Honors College Announcements

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

Interested in writing? OneWorld is a publication in the Honors College whose focus is to shed light on social and global issues taking place around the world. We are also looking for people who have studied abroad to write an article as well. Want to write for us and don't know what topic? Send us an email at oneworld.uic@gmail.com and we'll help you get started! This is a great and easy opportunity to get published as an undergraduate!

Like to write? Come to the first Ampersand general body meetings of the semester for opportunities to write for the Honors College newsletter and blog!

Calling all writers! The Ampersand, the Honors College newsletter and blog, will be holding its first general body meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at 4 PM in BH 121. We will be assigning articles for our print publication, online content, and online blog. This semester, we will also be hosting a blog contest with prizes - bloggers could win gift cards to the UIC bookstore! Come to find out more!

Questions? Comments? Please email uicampersand@gmail.com or visit ampersand.honors.uic.edu for more information!

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

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

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

BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH AT MIDNIGHT

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

Want to join a student organization, sports club, volunteer group, Greek fraternities and sororities, or other associations on campus but don’t know how?

Join us and connect with UIC students, learn about various student organizations’ missions, upcoming events, and student services. Make time to get involved in a student activity that will enrich your educational journey and make lasting friendships along the way!

When: Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Anytime: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Latino Cultural Center
Lecture Center B2

FREE refreshments and admission

For more info, please call (312) 996-3095 or visit us at latinocultural.uic.eduAll audiences are welcome to join us at this program. Captioning, ASL Interpretation and Audio-Description services will be available upon request by contacting the number above.

This programs is part of Weeks of Welcome!

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

This Wednesday, Sept. 23rd is game night at the Honors College! Take a break from your studying to hang out in the Honors College Lounge for Game Night. From 5pm to 7pm, meet other Honors students or bring your friends for fun games including Heads Up!, Taboo, Jenga, and many more! Hope to see you there! Any questions should be directed to Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu

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

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

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

Please join us in the effort to make beautiful cards and envelopes that will brighten up someones day!

Tuesday, April 7, 5 - 7:30 pm, 114 Burnham Hall

Donate by Design is teaming up with Chancellors Committee on the Status of Women, Minority Concerns Subcommittee (CCSW) to make handmade cards and envelopes to contribute to the UIC Day of Service! Completed cards and envelopes will be delivered to UICs Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services (SLDVS), who will then send the cards to prisoners on April 18th, the UIC Day of Service.

We would appreciate any card/envelope-making supplies that you are able to donate, so please bring paper items (magazines, old calendars, book covers, old wrapping paper, etc), adhesive, and your own pair of scissors, if you can. Templates, decorative papers, labels, and markers will be provided.

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

EcoCampus April GBM #2

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

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

* Light snacks will be provided

Questions, email EcoCampusUIC@gmail.com

Rescuing Jesus: An Evening with Deborah Jian Lee

Award wining journalist and author of Rescuing Jesus: How People of Color, Women, and Queer Christians are Reclaiming Evangelicalism, Deborah Jian Lee will lead us in a discussion and an interactive workshop on intersecting identities, religion and spirituality, and learning to tell and live out our own powerful stories, especially in an election cycle where many on the margins have been silenced and vilified. Join us!

When: Thursday, October 27th, 6pm

Where: Burnham Hall, Room 208 (Accessible Location)

Hosted by: The Inclusive Collective | A Christian Movement that exists to inspire radically inclusive communities that explore, share, and flourish in Christ's grace.

Website:http://www.letsgetinclusiveuic.org

Instagram: @letsgetinclusive

UICFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/letsgetinclusiveuic

Event Hashtag: #RescuingJesus 

This event is co-sponsored by the Honors College.

Pre-Law Society Executive Board Applications Now Available

Open to all students; you do not need to be a current member of Pre-Law Society to apply.

A list of positions, position descriptions, and the application are available at this link: http://goo.gl/forms/w86fSa022x

Questions?  Contact Cristian Nuno at cnuno2@uic.edu 

Why have lunch when you can brunch?!

The Pre-Law Society invites you to have brunch with us on Monday, February 17, 2014 on the second floor of Student Center East. This event will be sponsored by and held in the UIC Student Commuter Center's multi-purpose room, from 10am to 12pm.

Students will have the opportunity to meet the current officers serving on the PLS Executive Board, find out how to become a member, and receive an informational packet regarding upcoming PLS events for this semester.

This event is open to all UIC students, of all majors, to come, stop by, and say hello! We look forward to seeing new and familiar faces!

Contact Christian Nuno at cnuno2@uic.edu with questions.

This Wednesday, bring your classmates and study groups to the Honors College Lounge for Study Night! From 5PM-7PM, the BH Lounge will be open for students to get work done. Hope to see you there! Any questions should be directed to Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu.

Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services (SLDVS) and Campus Programs are excited to bring the IGNITE Leadership Experience back for the fall!

The IGNITE Leadership Experience is a semester-long exploratory leadership program designed to help first- and second-year undergraduate students gain leadership capacities and get involved at UIC.  IGNITE will help students gain insight into the values, communication, and leadership competencies necessary for positive involvement on campus. It is our hope that you will go out and live these ideals in your involvement on campus and the community.

Requirements:

Must be a UIC first- or second-year student Must commit to attend every IGNITE session on Tuesday nights from 3:45-6pm starting September 22 and ending November 17. Unfortunately, due to the nature of our program, if a class/work/personal conflict overlaps with our program schedule, the student is not eligible to apply for the program. Please consider applying next year! Must attend the Catalyst Leadership Retreat on Saturday, September 19 from 9am-5pm.

Info Sessions:

Date: Thursday, September 10
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Student Center East | White Oak Room

Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 3pm-4pm
Location: Daley Library | Room 1-470

To apply for IGNITE, please visit: www.go.uic.edu/2015ignite

The Society of Future Physicians will be partnering with the Chicago Diabetes Project to volunteer at the Shamrock Shuffle 8K race on 3/29. Space is LIMITED to the first 50 people so please register here if you are interested. T-shirts and snacks will be provided! Register here: https://cemevent.com/login#p=J2DE-SV6R&v=position_view  Our assignment is start corrals D & E. More than 3,000 volunteers will support the event this year thanks to volunteers like you! In the document below you will find more information. Questions or concerns? Please email Rahul Patel at rpate243@uic.edu.

Calling all writers and bloggers! The Ampersand, the Honors College newsletter and student blog, will be holding a General Body Meeting on Friday, October 16th at 4 PM in room B21 in Burnham Hall. We will be assigning articles for our second print issue of the year. If you would like to write about current events and distinguished individuals of the Honors College, this is the meeting for you!

Questions? Comments? Please email uicampersand@gmail.com or visit ampersand.honors.uic.edu for more information!

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

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

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

Come out to the second annual Red Shoes Review Open Mic night at Powell's Books at 1218 S Halsted, on Tuesday October 20 from 4-6PM, for poetry readings, music, art viewing, and more! Light refreshments will be provided. Donations are always welcome. Everyone is encouraged to participate, come to support the arts! Email us at uic.redshoes@gmail.com if you would like more information or want to sign up to perform!

Hello EcoCampus,

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

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

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

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

Stay Green!
EcoCampus

The Involvement Fair will expose you to the diverse opportunities available for being involved in the UIC community. These events consist of two days of engaging activities, raffle prizes, and giveaways. Over 200 student organizations, campus departments, and neighboring businesses will be on hand to greet and welcome you to campus. Find a group for every interest and hobby, from academics and professional to philanthropic and political. Plus, there are many just for fun! This is the perfect opportunity to make your mark on campus.

The Involvement Fair
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
11am-2pm
Located on the Lecture Center Plaza outside of UIC Student Center East

Join in the conversation! Use #invuic on social media to keep up with everyone during the fair.

If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in this event please contact Rhonda Laylo at: rlaylo2@uic.edu or (312) 413-5058.

This Wednesday, Nov. 4th is game night at the Honors College! Take a break from your studying to hang out in the Honors College Lounge for Game Night. From 5pm to 7pm, meet other Honors students or bring your friends for fun games including Heads Up!, Taboo, Jenga, and many more! Hope to see you there! Any questions should be directed to Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu

The Sustainability Fee Advisory Board (SFAB) is currently accepting student proposals for Spring 2015. The Sustainability Fee's goal is to support proposals that help to establish a sustainable campus environment. Paid by all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, the Sustainability Fee is $3 per semester.

The Sustainability Fee funds small, short-term projects, helps to subsidize larger, long-term projects on campus, offers discounted Divvy memberships for students*, and helps to fund student travel to sustainability-related conferences. Funding from this fee is administered by the SFAB, which is comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as faculty and staff.

Who can apply: All UIC students and student organizations are eligible to apply. If needed, the SFAB will provide access to campus resources and personnel to approved proposals. SFAB can also suggest other entities that may provide funding or additional assistance.

Application process: Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) by February 16th, 2015. The LOI allows the SFAB to pre-screen proposals for appropriateness and feasibility. Furthermore, the LOI should provide an approximate itemized project budget, including expected completion date and cost savings, if any. Projects that pass this stage will be invited to prepare a final proposal for consideration by the board. The Letter of Inquiry form can be found here: http://go.uic.edu/letterofinquiry. Following review of LOIs, the board will notify all applicants via email by the end of February if they have been selected to submit a full proposal. Full proposals must be submitted by Monday, April 6th, 2015. Grantees will be notified by the end of the spring semester. For questions regarding previously funded projects, funding criteria, as well as rules and restrictions, please contact skonin2@uic.edu or visit the website: http://go.uic.edu/sustainabilityfee 

*For more information about the Divvy membership discount for students, visit here: http://go.uic.edu/Divvy 

The Honors College newsletter the Ampersand is currently looking for a student to take the role of webmaster. The webmaster would be responsible for posting weekly blog posts, updating news posts, and keeping website content up to date. Experience is not required, but experience with Wordpress is a plus! Please contact slee355@uic.edu if interested.