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  • Tutoring Opportunity in Biology (Potential Honors Activity)

    The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking students who have excelled in Biology courses to volunteer as tutors for a few specific courses.  Courses for which they are seeking tutors include:

    Spring:

    • Bios 100 (section taught by Sandra Gibbons)
    • Bios 230 Ecology and Evolution (section taught by Karin Nelson)
    • Bios 236 Animal Behavior (section taught by Karin Nelson) 
    • Bios 335 History of Life (section taught by Karin Nelson)

    Fall:

    • Bios 220 Genetics (section taught by Suzanne Mc Cutcheon/ Jeremy Lynch )
    • Bios 230 Ecology and Evolution (section taught by Karin Nelson)
    • Bios 240 Homeostasis (section taught by )
    • Bios 350 Microbiology Lab 

    If you have taken any of these courses with these instructors and received a strong grade, and are interested in tutoring for the course, please contact the instructor AND Professor Richmond (jer@uic.edu) to inquire about tutoring opportunities.

    This may be able to be used as an Honors Activity, provided it meets Activity requirements outlined in the Handbook and your Faculty Fellow provides approval.  Talk with an Honors Advisor for more information.

    Questions? Contact Professor Richmond at jer@uic.edu

  • Student Day at the Capitol (Lobby Day)

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

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

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

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

  • Volunteer for Chicago Ideas Week! 10/13-10/19

    Chicago Ideas Week (CIW) is about the sharing of ideas, inspiring action, and igniting change to positively impact our world. People who come to CIW are artists, engineers, technologists, inventors, scientists, musicians, economists, explorers — and, well...just innately passionate. For more information on this year’s schedule please go to https://www.chicagoideas.com/years/2014/schedule

    For one week each October, CIW brings together some of the world's most outstanding speakers to present their ideas and inspire the innovations of tomorrow at 80+ sessions across the city of Chicago. CIW aims to be the platform for sharing big ideas and making big things happen.

    Chicago Ideas Week is an asset that belongs uniquely to Chicago, and reflects our great city in its inclusiveness, diversity and excellence of intellectual discourse. It is a platform that continues to be shaped by the people, organizations and institutions that care about the future of Chicago as well as communities around the globe.

    Volunteers are needed for events taking place October 13-19. Please log in and sign up to volunteer. As a volunteer you may have the opportunity to attend the events at which you are placed: https://www.chicagoideas.com/volunteer 

  • All Students Should Switch Email to UIC Gmail Account

    Over the past few weeks, ACCC has been contacting students to change their email accounts to comply with the new UIC email policy.

    The new email policy requires all students to retrieve their "@uic.edu" email via UIC Gmail (gmail.uic.edu).

    Previously, students were allowed to route messages sent to their "@uic.edu" address to non-UIC email services such as Yahoo, Hotmail, and personal Gmail accounts. By requiring all students to use UIC Gmail for campus email, we can provide better, more reliable service and ensure that email is delivered.

    We understand that this change is an inconvenience, and so we have extended the deadline for changing email routing. Students who have not yet updated their email accounts will continue to be contacted by email. In the meantime, students can check to see if they need to update their settings and complete the update by logging into our UIC Gmail migration page:http://SwitchToUICGmail.uic.edu .

    For more information about this change, please look at the NEWS section of the ACCC web site for the item, "Disabling off-campus email routing for students" or visit http://go.uic.edu/UICGmailNews .

    If you have questions or need help making these changes, please contact our helpdesk at consult@uic.edu or 312-413-0003.

  • Regenerative Medicine Summer School, Apply by 4/18

    McGowan Institute - Regenerative Medicine Summer School 2014

    July 14-18, 2014

    Announcing the 1st Annual Regenerative Medicine Summer School

    Objective:

    • To provide national and regional students with a week-long didactic and experiential learning experience addressing science and engineering related to the multidisciplinary field of regenerative medicine.

    Target Audience:

    • Undergraduates, enrolled in a science or engineering program that will have

    completed their 3rd year of study; exceptional candidates who will have completed their 2nd year of undergraduate study will be considered.

    Venue:

    • McGowan Institute-Pittsburgh, PA

    • July 14-18, 2014 o Students will be provided accommodations in a University of Pittsburgh dormitory for the week (shared student suites)

    o Please plan to arrive on July 13th and depart on July 19th

    Tuition: $695 includes room, board, and select social and networking events

    Applications for the 2014 Regenerative Medicine Summer School will be accepted starting January 1, 2014. The deadline for submitting the application and all required documentation is April.18th, 2014. Applicants will be notified by the end of April (via email) if they are selected as a final candidate. At that time, additional information and forms will be required to complete the application process. Final admission decisions will be made by May 15, 2014 and accepted students will be notified by letter.

  • A thank you to Dean Bottoms

    During six years as dean and one year as interim dean, Bette L. Bottoms, Dean of the Honors College and Professor of Psychology, has led phenomenal growth and change in the Honors College, positioning it as a national leader in honors education and a campus model for student success. It is therefore with reluctance that I write to announce that she has decided to leave the dean position effective August 1 to continue her role as a faculty member...  (Click on the post to read more.)

    Eric A. Gislason
    Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost

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

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

    How to Enter:

    Tell us about a travel experience unlike any other

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

    Requirements:

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

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

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

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

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

    Grand Prize: 

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

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

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

  • 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.

     

     

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

    "Teach and Learn in Korea" or TaLK Program is the South Korean Government-Sponsored English Teaching Program offering native English speakers an opportunity to teach Elementary students in rural areas.

    Established in 2008 and looking forward to our recruitment for the 2015 year, the TaLK Program participants, or, "TaLK Scholars" engage in arranged classes for 15 hours per week from Monday to Friday with plenty of time to explore the nation, meet other adventure-minded young people, and experience a truly unique culture. 

    With the highest satisfaction, TaLK not only serves the rural community, but provides a chance to become a perspective-broadening cornerstone to our Scholar’s futures, careers, and international travel memories as well. 

    Benefits include:

    •   1 year (6 Months for exceptional cases)
    •   15 hours a week
    •   Placement in rural areas in Elementary Schools
    •   Accommodation
    •   Co-scholar teaching partners to assist you while you teach
    •   Entrance and Exit Allowances for your flight at 1.3 million Korean Won each way
    •   Monthly stipend of 1.5 million Korean Won (Approximately 1,400 US Dollars)
    •   Sponsored Field Trips or cultural allowance
    •   One-month teaching training orientation
    •   Settlement allowance (300,000 Korean Won)
    •   Scholarship certification of completion
    •   Vacation Leave (7 days for 6 month contracts, 14 days for 1 year contracts)

    We recruit citizens from: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA

    Education Requirement: Associate’s degree or enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree Program (3rd year or higher)

    Go to www.talk.go.kr - Apply today! but Please review your eligibility before you apply at the site.

    Application Period: September 9th ~ November 21st, 2014

    Questions to be directed to Hanbit Choi (TaLK coordinator)

    Korean Education Center 
    NBC Tower Suite 2700 
    455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. 
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Tel: 312-822-9485 (Ext: 232 OR 118)
    Email: talkoffice.chicago@gmail.com
    For more info, please visit: www.talk.go.kr

  • Apply to be a Student Orientation Leader, Due 1/25

    The UIC Orientation Program seeks to serve its diverse population of prospective new students while connecting them to their advisors and preparing them for their transition into our university.

    This program strives to aid students in more ways than just one, guiding through the historic campus, connecting with the numerous student resources, programs, and clubs available, and showing what we as a university have to offer.

    Looking to gain professional experience? Looking for a paid position? Want to live on campus for FREE during the summer? Student Orientation Leader (SOL) applications for the summer of 2017 will be available as of Monday, January 16th.

    As a SOL, you will gain an immeasurable amount of experience leading new incoming students and working with advisors. Round 2 applications are due January 25th, and you can access the application at orientation.uic.edu.

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

    B R A I N C H I L D 

    The editors of the premiere undergraduate-only literary and arts magazine in the United States are seeking submissions for their 2016 issue.

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

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

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



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

    Zachary Nickels, Editor in Chief

  • AICGS’ New Transatlantic Exchange Program: Giving Voice to Diversity, Apply by 5/15

    AICGS’ New Transatlantic Exchange Program: Giving Voice to Diversity

    AICGS is pleased to announce the continuation of its German-American youth exchange program on the theme “Immigration, Integration, and a New Transatlantic Generation,” which was inaugurated in 2015. For 2016/17, AICGS is recruiting twenty young leaders from academia, media, business, politics, and society with little or no experience with transatlantic relations for seminars and site visits in Washington and Berlin. This program is generously funded by the Transatlantik-Programm der Bundesrepublik Deutschland aus Mitteln des European Recovery Program (ERP) des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWi) (Transatlantic Program of the Federal Republic of Germany with Funds through the European Recovery Program (ERP) of the Federal Ministry for Economics and Energy (BMWI)).

    This innovative program will establish new connections between communities that have grown principally from an immigration background, and address common challenges of immigration and integration, such as discrimination, employment, political and societal leadership, education, and international engagement. Project participants will include a core group of young leaders for engagement in intensive discussions, and a broader community of experts and advocates for interaction focused on issues of immigration, integration, and cross-cultural understanding.

    Program

    AICGS has two primary objectives for the program: (1) to deepen public understanding of the issues and concerns of the largest populations in Germany and the United States that have an immigration background; and (2) to build and sustain a network of young leaders committed to transatlantic relations.

    Activities comprise a seminar and site visits in both cities over the course of 4-5 days. Participants at the seminar will engage in small groups and interact with leading experts from umbrella organizations dealing with immigration and integration, government, research institutions, and political foundations. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit other institutions, including cultural/historical sites, offices of elected representatives, and non-profit associations that focus on issues of the underrepresented.

    Selected participants are required to take part in both sets of events. The first takes place in Washington, DC from October 16-21, 2016 and the second in Berlin from May 7-12, 2017. Travel, accommodation, and most meals will be provided for the participants by AICGS.

    Application

    Selection is based on a competitive application process. Up to a maximum of ten applicants from the US and ten from Germany (ages 20-30 only) will be invited to participate in the program.

    Individuals’ qualifications and willingness to engage in all aspects of the program will be the primary criteria for evaluation by AICGS staff. The participants should ideally have little to no experience with transatlantic relations. AICGS in particular encourages applications from the two largest populations that have an immigration background in the United States and Germany: young Hispanic-Americans, and young Germans with roots in Turkey. Candidates need not themselves be immigrants.

    Applications are due by May 15, 2016. Prospective participants must provide the following application materials: • a one-page cover letter detailing the applicant’s interest in the program • a current CV • two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)

    Fluency in English is mandatory. Please send application materials and/or questions about the program to Ms. Susanne Dieper, Director of Administration and Grants Management at sdieper@aicgs.org.

    About AICGS

    AICGS is a Washington-based, independent, non-profit public policy organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University that works in Germany and the United States to address current and emerging policy challenges in the German-American and transatlantic relationships, and Germany’s role in global affairs.

  • Possible Service Honors Activity with Disability Resource Center

    The Disability Resource Center is looking for an interested and committed Honors Student to work with a student who is blind in his Fall 2015 ECON 121: Principles of Macroeconomics course. The Honors Student would serve as the DRC student’s note taker and scribe throughout the fall semester.  A scribe assists with the visual and writing aspects of homework, in-class activities, and exams.  The DRC student will be responsible for training the scribe and informing what tasks are needed such as describing graphs, or writing down specific answers. 

    The responsibilities for this activity are as follows:

    -  Attend all classes as the student’s note taker and scribe for any in-class work that needs completion.

         o Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-10:45 and Wednesdays from 1:00-1:50

    -  Meet with the student a couple of hours/week outside of class to help explain any notes and/or scribe homework assignments

    -  Scribe course exams with student throughout semester (2 midterms at 2.5 hours each and 1 final exam at 4 hours)

     

    The requirements for this activity are as follows:

    - Eligibility in the Honors College and approval of this activity by your Faculty Fellow

    - Familiarity with Macroeconomics – prefer someone who has taken ECON 121 before, especially with Professor William Rauscher

         o If you haven’t taken ECON 121 but will be in the future (including Fall 2015), you are not eligible for this activity.

     

    If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Sara Vogt at svogt1@uic.edu.

  • Summer courses in the United Kingdom at Pembroke College

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

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

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

  • NEW Leadership Illinois for female leaders, Apply by March 2

    Are you a leader on your campus?  Are you interested in pursuing a career in public service?  Do you want to be part of the next generation of powerful female leaders who are making a difference in communities across Illinois? 

    This June 1-5 in Chicago you can take the first step in gaining the skills and connections you'll need to reach your goals. NEW Leadership Illinois provides college leaders opportunities to network with and learn from many of Illinois’ most prominent female leaders.

    NEW Leadership Illinois is a yearly bi-partisan program that strives to educate and empower the next generation of female leaders. This all expenses paid program includes leadership education, hands-on training in public policy, and networking opportunities with leaders from every level of government. Students from all backgrounds and in all majors are encouraged to apply. Students should attend a college or university in Illinois or should be an Illinois resident, and must have junior or senior standing in June 2015. Applications will be accepted until March 2, 2015Click here to learn more and to apply.

  • Participate in a Paid Research Study on Spanish-English Bilingualism

    If you are a Spanish-English bilingual, you might qualify to participate in research on bilingual reading being conducted at the Language Research Lab at the University of Illinois at Chicago. You will be paid $10 per hour for a study that lasts 0.5 to 3 hours. Contact Gary Raney, Ph.D. if you wish to volunteer or want more information (uiclanguagelab@gmail.com, 872-588-0258).

  • 2016 SISE Applications Now Open

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

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

    The SISE Program

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

    2016 Theme: Nexus

    Water and energy have long been thought of--and addressed as--two separate issues. With the advent of systems thinking, life cycle assessment, and similar strategies for interdisciplinary analysis, the connection between water and energy has only recently been fully acknowledged. This nexus will be challenged in the coming decades as a result of 1) a growing world population, 2) the need to cultivate more food, 3) a dwindling supply of available water resources, and 4) unforeseen disasters as result of climate change. It is important for energy and sustainability-minded professionals, and all future decision makers, to become fluent in the issues surrounding the nexus, and to work together to implement innovative solutions in the decades to come.SISE will 1) explore the relationship between energy and water with an eye towards environmental and agricultural impacts; 2) explore the the use of water, especially in energy extraction (fracking) and generation; and 3) highlight the role of the grid in energy issues, emphasizing three specific areas: smart grid, storage for the grid, and the distribution of energy. Participants will consider where the United States is to date, potential solutions, and obstacles and opportunities for each path moving forward.

    Now Accepting Applications

    Admission into the program is highly competitive, drawing from a national pool of applicants. Participants can expect lodging for the duration of the 2-week program. Many participants will receive partial support for travel costs.Senior-level undergraduates (as of the fall of 2016), graduate students, and professionals working in the fields of sustainability and energy who are living, working, or studying in the United States are eligible to apply. An online application, a resume, and two letters of reference are required. Applications will be accepted through July 1, 2016. More information is provided on the SISE website. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Thomas Aláan (uic.sise.admissions@gmail.com), SISE Program Coordinator. 

    Website: http://sise.uic.edu

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/UIC_SISE

    Flicker: https://www.flickr.com/photos/130233814@N05/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uicsise/

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

  • World Health Run 5K – April 7

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

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

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

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

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

  • Student Organization Registration 2017-2018

  • 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.

  • Submit to a zine of UIC student artwork! (Must submit by 1/3)

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

  • 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

  • Regenerative Medicine Summer School at the University of Pittsburgh, Apply by Sun. 3/15

    The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh announces its Second Annual Regenerative Medicine Summer School June 1 – 5, 2015.  

    The program is designed to provide a week-long didactic and experiential learning experience addressing the science and engineering related to the multidisciplinary field of regenerative medicine.  The program targets undergraduates enrolled in a science or engineering program, who will have completed their 3rd year of study. Exceptional candidates who will have completed their 2nd year of undergraduate study will also be considered. Last year’s class featured twenty bright and eager students from across the country; we look forward to another positive experience this summer! We hope you will be able to join us! Scholarship opportunities are available but limited. 

    Applications due March 15, 2015.  Learn more and apply at http://www.mcgowan.pitt.edu/events/SummerSchool2015.asp

    Contact Dr. Bryan Brown at brownb@upmc.edu with questions.

  • Change in UIC Commuter Shuttle Service, Effective May 11

    Effective Monday, May 11, the UIC Commuter Shuttle to Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center will permanently cease operation. Increasing costs, imminent cuts to the Facilities Management budget, and prioritizing fiscal resources for the core mission of the campus make this necessary. The university understands and regrets that this may add inconvenience to your commute.  Commuter students currently using the Commuter Shuttle to and from the train stations could consider using their U-Pass to take CTA busses instead.

  • 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.  

     

  • 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.

  • POV Hackathon 9, Apply by Fri. 7/10

    Since 2012, POV Hackathon has provided matchmaking and mentorship for visionary filmmakers and inventive technologists to "re-imagine the documentary for web" in a single weekend.

    POV Hackathon 9 will take place in Chicago the weekend of August 15-16, 2015, in partnership with Kartemquin Films, a collaborative center for documentary media makers who seek to foster a more engaged and empowered society, and The Chicago Innovation Exchange, the University of Chicago's new center to help scholars and entrepreneurs translate their ideas and new technologies into start-up businesses and products.

    Expect to be busy from the Saturday morning through Sunday evening. Hacking concludes on Sunday afternoon, but there will be a screening on Sunday evening, followed by a reception. All events take place at The Chicago Innovation Exchange, 1452 E 53rd Street Chicago, IL 60615.

    Apply

    We are now accepting applications for POV Hackathon 9. Apply by Friday, July 10, 2015, at midnight Central Time. There is one form for applicants proposing POV Hackathon project ideas (usually "media makers" - filmmakers, journalists, visual artists, etc.) and a second form for applicants not proposing ideas but who want to join a team (usually "technologists" - developers, designers, etc.). Add hackathon@pov.org to your contacts list to prevent emails from going to your junk mail folder.Questions? Read the FAQ for the answers to common questions about POV Hackathon, or email hackathon@pov.org.

    Tickets

    Tickets for the public screening of POV Hackathon 9 projects are now available! The screening will take place at The Chicago Innovation Exchange, 1452 E 53rd Street Chicago, IL 60615 on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at 7 pm. Tickets are free, but space is limited, so you must RSVP to attend.

    For more information visit:

    http://www.pbs.org/pov/hackathon/

  • NEW Leadership Illinois –Summer Leadership Program for Females in Public Service, Due 3/3

    NEW Leadership Illinois is a yearly bi-partisan program that strives to educate and empower the next generation of female leaders. This all expenses paid program includes leadership education, hands-on training in public policy, and networking opportunities with leaders from every level of government. Students from all backgrounds and in all majors are encouraged to apply. Students should attend a college or university in Illinois or should be an Illinois resident, and must have junior or senior standing in June 2014. Applications will be accepted until March 3, 2014. View the post for more details.

  • Winter Involvement Fair - Learn Ways To Become Engaged on Campus

    Winter Involvement Fair: Get Involved! Connect with student organizations and student service departments to find ways to be engaged on campus.

    Date: Tuesday, January 12 – Friday, January 15, 2016
    Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location: Student Center East, East Terrace

    Tuesday 1/12/16 - Special Interest, Service, and Cultural Organizations

    Wednesday 1/13/16 - Fraternities & Sororities

    Thursday 1/14/16 - Pre-Professional and Academic Organizations

    Friday 1/15/16 - Student Service Departments

  • 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. 

  • Capstone or Honors Activity related to Uncle Tom’s Cabin exhibit at UIC Library

    A team of UIC faculty and librarians are seeking students interested in exploring themes of the Black experience in the United State as represented in film (fiction or documentary) to complement the exhibition "Visualizing Uncle Tom's Cabin: Pictorial Interpretations of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Novel," on display in the Richard J. Daley Library, Special Collections and University Archives Department.

    The goals of the activity portion of the project are as follows. A more in-depth capstone project could easily be designed around placing these results in a scholarly context.

    -An annotated bibliography on area of research to include Black cinema history

    -Identification of 1 to 2 films to screen during spring semester

    -Identify speakers to moderate an educational discussion of the film(s)

    -With the help of advisory faculty, secure a screening location, and promote the event to the campus

    Please contact Dr. Nancy Cirillo immediately if you are interested. Email Dr. Cirillo at nancyc@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/

  • Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer Opportunities

    Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.

    Their motto, flowers before bread, expresses our philosophy that people need the special pleasures in life in addition to the basic necessities. We feel that love and dignity and beauty in life are as basic as physical needs.

    There are currently three positions available:

    -          Full-time program assistant

    -          Summer Program Event Intern

    -          Summer Visitor

    See the documents below for more information.

  • LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board, Apply by Wed. 4/15

    Do you want to be the voice of your fellow students on issues that matter to you? Are you interested in taking an active role in LAS, pre-health advising and helping to create health-related resources?

    The LAS Pre-Health Advising office is interested in hearing your input, opinions, and recommendations, and you are encouraged to apply to become part of the LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board.

    The LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board provides a student voice to the Student Affairs office and pre-health advisors on all issues affecting your experience within LAS, specifically pertaining to your health-related educational and/or career goals. The board is open to all undergraduate students in LAS who plan to attend UIC for the 2015-2016 school year. Students in all majors are encouraged to apply. Applications from transfer students, commuter students, and students who live on campus are welcome.

    The group typically meets two or three times per semester to discuss specific topics of interest. Members of the group also have the opportunity to serve as paid ambassadors of the College at a variety of events (new student welcome reception and recruiting events, etc.)

    If you are interested, fill out the application by noon on Wednesday, April 15th. You will be asked to log in with your UIC Net ID and password. Selected students will be contacted by April 22nd, 2015. One meeting will be planned before the end of the semester. Two meetings times will be held the week of April 27th.  Students need only attend one meeting.

    Pre-Health Student Advisory Board Application

    Questions? Email prehealth@las.uic.edu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Become a Board Member of the Daley Library Student Advisory Board

    The Richard J. Daley Library is looking for students interested in a leadership opportunity in joining our Student Advisory Board and providing feedback as we improve our spaces and services in ways that are responsive to student needs. You don’t need to be a library “superuser.” You just need to be willing to lend the library your leadership skills to improve the academic experience of all UIC students.

    Board members consist of undergraduate students who will serve 2-year terms to provide advice and support to the UIC Library and act as liaisons to the general UIC student body. The Advisory Board will meet three times a semester (lunch provided) at the Richard J. Daley Library in RM 1-470, one Thursday per month of each semester.

    For this upcoming Fall semester, meetings are scheduled for:

     Thursday, September 17th (11:00-12:30)

    Thursday, October 15th (11:00-12:30)

    Thursday, November 12th (11:00-12:30)

    We hope you are interested in serving with other student leaders on the Board as the library strongly values student input. Please contact Isabel Gonzalez-Smith [igonza9@uic.edu] or Annie Pho [apho@uic.edu] with your interest. We welcome any questions you may have!

     

  • Be a peer mentor for Women in Science and Engineering

    The Women in Science & Engineering program needs you to help mentor new UIC students. We are looking for continuing UIC women students in the following majors:

    Bioengineering
    Biological Sciences
    Chemistry
    Chemical Engineering
    Computer Engineering
    Earth & Environmental Sciences
    Industrial Engineering
    Mathematics
    Pre-Nursing
    Pre-Med (any major
    Engineering (any major)

    The WISE peer mentor program has seen success with the students who participate including a higher 6year graduation rate and higher final GPA than women who did not participate. Mentors are expected to meet with their mentee once a month in person and stay in touch between meetings. You can read more about our program at https://crwg.uic.edu/wise-home/campus/mentoring/.

    You can also use this opportunity as your Honors activity.

    Thank you,
    Veronica I. Arreola
    Director, Women in Science & Engineering

  • Undergraduate Student Government Recruitment Opportunity

    Do you have the desire to be a student leader and advocate for campus issues? The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is looking for dedicated students to serve as assembly members for the academic school year.

    The UIC Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is the official governing body of undergraduate students at the University of Illinois at Chicago. USG represents undergraduates in many ways, including improving policies affecting student welfare; providing services to meet student needs; strengthening the sense of community among students, and serving as a communication medium between students and administration.

    USG consists of a President, Vice President, secretary, and 30 voting members of the assembly, one of which is voted the Speaker of the assembly. There are also five standing committees that deals with different kinds of concerns around campus.

    • University Relations Committee: URC is concerned with adequately representing the interests of students to campus administrators, the Board of Trustees and the Illinois State Legislature. Efforts include increasing student involvement in university business and in maintaining necessary student services, while advocating to provide a better possibility to achieve higher education.

    • Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee: SIC is concerned with all matters pertaining to campus facilities including sustainability, campus safety, technology, buildings and maintenance.

    • Interpersonal Relations Committee: IRC is concerned with matters pertaining to surrounding community organizations, upholding the UIC Urban Mission, working with the campus cultural centers, and working directly with Campus Programs to serve as a liaison between USG and the student organizations.

    • Treasury Committee: This committee oversees and advises the Legislative Assembly on matters pertaining to the allocation of funds requested by student organizations and allocation of funds appropriated to USG.

    • Communications and Recruitment Committee: CRC oversees communications with student body via email, social media, etc. Also is in charge of all general USG publicity and promotions, as well as membership recruitment.

    Individuals who join our assembly are able to enhance their leadership and professionalism skills. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to work with school administrators on a variety of campus issues. If there are any students who are interested in joining USG, please send an email to usguic@uic.edu. For more information, please visit this website: usg.uic.edu.

  • CDOT Seeking Volunteers to Count Pedestrians

    The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Pedestrian Program seeks volunteers to help count pedestrian traffic at key locations across the city. Reliable pedestrian counts provide critical data for assessing and improving pedestrian safety and walkability as well as tracking city-wide trends in walking to work, school, and transit.

    The count contributes to the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project (http://bikepeddocumentation.org/) and helps meet goals set out in Chicago’s Pedestrian Plan (http://chicagocompletestreets.org/pedestrianplan/).

    When:  July 8-10, 2014, 4:30-7 PM
    Where: Various locations around downtown Chicago

    CDOT appreciates your assistance in helping to develop this pedestrian initiative. Please email your interest to Eric Hanss, Pedestrian Program Project Manager, at eric.hanss@activetrans.org 

  • Narrative Magazine - Eighth Annual Poetry Contest

    Poetry Contest Open for Entries

    “THE BEST WORDS in their best order.” That was Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s definition of poetry. And it’s ours too. We’re looking for poems that attain this high mark.

    Narrative Magazine's Eighth Annual Poetry Contest is open to all writers, and all entries will be considered for publication.     

    $1,500 First Prize     

    $750 Second Prize     

    $300 Third Prize     

    • Ten finalists receive $75 each

    See the Guidelines. Read prior winners.

    Emerging poets account for a third of the scores of poets Narrative publishes each year.

    Many of our contest winners go on to find agents, win other awards, and publish books.

    We are committed to paying our authors, to providing excellent editorial support, and to encouraging a wide audience for poetry.

    We look forward to reading your work.

  • 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

  • Drive-Up WiFi Map

  • Science Fair Judges Needed - 12/14

    The UIC WISE program has been asked to recruit science fair judges for the Upper Grade (6-8) Science Fair at Mark T. Skinner Fine Art & Technology School. They are looking for judges to evaluate the projects. If you or someone you know is able to come and help out, it will be appreciated. 

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

    The Science Fair judging will take place on Monday, December 14th from 9:45 to 12:45 in the gym.

    Skinner is located near Whitney Young High School at 1260 W Adams St in Chicago.

    If you can volunteer, please email Veronica Arreola at via@uic.edu.

  • OSSP NEEDS YOUR HELP! Test their new Online Scholarship Management System

    The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is launching a new system that will allow you to apply for all UIC scholarships through the same portal! Before that happens we need your help in testing the system.

    We would appreciate your taking the time to log into the system at uic.academicworks.com, and going through the application processes. All of the opportunities you’ll find in the system are currently for TEST PURPOSES ONLY; these are not actual live scholarship opportunities. We are asking you to go through the system so that, once the opportunities do become live, it will be as smooth a process for you as possible. Please take a moment between now and the end of the day on Wednesday, June 10 to browse through the system at uic.academicworks.com and let us know about any problems or difficulties you come across. You can use the form located at https://uic.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_efc2tdxwOCDPONn to share any comments or concerns.

    Questions?  Contact the OSSP Staff at ssp@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

  • 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).

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

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

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