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  • Memorial Monarch Garden Planting: Help plant Milkweeds and other plants! - 06/14

    May 24, 2022 2:45 pm81 views

  • LAS Internship Opportunities - Deadline for one TODAY, June 7

    Jun 7, 2017 10:00 am81 views

  • 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. 

  • New Transfer Students: Join in the UIC Welcome Service Project on Fri. Aug. 23

    Aug 16, 2019 8:15 am81 views

  • Student Worker Needed at the Women’s Leadership & Resource Center (WLRC) – Apply by Aug 24

    Aug 21, 2018 3:00 pm81 views

  • USG Now Hiring a Web Administrator

    Aug 26, 2022 5:45 pm81 views

  • 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!

  • IGNITE Leadership Experience and Catalyst Leadership Retreat, Info Sessions 9/10-9/11, Apps Due 9/14 & 9/17

    Sep 8, 2014 5:00 pm81 views

    IGNITE Leadership Experience

    IGNITE is a program designed to help students gain insight into their personal values and leadership style while helping to springboard involvement at UIC. Any undergraduate student with an expected graduation date of spring 2017 or later can apply to be part of the program (typically freshmen and sophomore students). More information about the program can be found at:  http://www.uic.edu/depts/campusprograms/board.shtml.

    Students meet on Mondays during fall semester to discuss leadership skills and form a plan of action to make change on campus and/or in the community. Participants are also expected to attend Catalyst on September 27 (separate application not needed). Applications to participate in IGNITE are due by 9/14 at go.uic.edu/igniteapp.

    We will be holding two optional info sessions:

    9/10/14, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., White Oak Room, Student Center East AND

    9/11/14, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Daley Library, Room 1-470

    Catalyst Leadership Retreat

    Catalyst is a one-day program designed to allow participants the time and space to consider powerful questions that move them towards actions. The program takes place on Saturday, September 27 from 9am – 5pm.

    The program intends to create a community in which participants can engage in meaningful conversations with each other. Catalyst is designed primarily for individuals who are committed to the exploration of possibility, personal integrity, and increasing their capacity to lead. For more information about Catalyst, visit: https://www.leadershape.org/AdditionalPrograms#catalyst.

    Space for the program is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All UIC students are encouraged to apply! Interested students should submit an application by September 17 at go.uic.edu/catalyst.

    If you have questions about either program, please contact Carrie Grogan at cgrogan@uic.edu. 

  • Capstone or Honors Activity related to Uncle Tom’s Cabin exhibit at UIC Library

    Sep 29, 2014 2:15 pm81 views

    A team of UIC faculty and librarians are seeking students interested in exploring themes of the Black experience in the United State as represented in film (fiction or documentary) to complement the exhibition "Visualizing Uncle Tom's Cabin: Pictorial Interpretations of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Novel," on display in the Richard J. Daley Library, Special Collections and University Archives Department.

    The goals of the activity portion of the project are as follows. A more in-depth capstone project could easily be designed around placing these results in a scholarly context.

    -An annotated bibliography on area of research to include Black cinema history

    -Identification of 1 to 2 films to screen during spring semester

    -Identify speakers to moderate an educational discussion of the film(s)

    -With the help of advisory faculty, secure a screening location, and promote the event to the campus

    Please contact Dr. Nancy Cirillo immediately if you are interested. Email Dr. Cirillo at nancyc@uic.edu

     

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    Spring 2022 New Courses in Religious Studies and Linguistics: RELS 255 - Religious Diversity in the Healthcare Fields and LING 300 - Language Use, Healthcare, Informatics

    Oct 13, 2021 9:00 am81 views

  • This week’s internships and jobs for Honors students from UICCareers

    Nov 10, 2015 12:45 pm81 views

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

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

    INTERNSHIPS

    Global Analysis Institute – Marketing & Advertising Management Intern, 65220

    Loop Capital Markets – Short-Term Desk Intern, 65162

    ORAU – 2016 DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program and Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions, 65195

    Stone Ward – Camp Reality Internship, 65173

    Technomic, Inc. – Marketing Research Internship, 65175   

    The American Enterprise Institute – 2016 Summer Internships, 65167

    Verizon Wireless – Retail Sales Internship - Summer 2016, 65108

    Verizon Wireless – Student Intern - Talent Acquisition, 65110

    WGN Television – Production Internship, 65189

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Achievement First – Teacher in Residence, 65204

    ADP – Associate Client Support Consultant, 65259

    CDM Media – Relationship Manager, 62770

    Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. – Senior Corporate Accountant, 61881

    Octapharma Plasma, Inc. – Leadership Trainee, 65180

    Sunrise Futures – Quantitative Researcher, 47696

    Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc – Inside Sales Representative - Hanover Park, IL, 62193

    Thomson Reuters – Client Specialist Associate, 65190

    Urban Teachers – Urban Teacher Resident, 65134

    US Department of Labor BLS – Recent Grad - Economist/Statistician (Economics), 65237

    Verizon Wireless – Retail Sales Representative, 62439

    Zones – Account Executive - Sales Development Program, 61943

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

    312-996-2300

  • UIC Alumni & Friends Outreach Center – Now Hiring for Spring 2019!

    Nov 29, 2018 2:30 pm81 views
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    AJK Announces Open Executive Board Positions - Jan. 21st Deadline

    Jan 18, 2022 9:45 am80 views

  • Society of Future Physicians, Applications Due Fri. 1/23

    Jan 22, 2015 6:15 pm80 views

    Applications for membership to The Society of Future Physicians are due this Friday January 23rd, 2015 by 11:59 p.m. SFP is an Honors College student organization for pre-medical students to discover what a medical career is all about. The society delivers information regarding the medical school application process and coordinates activities that give insight into the work and lives of physicians.

    Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NUCQ7BkPpJ-aBsNj-7hiR8N4k0Bqt2wPaI-gx8SKGV8/viewform 

    Questions? Email uic.hc.sfp@gmail.com 

  • No Small Plans PR/Events Production Internship, Apply by Fri. 2/6

    Jan 29, 2015 4:00 pm80 views

    No Small Plans Productions is looking to hire an all star PR and Events Production intern who can assist us with all aspects of the studio. We’re a small team of two people so you must be comfortable working collaboratively and creatively. We value our interns and will go the extra mile to make sure you receive a learning experience that fits your career goals.  You will become extremely knowledgeable in online communication, the ins and outs of event production and media strategy. You will also have ample opportunity to network with key players in the arts, non-profit, and entertainment industries of Chicago. Industrious, risk-taking, positive thinking interns have the potential to benefit greatly from the mentoring and connections we can provide.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Currently pursuing a BA or BFA

    • 21+ preferred

    • Background in Marketing, Communication, or other related discipline

    • Strong communication skills and outgoing personality

    • Proficient in Microsoft Suite Office

    • Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments

    • Creative and Flexible

    • Familiar and proficient with social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Mailchimp

    • Interest in marketing, PR and event production

    • Some late evenings and weekends will be required

    • Previous event volunteer experience a plus

    • Experience using Adobe Suite a plus!

    • A “can do” attitude and desire to learn

    • Ability to follow instructions and also work independently

    Click HERE for complete internship details, job description, and application materials. 

    Please note: Applications are due Friday, February 6th and we will hold interviews the week of the 9th.

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    CME Group Foundation Scholars Program for 2021-22 (Application open!)

    Feb 15, 2021 1:30 pm80 views

  • A Conversation with Managing Deputy Commissioner for O’Hare and Midway Airports, Wed. 2/26

    Feb 26, 2014 4:00 pm80 views

    A Conversation with Angela Manning-Hardimon

    UIC MBA 1999
    Managing Deputy Commissioner of Administration
    City of Chicago Department of Aviation

    Wednesday February 26, 2014
    7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    James Stukel Tower Training Room, Ground Floor B Tower 
    718 W. Rochford Chicago IL 60607

    RSVP your attendance to Rob Kemp at rekemp@uic.edu

    Join us for an engaging and informative conversation with Angela Manning-Hardimon,UIC MBA 1999.

    Angela Manning-Hardimon serves as Managing Deputy Commissioner of Administration for O'Hare and Midway International Airports. In this position, Mrs. Hardimon is responsible for providing management oversight for the Information Technology, Human Resources, Labor Relations and Customer Service divisions of the airports. During her tenure with the City of Chicago Department of Aviation, Mrs. Hardimon has also had management responsibilities for Contracts Administration, Finance, Capital Finance, Concessions, Real Estate, Marketing and Performance Management.

    Click on the post to learn more

  • Liberal Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Research Initiative (LASURI) Funding – Application Deadline: March 15

    Feb 26, 2019 1:30 pm80 views

  • Chicago Signature Honors: Visit to Bridgeport Art Center, Sat. 3/8 (RSVP Required)

    Mar 3, 2014 11:00 am80 views

    WHAT: A visit to BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER.  

    WHEN: March 8, Saturday, 1 PM

    WHY: Because Art Institute is not everything, and just because you have been to MCA does not mean you have seen it all. There are all sorts of exciting art and art spaces around the city. Let's pay a visit to Bridgeport Art Center, hear about Project Onward, which supports artists with disabilities, and talk to the artists themselves about their work. 


    RSVP DEADLINE: March 4.

    DETAILS: ChicagoSignature.honors.uic.edu

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    Come help run a UIC-alumni-initiated Stanford-born non-profit serving Ukrainians impacted by the war for nearly 1 year!

    Mar 7, 2023 10:00 am80 views

  • City-engaged Research Opportunity, Due Tues. 3/17

    Mar 16, 2015 1:15 pm80 views

    The Honors College announces an exciting new partnership with the UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs and the Chicago-based business, Civic Consulting Alliance (CCA).  CCA is a pro-bono consulting service that creates public-private partnerships throughout Chicago to address issues including economics, workforce development, healthcare, environment, and education. 

    Honors College Faculty Fellows from CUPPA are willing to supervise students from all majors in research on questions encountered in CCA’s day-to-day work.  Topics will vary and range greatly depending on student and faculty interest, but could include questions relating to the Chicago job market and where low-wage workers are employed.  Juniors and seniors may have the opportunity to use this research experience as the basis for their Honors College Capstone.

    Interested students should email Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu by March 17 with responses to the following: Name, major, year in school, possible career and/or research interests, and a description of why you are interested in this opportunity.

  • March Commuter Appreciation Day – March 21

    Mar 20, 2018 2:30 pm80 views
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    UIC United Faculty FAST Fund Application

    Apr 18, 2024 10:45 am80 views

  • Flames in the City: Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Lord of the Rings - Sat. 8/19

    Jul 31, 2017 2:30 pm80 views

  • CUR Biology Division Travel Awards, Apply by 9/2

    Aug 29, 2016 9:45 am80 views

    The Biology Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is offering a limited number of travel grants, up to $250 each, for undergraduate students presenting original biological research results at a regional or national, discipline-specific meeting during the fiscal year 2016-2017. Please visit http://www.cur.org/governance/divisions/biology_student_travel_awards/  for more information and the link to nominate. Interested students should contact Dr. Sara Hall at our@uic.edu for CUR member sponsorship.  Deadline is September 2 for meetings this fall and winter! 

  • On-Campus Job Fair, Thurs. 9/4

    Sep 3, 2014 3:00 pm80 views

    Looking for an ON-CAMPUS Job?

    On-Campus Job Fair
    Thursday, September 4th
    SCE, Illinois Room
    1:00pm-4:00pm

    Bring 25+ resumes and dress professionally. On-Campus departments will be looking to hire potential students for various positions such as General Office Aides, Research Assistants, Parking Attendant, Ushers and many more!

  • 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.  

  • Chicago Consular Corps Awards (Apply by 10/30)

    Oct 14, 2020 2:15 pm80 views

  • Science Secondary Education and NSF Scholarship Info Session, Mon. 10/20

    Oct 17, 2014 12:15 pm80 views
    Young people have the power, creativity, and courage to change their communities and the world. Teaching is a career that allows you to support youth as they develop their capacity as agents of change. Science educators, in particular, will play a critical role in preparing youth to deal with the environmental, technological, and socio-scientific problems of the new millennium. Come learn about UIC's MEd in Instructional Leadership: Science Education from an experienced CPS teacher and director of the new associated scholarship and stipend initiative, Project SEEEC.
     
    October 20, 2014
    3:30-4:30 pm
    BH 121
     

  • Hot Chocolate Run with HCAB members!

    Oct 23, 2023 10:00 am80 views

  • Hot Chocolate Run Chicago - Help raise money for HCAB - 11/05

    Oct 27, 2022 10:30 am80 views
  • Top background is green with medicine related symbols such as first aid kits, pills, syringe, and an ambulance. Overall color scheme is green and black.

    gUIde Clinical Opportunities Workshop - 11/9

    Nov 3, 2021 12:45 pm80 views
  • The background is a black and white marble with a red square containing text advertising the event as well as an image of painter Bob Ross.

    Red Shoes Review: Bob Ross Paint Night - 11/14

    Nov 9, 2023 9:45 am80 views
  • At the top left is the Breakthrough Tech Chicago Logo. Below is a blue background with a student smiling.

    Break Through Tech Chicago invite you to consider spring 2022 course: CS 111 (application due 11/24)

    Nov 22, 2021 12:45 pm80 views
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    TEDxUofIChicago Presents "Spilling the Tea" (Today!)

    Nov 29, 2021 3:00 pm80 views

  • Global Engagement Summit, Apply by Tues. 12/9

    Dec 5, 2014 9:45 pm80 views

    Are you a university student looking to develop an idea for a social change project? The Global Engagement Summit (GES) can help you make that idea happen. GES is a week-long conference that brings together student delegates from around the world and equips them with tangible skills to develop and implement meaningful social ventures. The Summit will take place April 15 – 19 at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

    Our annual Summit includes professional mentorships, capacity-building workshops, influential speakers and financial outcomes, as well as the opportunity to establish long-lasting connections with like-minded students and industry experts.

    In the past 10 years, more than 450 delegates from over 50 countries have participated in the Summit. Delegates congregate in Chicago to learn how to develop ideas, understand the challenges and opportunities for social engagement and hone their skills to enable them to better implement change-based projects.

    Learn more and apply at http://theges.org/apply/current-summit/. 

  • Apply to be a part of Society of Future Physicians! Apply by January 20th!

    Jan 17, 2017 2:15 pm79 views

    Society of Future Physicians is now accepting applications from any students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field! Members have the opportunity to participate in various volunteer, social and shadowing events as well as gain insight into the application process and preparation for medical schools. If you are interested, please apply by January 20th at 11:59pm. If you have any additional questions feel free to email us at uic.hc.sfp@gmail.com.

    Application Form: https://goo.gl/forms/kVxWvBavdJ2ymTKp1

  • Public Policy Fellowship Opportunity: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Fellowship, Application due 2/10

    Jan 27, 2017 9:15 am79 views

  • Chicago Signature Honors: Flamenco! RSVP by Fri. 2/6

    Feb 4, 2015 2:45 pm79 views

    What: FLAMENCO!

    Why: “Phenomenal dancer Sònia Sánchez channels the subconscious depth of flamenco, raw and unadorned, in Le Ça, her solo dance propelled by electric guitarist David Soler and vocalist Miguel Angel (“el Londro”). A magnetic presence with an extraordinary command of body and rhythm, Sánchez creates a flamenco language all her own with her prodigious music collaborators.” (MCA Website)

    When:  February 13, Friday,  at 7:30 pm, Museum of Contemporary Art

    DEADLINE TO RSVP: Feburary 6

    GO HERE: https://chicagosignature.honors.uic.edu/2015/01/14/february-13-friday-at-730-pm-flamenco-at-museum-of-contemporary-art/

  • 2015 Dream Scholarship for Undocumented Students, Application Due Fri. 2/27

    Feb 25, 2015 9:00 am79 views

    The 2015 Dream Scholarship application is NOW available for undocumented college students to apply. Visit our website at http://www.theanheloproject.org/dream-scholarship/ for a complete application.  Contact contact@theanheloproject.org with questions. 

    Applicants must apply by February 27, 2015 at 11:59 pm.  Visit http://www.theanheloproject.org/dream-scholarship for application details.

    The Office of Special Scholarship Programs is available to assist students with applications.  If you would like support with your application, contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu. 

  • SFP Lecture with Professor Eric Swirsky (3/9)

    Mar 4, 2020 3:45 pm79 views

  • Call for Volunteers for Chicago Youth Programs

    Mar 7, 2019 1:30 pm79 views

  • Faculty Fellow Relationship Workshop, Thurs. 3/10

    Mar 9, 2016 6:00 pm79 views

    All first-year students will be assigned a Faculty Fellow by the summer after your freshman year.  Come to this interactive workshop to learn more about the role of a Faculty Fellow, tips for communicating and building a relationship with your Fellow, and other advice and strategies for building a strong relationship with your Fellow. This workshop is designed primarily for first-year students and students who are new to the Honors College, but any Honors College student is welcome to attend.

    Thursday, March 10, 4:00 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

    Questions?  Contact Dean Murphy (tmurphy@uic.edu)

  • Relay for Life 2019 – April 12

    Mar 26, 2019 1:30 pm79 views

  • Part-Time Student Job in Mechanical Engineering

    Apr 10, 2018 1:15 pm79 views

  • UIC Student Nutrition Guide

    Apr 22, 2020 2:30 pm79 views

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

    Apr 29, 2015 12:15 pm79 views

    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. 

  • Honors College Announcements Summer Schedule

    May 15, 2019 4:00 pm79 views

  • Upcoming Fellowships from the Office of External Fellowships

    May 17, 2021 3:00 pm79 views

  • Pre-Law Internship Opportunity with the National Immigrant Justice Center

    May 31, 2017 10:00 am79 views