teaching, other):
11. First joined MPA (if before 2012):

The nationally-ranked UIC Mock Trial team is seeking new members for 2016-17.  All undergraduate majors and grade-levels are welcome. Information sessions will be held Sept. 13 (12-2 & 3-5) in BSB 1115, Sept 14 (12-4) in BSB 1115, and Sept 15 (12-2 & 3-5) in BSB 1115.  Contact uicmocktrial@gmail.com for more information."

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