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  • Library Extended Hours Schedule Begins 11/29

    Dec 2, 2015 10:30 am20 views

    The University Library begins its extended hours schedule for the end of the semester and finals week on November 29, 2015.

    The Richard J. Daley Library will be open from 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 29 through 7 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2015. During extended hours, only patrons with valid i-cards will be able to enter the building from 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

    The Library of the Health Sciences-Chicago is open extended hours on Sunday, December 6 through Friday, December 17, 2015:

    Sundays, 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.
    Mondays-Thursdays, 7 a.m. - 2 a.m.
    Fridays, 7 a.m. - midnight
    Saturdays, 9 a.m. - midnight

    Hours for all Library locations are available online: http://library.uic.edu/about-us/hours 

     

  • Faculty-Led Study Abroad Summer Internship in Paris Info Session, Wed. 12/2

    Nov 30, 2015 10:15 am87 views

    This summer, Professor Kathryn Engel will lead a group of students to participate in UIC credit-bearing internships in Paris, France.  Internships are available to students in all majors.  Participants must have knowledge of basic French language.

    Come to the information session to meet Professor Engel and to learn more about the program:

    Wednesday, December 2
    4:00 – 5:00 PM
    121 BH (Honors College Quiet Study Room)  *note location change*

    RSVP here: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/3180765 

     

  • ACE and FYI Final Exam Prep 11/30 - 12/4

    Nov 30, 2015 8:30 am17 views

    Academic Center for Excellence is offering Drop-in Final Exam Prep

    Are you ready? Finals are right around the corner! Come get prepared with the Academic Center for Excellence and the Office of First Year Initiatives.

    November 30th - December 4th
    Office of First Year Initiatives
    Stevenson Hall Room 111

    Instructors will be able to help with time management, test preparation, stress, and test anxiety. Drop in for up to 30 minutes during the final week of classes.

    Schedule:

    Mon. November 30th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    Tues. December 1st, 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Wed. December 2nd, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Thurs. December 3rd, 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Fri. December 4th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Sponsored by the Academic Center for Excellence and the Office of First Year Initiatives

     

  • Student Org Social Mixer, Mon. 11/30

    Nov 25, 2015 8:45 am21 views

    Are you a student or in a student organization and feel like you aren't involved on campus? Do you want to quickly find a student organization that you fit into or gain new members? Now's the time!

    Come to the Student Org Social Mixer on November 30, 2015 at SCE White Oak Room at 5pm-6:30pm.

    Network with student orgs and students on campus before the semester ends so that you are fresh for the new year!

    This is a great and easy way to get involved before the year is out! Light snacks and refreshments will be served!

    Learn more: goo.gl/KwbCL3 or abinbe3@uic.edu. 

  • Dialogue with the Chancellor, Thurs. 11/19

    Nov 18, 2015 4:45 pm9 views

    Dialogue with the Chancellor

    Thursday November 19th
    2:00 – 4:00PM
    Student Center East, Room 302

    Come and have your voice heard! This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings about recent international, national and local events including campus climate issues with Chancellor Amiridis.

    Co-sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor, UIC Student Trustee, Undergraduate Student Government, Graduate Student Council, Health Professions Student Council, Office of the Provost, Office of Diversity and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

  • Apply to be a Student Orientation Leader! Due 11/19

    Nov 18, 2015 9:00 am79 views

    Student Orientation Leader Applications Now Available - Deadline November 19th at 5:00 pm

    Interested in acquiring valuable leadership experiences and welcoming new UIC students and families? If so, apply to become a Student Orientation Leader today!

    Applications are available online via orientation.uic.edu. Deadline to apply is November 19th at 5:00 pm

    If you have any questions regarding the application process, email Jodi Stelley at jstelley@uic.edu

     

  • LARES Workshop: Countdown to Finals, Thursday 11/19

    Nov 18, 2015 8:30 am21 views

    “Countdown to Finals!” is part of a series of workshops designed to help students excel in their academic careers here at UIC. Students, please join us in helping you better prepare for your finals!

    Students attending 5 of more events will be entered in a Spring 2016 book voucher raffle!!!

    Food and Drinks will be provided at each workshop!

    RSVP by calling (312) 996-3356 or emailing rosaol@uic.edu

    Date/Time: Thu. Nov 19, 2015, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

    Location: LARES Office in Student Services Building

     

     

  • International Education Week at UIC

    Nov 17, 2015 9:15 am20 views

    NOVEMBER 16-20, 2015

    International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education that provides an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education worldwide. This annual initiative aims to promote international understanding and build support for international education by encouraging the development of programs that prepare Americans to live and work in a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study in the United States.

    Sponsored by units across campus, there’s something for everyone to celebrate in language, lectures, films, and presentations.

    Click on the link below for more info.

    https://studyabroad.uic.edu/international-education-week-3/ 

  • CUPPA Coffee - Info Session for Public Policy and Urban Studies Majors

    Nov 16, 2015 11:45 am9 views

    Drop in for a CUPPA Coffee!

    Public Policy and Urban Studies Majors Info Session by UIC's College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs

    Wednesday, November 18, 2015

    11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

    Student Center East, White Oak Room (Take the escalator up just before the food court)

    Stop by to grab a CUPPA coffee and a bite to eat and learn more about our undergraduate degrees in Public Policy and Urban Studies. CUPPA also offers minors in Public Policy, Urban Studies, and Geographic Information Systems. Learn more about declaring a major or minor in CUPPA.

    CUPPA's undergraduate programs will help you develop critical skills to make a more just, resilient, and livable world.Inherit Yesterday. Imagine Tomorrow.

    Wednesday, 11/18/15

    11AM to 1PM

    Student Center East, White Oak Room (Take the escalator up just before the food court)

    Find more info about CUPPA at http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/

  • Undergraduate Student Government Letter-Writing Campaign For MAP Funding 11/17 and 11/18

    Nov 16, 2015 8:45 am30 views

    The Alumni Association and Undergraduate Student Government are hosting a letter writing campaign on November 17th and 18th to write to our representatives about the impact that their funding policy will have on UIC students.

    Join us in urging our representatives to be accountable to their constituents! Here are some examples of things you might want to include in your postcard:

    1. Talk about how not having a MAP grant would affect you

    2. Talk about the importance of your education here at UIC is to you

    3. Talk about how no budget is deteriorating higher education, and you think higher ed is important

    Stop by at out table in front of the bookstore from 10-2 PM on November 17th and 18th to write your postcard. If you have any questions please write to usg@uic.edu.

  • Annual Government Fair at UIC, Fri. 11/13

    Nov 9, 2015 1:00 pm29 views

    The annual Government Fair, which will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015 at UIC in SCE, Illinois Rooms A & B.  This event is for students and alumni (this event is FREE).  This is an excellent opportunity for students and alumni to connect with Local, State and Federal employers. Please note that communication regarding participating employers will be sent out prior to the fair.

    For those of you who are interested in careers in the Federal Government, plan on attending the workshops that will be held:  1.) Finding and Applying for Jobs in the Federal Government, 2) Secrets to a Federal Resume and 3) Careers with the US Department of State.  Times and locations of the workshops will be provided at the fair.

  • African American Communities Library Workshop, Tues. 11/24

    Nov 9, 2015 9:45 am11 views

    The UIC Library and Adam Matthew, the digital publisher, invite you to aworkshop about the use of African American Communities, a curated digital collection, which includes materials from UIC's Special Collections.

    The workshop will be held in 1-010, the classroom in Daley Library's Idea Commons (first door to the left, as you walk south from the circulation desk) on November 24 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.

    African American Communities focuses on Atlanta, Chicago, St Louis, Brooklyn, and towns and cities in North Carolina. The collection presents multiple aspects of the African American community through personal diaries and scrapbooks, pamphlets, newspapers and periodicals, correspondence, official records and in-depth oral histories. It also includes a rich selection of visual material, including photographs, postcards, maps and ephemera. African American Communities reveals the prevalent challenges of racism, discrimination and integration and documents African American culture and identity.

    For more information about the collection, click on http://www.amdigital.co.uk/m-collections/collection/african-american-communities/. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Wiberley, wiberley@uic.edu

  • Food Drive for the UIC Pop-Up Pantry!

    Nov 6, 2015 10:00 am22 views

    Dear UIC Community,

    We want to thank all of the students, faculty, and staff who have made a positive impact on the lives of our UIC students by donating to the Pop-Up Pantry. We want to pass along the "thanks" and gratitude that students give to Pantry helpers, but which is really meant for you.

    "Thank you! My husband is [an] unemployed veteran. My part-time job is for both of us and this helps a lot!"

    "Thank you so much. This means so much to me and other students here. Please continue this wonderful service."

    Please consider starting your Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations with a food donation to the UIC Pop-Up Pantry November 9th Food Drive. The Pantry serves UIC students who are experiencing food insecurity.

    Our thanks to you includes a small token of appreciation for donations:

    1-5 items will receive a pen

    6-9 items will receive a coffee tumbler or t-shirt

    10 items or more will receive a hoodieFood Drive Date: Monday, November 9th

    Location: UIC Wellness Center, Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted Street suite 238

    Time: 10 am- 4 pmPhone: 312-413-2120 (No need to park when delivering a donation. Call when you arrive and we will do a curb side pick-up from your vehicle).Additionally, monetary Donations can be made on the Pop-Up Pantry website:http://www.uic.edu/depts/wellctr/UIC%20Pop%20Up%20Pantry_Donate.html

    Food Donation Guidelines:

    Products must be* In original cans, cartons, or bags* Non-perishable (requires no refrigeration or freezing) * Unopened and in the original container with the original product label * Free of damage, stains, moisture, etc.* Within expiration date

    Most Popular (Always the 1st to go)* On-the-go/instant meals (Easy Mac, etc.) * Pasta/rice (dry pasta, canned pasta, pasta packets, any type of rice) * Hot or cold cereal * Snack foods (granola bars, trail mix, protein bars, etc.) * Beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) * Baby food

    Important Basics* Peanut butter/jelly* Canned fish* Canned meats* Canned beans* Canned soup/soup packets* Canned vegetablesNon-food Items* Shampoo/conditioner* Toothbrushes/toothpaste* Toilet paper* Deodorant* Laundry detergent* Diapers

    Not Accepted* Candy* Cookies

    Thank you for your support,

    Carol Petersen
    Associate Director of the Wellness Center

    Flordalia Rodriguez-Garcia
    Undergraduate Student Government Vice-President

  • "This is Public Health:" A Panel Presentation, Thurs. 11/5

    Nov 4, 2015 9:00 am43 views

    Join admissions directors from Columbia, Yale, Harvard, and UIC's schools of public health for a panel presentation on pursuing graduate degrees in public health.

    This event is for all students interested in learning more about the interdisciplinary scope of public health in all health professions including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, applied health, etc.

    Sponsored by the College of Nursing Student Council, this event will be held Thursday, November 5th from 6-7:30 pm in the 3rd Floor Event Center in the College of Nursing.

    See the attached flyer for more details or contact Karelle Webb at kwebb5@uic.edu. See you there!

  • OCS Professional Attire Fashion Show, Thurs. 11/5

    Nov 4, 2015 8:15 am31 views

    UIC’s Office of Career Services is holding its annual Professional Attire Fashion Show on Thursday, November 5th at 3:00 pm in 302 SCE.  (Please note location change.) Contact Haley Widel at ocs@uic.edu with questions.

  • “The Things They Carried Exhibit” hosted by Student Veterans Association, 11/9 – 11/13

    Nov 4, 2015 4:45 am20 views

    The Student Veterans Association (SVA) will be hosting The Things We Carried Exhibit. We will exhibit gear and uniforms worn by your UIC student veterans, photos of student veterans during their time in service, and military artwork. We will also be selling military rations to help raise funds for student veterans at UIC. Please join us as we celebrate Veterans Week and spread veteran awareness on campus!

    11/09/2015-11/13/2015
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Cisar Student Veteran Center at Student Center East, 2nd Floor

    Questions?  Contact David Kwon at dkwon6@uic.edu. 

  • "The Chicago City Council and the Future of Chicago” Lecture with Alderman Edward Burke, Wed. 11/6

    Nov 2, 2015 5:45 pm7 views

    The annual “Future of Chicago” lecture series brings civic leaders to examine issues with students and the community.

    Topics focus on the social, economic and political conditions of the Chicago metropolitan region. Former Chicago alderman Dick Simpson, professor of political science, moderates the series, hosted by the department of political science since 1976. Series co-sponsors are the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement and Honors College.

    The lectures are noon to 12:50 p.m. in 140 Behavioral Sciences Building.  Upcoming Lectures include:

     

    • Nov. 6: “The Chicago City Council and the Future of Chicago,” 14th Ward Ald. Edward Burke

    • Nov. 30: “Reform of Cook County Government,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

    See more at: http://news.uic.edu/future-of-chicago-lecture-series-brings-politicians-to-campus#sthash.2dyEvgK3.dpuf 

  • 25 Years of German Unity Campus Week and Video Essay/Blog Contest! Nov. 2-6

    Oct 28, 2015 2:45 pm28 views

    This year marks the 25th anniversary of Germany's reunification. On October 3, 1990, East Germany and West Germany reunited—after four decades of division—to form a single nation.

    Please join us for the following special events. All are free and open to the public.

     

    VI. Video Essay/Blog contest: Cold Wars: Old and New

    On the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall last year, Mr. Gorbachev made the following statement: “The world is on the brink of a new Cold War. Some are even saying that it’s already begun.” In light of the current Ukraine crisis, such a statement appears obvious, even inevitable. But Cold Wars are not limited to Europe: the divide between North and South Korea originally grew out of the tense atmosphere that characterized Cold War politics. And in May 2015, China accused the US of fostering a Cold War mentality in a Washington report by the US Department of Defense about China’s lack of transparency.

    What can we learn about ending the Cold War mindset from the reunification of Germany 25 years ago? Is such a mindset inevitable and inescapable? Or might we be able to avoid such a mindset in our foreign policy today? If so, how?

    This video essay/blog contest asks you compare contemporary examples of new Cold Wars with the (apparent) end of the Cold War in Germany 25 year ago and relate what people and countries can do to make a difference today.

     

    Sponsors:

    UIC Germanic Studies

    German Information Center USA

    Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Washington

    For more information visit:  http://lcsl.uic.edu/germanic/25-years-of-german-unity

  • Shout Out for the Humanities Contest, Info Session Mon. 10/26

    Oct 21, 2015 6:45 pm31 views

    Why do you love the humanities?

    Let us know by entering the Shout Out for the Humanities contests! The goals of Shout Out for the Humanities contests are twofold: to make members of our community aware of the professional, cognitive, and interpersonal benefits of studying the humanities in higher education; and to increase awareness about how humanities scholarship benefits the public and enriches our personal lives.

    We invite UIC undergraduate and graduate students, working individually or as a team, to help us reach those goals by answering either or both of these questions:

      -  Why is studying the humanities (literature, foreign languages and cultures, history, art history, philosophy, anthropology, etc.) important to you and to society?

      -  How would you convince your parents, an employer, a politician, or others that there is value in learning the humanities?

    Want to find out how to Shout Out?
    Come to our information session and creativity workshop to learn about the UIC on-campus and national contests, and to get inspired!

    Over $1,000 in prize money for the best undergraduate submissions at the UIC campus level!

    Award sponsors:  Office of Undergraduate Research / Gender & Women's Studies Department / Honors College

    When?

    Monday, Oct. 26, 2015
    3:30-4:00 Informational overview about the humanities and the contests
    4:00-5:00 Creativity workshop: explore our creativity stations to get inspired

    Where?

    Institute for the Humanities, lower level of Stevenson Hall

    For more information

    http://huminst.uic.edu/ifth/events/special-events/2015_2016/shout-out-for-the-humanities

  • Illuminating your Future One-Day Conference: Shining Light on Diversity, Career Readiness, and Goal Setting, Sat. 10/24

    Oct 19, 2015 5:15 pm8 views

    Let’s illuminate your future by shining light on diversity, career readiness and goal-setting!  Do you value diversity and shared experiences? Are you ready to go to the next level in life, both professionally and personally?  Join PBMA for the Illuminating Your Future Diversity Conference this Saturday at 10am in the Rathskellar (East Campus).  A delicious, hot lunch will be served!  This is a great way to connect with like-minded, ambitious people that value diversity and leadership.  Here’s a glimpse of our presenters at Purdue University at the Illuminating Your Future Diversity Conference https://vimeo.com/125849169

    If you would like to attend, please RSVP by emailing Nije Lane at nlane2@uic.edu with the word “DIVERSITY”.

  • Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology Conference (BARFAA), 10/23-10/25

    Oct 16, 2015 8:30 am91 views

    OCTOBER 23RD – 25TH, 2015

    22ND ANNUAL MIDWEST BIOARCHAEOLOGY AND FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY CONFERENCE

    Host: Dr. Sloan R Williams, Department of Anthropology, University of Illinois at Chicago

    Keynote Speaker: Dr. Daniel Wescott, Director of the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University.

    Schedule:

    Friday, 10/23:
    Informal Reception: 6-9pm

    Saturday, 10/24:
    Registration: 8:30 am
    Conference: 9am - 5pm

    Sunday, 10/25:
    Field Museum Panel: 9:30 - 11am

    Location: University of Illinois at Chicago

    For additional information and registration details, please see the attached flyer.

  • Choosing a Major Workshop, Wed. 10/14

    Oct 12, 2015 5:15 pm4 views

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

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

  • Future of Chicago Lecture with Former IL Governor Jim Edgar, Wed. 10/14

    Oct 12, 2015 5:15 pm15 views

    The annual “Future of Chicago” lecture series brings civic leaders to examine issues with students and the community.

    Topics focus on the social, economic and political conditions of the Chicago metropolitan region. Former Chicago alderman Dick Simpson, professor of political science, moderates the series, hosted by the department of political science since 1976. Series co-sponsors are the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement and Honors College.

    The lectures are noon to 12:50 p.m. in 140 Behavioral Sciences Building.

    • Oct. 14: “The Future of Illinois and the 2016 Elections,” former Illinois governor Jim Edgar

    • Oct. 21: “Reform in Chicago and Cook County,” Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia

    • Nov. 6: “The Chicago City Council and the Future of Chicago,” 14th Ward Ald. Edward Burke

    • Nov. 30: “Reform of Cook County Government,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

    See more at: http://news.uic.edu/future-of-chicago-lecture-series-brings-politicians-to-campus#sthash.2dyEvgK3.dpuf 

  • Choosing A New Path: A Goal Planning Workshop with Life Coach Ellen Burton, Mon. 10/19

    Oct 9, 2015 9:15 am29 views

    The UIC Women in Science & Engineering Program presents
    Choosing A New Path: A Goal Planning Workshop with Life Coach Ellen Burton

    Monday, October 19th
    3 - 5 pm
    UIC Women’s Leadership and Resource Center
    728 West Roosevelt Road, RRB Entrance

    There are times when life pushes us into a new direction and we are left without a plan on how to proceed. Sometimes we don’t do as well in classes we need to pursue a lifelong dream. Sometimes a new interest takes control of our lives. In any case, you need a plan. And Life Coach Ellen Burton wants to help you create one!

    Ellen Burton has been called an inspirational leader and a catalyst for change. Her ability to assist and focus coaching clients achieving their goals is exceptional! In addition to personal and professional coaching, Ellen is a nationally acclaimed business lecturer and motivational speaker.

    Ellen’s initial career as a Certified Athletic Trainer allowed her to contribute to Division One intercollegiate athletic medicine teams (The University of Michigan, The University of Cincinnati and Eastern Michigan University).  Ellen’s clients include senior executives, middle managers, physicians, academics and small business owners. And soon YOU!

    This is a two-hour workshop. Not a lecture! That’s boring and our dreams are not boring. We will be working on our dreams! Bring a friend!

    And while this event is open to all UIC students, it will be centered on women and those who identify as women.

    Details & RSVP at http://bit.ly/WISEPlans

    Questions?  Contact Veronica I. Arreola at via@uic.edu. 

  • Food Drive for the UIC Pop-Up Pantry! Thurs. 10/8

    Oct 7, 2015 10:15 am21 views

    The Wellness Center and Undergraduate Student Government (USG) need your help. The UIC Pop-Up Pantry provides canned goods and nonperishable items to homeless, low-income, and any other student who needs the resource. We need your support to continue this important service for our UIC community.

    Thursday, October 8th, will be this year's first food drive! All donations from the food drive will go directly to support the Pop-Up Pantry.

    Date: Thursday, October 8th
    Location: UIC Wellness Center, Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted Street suite 238
    Time: 10 am- 4 pm

    Additionally, monetary Donations can be made on the Pop-Up Pantry website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/wellctr/UIC%20Pop%20Up%20Pantry_Donate.html

    Food Donation Guidelines:Products must be

    • In original cans, cartons, or bags
    • Non-perishable (requires no refrigeration or freezing)
    • Unopened and in the original container with the original product label
    • Free of damage, stains, moisture, etc.
    • Within expiration date

    Most Popular (Always the 1st to go)

    • On-the-go/instant meals (Easy Mac, etc.)
    • Pasta/rice (dry pasta, canned pasta, pasta packets, any type of rice)
    • Hot or cold cereal
    • Snack foods (granola bars, trail mix, protein bars, etc.)
    • Beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
    • Baby food

    Important Basics

    • Peanut butter/jelly
    • Canned fish
    • Canned meats
    • Canned beans
    • Canned soup/soup packets
    • Canned vegetables

    Non-food Items

    • Shampoo/conditioner
    • Toothbrushes/toothpaste
    • Toilet paper
    • Deodorant
    • Laundry detergent
    • Diapers

    Not Accepted

    • Candy
    • Cookies

    Thank you for your support!

    Carol Petersen, Associate Director of the Wellness Center

    Flordalia Rodriguez-Garcia, Undergraduate Student Government Vice-President

  • Student Research Forum Library Workshop Series, Beginning Thurs. 10/8

    Oct 7, 2015 9:15 am13 views

     The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, in conjunction with the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, Honors College and the University of Illinois Alumni Association, is pleased to announce the 2016 Student Research Forum (SRF), which will be held on April 12, 2016. This important campus-wide event showcases undergraduate, graduate and professional student research covering a broad range of scholarship: Art/Design/Humanities; Business/Computer Science/Mathematics; Engineering/Physical Sciences; Life Sciences; and Social Sciences. In addition to awards in the above categories, awards will be given to the top student research projects that best reflect the principles of sustainability and those that use women, sex, and/or gender as the central focus of their study or which have a primary focus on understanding sex or gender differences related to the topic under study.

     Registration for the forum will open in January. Further details on the event and specific instructions for participation are provided on the SRF website. http://www.research.uic.edu/srf

    In order to help you prepare, the UIC Library, the Office of Undergraduate Research, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research are sponsoring a series of workshops designed to help students with their research.

     Student Research Forum Library Workshop Series

    Getting Started with Your ResearchIf you plan to present at the Student Research Forum or elsewhere in the Spring, now is the time to get started with your research.  In this workshop librarians will work with any and all students to:

         Develop Your Topic: Is your topic too broad or too narrow?  Librarians will help you address this and other issues that can crop up as you develop a research topic.

         Find Resources:  What are the best resources in your field?  How should you use them? What are effective strategies for figuring out which articles you should read?

         Organize What You Find:  There are tools that help you save and organize the materials you find online.  They can save you a lot of time and even save you from accidental plagiarism. Librarians will briefly introduce you to these tools.

     Dates and times:

                October 8 from 1-2 pm
               October 9 from 2-3 pm
               October 27 from 3-4 pm

    Location: The IDEA Commons Classroom, Daley Library, First Floor, Room 1-010

    Registration: http://research.uic.edu/node/3775

    How To Read and Use Scholarly Journal Articles

    If you have ever read a journal article, the core expression of scholarship in a wide variety of fields, you may have felt that reading and understanding journal articles is hard.  You aren’t the only one.  This workshop is meant to provide you with some advice and methods for breaking a journal article into manageable pieces and extracting the key information from it for your research. Open to students from all fields and all disciplines!

    Dates and times:

                October 28     2-3 pm
               October 29     1-2 pm

    Location: The IDEA Commons Classroom, Daley Library, First Floor, Room 1-010

    Registration: http://research.uic.edu/node/3775

     If you have any questions regarding the 2016 Student Research Forum please feel free to contact Jacqueline Berger at jacquieb@uic.edu

  • "Future of Chicago" Lecture Series

    Sep 29, 2015 3:15 pm1 views

    The University of Illinois at Chicago presents the annual “Future of Chicago” lecture series, which brings civic leaders to campus to examine issues with students and the community.

    Topics focus on the social, economic and political conditions of the Chicago metropolitan region. Former Chicago alderman Dick Simpson, UIC professor of political science, moderates the series, hosted by the UIC department of political science since 1976.  Series co-sponsors are the UIC Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement and UIC Honors College.

    All lectures are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, lectures are from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 140, 1007 W. Harrison St. For more information, call (312) 413-3780.

    Additional presenters will be announced later. Scheduled lectures include:

    Sept. 30 “Homelessness in Chicago” Hannah Willage, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

    Oct. 14 “The Future of Illinois and the 2016 Elections” Jim Edgar, former Illinois governor

    Oct. 21 “Reform in Chicago and Cook County” Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Cook County Commissioner

    Nov. 6 “The Chicago City Council and the Future of Chicago” Edward Burke, 14th Ward alderman

    Nov. 30 “Reform of Cook County Government” Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board president

    - See more at: http://news.uic.edu/lecture-series-to-address-local-political-civic-issues#sthash.KXlY8oJ7.dpuf

  • Chicago Graduate and Professional School Fair

    Sep 28, 2015 3:00 pm32 views

    October 1, 2015

    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    UIC FORUM - 725 W. Roosevelt, Chicago

    MSW MBA JD MD MFA MS MA PhD MPH

    Face-to-face interactions with 200+ universities representing hundreds of national & international program options.

    Info: Christine Corral - 312.355.3585; ccorral6@uic.edu

    Participating Schools: careerservices.uic.edu/graduate_schoolfair3.shtml

    RSVP: @ go.uic.edu/gradfair

  • Free online practice tests and sample classes for the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, GMAT, OAT, and PCAT

    Sep 21, 2015 2:45 pm64 views

    Kaplan is hosting a series of free online practice tests and sample classes for the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, GMAT, OAT, and PCAT in late September and Octo​​ber. View the flyer below for more information.

  • Sustainability Fee Seeks Student Proposals

    Sep 16, 2015 8:45 am10 views

    Are you a UIC student with an idea to make the campus more sustainable? The Sustainability Fee Advisory Board (SFAB) is currently accepting student proposals for Fall 2015. The Sustainability Fee's goal is to support student proposals that help to establish a sustainable campus environment. Paid by all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, the $3 Sustainability Fee (per semester) funds small, short-term projects, and it helps to subsidize larger, long-term projects on campus. More information can be found here: http://go.uic.edu/sustainabilityfee

    Who can apply: All UIC students and student organizations are eligible to apply. If needed, the SFAB will help provide access to campus resources and personnel to approved projects. 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 September 28th, 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 mid-October if they have been selected to submit a full proposal. Full proposals must be submitted by November 16th 2015. Grantees will be notified by the end of the fall semester. For questions regarding previously funded projects, funding criteria, as well as rules and restrictions, please contact Sarah Koning (skonin2@uic.edu) or visit the website:http://go.uic.edu/sustainabilityfee.

  • Constitution Day Flyer

    National Constitution Day September 16

    Sep 14, 2015 11:45 am49 views

    Join the Department of Political Science and other campus organizations at Student Center East room 302 for the annual Constitution Day activities including new voter registration, volunteer opportunities, and guest speaker Craig Mousin's lecture "The Gift of the Immigrant: A Living Constitution."

    Agenda:

    11:30-Noon: Voter registration and volunteer opportunities 

    12:00-1:00pm:
    Guest speaker: Craig Mousin, JD, MDiv
    DePaul University Ombudsman
    Topic: The Gift of the Immigrant: A Living Constitution
    Student Center East, Room 302
    750 South Halsted, Chicago, IL 60607

    1:00pm-1:30pm Voter registration and volunteer opportunities 

    If special accommodation is required, please call (312) 996-3105 or email swhitake@uic.edu. 

  • Honors College Advisory Board Applications Due 9/10

    Sep 10, 2015 4:45 pm105 views

    All Honors College students: the Honors College Advisory Board is looking for new members. The applications are located in Burnham Hall at the front desk, and are due at 4:45pm on September 10, 2015. If you are interested in getting involved this is a great opportunity for you.  Please contact Elizabeth Stark for any questions: estark7@uic.edu

  • Weeks of Welcome events 8/23-9/23

    Sep 9, 2015 11:15 am36 views

    Don't miss out on the events that are part of Weeks of Welcome. There is a full calendar available for Weeks of Welcome with events going through September 23rd!

    WOW will also be sending out updates and events that couldn’t fit on the calendar via social media. We are on Twitter and Instagram @UICWoW and on Facebook – Facebook.com/UICWoW!

    For more information about Weeks of Welcome, please contact: Student Development Services Suite 1600, Student Services Building 1200 West Harrison Street (312) 996-3271 or e-mail orhelp@uic.edu

  • UIC Sustainability Days, 9/14 - 9/18

    Sep 9, 2015 9:45 am7 views

    September 14-18, 2015 will mark the UICs eighth annual Sustainability Days, five days of activities to help the campus learn how to conserve resources and build a more sustainable community. Each day focuses on a different theme of sustainability featuring an exciting event and awesome activities. For a chance to win prizes, play our Social Media Photo Contest! See the week's activities and more details at sustainability.uic.edu.

  • Cutie's Office Hours with CME Prof. Derrible, Thurs. 9/10

    Sep 9, 2015 9:00 am21 views

    As the Faculty in Residence in James Stukel Towers, Dean Chang and her cats Cutie and Yuki host office hours every Thursday between 8-9pm in Dean Chang's apartment in JST C226. 

    Please join us for Cutie's Office Hours this Thursday at 8 p.m!

    Prof. Sybil Derrible of Civil and Materials Engineering will be our guest. Please stop by and say "Hi" (see http://derrible.people.uic.edu/)! You will also have a chance to try Dean Chang's fruit tea, Frango mint chocolates, and chicken tomato soup! 

    See you this Thursday at 8 at C226 (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator)!

    Questions?  Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu.

  • Latino Cultural Center Affiliated Student Organizations' Open House, Wed. 9/9

    Sep 8, 2015 3:00 pm7 views

    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!

  • Be an IGNITE Leadership Experience Participant

    Sep 8, 2015 3:00 pm13 views

    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

  • UIC Study Abroad Fair, Tues. 9/8

    Sep 4, 2015 4:45 pm38 views

    Come and check out the UIC Study Abroad Fair! There will be over 20 program partners in attendance ready to speak to you about the programs they offer in other countries. There will also be representatives from the Gilman Scholarship, Chicago Passport Agency, and Office of Special Scholarship and Programs who will have valuable information to aid you in preparing for your Study Abroad Experience! We look forward to seeing you there!

    9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Tuesday 9/8

    Location: 1st Floor (Right outside the UIC Bookstore) SCE Student Center East

    studyabroad.uic.edu/

    Contact: sao@uic.edu 312-413-7662

  • Job/Internships from UICcareers

    Sep 2, 2015 9:30 am88 views

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    Internships

    BuiltWorlds – Research Intern, job ID 62772

    Radio Flyer – Industrial Design Internship (Summer 2016), job ID 62867

    Radio Flyer – Model Shop Internship (Summer 2016), job ID 62902

    MediaTracks Communications - FALL 2015 Social Media Intern for Broadcast Media Company, job ID 63068

    Target – Store Executive Intern, job ID 44458

    Abbvie – Clinical Trial Operations Internship (Summer 2016), job ID 62721

     

    Full-time positions

    CDM Media – Business Development Manager, job ID 62769

    Crowe Horwath LLP – Benefit Plans Consultant (Tax Staff), job ID 62776

    Ford Motor Credit Co. – Leadership Development Program, job ID 62745

    Pharmaceutical Strategies – Patient Services Rep (Pharmacy Technician), job ID 61198

    AXA Advisors LLC – Retirement Benefits Group, job ID 56859

    CNA Insurance – Information Technology Rotational Program, job ID 62809

    Mu Sigma Inc – Junior Associate, job ID 62768

  • Acing your Medical School Interviews- Tips from Interviewers (Webinar), Mon. 8/31

    Aug 31, 2015 8:00 pm13 views

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

    Date: Monday, August 31, 2015

    Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm eastern

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

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

     

    Panelists:

    Iris Gibbs, MD

    Associate Dean of MD Admissions, Stanford University School of Medicine

    Lina Mehta, MD

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

    Ed Daniel, PhD

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

     

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

     

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

  • UIC Involvement Fair, Wed. 9/2

    Aug 31, 2015 6:00 pm21 views

    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.

  • African American Cultural Center Fall Open House, Tues. 9/1

    Aug 31, 2015 4:00 pm3 views

    VISIT THE AACC DURING OUR FALL OPEN HOUSE

    Tour our Center. Meet our wonderful staff. Learn about events,programming, and community resources. Check out the excitingtopics of our upcoming Brown Bag Series – become a presenter!Find out about our upcoming exhibits – become a docent!

    When: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
    Where: Addams Hall – Room 207, 830 South Halsted
    Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

    FREE REFRESHMENTS!

    If you require any accommodations call: 312.996.9549

    http://uicaacc.wordpress.com 

  • Internship and Full-Time Job Opportunities for Honors students on UIC Careers

    Aug 25, 2015 9:45 am136 views

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    Internships

    Abbvie – Clinical Trial Operations Internship (Summer 2016), job ID 62721

    Belvedere Trading – Trader Trainee Intern, job ID 62694

    Target – Store Executive Intern, job ID 44458

    National Futures Association – Compliance Intern, job ID 60401

    Microsoft – Software and Engineering Internships, job ID 62450

    Chicago Sky (WNBA) – Ticket Sales Internship, job ID 62501

     

    Full-time positions

    Abbvie – Clinical Trial Operations Development Program, job ID 62724

    dbHMS – Mechanical/Electrical Engineers (Architectural), job ID 31938

    Crowe Horwath LLP – IT Security Engineer, job ID 62607

    Mu Sigma – Junior Associate, job ID 62768

    Total Quality Logistics – Sales Representative (Nationwide), job ID 62289

    ACA Talent – Sales Representative, job ID 62538     

  • Sustainability Internship Poster Presentation, Wed. 8/5

    Jul 30, 2015 3:30 pm12 views

    Come see how UIC is becoming a leader in urban campus sustainability at our Office of Sustainability Internship Program Poster Presentation. Summer interns will be showcasing their sustainability initiatives that they've been working on all summer. The event will take place in the School of Public Health West in room 122 from 3-5pm.  Contact eschmi21@uic.edu with questions.

  • Campus Programs Student Organization Conference, Mon. 8/17

    Jul 30, 2015 1:15 pm50 views

    Campus Programs Presents: Student Organization Conference

    Monday, August 17, 2015

    9AM-4PM

    Campus Programs--in service of their committment to the development of effective student organizations that positively contribute to student engagement at UIC--will be hosting the Student Organization Conference with the theme “Get Charged! Connect and Energize Your Organization”.

    The Student Organization Conference will help your organization network with other officers and, most importantly, go more in-depth with building skills for leadership, team development, event planning, and organization management. Conference attendees will receive a free Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) Assessment. Get connected and get your organization headed in the right direction this year!

    Be sure to share this message with your organization officers and members. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. RSVP is required for attendance.

    If you are interested in attending, please RSVP between July 15 and July 30: https://orgsync.com/63688/events/1073894/occurrences/2365307

  • Join the Flames Move-In Crew and Move In early! Sign up by 8/7

    Jul 30, 2015 12:30 pm89 views

    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.

  • UIC LabShare Fest ’15, Tues. 8/4

    Jul 30, 2015 12:00 pm13 views

    The Office of Sustainability has collected glassware and other lab equipment (from laboratory close-outs on campus) and for one day only we will bring all of these laboratory supplies to a convenient location for you to take for FREE. 

    We invite all UIC researchers, faculty, staff and students to attend the LabShare Fest on Tuesday, August 4 from 11am - 2pm. This event is free for UIC employees and students and we invite you to come and take equipment, supplies, and glassware. Please feel free to also donate unneeded, but useable items if you wish to redistribute lab supplies to your colleagues.

     

    What:        UIC LabShare Fest ‘15

    When:       Tuesday, August 4, 2015

    Time:        11 AM – 2PM

    Where:      University of Illinois at Chicago

                      College of Medicine Research Building (COMRB)

                      909 S. Wolcott Ave

     

    If you are unable to make it on August 4, the supplies are available at the Free Store at 1140 S. Paulina street all year. For more information regarding the LabShare program, and for a list of available items, please visit https://sustainability.uic.edu/campus-resources/green-labs/#CheckouttheLabShareStore or email us at recycling@uic.edu

  • College of Pharmacy Medicinal Plant Walk and Lecture, Fri. 7/17

    Jul 14, 2015 9:00 am29 views

    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!

  • Social Justice Initiative Presents "Chicago: A Social Justice Lens" (a July film series)

    Jun 30, 2015 9:45 am22 views

    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

  • Apply To Be An Ignite Mentor, Priority Deadline 7/1

    Jun 24, 2015 3:45 pm119 views

    APPLY TO BE AN IGNITE MENTOR

    Want to develop your leadership skills? Want to work with first- and second-year UIC students? Want to have an awesome experience to put on your applications for jobs and grad school? Join the IGNITE Leadership Experience as a mentor!

    Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services and Campus Programs are looking for mentors to join for the 2015 Fall Semester IGNITE Leadership Experience. IGNITE is a semester-long exploratory leadership program designed to help first- and second-year undergraduate students gain leadership capacities and get involved in UIC. As engaged leaders, IGNITE mentors will help guide the leadership explorations of first- and second-year UIC students. The ideal mentor will have some leadership experience and, most importantly, be committed to engaging with leadership on a personal, academic, and professional level. IGNITE mentors will gain confidence in their interpersonal, facilitative, and advising skills—all critical areas of need for graduate school and the workforce! Requirements: 

    Must be a UIC junior or senior undergraduate student. Must commit to attend every IGNITE session on Tuesday nights from 3:45-6pmstarting September 22 and ending November 24.Unfortunately, due to the nature of our program, if you have a class/work/personal conflict that overlaps with our program schedule, you are not eligible to apply for the program. Please consider applying next year! Mentors must attend Catalyst LeaderShape on Saturday, September 19from 9am-5pm. We are seeking involved students with a passion for helping other students find their place at UIC.

    Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and preference will be given to students who submit by July 1, 2015 at IGNITE Mentor Application. If you have any questions, please contact Alea Thompson, Graduate Leadership Assistant, at athomp40@uic.edu.