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• Join the Food Recovery Network Movement at UIC!

  Jul 1, 2014 9:30 am81 views

  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. 

• CDOT Seeking Volunteers to Count Pedestrians

  Jul 1, 2014 9:30 am70 views

  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 

• Chicago College Startup Competition

  Jun 27, 2014 12:30 pm122 views

  1871, Chicago's Entrepreneurial Hub for Digital Start-ups, is hosting the Chicago College Startup Competition (CCSC).  Working in conjunction with ThinkChicago, this will involve 1871 providing up to 10 full-time Memberships to the 50,000 square-foot networking and business incubation space in The Merchandise Mart. The spaces will be for entrepreneurs who started their businesses while in college and want to continue after graduation by moving to Chicago. The winners of the competition will receive a full free year at 1871, including desk space, mentorship services, a support group of College Startups currently at 1871, and all of the amenities that are made available to startups at the facility. The idea is to attract some of the top startups in the nation directly to the city and give them the support and resources they need to succeed.

  We are actively seeking businesses started in college, along with winners of the top college startup contests, both of whom are looking for space to grow. If this sounds like you, we strongly encourage your submission.  Learn more at: http://www.1871.com/ccsc/ 

• Free Kaplan Test Prep Opportunity

  Jun 27, 2014 12:15 pm239 views

  Are you preparing to take one of the national standardized exams for admission to professional or graduate school?  

  Funded by the State of Illinois, the Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program (CAHMCP) has a Professional / Graduate Test Prep Program to help you achieve marketable, competitive test scores for professional/graduate school admission.

  CAHMCP contracts with Kaplan for Classroom or Online courses for: MCAT, DAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, PCAT, OAT which may be taken at a Kaplan site convenient to your school.

  CAHMCP offers a comprehensive Reading Development PRogram to increase a student's reading comprehension, spped and test-taking skills at its Chicago Office.

  You must: 

  • be a legal resident of the State of Illinois irrespective of where you attend college,
  • have completed the core courses requisite for Professional / Graduate School admission
  • have a cumulative college GPA and SPGA that exceeds 2.4 on a 4.0 scale.

  You do not have to be a currently enrolled student.  Applications are first-come first service, and enrollment is already underway.  For additional information and a Test Prep application, contact:

  Etta Davis
  Director, Test Prep
  Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program
  Illinois Institute of Technology
  3424 South State Street
  Chicago, IL 60616
  (312) 567-5915
  davise@iit.edu 

• Fulbright Student Awards

  Jun 27, 2014 7:30 am266 views

  Interested in teaching English or conducting research overseas for a year after you graduate?  A strong Fulbright application requires a great deal of thinking, planning and writing. Summer is the perfect time to begin to prepare for the September deadline! 

  What is the Fulbright?

  • Immediately after World War II, Congress created the Fulbright Program to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange.
  • The U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,800 grants annually and sends students to over 155 countries worldwide.
  • Students participate in a self-designed program of study that can include research, university coursework, language study and more. Alternatively, students can also choose to assist in teaching English in one of over 70 countries, at various levels.
  • Candidates must have US citizenship at time of application and a bachelor's degree before starting their service period. Bachelor’s holders are eligible to apply at any point in life after graduation. 

  Fulbright Full Grant vs. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA)

  • Full Grant: requires a proposal of study or research that would take 10-12 months to perform. Some countries require knowledge of the language, 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 a student study or learn more about the proposed topic.
  • ETA: offers students the chance to apply to teach English.  In some countries ETAs teach in a high school, in others elementary and in others at the college level. Language requirements vary from country to country, and many countries have no requirement. ETAs 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.

  What are the benefits?

  • These grants generally provide round-trip transportation, language or orientation courses, maintenance for the academic year (based on living costs in the host country), and supplemental health and accident insurance.
  • The Fulbright name is well respected in the U.S. and beyond. Past scholars have considered it an experience of a lifetime. They learn about new cultures or deepen their knowledge of one they already were acquainted with. They make new friends and engage in an in-depth teaching or learning experience that gives them depth of knowledge and skills in their chosen field, and helps set the stage for greater independence in their next career move. They develop a more sophisticated understanding of their host country, the U.S. and themselves.

  Where can I find more information?

  • Visit the Fulbright website at http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
  • Contact our office to confirm your interest. We can communicate about Fulbright in person, by phone or through email.

  Interested?  Contact:

  Beth Powers, [bpowers@uic.edu, oversees Fulbright Full Grant applications]

  Sheena Miller, [sheena@uic.edu, oversees Fulbright ETA applications]

• UIC Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) Summer Program, Apply by 7/1

  Jun 17, 2014 4:30 pm131 views

  What is SISE?

  The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is a two-week intensive workshop and lecture series for students and professionals interested in the title subjects: sustainability and energy. From August 6-20, a diverse body of participants will converge on the UIC campus and immerse itself in a broad spectrum of topics in energy and sustainable energy through daily presentations & panel discussions, collaborative research projects and mentoring, site tours of leading energy facilities in Chicago, and networking opportunities with energy & entrepreneurial leaders. The issues presented will be of interest to scientists, economists, political scientists, urban planners, engineers, architects, and entrepreneurs. This experience leaves graduates of the SISE program with a firm foundation for future careers in sustainability and energy, and inspires them to lead the next generation as thoughtful and informed global citizens.

  SISE is now accepting applications.

  Admission into the program is highly competitive. Only 50 participants will be accepted from a pool of national applicants. Applicants accepted into the program can expect to receive receive lodging support for the duration of the 2-week program and some meals on weekdays. Many will receive partial support for travel costs. Senior-level undergraduates (as of the fall of 2014), 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 form, a resume, and three letters of reference are required. Applications will be accepted through July 1, 2014. More information is provided on the SISE website.

  Learn more about us!

  We invite you to learn more about the SISE program by visiting us on the web. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Thomas Aláan (sise.2014@gmail.com), SISE Program Coordinator.

  http://sise.phy.uic.edu/

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

• Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health Youth Leadership Council, Application Due Mon. 6/23

  Jun 10, 2014 12:00 pm60 views

  The Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH) is a network of empowered youth and allied adults who transform public consciousness and build the capacity of systems to support the sexual health, identity and rights of youth. ICAH’s priorities
  include:
  • Reduce stigma and shame around youth sexuality and decision making
  • Increase access to accurate sexual health information and to health care
  • Increase youth voice within systems that impact their lives
  • Foster mutually-respectful relationships between youth and adults
  • Increase access to safe relationships and environments that promote a positive perception of self.

  Members of the Youth Leadership Council learn how to organize and educate peers and adults within their communities. They lead ICAH’s peer education work in schools and programs, organize in school, family and healthcare systems, and implement new media campaigns that transform public consciousness around youth sexual decision-making.

  See the flyer and application below for more information.  Contact Nikki Zaleski at nikki@icah.org with questions.  Applications are due Monday, June 23.

• John Marshall Law School Pre-Law Summer Institute, Apply Now

  May 22, 2014 4:30 pm573 views

  There are a few spots left for this program.

  The John Marshall Law School is hosting its annual Pre-Law Summer Institute. The Pre-Law Summer Institute (PLSI) prepares historically under-represented minorities for the legal profession by introducing students to the rigors of law school. PLSI is designed to simulate the academic challenges of the first year of law school. PLSI concentrates on giving students law classes, LSAT preparation, resume preparation, career orientation, and exposure to various areas of the law. Students will learn skills on legal research and study, analysis, legal writing, and trial advocacy. PLSI is essentially a pre-law orientation that is based on teaching sound legal education principles. (This is a non-residential program.)
  
  For more information please visit: http://www.jmls.edu/diversity/programs/pre-law-summer-institute.php
  
  The program will run from Monday, July 28, 2014 through Friday, August 1, 2014 on The John Marshall Law School campus.
  
  PLSI is designed to be rich in content that will assist students in preparing for the rigors of law school.
  
  If you have any questions about the program please feel free to contact the Office of Diversity Affairs and Outreach.
  
  Troy A. Riddle
  Director of Diversity Affairs and Outreach
  The John Marshall Law School
  312-987-1412

• Capital Semester Fall 2014 Internships, Deadline June 1

  Apr 18, 2014 5:45 am56 views

  The Fund for American Studies offers academic internships in Washington, D.C. through the Capital Semester program.   The comprehensive package includes a guaranteed internship placement, courses for credit, furnished housing, a variety of guest lectures and briefings, as well as opportunities for professional development and networking.

  Two different program tracks are available: Public Policy and Political Journalism

  Final Application Deadline: June 1, 2014

  Learn more about the program, tuition costs, internships, and living arrangements at www.dcinternships.org 

• 2014 Women’s Initiative Grant for Photojournalism Project, Deadline 6/30

  Apr 14, 2014 5:00 am26 views

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

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

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

• Submit a Film to the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival, Fri. 4/25

  Apr 11, 2014 5:30 pm42 views

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

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

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

• Regenerative Medicine Summer School, Apply by 4/18

  Apr 11, 2014 5:30 pm112 views

  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.

• Donald and Leah Riddle Prize for Outstanding Seniors, Apply by Fri. 3/28

  Mar 24, 2014 1:45 pm387 views

  The Donald and Leah Riddle Prize is awarded each year at Commencement to an outstanding graduating senior regardless of major field. Graduates from Summer 2013, Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 are eligible to apply. The award is based on academic excellence and leadership. The winner receives a bronze medallion and a $1,000 cash prize. The Riddle Prize is made each year in recognition of the former UIC Chancellor Donald Riddle and his wife Leah and honors the Riddles' contribution to the campus.

  Application Deadline: March 28, 2014.  Apply at: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/5120131 

  Questions: Contact Tula Georgopoulos at tula@uic.edu. 

• Summer Law Program for Undergraduates at Florida State University, Apply by 3/28

  Mar 12, 2014 4:00 pm53 views

  Thinking about law school?  The Florida State University College of Law is currently accepting applications for its 2014 Summer for Undergraduates Program, which provides students an inside look at law school and the legal profession.  The program will take place May 19-June 12. All undergraduate students, except those graduating in spring 2014, are eligible to apply. 

  Approximately 60 students will be chosen from the applicant pool to participate in the intensive four-week program. Daily lecture classes taught by a Florida State Law professor will familiarize students with the functions of the American legal system and the process by which conflicts are resolved. Legal Writing classes will help students develop their verbal and written communication skills. In addition to the rigorous academic focus of the program, participants also will be exposed to LSAT overview workshops and a simulated exam, law school admissions sessions, visits to local state and federal courts and law offices, and guest lectures by prominent attorneys in a variety of practice areas.
  
  The College of Law provides free room and board, course materials, and a travel stipend to all participants. There is no program tuition, but participants are responsible for their travel expenses to and from Tallahassee.  

  To apply, students must complete the online application and submit a resume, one letter of recommendation, a personal statement, and a current transcript. Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 28, 2014. For more information or to view our program video, visit www.law.fsu.edu/slp.  Questions?  Contact summerprogram@law.fsu.edu. 

• Observe a Mock Medical School Interview at the Honors College, 3/10

  Mar 5, 2014 3:15 pm226 views

  Professor Timothy Murphy from the UIC College of Medicine will conduct a mock medical school admissions interview in front of an audience to show an example of that important milestone in medical school admissions.  The first part of the session will include an interview as nearly identical to the actual interview as possible.  The second part of the session will be an open forum for questions about admissions interviews and the application process in general.  Students who attend will have the opportunity to hear typical interview questions, listen to Professor Murphy’s feedback and appraisal of the mock applicant, and ask questions following the interview.  All Honors College students interested in applying to medical school are welcome to attend.

  The event will take place in 121 Burnham Hall (Quiet Study Room) on March 10 from 4:00-5:00pm.

  Please RSVP and submit any questions to Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu. 

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

  Feb 28, 2014 10:15 am82 views

  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.

• Vote for ASB's Hurricane Katrina Relief Project in this nationwide contest! Winner receives $2500!

  Feb 26, 2014 4:45 pm22 views

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

• Japan Intercultural Consulting “Succeeding in a Japanese Company” Telesummit, 3/4 – 3/20

  Feb 24, 2014 4:30 pm23 views

  Interested in a career in international business?  Have you studied abroad or spent time in Japan?  You might be interested in Japan Intercultural Consulting's first-ever online event: "Succeeding in a Japanese Company" telesummit.

  It’s going to be a no cost, 3 week online training summit where I’ll be sharing the microphone with 12 of our Japan Intercultural Consulting subject matter experts, as they share their years of experience and extensive knowledge during a series of interviews to be broadcast March 4 through March 20, 2014. 
   
  With 12+ hours of interviews planned, we’re offering in-depth advice on topics that include:
   
  Working with Your Japanese Boss • Becoming Part of the Team in Your Japanese Workplace • How to Keep Japanese from Falling Asleep in Your Presentation • How to Give and Receive Feedback in Japanese Culture • Understanding and Influencing Decision Makers in Your Japanese Company • How to Avoid Meeting Madness in Your Japanese Company • Same Words, Different Meanings -- Effective Communication with Japanese
   
  Sign up to attend the Succeeding at a Japanese Company Telesummit that kicks off on Tuesday, March 4th at www.JapanInterculturalTelesummit.com, and we’ll send you more details in the weeks ahead.  No registration fee.  However, only those who register in advance by signing up at 
  www.JapanInterculturalTelesummit.com will get the event details.
  
  

• 11th Annual Illinois Latino Law School Association Forum, Sat. 3/1

  Feb 24, 2014 4:30 pm33 views

  The John Marshall Law School (Chicago, IL)

  11th Annual Illinois Latino Law Student Association Forum

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

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

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

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

• Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars Plus Program, Apply by Mon. 3/3

  Feb 13, 2014 11:30 am62 views

  Illinois Institute of Technology, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law is sponsoring a Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program from June 1 through June 20, 2014.   The deadline to submit the application is Monday, March 3, 2014.

   

  The PLUS program is a unique and rigorous three-week experience for current college freshmen, sophomores or juniors interested in the legal profession.  Our goal is to provide students with a “taste” of the law school experience and introduce them to the admissions process.  Students will attend classes taught by IIT Chicago-Kent law professors, recognized as some of the most productive and accomplished law professors in the nation. 

   

  The program is designed to attract disadvantaged students and those from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.  The program will cover the cost of tuition, room in a residence hall, required course materials and other expenses.  Participants are paid a stipend to offset some of their meal and other expenses.  The program does not pay for any transportation expenses.

   

  You may download the application and informational brochure from the website at www.kentlaw.iit.edu/adm/plus.  If you have questions, please contact Theda Mickey at 312-906-5133 or plus@kentlaw.iit.edu.

• UIC Green Fee Request for Proposals, Initial Deadline Fri. 2/21

  Feb 12, 2014 4:45 pm21 views

  Request for Proposals for Funding by the UIC Green Fee
  Letter of Inquiry Deadline: February 21, 2014
  Final Proposal Deadline: April 18, 2014
   
  The Green Fee Advisory Board (GFAB) is currently accepting student proposals for Spring 2014. Approximately $30,000 is available to support proposals that help to establish a sustainable campus environment by expanding such areas as composting, landscaping, and transportation initiatives while also reducing waste and conserving resources.  Funding proposals must address the three pillars of sustainability - environmental protection, social equity, and economic benefit - and align with the goals of the UIC Climate Action Plan. 
  
  Who can apply: All UIC students and student organizations are eligible to apply. If needed, the GFAB will help provide access to campus resources and personnel to approve projects. GFAB can also suggest other entities that may provide funding or other assistance.
  
  Click on the post to learn more.

• Two opportunities for students interested in film/videography/video editing and disability studies and human development

  Feb 12, 2014 4:30 pm48 views

  1) Help shoot and edit a brief video on the experiences of amputee athletes and prosthetics.  Time commitment of 10-20 hours off campus between now and April 1. Contact Prof. Paikoff-Holzmueller at birdy@uic.edu

  2) A doctoral candidate in Disability Studies at UIC is working on a dissertation that addresses social relations of older adults with intellectual disabilities from a life course perspective.  The project will include the development of a 15-20 minute DVD with the life stories of six individuals with intellectual disabilities. This DVD will be used as an education and advocacy tool at agencies and universities. Seeking a research assistant to help collect video materials and edit final video beginning this spring. If the project receives grant funding, this may develop into a paid position. Contact Lieke van Heuman at lvheumen@uic.edu

• London's Black and South Asian Communities: Politics, Culture, and History - Summer Study Abroad Program, Info Session, Thurs. 2/13

  Feb 10, 2014 11:45 am22 views

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

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

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

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

• US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute Award Programmes, Due 2/27 or 3/6

  Feb 10, 2014 11:30 am128 views

  Participants in the 2014 UK Fulbright Summer Institutes will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills.  There are nine Summer Programmes available for US students in 2014 and candidates apply for one of their choosing.  The Summer Institute will cover the majority of the participant costs.  View the post to read more.

• The Berkeley Prize for Undergraduate Essays in German Studies, Due 2/15/14

  Feb 7, 2014 5:00 pm7 views

  The Berkeley Undergraduate Essay Prize is awarded annually by the Department of German for outstanding unpublished papers written during the previous calendar year by undergraduate students enrolled at a North American university/college. Thus the 2014 prize will consider papers written during 2013 on a broad range of topics in German studies. The winning essays carry a cash award of $500 each and will be considered for publication in the department’s electronic journal TRANSIT (http://german.berkeley.edu/transit ).

  Essays for submission may be written in German or in English; one submission per student. They should be double-spaced, between 3000 and 5000 words in length (including notes and references), and without the student’s name on the paper, since the Awards Committee reads the essays anonymously. A separate cover sheet with the student’s name, title of the paper, address, phone number, and e-address should accompany the submitted essay. The essay may be submitted in hard copy or electronically. The submission deadline is February 15, 2014; winners announced May 2.

  Send to:  Undergraduate Essay Prize, Attn: Nadia Samadi, German Department, University of California - Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-3243, e-address: germanic@berkeley.edu

• Chancellor’s Student Service and Leadership Awards (CSSLA), Nominations Due 3/10

  Feb 7, 2014 4:45 pm296 views

  The CSSLA program has recognized outstanding student leaders and student volunteers who, while maintaining high academic achievement, demonstrate a commitment to the UIC community through participation in student organizations and campus activities and throughout the greater Chicagoland area through active service and community engagement.

  2014 Nominations are now open and will close on March 10, 2014.  Visit the website to learn more: http://www.uic.edu/depts/sldvs/recognition.shtml 
  

  Students may be nominated for the following awards, presented each year

  at the CSSLA program:

  • The Chancellor’s Student Service Award (CSSA)
  • The Eugertha Bates Memorial Award
  • The President’s Volunteer Service Award
  • Campus Programs Annual Awards
  • Annual Awards of the University of Illinois Alumni Association.

• Chicago Academic Medicine Summer Program II, Apply by 2/24

  Feb 5, 2014 5:30 am133 views

  CAMP II is an eight-week commuter program where students learn to conduct primary research in a laboratory with a University of Chicago faculty mentor. Participants will be selected either following successful completion of CAMP I or through previous participation in a similar summer pre-medical training program. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the ethics of research, the basics of biostatistics, and the conduct of biomedical research.CAMP II also provides an enhanced focus on medical school application processes to support future success. Participants will engage in MCAT preparation coursework and re-visit the elements of personal statement writing and interviewing skills. This experience is available to a cohort of participants who are underrepresented in the medical education community, and is intended for freshmen or sophomores. 

  Learn more at http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/about/diversity/pipeline/camp.shtml. Applications are due Monday 2/24.  Contact Nikki Oliver at 773-702-8946 or noliver2@bsd.uchicago.edu with questions.

• The Berkeley Prize for Undergraduate Essays in German Studies, Due 2/15/14

  Feb 5, 2014 5:30 am0 views

  The Berkeley Undergraduate Essay Prize is awarded annually by the Department of German for outstanding unpublished papers written during the previous calendar year by undergraduate students enrolled at a North American university/college. Thus the 2014 prize will consider papers written during 2013 on a broad range of topics in German studies. The winning essays carry a cash award of $500 each and will be considered for publication in the department’s electronic journal TRANSIT (http://german.berkeley.edu/transit).

   

  The submission deadline is February 15, 2014.  Click on the post to learn more.

• Society for Future Physicians: Free MCAT, LSAT, PCAT, GRE Practice Exam & Help

  Jan 27, 2014 5:15 pm128 views

  Kaplan is hosting a Free MCAT, LSAT, GRE, DAT, OAT, and PCAT Practice test on Saturday, March 8th on campus at the University of Illinois at Chicago. At the event you will take a free practice test under real-life proctored conditions. Kaplan will also provide you with a free comprehensive score analysis and complete answers and explanations to the practice test.
  
  Pre-registration is REQUIRED and space is limited.
  
  Save your spot today @ http://bit.ly/UICSpringFPT14 .  PLEASE be sure to select Society for Future Physicians (SFP) as your source.  Contact Rahul Patel at rpate243@uic.edu with questions. 

• Summer Medical and Dental Enrichment Program (SMDEP) Info session, Thurs. 1/23

  Jan 22, 2014 9:27 pm145 views

  Come hear about the many opportunities for students at Case Western! The Director of Multicultural and Minority Programs will visit UIC and to talk specifically about the SMDEP program located on their campus as well as share advice regarding medical school applications and summer research opportunities at the medical school. He will talk about how to write a successful application and provide with insider tips. It will take place in the Daley Library room 1-470 at 3:30PM Thursday, 1/23.  Questions?  Contact Amy Halder at haldermarlinamy@gmail.com. 

• Advising/Networking Opportunity for Pre-Medical Students

  Jan 13, 2014 3:15 pm229 views

  Attention pre-medical students with an interest in technology, health information sciences and entrepreneurship:

  A leader in this area has offered to long-distance/virtually advise a small group of UIC Honors College pre- medical students seriously considering a career in this direction. (He is based in New York City.) Check out these websites and if they interest you, email Associate Dean Sara Hall with a brief statement of interest and your resume and/or an example of a project or classwork in this direction. Her email address is sahall@uic.edu. Use the subject line HEALTH 2.0.

  http://www.health2con.com/devchallenge/

  http://www.health2con.com/events/conferences/

  http://www.health2con.com/devchallenge/code-a-thons/

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