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  • Society of Future Physicians Applications Due Fri. 9/9

    Sep 1, 2016 8:15 am81 views

    A new year means new talent for SFP! We are very excited to begin this journey with our new members this year!

    The Society of Future Physicians is an undergraduate Honors student organization at UIC dedicated to informing our members about all there is to being a pre-medical student. Our topics range to cover issues like: Medical School matriculation, divisions and specialties, current hot topics in the medical field, volunteering opportunities, surgery viewings, leadership positions, and community involvement opportunities.

    Apply by Friday 9/9 at: www.uicsfp.org

    Visit our website for more info! www.uicsfp.org.

    Questions? Email us at uic.hc.sfp@gmail.com!

  • First Project ESTEEM Meeting, Wed. Sept. 7

    Sep 1, 2016 8:15 am49 views

    If you are looking for an Honors Activity for the semester or for a great service activity, consider joining Project Esteem. We visit kids in foster care shelters bi-weekly and teach them science via hands-on experiments. For more information, come to our first meeting on Wednesday, 9/7 at 5:00 pm. We meet in Honors College Silent Study. We will additionally be accepting application for our executive board. If you are interested but cannot make the meeting, email project.esteem13@gmail.com.

  • HCAB Welcome Back Pizza Party, Wed. 8/31

    Aug 29, 2016 6:30 am117 views

    Come join the Honors College Advisory Board (HCAB) for our Welcome Back to School Pizza Party! All Honors College students are welcome to attend. The event will be hosted in the Honors College Lounge (1st floor of Burnham Hall) from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, August 31st. Pizza will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Please come and get to know your student advisory board, as well as fellow Honors College students! Questions? Contact Kajal Sachdev at ksachd3@uic.edu. 

  • Applied Health Sciences Student Org Kickoff Event, Wed. 8/31

    Aug 26, 2016 6:30 am38 views

    The Pre-Occupational Therapy Club, Kinesiology Club, Pre-Physical Therapy Club, and Applied Health Sciences (AHS) Student Council clubs are sponsoring a kick-off event in the Student Recreation Facility MAC gym from 4:30-7PM on Wednesday, August 31st.

    This social event is open for anyone interested in joining these clubs or any students pursuing an AHS-related career.

    We will be playing sports games such as basketball, volleyball, and bags. This is the perfect way to start the school year and socialize with peers who are pursuing AHS-related degrees.

    Of course, there will be FREE food! We will be catering from Portillo's!

    The Save-the-Date flyer is attached. Please feel free to contact Ricardo Ramirez at rdramir2@uic.edu for more information on the event.

  • Read the latest issue of the Honors College newsletter, the Ampersand!

    May 4, 2016 8:45 am31 views

    Read the latest issue of the Honors College newsletter, the Ampersand!

    Peruse through this issue to read about Meghana Yerrapothu's capstone project in neuroscience, see photo highlights from the Honors College Ball, meet Faculty Fellow Dave Wirtshafter, and get caught up on other Honors news and events! Limited copies are available to pick up in the Student Lounge in Burnham Hall. Read the issue online here: http://www.honors.uic.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/students/current-students/student-publications/documents/ampersand/latest-ampersand.pdf 

    If you are interested in writing or blogging for the Ampersand, feel free to contact uicampersand@gmail.com for information.

  • Wednesdays with HCAB Study Night, 4/27

    Apr 25, 2016 9:15 am22 views

    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.

  • SFP Lecture: Institute for Tuberculosis Researcher, 4/20

    Apr 18, 2016 8:30 am103 views

    The Society of Future Physicians will be hosting a lecture with Dr. Nina Wolf and Dr. Edyta Grzelak from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at UIC. The Institute for Tuberculosis Research is a drug discovery research facility located at the UIC College of Pharmacy, with researchers from around the globe focusing on the growing tuberculosis concern. They will be giving a talk about their research experiences will be eager to take any questions about being in a PhD program.

    Students interested to hear about their research, the current state of tuberculosis, or personal PhD experiences are invited to attend on Wednesday, April 20th at 5 PM in Taft Hall (TH) room 204. RSVP Link: http://goo.gl/forms/3a6vOh029K

    Contact Jasper Marc Bondoc (jbondo2@uic.edu) with questions.

  • Apply to join the 2016-17 Honors College Advisory Board, Due Fri. 4/15

    Apr 13, 2016 7:15 am122 views

    Elections for the 2016-2017 academic year are now underway to select new members of the Honors College Advisory Board!

    HCAB serves as a body of student representation advisory to the Dean of the College and its faculty and staff. The organization also helps develop and organize various social and programming initiatives for the Honors College. So, come represent your fellow Honors College students, help build community among between your peers and faculty, and be a part of planning some of the College’s major events, such as the Annual Honors College Ball!

    If you are interested in joining HCAB, please submit your application to the Honors College no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15th. To note, hard copies of the application can also be found at the College.

    For any questions or concerns, you may contact Ms. Christina Ruiz at cruiz2@uic.edu or Ms. Elizabeth Stark at estark7@uic.edu. 

  • Publications Release Party, Wed. 4/13

    Apr 11, 2016 5:00 am177 views

    Join us in celebrating the release of the latest edition of each of the Honors College student-run publications at the annual Publication Release Party!  

    The Publication Release Party will be held on Wednesday, April 13 from 4 – 5:30 pm in the Honors College Student Lounge (Room 109 Burnham Hall).  The newest edition of each of the Honors College publications will be available, including:

    The Ampersand, the official student-run Honors College newsletter

    The Asterisk, a political satire newsletter

    The Journal for Pre-Health Affiliated Students, a journal focused on topics related to the health professions

    Red Shoes Review, a literary and arts magazine

    UIC OneWorld, a social justice and global affairs magazine

    The Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal, an online open-access undergraduate research journal

    Light refreshments will be provided.  RSVP’s are requested but not required by Friday, April 8 at https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/4577089 .  Contact Sara Mehta at srmehta@uic.edu with any questions.

  • Join HCAB & the Honors College Diversity Committee for an academic discussion on the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis!

    Apr 4, 2016 7:00 pm23 views

    What are the real issues behind the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis? Wednesday, April 6th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in 114BH, find out more about the scientific and discriminatory complications that the people of Flint had to suffer through. Be able to express your thoughts and opinions during this academic discussion with other fellow Honors College students and faculty! Any questions should be directed towards Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu.

  • Honors College Ambassadors-Now Accepting Applications

    Mar 30, 2016 8:30 am532 views

    Honors College Ambassadors Accepting Applications for 2016-17, Apply by Thurs. 3/31

    The Honors College is now accepting applications for Honors Ambassadors for the 2016-17 year.

    WHO ARE HONORS AMBASSADORS?

    Honors Ambassadors are Honors College students who have decided to take that extra step in becoming part of the Honors College team by recruiting and welcoming first-year students into UIC and the Honors College. Working through the Honors College from May 2016 through Spring 2017, Honors Ambassadors are instrumental in welcoming new Honors College students to UIC and assisting in their engagement to campus resources and the Honors College Community.

    WHAT DO HONORS AMBASSADORS DO?

    Each Honors Ambassador will serve as a mentor to approximately 10 incoming freshman. Ambassadors will be assigned their mentees based on the Freshman Orientation program date they are assigned and expected to attend to meet their mentees. Throughout the summer, the Ambassador is expected to stay in touch with their mentees. Ambassadors are required to attend the Freshman Retreat onFriday August 19th to reconnect with their mentees. For the Fall semester, Ambassadors will be assigned one of the four tasks: blog for the Ampersand Newsletter about their experience in the Honors College, serve as a PAPH Ambassador (be of service during PAPH week), serve as an HON 101 Teaching Assistant, or serve as an Activities Coordinator for HAMBS-Sponsored events. The term of service continues into the Spring in further support of Honors College Admissions activities.

    Honors Ambassadors must be in good standing with the Honors College by the end of the Spring 2016 semester. Applications can be submitted online (https://uofi.uic.edu/sb/sec/772161) and the application deadline is March 31. Applicants will be required to attend a group interview that will be part of the selection process. Please contact Eliza Callahan (eycas@uic.edu) with any questions.

  • SFP Lecture: Dr. Craig Niederberger - Head of Urology 4/1 at 3PM

    Mar 30, 2016 8:15 am53 views

    Dr. Niederberger, MD is the Clarence C. Saelhof Professor and Head of the Department of Urology at UIC. He holds a joint appointment as Professor in the Department of Bioengineering in the College of Engineering. All students are welcome to come hear his valuable insights about urology and bioengineering in medicine. The lecture is on 4/1, from 3 PM to 4 PM, at BH 121.We look forward to your attendance!

    You can RSVP at http://goo.gl/forms/QfBFx2bv6T

    Questions? Contact Joseph Martino at jmart218@uic.edu. 

  • Read the latest issue of the Ampersand, the Honors College student-run newsletter!

    Mar 16, 2016 5:00 pm61 views

    Read the latest issue of the Honors College newsletter, the Ampersand!

    Peruse through this issue to read about Lincoln Laurate Taylor Casino, live vicariously through Sachin Patel's study abroad experience, meet our new Associate Dean Timothy Murphy, and get caught up on other Honors news and events! Limited copies will be available to pick up in Burnham Hall at the end of the week. Read the issue online here: http://www.honors.uic.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/students/current-students/student-publications/documents/ampersand/latest-ampersand.pdf   

    If you are interested in writing or blogging for the Ampersand, feel free to contact uicampersand@gmail.com for information.

  • Attend TEDx U of I Chicago 2016: Rethink the System, Fri. 4/8

    Mar 16, 2016 8:30 am175 views

    Love TEDx talks and always wanted to attend a TEDx event? Join us at TEDxUofIChicago 2016 at JST Event Center in bustling downtown Chicago on Friday, April 8! You'll get the chance to hear from a diverse range of speakers who will push you to rethink traditional notions on topics ranging from science to social inequality. Visit our website TEDxatUIC.com for more information on our speakers and take a look at the event flier! 

    Grab your ticket before they're all gone -- ONLY 100 EXCLUSIVE TICKETS WILL BE SOLD! 

    Starting March 18, get your ticket here: https://tedxuofichicago2016.eventbrite.com/

     

  • Join HCAB & the Honors College Diversity Committee for an academic discussion on the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis

    Mar 14, 2016 12:00 pm31 views

    What are the real issues behind the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis? Wednesday, March 16th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm in 114BH, find out more about the scientific and discriminatory complications that the people of Flint had to suffer through. Be able to express your thoughts and opinions during this academic discussion with other fellow Honors College students and faculty! Any questions should be directed towards Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu.

  • Law Student Alumni Panel Discussion, Wed. 3/16

    Mar 14, 2016 10:15 am56 views

    Want to know what it's like to be a law school student? Do you want advice from current law students? If so, come out to the “Law Student Alumni Panel Discussion"!

    Wednesday March 16th from 12:00pm – 1:30pm in 121 BH
    Jimmy John's sandwiches will be provided!

    Featured Speakers:

    Shahina Khan, 1L (Chicago-Kent College of Law)

    Kevin Ejma, 3L (DePaul University College of Law)

    Aria Eckersley, 2L (University of Chicago Law School)

    Kenneth Thomas, 3L (University of Chicago Law School)

    A UIC Pre-Law Society Event

    RSVP by Monday 3/14 at midnight at https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/1512500

    Questions? Contact Christopher Kooy at ckooy2@uic.edu

  • LeaderShape Institute Applications, due 3/17

    Mar 14, 2016 8:45 am205 views

    Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services is excited to announce they are now accepting applications for the LeaderShape Institute. The Institute, provided by LeaderShape, is a six-day, five-night leadership retreat teaching visioning, relationship-building, and the importance of leading with integrity. The Institute will take place May 7 to May 12, 2016 at an off campus retreat center. The only requirement for attendance is you must be returning to UIC in the Fall Semester. Applications are due March 17, 2016.

    SPACE IS LIMITED

    Apply by visiting go.uic.edu/LeaderShape.

    Any questions can be emailed to sldvs@uic.edu or feel free to call 312-996-0911.

  • Society of Future Physicians Lecture: Dr. Enrico Benedetti, Mon. 3/14

    Mar 9, 2016 8:30 am44 views

    The Society of Future Physicians will be hosting a lecture with Dr. Enrico Benedetti, Professor and Department Head of Surgery at the UIC College of Medicine.

    All students (especially those looking into a career in medicine) are welcome to see Dr. Benedetti's lecture on Monday, March 14th at 4 PM. The lecture will be located at Stevenson Hall, (SH) in room 303. The lecture will consist of Dr. Benedetti's journey through medicine, and any other information that Dr. Benedetti thinks is relevant to share. Students also will have the opportunity to ask questions.

    Some additional information: Dr. Enrico Benedetti is a Professor and Department Head of Surgery at the UIC College of Medicine, and specializes in Transplant surgeries. Dr. Benedetti has pioneered robotics in surgery, performing the first robotic donor nephrectomy for a living-donor kidney transplant, as well as performing the first robotic combined kidney and pancreas procurement for a living-donor transplant.

    RSVP form link: http://goo.gl/forms/2CMv8IRh3x

  • Society of Future Physicians Lecture: Dr. Brian Kay, Tues. 3/1

    Feb 29, 2016 8:00 am100 views

    SFP Lecture by Dr. Brian Kay (Tues, March 1, 4PM in BSB 211)

    Open to all Honors College students

    Dr. Brian Kay is currently a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and conducts research in Molecular Biology on generating recombinant affinity reagents. He was the Head of the Department of Biological Sciences. Come hear his valuable insights about the importance of research in medicine and his career path as a molecular biology researcher! We look forward to your attendance!

    Please RSVP at: http://goo.gl/forms/wef5IKxp3W 

    Questions?  Contact Rose Huang at dhuang25@uic.edu

  • Ampersand GBM announcement, 2/25 at 4PM

    Feb 24, 2016 8:00 am62 views

    Ampersand GBM for Issue 4 - FINAL issue of the year!  - Thursday, February 25th at 4 PM in BH 114

    Calling all writers and bloggers! The Ampersand, the Honors College newsletter and student blog, will be holding a General Body Meeting on Thursday, February 25th at 4 PM in room BH 114. We will be assigning articles for our fourth and FINAL print issue of the year, so please come if you would like to be a published writer for the Honors College before the year ends!

    If you would like to write about current events and distinguished individuals of the Honors College, this is the meeting for you!

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

  • Society of Future Physicians Lecture: Dr. Kirstie Danielson, Ph.D. Epidemiologist

    Feb 22, 2016 8:00 am102 views

    Dr. Danielson is a chronic disease epidemiologist, trained at the University of Wisconsin, with specific expertise in type 1 diabetes and osteoporosis. Her current research focuses on Islet Cell Transplant as a treatment method for Type 1 Diabetes. In addition, she is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Transplant Surgery, and a departmental affiliate in the Division of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at UIC. Hear her valuable and in-depth insights about her journey into the field of Public Health and the importance of public health in medicine!

    Tuesday, 2/23 at 4pm
    BSB 211

    RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1b-vwzxA4BCnbN5UuYQ0cCpxQppfq_li8Aso1e25tOY4/viewform 

    Questions? Contact Atif Siddiqui at asiddi46@uic.edu. 

  • Get Your Tickets for the Honors College Ball! Sat. 3/5

    Feb 17, 2016 8:45 am30 views

    The 23rd Annual Honors College Ball is an event you do not want to miss! The Ball will take place on March 5, 2016 at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza from 6pm to 12pm! The theme for the Ball is Magnificent Mile of Memories! This event is open to all UIC students, faculty, and staff! Invite your friends, your Honors College Fellows, professors, etc! Tickets are on sale in the Honors College Lounge from 11am to 1pm until this Friday, February 19! Tickets are $50 for students, and $90 for professionals! Come and create memories with your fellow students, faculty, and staff! We hope to see you there!

    Check out the video below for a sneak peek as to what the Ball is like!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMg2WxPDygg

     

  • Wednesdays with HCAB: Game Night, 2/10

    Feb 8, 2016 8:45 am62 views

    This Wednesday, Feb. 10th 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

  • Honors College Ball Tickets On Sale Now!

    Feb 1, 2016 10:45 am204 views

    Tickets for the Honors College Ball are on sale now thru February 19th. Tickets sell fast, so get yours early!

    Tickets will be sold in the Honors College Student Lounge (109 Burnham Hall) from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday - Friday. Remember, this event is open to all UIC students, faculty, and staff. Guests do not have to be affiliated with UIC; however, a UIC member must sponsor the purchase. In other words, outside guests cannot purchase a ticket for themselves.

    The ticket price includes dinner, dancing, unlimited soft drinks, and photo booth! Cash or check is accepted. Please make checks payable to the University of Illinois at Chicago.

    General Student tickets are $50 each
    Faculty/staff tickets are $90 each

    Also, UIC Campus Housing is offering a $10 discount to the ticket price for Honors College Housing students! There are a limited number of these tickets available and you must purchase the ticket through Housing’s online system, click here: http://www.housing.uic.edu/dock.

    After signing up, the discounted cost of the ticket ($40) will be charged to your university account. Honors College Housing students who wish to bring a guest(s) may purchase additional tickets in-person at the Honors College at the $50 student rate.

    For inquiries regarding the Honors College Ball, please contact Ms. Elizabeth Stark (HCAB President) at estark7@uic.edu or Ms. Christina Ruiz at cruiz2@uic.edu. You may also visit our website at: www.honors.uic.edu.

    A Magnificent Mile of Memories – The 23rd Annual Honors College Ball

    Saturday, March 5, 2016

    Holiday Inn – Mart Plaza

    6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

    www.honors.uic.edu

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

    Feb 1, 2016 9:00 am102 views

    B R A I N C H I L D 

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

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

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

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



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

    Zachary Nickels, Editor in Chief

  • Come to the Annual Honors College Ball! Ticket Sales Begin Mon. 2/1

    Jan 29, 2016 11:00 am88 views

    The Annual Honors College Ball is a fun tradition for all students, staff, and faculty to attend! The theme of ball this year is Magnificent Mile of Memories. Come build memories with your fellow students and faculty/staff members! 

    The 2016 ball will take place on March 5th from 6 PM to 12 AM at the Holiday Inn Merchandise Mart.

    Tickets will be sold in Burnham Hall and online (link will be available shortly) starting February 1st. Tickets will be sold from 11am-1pm Monday through Friday in the lounge. Tickets for students are $50 and for faculty/staff are $90! We hope to see you there!

    Check out last year's ball in this video:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/vfwue82mj5n4iqr/Shortened.mp4?dl=0

  • Ampersand - General Body Meeting Friday 1/29 at 4 PM

    Jan 26, 2016 12:00 pm49 views

    Ampersand GBM for Issue 3 - Friday January 29th at 4 PM

    Calling all writers and bloggers! The Ampersand, the Honors College newsletter and student blog, will be holding a General Body Meeting on Friday, January 29th at 4 PM in room B21 in Burnham Hall. We will be assigning articles for our third print issue of the year. If you would like to write about current events and distinguished individuals of the Honors College, this is the meeting for you!

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

     

  • Society of Future Physicians applications open for Spring 2016! Due Fri. 1/22

    Jan 20, 2016 12:45 pm143 views

    A new semester means new talent for SFP! We are very excited to begin this journey with our new members this year!

    The Society of Future Physicians is an undergraduate Honors student organization at UIC dedicated to informing our members about all there is to being a pre-medical student. Our topics range to cover issues like: Medical School matriculation, divisions and specialties, current hot topics in the medical field, volunteering opportunities, surgery viewings, leadership positions, and community involvement opportunities.

    Apply by Friday 1/22 at: www.uicsfp.org 

    Visit our website for more info! www.uicsfp.org. Questions? Contact Adil Siddique at asiddi42@uic.edu.

  • Wednesdays with HCAB Movie Night 1/20

    Jan 20, 2016 10:00 am113 views

    Wednesday, 1/20 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

  • Red Shoes Review Accepting Submissions Until 12/31

    Dec 18, 2015 9:00 pm99 views

    The Red Shoes Review, the only undergraduate literary and arts magazine at UIC, is now seeking submissions for our 2016 issue, "Tripping". Submissions do not have to match the theme of the magazine, but it's great if they do; we will be looking over all submissions! Submit literature, art, poetry, music, and other creative works to the Red Shoes Review at uic.redshoes@gmail.com by December 31, 2015.

  • Read the new issue of the Honors College student-run newsletter, the Ampersand!

    Dec 9, 2015 5:15 pm63 views

    Read the new issue of the Honors College newsletter, the Ampersand!

    Peruse through this issue to see the first "Humans of the Honors College," read about some outstanding Honors students and faculty, and get caught up on Honors events! Limited copies are available to pick up in Burnham Hall. Read the issue online here:  https://www.uic.edu/honors/life/documents/latest-ampersand.pdf  Also, check out the Ampersand online blog to read about a day in the life of Honors students! 

    If you are interested in writing or blogging for the Ampersand, feel free to contact uicampersand@gmail.com for information.

  • SFP Lecture: Head of Neurology Dr. Loeb, MD, PhD, Tues. 11/17

    Nov 16, 2015 11:45 am74 views

    SFP Lecture: Head of Neurology Dr. Loeb, MD, PhD

    Tuesday November 17th at 5pm, Lincoln Hall 120

    Dr. Loeb is the Head of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine at the UIC College of Medicine. His clinical research is focused on epilepsy and the different biomarkers that may be used to detect epilepsy. His other works includes neuregulins, epidermal growth factors, and studies on Neurocysticercosis.

    Open to ALL Honors College Students!

    Please RSVP at: http://goo.gl/forms/kCy2HN0zoT 

    Questions?  Contact Rose Huang at dhuang25@uic.edu. 

  • Wednesdays with HCAB Pizza Night

    Nov 16, 2015 11:45 am108 views

    Join HCAB as they host the next Wednesday social, Pizza Night. This will take place in the Honors College Lounge on Wednesday, November 18th from 5pm-7pm. Meet new friends and bring your fellow Honors College friends for FREE PIZZA! Any questions should be directed to Celine Dalde at cdalde2@uic.edu. Hope to see you there!

  • SFP Physician Panel Lectures, Mon 11/9 and Tues. 11/10

    Nov 6, 2015 5:30 pm98 views

    Society of Future Physicians, Physician Panel: Dr. Julia Usha Raj and Dr. Anand Kumar 
    Monday, November 9th at 5pm in LCF3 
    Dr. Raj is a neonatologist and does research in Pulmonary Vascular Biology. Dr. Kumar is Lizzie Gilman Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at UIC. 
    Open to ALL Honors College Students.
    Please RSVP at: http://goo.gl/forms/ypyH8eWpMb
    See the flyer attached below for more information on the physicians. 

    Society Of Future Physicians Lecture: Dr. Eunice John, Dr. John Peace, and Dr. Jesus Garcia.  
    Tuesday, November 10 at 5pm in LCF3
    Dr. John specializes in pediatric nephrology and is Chief of the Division of Nephrology.  Dr. Garcia is an Associate Professor in the department of Physiology and Biophysics.  Dr. Peace is the training program Director of Hematology and Oncology.  
    Open to ALL Honors College Students! 
    Please RSVP at: http://goo.gl/forms/O873tPa9t1

  • The Ampersand Student Blog Contest Fall 2015, Deadline Nov. 5

    Nov 4, 2015 10:45 am96 views

    Do you have something to share with the UIC Honors College community? Write a blog entry for the Ampersand and you could win Honors College prizes, including Honors College shirts, umbrellas, mugs, and more! We are looking for students to write about their experiences as UIC Honors College students and to share their ideas through the Honors College student blog. To get you started, we have four prompts for you to choose from:

    1.  Recount a meaningful Honors Activity experience.

    2.   Who is a person at UIC that has influenced you or inspired your journey through the Honors College at UIC?

    3.   Finish the sentence: "As an Honors College student, I am..."

    4.   For first year/transfer students: Recount your first semester at UIC. How has the Honors College complemented your experience so far?

    Blogs that cover any of these topics can be considered for the contest. Submissions will be evaluated based on content and quality of writing. Blog entries vary in length, but generally are 400-600 words in length. Blogs do not have to be formal—express your voice in writing and be creative with the blog format!

    But DO proofread and spellcheck to avoid simple grammatical errors. Please be sure to fact-check your writing, especially if specific events or people are mentioned. Keep in mind that the goal of the Honors College student blog is to encourage students to share their stories, ideas, and writing in a respectful and professional manner and fulfill the Ampersand mission:  “To highlight the achievements of Honors College students, staff, and faculty, to report on Honors College events, and to provide a forum for students and faculty to share interesting experiences and opinions, all for the purpose of fostering a sense of community and celebrating diversity among the constituents of the Honors College.”

    All submissions will be reviewed and edited by the Ampersand board before being published online. We retain editorial authority to reject submissions at our discretion. The Ampersand board will select the top three winners.

    The deadline for the blog contest is Thursday, November 5th by 5:00 PM. Submissions should be emailed to uicampersand@gmail.com. You are welcome to submit more than one blog entry for the contest. All submissions should be attached as a Word document and include:

    - Your full name, major and year at UIC

    - A creative title for your piece!

    - A high resolution photo that you have permission to use to go with your submission

    Please visit the Ampersand website (http://ampersand.honors.uic.edu/category/blog-posts/) to read past blogs.

     Questions can be sent to uicampersand@gmail.com.  

  • 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

  • Interested in writing for the Journal for Pre-Health Affiliated Students?

    Oct 30, 2015 11:45 am83 views

    Journal for Pre-Health Affiliated Students (JPHAS) is a publication at the Honors College that strives to offer students considering careers in health-oriented professions a valuable, informative resource and a forum to express, present, and exchange ideas. JPHAS is currently looking for staff writers (freshman, sophomores, juniors and even seniors) who are interested in exploring and learning more about pre-health fields through writing. We will be sending out emails soon regarding the writing process. Any student who is interested in writing for JPHAS can send an email to jphas.journal@gmail.com.

  • SFP Lecture: Dr. Andrew Gonzalez MD, JD, MPH, Tues. 10/27

    Oct 23, 2015 12:30 pm155 views

    SFP Lecture: Dr. Andrew Gonzalez MD, JD, MPH

    Tuesday October 27th, at 5 pm in Lecture Center F1

    Dr. Gonzalez is a General Surgery Chief resident at the UIC medical center and a past UIC GPPA Medicine student. Coupled with that, he has a vast amount of knowledge and insight about health policy, UIC's medical school, and residency program. We look forward to your attendance!

    Open to ALL Honors College Students!

    Please RSVP at: http://goo.gl/forms/ZeqKAUi8RV

    Contact Atif Siddiqui at asiddi46@uic.edu with questions.

  • Wednesdays with HCAB: Study Night, Wed. 10/21

    Oct 19, 2015 5:30 pm20 views

    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.

  • Red Shoes Review Open Mic @ Powell's Bookstore, Tues. 10/20

    Oct 19, 2015 5:00 pm25 views

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

  • The Asterisk: Learn How to Write Like They Write on The Daily Show, Wed. 10/21

    Oct 19, 2015 5:00 pm67 views

    In room B16 Burnham Hall from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, 21 October 2015, Dr. Brianna Noll is conducting a workshop for members of The Asterisk about satire and, in particular, political satire.  If you have ever wanted to learn how to write for The Daily Show, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, or Saturday Night Live!, Wednesday is your chance.  If you would like, please feel free to bring two to three jokes about the CNN Democratic Presidential Debate or any other topic for which you are comfortable. (Not required though!)

    Interested attendees are also encouraged to contribute to The Asterisk Show!  The Asterisk Show is a satirical newsletter of the Honors College, based on a late night talk show format translated into a textual medium.  If you want to apply the knowledge you learn on Wednesday or just want to express yourself, the door is open for you in The Asterisk Show.  Please contact the Host of The Asterisk Show Polatip K. Subanajouy at psuban2@uic.edu with any inquiries.

  • 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.

     

  • Ampersand General Body Meeting, 10/16 at 4pm

    Oct 14, 2015 3:30 pm21 views

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

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

  • Wednesdays with HCAB Game Night, 10/14

    Oct 12, 2015 3:15 pm21 views

    This Wednesday, October 14th 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

  • UIC OneWorld Call for Writers! Topics due Sun. 10/11

    Oct 7, 2015 4:00 pm60 views

    UIC OneWorld is an Honors College publication which aims to shed light on global affairs/social injustices that do not receive the attention they deserve. We also accept study abroad pieces which discuss personal experiences. We are excited to have new student writers this year. Our topic submission deadline is October 11, and the first draft deadline will be November 1. Any questions can be directed to oneworld.uic@gmail.com. Check out the attachment for more information!

  • SFP Hosted Lecture: Dr. Stacey Chamberlain, Tues. 10/6

    Oct 5, 2015 9:15 am105 views

    The Society of Future Physicians will host guest speaker Dr. Stacey Chamberlain MD, MPH on Tuesday, October 6 at 5pm in BH 209. Dr. Chamberlain specializes in Emergency Medicine at the UIC Medical Center. She is also an Assistant Professor and Director at the UIC Center for Global Health. Open to ALL Honors College Students! Questions? Contact Rose Huang at dhuang25@uic.edu. 

  • Health Oriented Latino Association (HOLA) Third General Body Meeting

    Sep 30, 2015 6:00 pm70 views

    Would you like to learn/practice how to monitor blood glucose levels, measure Body Mass Index (BMI), check blood pressure and temperature? Then you should join HOLA at our next general meeting - This workshop teaches you to measure vital signs!

    Executive Board members will demonstrate how to do all of the above, and members will be given the opportunity to practice the techniques- very useful for a career in many health fields! 2015-2016 Membership Applications and fees will also be accepted at this meeting.

    What: Vital Signs Workshop

    Where: Latino Cultural Center

    When: September 30th

    What time: 6:00 pm

    Any questions can be answered by contacting hola.uic@gmail.com

  • 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

  • Wednesdays with HCAB Study Night, 9/30

    Sep 28, 2015 9:30 am28 views

    This Wednesday 9/30, 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.

  • Serve on the Board of TEDx, Info Session, Fri. 10/2

    Sep 28, 2015 8:45 am80 views

    TEDxUofIChicago is gearing up to start planning for our upcoming TEDx event this year. We are looking for potential board and committee members who are motivated and interested in leading TEDx for another successful year. We will be holding an informational session on October 2nd at 5PM in the Idea Commons. Come learn about what TEDx does and how you can get involved!

    If you plan on coming to the info session, please fill out the google form below. Even if you cannot make this date/time, please fill out the form so we have your information and are aware of your interest.

    To learn more about TEDx, visit TEDxatUIC.com and visit the link below to see pictures from last year’s event. We hope to see you all there!

    http://goo.gl/forms/Ew7hvdo8oI

    https://www.flickr.com/gp/135750341@N08/QwK1Qg  

    Questions? Contact Nirmal Shah at nshah72@uic.edu.