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• Capstone workshops: general,business, humanities, and social sciences, This Week!

  Jan 25, 2016 9:30 am67 views

  For those of you who are interested in conducting Capstone projects in humanities, social sciences, and business (or cross-disciplinary research involving these disciplines), or are just curious about them, we invite you to attend the following lectures (please note the time and place): 

  For humanities--this coming Wednesday, 1/27, and next Wednesday, 2/3, from 2 to 3

  Developing Capstone Ideas (BH 121) Proposing, Conducting, and Writing a Research Paper (BH 121)

  With Dr. Ralph Keen

  For business---this coming Friday, 1/29, and next Friday, 2/5, from 2 to 3

  Developing Capstone Ideas (BH114) Proposing, Conducting, and Writing a Research Paper (BH B16)

  With Dr. Helen Roberts

  For social sciences---this coming Friday, 1/29, and next Friday, 2/5, from 2 to 3

  Developing Capstone Ideas (BH B21) Proposing, Conducting, and Writing a Research Paper (BH B21)

  With Dr. Joel Palka

  These lectures are part of our pilot junior seminar, "Foundations for the Future." In these lectures, you will be able to discuss your topics and learn how to develop research ideas and design a research plan. This knowledge will help lay a solid foundation upon which you can seek further guidance from your Project Supervisor. 

  And don't forget the General Capstone Workshops coming up:

  Tuesday, 1/26, 3 pm - 4 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

  Wednesday, 2/3, 4 pm - 5 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

  Thursday, 2/18, 11 am-12 pm, 121 Burnham Hall  (Please note date change!)

  We hope you will take advantage of these lectures--don't miss the opportunity to learn from these experts! 

  If you have any questions, please contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu 

• HCAB Pre-Ball Pizza Party! Wed. 1/27

  Jan 25, 2016 9:00 am188 views

  Start off this spring semester with HCAB as they host a Pre-Ball Pizza Party! This will take place in the Honors College Lounge on Wednesday, January 27th from 5-7 PM. Important information about the Honors College Ball and the ticket sales will be provided along with FREE PIZZA! Any questions should be directed to Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu. Hope to see you there!

• Cutie's Office Hours with Dean Keen Thursday 1/14

  Jan 13, 2016 8:30 am26 views

  Welcome back to another great semester!  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. 

   The first Cutie's Office Hours with Dean Hui-Ching Chang will be held this Thursday (1/14) at JST C226. Dean Ralph Keen (http://hist.uic.edu/history/people/faculty/ralph-keen) will also join us! Don't miss out on the opportunity to chat with Dean Keen on a personal level.

  As always, we will have Frango chocolates, tea, ice cream, and chicken soup :)

  The weather is very cold. Even if you can only stop by for ten minutes, please do so to taste some hot chicken soup to warm up to a great semester!

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

• Cutie's Final Office Hours for the semester, Thurs. 12/10

  Dec 9, 2015 4:45 pm47 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. 

  Come tomorrow for the final Cutie's Office Hours this semester!  As always, we will have Frango chocolates, fruit tea, and chicken soup :)

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

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

• Future of Chicago Lecture Series and Lunch, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Mon. 11/30

  Nov 23, 2015 4:00 pm49 views

  The Honors College is a proud cosponsor of the Future of Chicago lecture series. This program brings current and former leaders to campus to discuss the current state and future of Chicago. Honors College students are known to be involved in and passionate about issues in the city and so we offer a chance for you to meet these speakers in a small-group lunch to be held after the lecture series. The talks occur from 12:00-12:50 in BSB 140 and the lunches will be held immediately afterward from 1-2pm. The lunches are limited to 15 students and seats are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

  The upcoming schedule for Fall 2015 is:

  Monday, November 30: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, RSVP by 11/25

  As an Honors College student you are invited to attend any of the sessions above. Please RSVP for the date(s) you would like to attend: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/37926

  Note that if you plan on attending the lunch you are expected to also attend the lecture to further the discussion and conversation during the lunch.  

  The lunches are limited to 15 students and seats are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. A confirmation will be set two days prior to the event to those who are selected.

  Contact Eliza Callahan (eycas@uic.edu) for additional information.

• Future of Chicago Lecture: U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, Mon. 11/23

  Nov 20, 2015 3:00 pm9 views

  The University of Illinois at Chicago political science department presents “The Role of the Federal Government in Chicago’s Future,” a talk by U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-5th).

  WHEN:

  Nov. 23
  Noon to 12:50 p.m.

  WHERE:

  Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 140
  1007 W. Harrison St.

  DETAILS:

  Congressman Mike Quigley will discuss how federal investment can benefit the local economy, jobs, housing and social services — and the challenges of legislative gridlock.

  Quigley was elected to represent Illinois’ fifth district in April 2009. A former Cook County commissioner who began his career as an aide to former 44th ward alderman Bernie Hansen, Quigley has served his community in government for more than 30 years.

  Quigley is the only Illinois member of the House Committee on Appropriations, and at the start of the 114th Congress he was appointed by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to serve on the influential House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

  Quigley’s talk is part of the UIC political science department’s annual “Future of Chicago” lecture series, which brings civic leaders to campus to examine issues with students and the community. Series co-sponsors are the UIC Honors College and the UIC Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement.

  Admission is free and open to the public. For more information call (312) 413-3780.

  See more at: http://news.uic.edu/u-s-rep-mike-quigley-to-talk-at-uic-nov-23#sthash.XHfUSijp.dpuf

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  Fall Honors College Research Symposium, Tues. 11/17

  Nov 16, 2015 4:15 pm267 views

  Are you interested in seeing undergraduate research?  Unsure what to do for your Capstone project and want to see examples from other students?  Come to the Fall Honors College Research Symposium!  

  The Honors College is excited to announce the Fall 2015 Honors College Research Symposium. This will be a poster presentation event with Honors College student presentations ongoing throughout the event.

  Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015

  Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m. 

  Location: 302 SCE

  Questions?  Contact Eliza Callahan at eycas@uic.edu

• MEntrepreneurship: Practical Thoughts on Entrepreneurship in the Arts. With Cats! Tues., 11/17

  Nov 16, 2015 3:30 pm49 views

  Are you an artist or scientist? An undergraduate or professor? A dog or cat lover? No matter how you identify, you can--and should!--consider yourself to be an entrepreneur. Being an entrepreneur is a lifestyle choice that you can make today. Let's explore what it means to be an entrepreneur, identify some strategies for those just starting out, and get you thinking outside the box... and let's do all of this with the help of cats!

  Presented by Thomas Aláan, UIC Department of Physics, music instructor, and entrepreneur

  Tuesday, November 17 at 4:00 pm
  121 Burnham Hall

  RSVP by November 17 at noon at http://go.uic.edu/ArtBusiness.

  This workshop is part of the Honors College Fall Professional Development Series.  View the full schedule of events here. 

  Questions?  Contact Stephanie O'Leary at soleary@uic.edu. 

• Applying to Graduate and Professional School in Your Discipline, Wed. 11/18

  Nov 12, 2015 8:00 pm24 views

  Thinking of applying to graduate or professional school?  Come to a workshop to hear tips from faculty in your discipline!  Workshops are offered in a variety of different disciplines (See below).  All sessions will take place Wednesday, November 18 from 3:00 - 3:50 pm.

  Area of Study: Faculty Presenter, Location
  Engineering: Dr. Houshang Darabi, TH 208
  Humanities: Dr. Todd DeStigter, TH 215
  Natural Sciences: Dr. Rachel Poretsky, TH 219
  Art/Design: Dr. Joel Palka, BH B21
  Pre-Health: Dr. Pauline Maki, TH 304
  Business: Dr. Helen Roberts, BH 121

  These lectures are part of the Honors College pilot junior seminar, "HON 201: Foundations for the Future," taught by Dr. Molly Hildebrand.  Contact her at mhild@uic.edu with any questions.

• Cutie’s Office Hours with Anatomy and Cell Bio Prof. Mary Jo Ladu, Thurs. 11/12

  Nov 11, 2015 5:15 pm26 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. 

  We will have Professor Mary Jo Ladu from Anatomy and Cell Biology join us this week! Regardless of their major, residents will enjoy chatting with her about her research on Alzheimer's disease (see http://ladulab.anat.uic.edu/)

  As always, we will have Frango chocolates, fruit tea, and chicken 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.

• Coffee and Conversation in the Honors College, Thurs. 11/12

  Nov 11, 2015 3:30 pm44 views

  The Honors College invites you to the first of what we expect will be a rich series of discussions of issues of concern both to the academy and the wider public. This week, the topic is "What the Candidates Are NOT Talking About," and it will be led by members of the Honors College Diversity Committee. This is intended to be a conversation among students and faculty, a free-flowing exchange of ideas in which all in attendance are welcome to participate.

  It will be this Thursday (November 12) at 4 p.m. in 114 Burnham Hall. Refreshments will be served.

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  Building Connections, Career Preparation Workshop, Mon. 11/9

  Nov 6, 2015 4:45 am40 views

  Juniors: Are you thinking of entering a career immediately after you graduate from UIC?  Have you begun preparing for your job search?  This is your year!  This specially-developed workshop will walk you through the steps you should take during the school year to ensure that you are prepared to conduct a thorough and successful job search in your field.  Although this session is geared towards juniors, students of all years are welcome to attend.  The workshop is open to students in ALL majors!

  Workshop led by Christine Corral, Office of Career Services

  Monday, November 9
  3:30 pm
  121 Burnham Hall

  RSVP at http://go.uic.edu/CareerConnections by November 9 at noon.

  This workshop is part of the Honors College Fall Professional Development Series.  View the full schedule of events here. 

• Cutie's Office Hours with Anthropology Prof. Sloan Williams, Thurs. 11/5

  Nov 4, 2015 8:00 am19 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. 

  We will have Professor Sloan Williams from Anthropology join us this week (Thursday, 11/5)!  Regardless of your major, students will enjoy chatting with her about biological anthropology (see http://anth.uic.edu/uic-anthropology/people/faculty/sloanw

  As always, we will have Frango chocolates, fruit tea, chicken soup, and ice cream :)

  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.

• Wednesdays with HCAB Game Night (11/04)

  Nov 2, 2015 9:15 am21 views

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

• Cutie's Office Hours with Pharmacy Prof. McPherson, Thurs. 10/29

  Oct 28, 2015 4:00 pm22 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. 

  We will have Professor Charles McPherson from the College of Pharmacy join us!  Many of you know that Professor McPherson is also an F.I.R. :) Residents will enjoy chatting with Prof. McPherson about infectious disease and cardiology (see https://pharmacy.uic.edu/people-resources/directory/charles).

  As always, we will have Frango chocolates, fruit tea, chicken soup, and ice cream :)

  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.

• NSF/Biology Research Program for 1st and 2nd year students, Fri. 10/30

  Oct 28, 2015 9:15 am117 views

  Attention all freshmen and sophomores majoring in Biological Sciences:

  Are you interested in getting involved in research in the biological sciences? There will be an organizational meeting for the NSF/Biology/Capstone Program on Friday, October 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the Quiet Study Room (BH 121). The meeting will include more details about the program and a dozen faculty members from the department will be present to briefly describe their research programs and interests. The presentations are expected to last a total of approximately 2 hours.

  This program offers a two-and-a-half-year participation in biology research on campus and provides one way that Honors College students can fulfill their Capstone requirements. Students participating in the NSF/Biology/Capstone Program are associated with a research group in the Department of Biological Sciences and conduct experiments in ongoing research projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

  See the flyer attached below for an agenda for the event.  Details are provided at http://www.uic.edu/honors/learning/bioscapstone.shtml

  Please RSVP to Eliza Callahan (eycas@uic.edu).  Light refreshments will be served.

   

• Cutie’s Office Hours with Nursing Prof. Carol Smith, Thurs. 10/22

  Oct 21, 2015 6:45 pm46 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. 

  Residents will enjoy chatting with Prof. Smith about global health and community health issues and learn from her extensive overseas teaching experience (see https://www.nursing.uic.edu/faculty-staff/carrol-ann-marschner-smith-phd-rn)!

  As always, we will have Frango chocolates, fruit tea, chicken soup, and ice cream :)

  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.

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  HCAB Faculty-Student Luncheon, Wed. 10/21

  Oct 19, 2015 4:00 pm138 views

  HCAB Faculty-Student Luncheon
  A chance for Honors students and faculty to get to know each other informally over lunch!

  Wed., October 21
  11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  Location: Honors College, First floor of Burnham Hall

  Free food from Roti Mediterranean Grill!

  Honors College Students: Invite your Faculty Fellow, Core instructor, or another faculty member to attend with you!  Bring your I-Card to enter.

   

• Future of Chicago Lecture: Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (10/21)

  Oct 19, 2015 3:45 pm101 views

  The Honors College is a proud cosponsor the Future of Chicago lecture series. This program brings current and former leaders to campus to discuss the current state and future of Chicago. Honors College students are known to be involved in and passionate about issues in the city and so we offer a chance for you to meet these speakers in a small-group lunch to be held after the lecture series. The talks occur from 12:00-12:50 in BSB 140 and the lunches will be held immediately afterward from 1-2pm. The lunches are limited to 15 students and seats are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

  The tentative schedule for Fall 2015 is:

  Wednesday, October 21: County Commissioner and former Mayoral Candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, RSVP by 10/16. Note: Lunch is cancelled for 10/21, but you may still attend the lecture at 12pm!

  Monday, November 30: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, RSVP by 11/25

  As an Honors College student you are invited to attend any of the sessions above. Please RSVP for the date(s) you would like to attend: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/37926

  Note that if you plan on attending the lunch you are expected to also attend the lecture to further the discussion and conversation during the lunch.  

  The lunches are limited to 15 students and seats are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. A confirmation will be set two days prior to the event to those who are selected.

  Contact Eliza Callahan (eycas@uic.edu) for additional information.

• Cutie’s Office Hours with DHD Prof. Rooshey Hasnain, Thurs. 10/15

  Oct 14, 2015 5:45 pm21 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. with Disability and Human Development Professor Rooshey Hasnain!  Regardless of their major, students will enjoy chatting with Prof. Hasnain about disabilities/mental health and other issues (see http://www.ahs.uic.edu/facultyresearch/profiles/name,12279,en.html)! 

  As always, we will have Frango chocolates, fruit tea, ginger cinnamon tea, chicken soup, and ice cream :)

  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.

• Chicago Signature Honors Program: Capoeira Workshop with Dr. Lindsay, RSVP by 10/20

  Oct 14, 2015 3:45 pm69 views

  Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

  Interactive Capoeira Workshop with Dr. Lindsay
  OCTOBER 22, 5:30 pm

  Get ready to sweat and have fun!

  Here is a link to the United Capoeira Association’s Website: www.ucachicago.com

  Our policy is here, so please read it BEFORE YOU RSVP: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/policy

   HURRY!!!!   RSVP by October 20 here: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/1433431

  Questions?  Contact Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/   

• 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 

• Chicago Signature Honors Program: Marriage of Figaro at Lyric Opera, RSVP by 10/14

  Oct 12, 2015 4:00 pm120 views

  Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

  OCTOBER 21, The Marriage of Figaro at the Lyric Opera

  What? Mozart’s classic opera, The Marriage of Figaro

  When? Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 2:00pm

  Where? Lyric Opera of Chicago, Civic Opera Building, 20 N. Upper Wacker Dr.

  Why? “…there’s rebellion in the air in a comedy that boasts more salon drama and backroom maneuverings than a whole season of Downton Abbey.”

  Please read our Policy here: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/policy/

  And then RSVP by Wednesday, October 14 here: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/7596085

  Questions?  Contact Dr. Noll (bnoll2@uic.edu) or Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/   

• Cutie the Cat's Office Hours with Anthropology Prof. Laura Junker, Thurs. 10/8

  Oct 7, 2015 5:30 pm36 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. with Anthropology Professor Laura Junker!  You will get a chance to get to know Dr. Junker on a more personal level :) Of course, we will also enjoy snacks and hot tea!

  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.

• Chicago Signature Honors Program: George Orwell’s 1984 (play), RSVP by 10/15

  Oct 2, 2015 4:00 pm145 views

  RSVP's for this event are currently closed.  If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please email Dr. Noll at bnoll2@uic.edu. 

  Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

  NOVEMBER 13, George Orwell’s 1984

  What? Steppenwolf for Young Adults Presents George Orwell’s 1984

  When? Friday, November 13, 2015 at 7:30pm

  Where? Steppenwolf Theater, 1650 N Halsted St.

  Why? It’s Orwell’s dystopian world–live!

  Please read our Policy here: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/policy/

  Questions?  Contact Dr. Noll (bnoll2@uic.edu) or Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/   

• Chicago Signature Honors Program: US Poet Laureate Reading, RSVP by Fri. 10/2

  Sep 30, 2015 4:45 pm65 views

  Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

  OCTOBER 7, U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera Reading and Conversation

  What? Reading and conversation with our new U.S. Poet Laureate

  When? Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 at 6:00pm

  Where? Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 South State Street

  Why? Let Herrera himself tell you why:

  Before you go further,
  let me tell you what a poem brings,
  first, you must know the secret, there is no poem
  to speak of, it is a way to attain a life without boundaries
  (from “Let Me Tell You What a Poem Brings”)

  Please read our Policy here: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/policy/

  RSVP by Friday, October 2nd here: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/7264958

  Questions?  Contact Dr. Noll (bnoll2@uic.edu) or Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/   

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  Wednesdays with HCAB Movie Night, Wed. 10/7

  Sep 30, 2015 8:30 am52 views

  Wednesday, Oct. 7th is Movie Night at the Honors College! Bring a couple of friends to take a break from studying and relax with a movie from 5PM-7PM. Hope to see you there! Any questions should be directed to Celine Dalde at cdalde2@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

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  Inside the Shark Tank: Lessons in Entrepreneurship from the Founder of Spike Ball, Wed. 9/30

  Sep 28, 2015 3:30 pm149 views

  Risk and reward.  Goal-setting.  Pursuing a passion.  Chris Ruder, founder of the popular outdoor game Spikeball and successful contestant on ABC’s Shark Tank, has a wealth of business stories and advice to share with you.  From a bachelor’s degree in journalism to CEO of a company that hosts hundreds of tournaments around the country, Chris’s message includes life twists, turns, and surprises that all students should hear, no matter your current major or career goals.  Come with questions and an open mind – it pays to get to know the experts (and college students can work for Spikeball too)!

  See Chris Ruder make the deal on Shark Tank: http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/video/PL5539712/VDKA0_6idy6crx

  If you haven’t played Spikeball yourself, you’ve probably seen others playing it around UIC.  Check it out: http://spikeball.com/

  Wednesday, September 30
  4:00pm
  BH 121

  RSVP at http://go.uic.edu/spikeball  by September 30 at noon.  Questions? Contact Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu.

  This workshop is part of the Honors College Fall Professional Development Series.  View the full schedule of events here. 

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  Capstone General Information Workshop, Mon. 9/28

  Sep 25, 2015 4:45 pm184 views

  General Capstone Information Session: Monday 9/28, 3 - 4pm, 121 BH

  The General Capstone Information Session provides an opportunity for you to learn more about the Capstone requirement, brainstorm possible topics or ideas for your Capstone, and talk with an Honors College Associate Dean or Postdoctoral Fellow about your Capstone.  This workshop is intended for everyone from Seniors starting on their Capstones now to freshman who want to learn more about the requirement to be prepared in the future.  

  In addition, mark your calendar for the other upcoming Capstone workshops this semester!

  Abstract Writing Workshop: Tuesday 10/20, 2- 3pm, 114 BH
  Presentation / Poster Preparation Workshop: Thursday 10/29, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 114 BH** Please note time change!
  Mock Presentation Workshop: Wednesday 11/4, 3-4pm, 114 BH
  General Capstone Workshop: Tuesday 11/17, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 121 BH

  If you have questions, contact Dean Chang (huiching@uic.edu).

• Cutie's (the Honors College Cat) Office Hours with Dean Chang, Thurs. 9/24

  Sep 23, 2015 11:30 am30 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 (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator). 

  Please join us for Cutie's Office Hours this Thursday at 8 p.m.! There will be milk tea and grapes, along with Frango mint chocolates. :)

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

• Wednesdays with HCAB: Game Night, Wed. 9/23

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

• Chicago Signature Honors: The Tempest at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

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  HURRY! RSVP by Friday, September 25 for THE TEMPEST at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre!

  What? Shakespeare’s The Tempest

  When? Friday, November 6th at 7:30pm

  Where? Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue (at Navy Pier)

  Why? Two reasons:

  1) The theatre space itself: “The unique architecture of our 500-seat courtyard-style theater was inspired by the theaters in early modern England where Shakespeare’s plays were first staged, and evokes the design of Shakespeare’s Globe in London and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.” –See more

  2) The play features a deserted island, magic, illusion, and spirits; the production features music by Tom Waits; and, simply stated, Prospero is one of Shakespeare’s most compelling characters.

  HURRY! Please read our policy, and then:

  RSVP by Friday, September 25th here: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/8621946

  Questions?  Contact Dr. Noll at bnoll2@uic.edu.

• Cutie the Cat's Office Hours with Advisor Brian Ward, Thurs. 9/17

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  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. with Brian! 

  Come join us and meet your Honors advisor Brian Ward at JST!! You will get a chance to get to know Brian on a more personal level :) Of course, we will also enjoy fruit tea, Frango mint chocolates, and chicken vegetable 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.

• Upcoming Scholarship Info Sessions

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  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is hosting the following upcoming Info Sessions about scholarships and awards:

  Women and Scholarships
  Tuesday, 9/22
  4:00 - 5:00 pm
  850 University Hall

  Asian American Students and Scholarships
  Thursday, 9/24
  4:00 - 5:00 pm
  850 University Hall

  Goldwater, National Science Foundation, and other Science, Engineering and Health Scholarships
  Tuesday, 9/29
  3:00 - 4:00 pm
  850 University Hall

  Learn more at https://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/.  Contact ssp@uic.edu with questions. 

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  Wednesdays with HCAB: Study Night, Wed. 9/9

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

• Pizza with the Dean at JST, Tues. 9/8

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  Please join us to meet Dean Ralph Keen next Tuesday 9/8 at 7pm over pizza at JST Tower C Lounge!! Don't miss the chance to talk with Dean Keen on a more personal level, and get to know your Honors fellow students while enjoying pizza and drinks! 

  We will also have piano performance :) If you'd like to showcase your musical talents, or any other art/other works, just let Dean Chang (huiching@uic.edu) know. Hope to see you there!

• Gilman, CLS, and NSEP Scholarship Session, Tues. 9/8

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  GILMAN, CLS, AND NSEP SCHOLARSHIP SESSION 

  A Scholarship session will be held in University Hall room 850 at 3pm. This info session will go over how to apply and be more competitive for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, and National Security Educational Program Boren Scholarship. Date: September 8, 2015

  Questions?  Contact ssp@uic.edu or (312) 355-2477.

• Cutie's (the Honors College Cat) Office Hours with Accounting Prof. Rob Kemp, Thurs. 9/3

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  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. Rob Kemp of Accounting will be our guest. Please stop by and say "Hi"! You will also have a chance to try Dean Chang's fruit tea, Frango mint chocolates, and chicken tomato garlic 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.

• OSSP: Transfer Scholarship Overview (9/2)

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  The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is hosting the following workshops:

  Transfer Scholarship Overview
  September 2, 2015     4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  
  A transfer scholarship overview will be held in University Hall room 850. This information session will start at 4pm. There will be information about searching and applying for awards.

  Questions?  Contact ssp@uic.edu or 312-355-2477.

• Attend the Chicago International Jazz Festival for free with Chicago Signature Honors Program! Fri. 9/4, RSVP by 9/2

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  Chicago Signature Honors Programming is a great way for UIC Honors students to experience cultural and educational opportunities outside of class at no cost to the student!   Check out the upcoming events!

  Chicago’s International Jazz Festival
  Friday, September 4, 2015, 3:00 PM

  We are going to the Chicago Jazz Festival!

  For More information visit this link:

  http://jazzinchicago.org/jazzfest/category/full-schedule/friday/ 

  Our policy is here, so please read it BEFORE YOU RSVP: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/policy

  HURRY!!!!   RSVP by September 2 here: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/5060073 

  Questions?  Contact Dr. Noll (bnoll2@uic.edu) or Dr. Lindsay (vlinds1@uic.edu). View the full schedule of events for the semester here: http://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/events/   

• Cutie's (the Honors College Cat) Office Hours Grand Opening, Thurs. 8/27

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  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 the Grand Opening of Cutie's Office Hours this Thursday at 8 p.m.!

  Prof. Teresa Orenic of Biology and Prof. Nancy Cirillo of English will be our guests. Please stop by and say "Hi"! You will also have a chance to try Dean Chang's fruit tea, Frangomint chocolates, and chicken soup! 

  See you this Thursday at 8 at C226 in JST (turn left just before you reach the C-tower elevator)!  All Honors College students are welcome, whether you live in JST or not.

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

• Farewell Pizza Party for Dean Bottoms, Wed., 7/29

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  Stop by for pizza with Dean Bottoms before her last day as Honors College Dean on July 31!

  Wednesday, July 29 12:00 - 1:00 PM Honors College Student Lounge (BH 109)

  RSVP Here by Friday, July 24: https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/3971498 

  Questions? Contact hcollege@uic.edu or 312-413-2260.

• Cutie's Office Hours - Finals Week Edition, Thurs. 5/7

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  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. 

  Feel free to stop by this Thursday at 8:00 for Cutie's Office Hours! I know it's finals week and many of you are busy with your exams and concluding your semester. But if you happen to be free or just want a break, we will have ice cream, Frango chocolates, and cold and hot fruit tea for you to recuperate :)  

  Best wishes for the end of the semester!

  Your FIR (Faculty-in-Residence, Prof. Hui-Ching Chang) and your FIRs (Felines-in-Residence, Cutie and Yuki) :)

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

• Biological Sciences NSF-Capstone Poster Session, Fri. 5/1

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  Biological Sciences NSF-Capstone Poster Session

  NSF-funded laboratories in the Department of Biological Sciences offer research opportunities for undergraduate students culminating in a report that satisfies the Honors Capstone Project.  Come see the projects that current Honors students completed this year!  This is a great way to see examples of Capstone projects in the Biological Sciences.

  Date:               Friday, May 1, 2015

                          Time:              4:00 – 5:00 PM 

                          Location:         Honors College Quiet Study

   

  Presenters include:

  Victor Ramirez — Alfonso Lab
  “The Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription factor HLH-3 Plays a Fundamental Role in the Localization of Type-B Ray Tail Neurons”

  Sundip Singh — Alfonso Lab
  “Does the dosage of hlh-3 affect egg laying in the nematode C. elegans?”

  Janette Remigio – McCutcheon Lab
  “Localization and Characterization of a Novel Tetrahymena thermophila Centrin by Fluorescent Protein Fusions and Gene Knockout”

  Beatrice Go – Morrison Lab
  “Genome Editing by Natural Transformation in Streptococcus pneumoniae”

  Carlos Montero  — Warpeha Lab
  “understanding cellular stress response by investigating human and arabidopsis pirin function”

  Questions?  Contact Dr. David Stone at dstone@uic.edu. 

• HCAB Ice Cream Social, Mon. 5/4

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  Need a break from Finals?  Join HCAB for an ice cream social!

  Monday, May 4 at 2:30 pm
  Honors College Student Lounge (109 BH)

  Come early!  First come, first serve!

  Questions? Contact Liz Stark at estark7@uic.edu. 

• Honors Capstone General Information Workshops, Fri. 4/24 and Mon. 4/27

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  The General Capstone Information Session provides an opportunity for you to learn more about the Capstone requirement, brainstorm possible topics or ideas for your Capstone, and talk with an Honors College Associate Dean or Postdoctoral Fellow about your Capstone.  This workshop is intended for everyone from Seniors starting on their Capstones now to freshman who want to learn more about the requirement to be prepared in the future.  

  Below are the upcoming dates for General Capstone Info Session Workshops for the semester.  

  • Friday April 24th, 1-2 pm, 114 Burnham Hall

  • Monday April 27th, 2-3 pm, 114 Burnham Hall

  If you have questions, contact Dean Chang (huiching@uic.edu) or Dean Hall (sahall@uic.edu).

• Want to go abroad to study, research, or teach English after graduation? Fulbright Info Session, Thurs. 4/23

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  Immediately after World War II in 1946, Congress created the Fulbright Program, to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange. Students participate in English teaching or a self-designed program of study that can include research, university coursework, art projects, language study and more. The grants are available to over 150 countries, and generally provide round-trip transportation, language or orientation courses, maintenance for the academic year, and supplemental health and accident insurance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who hold a BA or BS by the beginning of the grant period. The UIC deadline will be early in the Fall semester of 2015 for the 2016-17 year, so now is the perfect time for Juniors to start exploring the option!

  Fulbright Fellowship Panel of UIC alumni winners
  Wednesday, April 22/ 12:30pm /650 University Hall
  Lunch will be provided.  RSVP is required at ssp@uic.edu.

  Fulbright Student Award Information Session
  Thursday, April 23/ 3:00pm / 850 University Hall 

  Begin your research now…Fulbright Student Award: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/  

  Questions?  Contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu. 

• A Professor’s Perspective on Common Questions About Research, Capstone, and Contacting Professors, Wed. 4/22

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  Mark Grabiner, professor in Kinesiology & Nutrition and Bioengineering, director of the Clinical Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Laboratory, and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, will be coming to share his perspective on some student-driven topics, including:    

  When should I begin thinking about my Capstone project? How should I contact a professor for the purposes of getting engaged in a Capstone project? How do I narrow my interest for a Capstone?

  Come with your questions to this interactive session!  Professor Grabiner is an Honors College Fellow, and six students have completed their Capstones in his lab since 2009; come learn from his extensive experience!

  Wednesday, April 22
  4:00-5:00 pm
  BH 114

  RSVP here: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/1306746.  Questions?  Contact Stephanie O'Leary at soleary@uic.edu

• Special Collections Tour: Rare Artifacts of the Atlantic Slave Trade, Tues. 4/21

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  Interested in seeing some of the historic sources behind the current-day events in Ferguson and Staten Island?  Come to Special Collections on the third floor of the Daley Library at 5 on Tuesday, April 21, and see rare documents that help us to learn about the reality of the 18th and 19th century Atlantic Slave Trade. With a guided tour and open discussion with Professor Nancy Cirillo.

  This event can fulfill a requirement for HON 101 Students (UIC Experience – Inquiring Minds Category) or for PAP-H first-year (Category 3) or third-year checklists (Cultural Engagement category.

  Space is limited, so only 8 Honors College students will be able to attend.  Interested participants can sign up here: 

  https://docs.google.com/a/uic.edu/forms/d/1X15BQ9Yv5_J3AzIJzXOCGiVdsTl0gyjOkJ0U9La7rgo/viewform?usp=send_form

  Questions? Contact Nasseef Quasim at nquasi2@uic.edu or Professor Cirillo at nancyc@uic.edu.