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  • UIC AANAPISI Fall 2014 Outreach Internship, Apply by Fri. 9/5

    The UIC AANAPISI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions) Initiative seeks 2 paid Outreach Interns for Fall 2014.

    The AANAPISI program is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education and aims to support recruitment, retention, and graduation of Asian American and Pacific Islander students at UIC. The intern will help to support the grant’s outreach initiatives, which includes: aiding with AANAPISI events; increasing awareness of AANAPISI programs; and assisting with the demographic survey outreach.

    Position Available:                Undergraduate Outreach Intern

    Hours/Week:                         5-10 hours/week

    Period of Appointment:         Fall 2014

    Duties:      

    1. Raising awareness of AANAPISI events and activities on campus
    2. Providing outreach assistance to AANAPISI staff and personnel

    Qualifications:

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Applicants must be well-organized, resourceful, and energetic
    • Previous experience in working with campus organizations is a plus
    • Some evening hours may be required

    Compensation:                      $10/hour

    TO APPLY:   Email cover letter and resume outlining your interest and qualifications to JLee369@uic.edu by September 5, 2014.

    AANAPISI Educational Employment Grant

    This position is part of the AANAPISI Educational Employment Grant program offered by the UIC AANAPISI Initiative, Student Employment, and the Career Services Office.  Concurrent to their employment, student employees, along with their supervisors, will engage in a guided career development framework aimed at building lifelong career skills to support lifelong professional success. The UIC AANAPISI Initiative is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program.*

    Eligibility: Due to the federal funding restrictions for the UIC AANAPISI Initiative, student employees must be non-international undergraduate UIC students who are enrolled (part-time or full-time) during the academic year. In the summer, students do not have to be enrolled as long as they were enrolled in spring and will be enrolled in the fall. While students who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/diversity/sdsb.html) are eligible for student employment at UIC, we regret that DACA students are not eligible for employment in this program.

  • HCAB Fundraiser: Krispy Kreme Donuts at Honors College Luncheon – 10/11

  • Aahana Speaker Series: Mental Health, featuring a Clinical Psychologist – Nov 8

  • The information is written in red in a white box. The background has a turkey and a few leaves in the corners and the color is pink and white and red.

    HCAB Friendsgiving - 11/15

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

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

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

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

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

     

  • How to Finish the Semester Strong from Academic Center for Excellence on Thursday, TODAY! (4-5pm)

  • Student Job Opening in the Office of the President

  • Winter Volunteer & Service Opportunities

  • Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer Opportunities

    Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.

    Their motto, flowers before bread, expresses our philosophy that people need the special pleasures in life in addition to the basic necessities. We feel that love and dignity and beauty in life are as basic as physical needs.

    There are currently three positions available:

    -          Full-time program assistant

    -          Summer Program Event Intern

    -          Summer Visitor

    See the documents below for more information.

  • Women in Business Conference – Registration Deadline: Feb 28

  • Honors College Scholarships for Study Abroad, Due Fri. 3/18

    The Honors College offers two scholarships to support students studying abroad: Dean’s Scholarship for Study Abroad and Flaherty Scholarship. The scholarships are available in awards ranging from $500 to $2,500. To be eligible to apply for the scholarships, students must apply to a study abroad program endorsed by the UIC Campus and be a member of the Honors College. A cumulative UIC grade point average of 3.40 upon application for the scholarships is required. The deadline for programs taking place in Summer and Fall 2016 is Friday, March 18, 2016. You may submit your application here: https://uic.academicworks.com/opportunities/1862.  Contact Eliza Callahan at eycas@uic.edu with any questions.

  • Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship Deadline Extended to Mon. 3/24

    The Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship

    Deadline: EXTENDED to Monday, March 24

    Eligibility: Phi Kappa Phi member; graduating senior planning on graduate or professional school

    Award description: The UIC Phi Kappa Phi  chapter can nominate one graduating senior each year for the $5000 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship. Candidates must apply to the UIC chapter to be nominated.

    Strong candidates should demonstrate the following:

    1.        A strong undergraduate academic record
    2.        Service and leadership activities
    3.        Solid preparation for admission to a graduate program that suits their goals
    4.        An effective personal statement
    5.        Strong letters of reference

    How to apply: Students must be nominated by UIC’s Phi Kappa Phi Chapter to apply. Applications are available on the website: http://www.phikappaphi.org/awards/applications/pkpfell_application.pdf 

    Application questions can be directed to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu or (312) 355-3380; Phi Kappa Phi membership questions can be directed to Sarah Gardiner at saragh1@uic.edu  Past successful applications can be viewed in 2502 UH between 9am and 5pm starting Monday, March 17. 

  • Undergraduate Accounting/Finance Student Position -- Available Immediately

    Undergraduate General Office Assistant – Accounting/Finance – Student Position AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

    The Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP) in the School of Public Health is searching for an undergraduate student employee (up to 20 hours per week) to work as a General Office Assistant to assist with filing in the financial operations area of the Administration team. We offer flexible hours in a friendly, “team-oriented” work environment.  Interested candidates should be detail oriented and have excellent communication skills. Other duties include; data entry, copying, stocking supply rooms, on-campus errands and similar financial and accounting-related responsibilities. 

    Interested applicants should send a resume to Sabah Basrawi at sbasra2@uic.edu by April 15, 2016.

    IHRP at UIC is an EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran.

  • Part-Time Student Job in Mechanical Engineering

  • UIC News Student Internships, Apply by Fri. 4/18

    UIC News seeks two interns to add a student voice to its work in news and social media. It?s a great opportunity to gain experience writing for print and online, including news and feature writing, video and social media. Applicants should have an interest in journalism. Interns must enroll in an internship course (in the English department or LAS) for elective credit. Email résumé and two samples of published work (print or online) by April 18 to christyb@uic.edu

    UIC News is seeking student contributors to write stories for our weekly Student Voice page in the fall semester. We will occasionally email story ideas to our contributors to select from on a first-come,first-served basis. We also accept story ideas and submissions from contributors. Interested? Email Christy Levy at christyb@uic.edu

  • LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board, Apply by Wed. 4/15

    Do you want to be the voice of your fellow students on issues that matter to you? Are you interested in taking an active role in LAS, pre-health advising and helping to create health-related resources?

    The LAS Pre-Health Advising office is interested in hearing your input, opinions, and recommendations, and you are encouraged to apply to become part of the LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board.

    The LAS Pre-Health Advisory Board provides a student voice to the Student Affairs office and pre-health advisors on all issues affecting your experience within LAS, specifically pertaining to your health-related educational and/or career goals. The board is open to all undergraduate students in LAS who plan to attend UIC for the 2015-2016 school year. Students in all majors are encouraged to apply. Applications from transfer students, commuter students, and students who live on campus are welcome.

    The group typically meets two or three times per semester to discuss specific topics of interest. Members of the group also have the opportunity to serve as paid ambassadors of the College at a variety of events (new student welcome reception and recruiting events, etc.)

    If you are interested, fill out the application by noon on Wednesday, April 15th. You will be asked to log in with your UIC Net ID and password. Selected students will be contacted by April 22nd, 2015. One meeting will be planned before the end of the semester. Two meetings times will be held the week of April 27th.  Students need only attend one meeting.

    Pre-Health Student Advisory Board Application

    Questions? Email prehealth@las.uic.edu

  • Scholarships Available for Summer and Fall International Experiences (Deadline TODAY! 4/15)

  • Virtual Wall of Encouragement Open for Posting--Share Your Thoughts and Wishes!

  • FlamesFlix: Beauty and the Beast, Harrison Field, June 22

  • Honors Activity Option: Honors College Communications/Graphic Design/Social Media Assistant, Apply by 8/8

    The Honors College is seeking 1-2 students to assist with Communications projects for the Honors College.  Responsibilities may include:

    • Designing flyers and posters for Honors College events
    • Creating a monthly calendar of Honors College events for the Honors College bulletin board
    • Managing an Honors College Twitter or other social media accounts
    • Taking photographs at Honors College events

    Time commitment is expected to be an average of 3-4 hours/week.  This experience may serve as your Honors Activity for Fall 2014, provided your Faculty Fellow provides approval. 

    If interested, please email Sara Mehta (srmehta@uic.edu).  Please share information including why you're interested in the role and what previous experience (if any) you have with designing flyers, using social media, or photography.  If you already have prior knowledge of how to use programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., please include this information.  If you have an example of a previous flyer you have designed, please feel free to include it.

    If you are interested, please respond by Friday 8/8.

  • Little Village Reads Tutoring Opportunity

    Share your love for reading!  Be a volunteer.

    Little Village READS is a new literacy initiative that pairs reading tutors with 1st through 3rd grade  students in the Little Village Community. All our students have been referred by their teachers for extra help outside the classroom, and they meet with tutors two days a week to work on building their reading skills. Tutors engage students in free reading, interactive games, and fun literacy activities.

    Volunteer to work with students in small groups one day or all four. We would love to have you be a part of READS!

    Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays  from 2:30 – 4:30 Contact: Rachel Serra, rserra@eriehouse.org, 773-954-9508

  • Join the Dean for Pizza! Wed. 9/10

    Pizza with Dean Bottoms on Wed. 9/10!

    Stop by the Honors College Student Lounge on Wednesday, September 10 between 5:00 - 6:30 pm for pizza with the Dean!  This is an informal time for you to talk with the Dean, tell her how your semester is going, and enjoy a piece of pizza together.

    RSVP by Monday, September 8: http://rsvp.honors.uic.edu/office_hours.php.  If you have any trouble submitting your rsvp, please e-mail Ms. Christina Ruiz at cruiz2@uic.edu

  • Undergraduate IT Student Position -- Available Immediately

    The Institute for Health Research and Policy administered through the School of Public Health is searching for a part-time undergraduate student to support the IT functions in a friendly and energetic office environment.  This position is available immediately.  Duties include assisting with the installation of software on new computers; moving and setup of new and existing computers as staff move to new offices; assist users with software installations and in setting up phones and other electronic devices for university connectivity; provide support with other technology-related questions.  Applicants should have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented.  The ability to lift 50 lbs is required.

    Interested applicants should send a resume to Dave Haschemeyer at dhasch@uic.edu by September 13, 2016.

    IHRP is an EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

  • Globemed E-Board Application Due Wed. 9/20

  • Solve Global Health Issues: Join the GSI Initiative, Mon. 9/21

    Are you interested in designing solutions to global issues? Or are you a pre-health or engineering student?

    Consider joining the GSI Initiative, a UIC student organization! Last year, our team designed an electricity-free vaccine fridge, which won the Maurice Prize and was presented at the Clinton Global Initiative University conference. This year, we aim to deliver our fridge to areas in need. We are also looking to develop new projects that address important medical, environmental, or social issues in collaboration with our other chapters located at universities across the nation. We will meet this Monday, 9/21 in BH 220 at 4:30 pm.

    If you are interested, but cannot make the event, email the.gsi.initiative@gmail.com.

  • “An Insider’s View of the CBOE Trading Pits” CBA Alumni Speaker, Wed. 10/1

    CBA Alumni Speaker Series

    Presents Tomme Lang (BS 1997)

    An Insider’s View of the CBOE Trading Pits

    Wednesday October 1, 2014
    7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    Training Room, James Stukel Towers
    Ground Floor B Tower, 718 W. Rochford
    Chicago, IL 60607

    Tomme Lang (BS 1997) headlines the CBA Alumni Speaker Series on October 1, 2014 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. with an insider’s view of the CBOE trading pits.

    Tomme stepped on the floor of the CBOE just weeks after earning his BS in finance at UIC. He clerked for a year before moving into the role of a market maker (or local) in one of the options trading pits. He has traded over 500 different stocks and is still trading as a market maker in the S&P 500 options pit--the largest trading pit in the world. 

    Added bonus--Participants who attend this session can register for a follow-up tour of the CBOE with Tomme as host.

    Space is limited. Register to attend this FREE event by September 29, 2014 with Rob Kemp, accounting lecturer, at rekemp@uic.edu.  

  • Become a Tutor at Metro Achievement Center

    Volunteer at Midtown or Metro this year & make a difference in the life of a child! Midtown & Metro provide school year programs for 4th-12th grade youth, offered at an affordable price designed for low-income families. Tutor the same Chicago student every week. Support parents as the primary educators of their children. Build character in students through weekly goal setting. Make a difference today!

    What: Two hours per week dedicated to tutoring and goal setting with an at-risk student from a low income family.

    Why: Your help can provide a student with the individual attention they need to find both personal and academic success. Read more at:www.midtown-metro.org/volunteer

    Who: Female volunteers work with girls in 4th-12th grad & male volunteers work with boys in 4th-6th grade. 

    Visit www.midtown-metro.org/volunteer to learn more & apply! 

    Contact: Carolyn Madigan cmadigan@midtown-metro.org for female volunteers and Oscar Calderon ocalderon@midtown-metro.org for male volunteers. 

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    Good luck on finals from the Honors College and HCAB! You got this!

  • 2015-16 Journalism Internship with NPR and the Washington Post, Apply by April 30

    In memory of Stone and Holt Weeks, following their tragic deaths in 2009, NPR and The Washington Post have partnered to give a promising individual the opportunity to launch a career in journalism. This fellowship consists of two sessions, 12 weeks at The Washington Post and 12 weeks at NPR, with training in reporting for print, radio and the web.

    The Fellowship is both educational and experiential. At NPR, the Fellow is trained in radio and digital production and report on the National, Washington or Business desk. The Washington Post session gives Fellow experience with publishing original stories and other news content. At both organizations, the Fellow has individual sessions with leading journalists and receive guidance on the most important skills of the trade.

    The Stone and Holt Weeks Fellow learns about the role of journalism in "making the world a better place." This Fellowship offers a broad exposure to the relationship between journalism and public education, citizenship, social change and democracy, and will learn that a major aim of journalism, as expressed a century ago by author Finley Peter Dunne, is "to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable."

    Candidate Qualifications
    Anyone who will have received a bachelor's degree by July 15 is eligible to apply for the Fellowship. Individuals with additional education and experience are welcome to apply. While a demonstrated appetite for journalism is desired, there is no specific requirement for a journalism degree or experience as a journalist.

    Application Process
    Applications must be postmarked by April 30. Finalists will be notified in early June and invited to travel to Washington, D.C., for an interview with the fellowship committee. Travel costs for the interview will be paid by NPR and The Washington Post. The selected candidate will be notified by the end of June and asked to confirm his or her commitment early in July. The fellowship begins after Labor Day.

    Learn more and apply at http://www.npr.org/about-npr/183909003/stone-and-holt-weeks-fellowship-details-and-application

  • Student Legal Services is pleased to announce two new immigration staff attorneys!

  • Psi Chi Spring Research Matchmaker – Jan 18

  • 2014 Honors College Ball, Sat. 3/1

    The Honors College Advisory Board (HCAB) and the Honors College Ball Committee, would like to invite you to attend the 21st Annual Honors College Ball!

    Pyramids of Paradise – the 21st Annual Honors College Ball
    Saturday, March 1, 2014
    Holiday Inn – Mart Plaza
    6pm – 12am

    Tickets will be on sale at the Honors College daily from 10 - 2pm beginning Tuesday, February 4th. Student ticket price is $50 per ticket, and includes dinner and unlimited soft drinks. Highlights this year will include dancing, a silent auction to benefit the HCAB Scholarship fund, and a photo booth.  Please stay tuned for Pre-ball contests, prizes, and opportunities!  Contact Sarah Gardiner at sarahg1@uic.edu with questions.

  • Mental Health and Disability Alliance Meeting, Mon. 2/3

    The new Mental Health and Disability Alliance (MHDA) organization is having its first General Body Meeting on Monday, February 3 from 5 - 6:30 pm in the School of Public Health and Psychiatric Institute Room 121.  

    MHDA is a new organization at UIC founded by students, faculty, and staff that seeks to address issues revolving around mental health and disability. Our mission is to cultivate collaborations between the university and the community with the purpose of reducing stigma and other barriers associated with mental health and disability. MHDA aims to achieve these goals through interdisciplinary approaches of raising awareness, research and education, advocacy, and community engagement.

    New student attendance and participation are welcomed as the organization seeks to strengthen the multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of mental health and disability. If you have any questions about MHDA, please contact John Capua at jcapua2@uic.edu.

  • Women in Medicine Panel - hosted by WISE Med (2/12)

  • Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Spring 2021 Trips--In person & Virtual

  • UIC Bagged Lunch Event – Today, March 6

  • Kids Are Scientists Too GBMs – March 18 and April 1

  • Careers in the Helping Professions Panel – April 10

  • UIC Deadline for British Scholarships Extended to May 26

    It’s not too late! OSSP has extended the British scholarships deadline to May 26!!!

    If you are interested in studying in the UK after graduating, please contact Beth Powers (bpowers@uic.edu) about the great opportunities offered by the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge and Mitchell scholarships. You will need to obtain UIC’s application forms at bpowers@uic.edu if you would like to apply.

    The UK & Ireland

    The British scholarships include the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge and Mitchell. These awards give you the opportunity to study at a British university for 1-4 years. Strong candidates typically have a 3.7 GPA or higher, a record of service and leadership, and strong academic qualifications for what they are proposing to study in the UK.

    Fulbright

    While the Fulbright deadline is not until fall (Sept. 11), early planning is essential. Fulbright offers the opportunity to teach or do research/study abroad.

    Begin your research now…

    Fulbright Student Award http://us.fulbrightonline.org/

    Gates Cambridge Scholarship http://www.gatescambridge.org/

    Marshall Scholarship http://www.marshallscholarship.org/

    Rhodes Scholarship http://www.rhodesscholar.org/

    Mitchell Scholarship http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/content/3/en/George%20Mitchell%20Scholarship%20Program%20%7c%20US-Ireland%20Alliance.html

    Post-baccalaureate opportunities http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/GapYear.htm

    Summer is a great time to explore scholarships with fall deadlines. If you are interested in discussing any of these awards, please contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu

  • UReCA (NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity) Call for Submissions

  • Internship at Rivet Radio

    Rivet Radio is interested in working with UIC Honors Students through its unpaid internship program in Chicago.  Internship topics are flexible and can potentially lead to a Capstone project.  Internship areas can include data science, curation, marketing, IT, and news production, among others. 

     Please visit this link for a list of available internship areas and applications.  http://www.rivetnewsradio.com/jobs

     Please direct any questions to Sheila.solomon@rivetnewradio.com.

  • This Week’s Jobs and Internships from UICCareers.com for Honors students

    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

    Accenture – STEM Intern Analyst (Build a Thon), 74058

    Arcalea – Digital Marketing Internship, 74182

    Brown Udell Pomerantz Delrahim – Student Marketing Intern, 72006

    Cards Against Humanity – Customer Service & Editorial Internship, 74201

    Cards Against Humanity – Cards Against Humanity’s Science Ambassador Scholarship, 74202

    GATX – Research Analyst Intern, 74277

    PEAK6 Investments, LP – PEAK6 Trading Experience, 74154

    Perfect Search Media – Digital Marketing and Data Analysis Internship-Fall, 74021

    Radio Flyer – Industrial Design Internship - Summer 2017, 74240

     

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Abbott – Inside Sales Rep - Pediatric Nutrition, 74061

    Cardinal Path – JR. Web Analyst, 74140

    Illinois Office of the Auditor General – Auditor I (Financial and Compliance Audit Operations), 74152

    Illinois Office of the Auditor General – Auditor I (Performance Audit Operations), 74150

    JobGiraffe – Report Writer / Analyst - Entry Level or With Experience (16-1973), 74176

    Plymouth Tube Company – Sales Associate, 73536

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

    312-996-2300

  • Attention Disabled Students and Allies!

  • Scholarships to attend American Public Health Association Conference in Chicago

    Scholarships to attend APHA:

    A collection among health professionals is underway to support Chicago Area students to attending the 2015 APHA Conference Saturday October 31 – Wednesday November 4th. A significant contribution has already been made by Project Brotherhood (Chicago AHEC). This fund will pay for the “Green” student level membership and registration fees for the conference.

    WHO CAN APPLY FOR SUPPORT TO ATTEND APHA ?

    You must be a student OR a Community Health Worker earning less than $45,000
    Be able to attend at least 2 days of APHA (from Saturday Oct 31 – Wednesday November 4, 2015)
    Send in: A selfie taken during APHA send to : mr.murray@projectbrotherhood.net (please put STUDENT AT APHA in subject line) or tweet it . OPTIONAL only if you tweet: Tweet about your experience (and your selfie )  at  Project Brotherhood @PBhood. LESS than 1 page word document reflecting on  your experience at  APHA  to: mr.murray@projectbrotherhood.net (please put STUDENT AT APHA in subject line)

    OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: We are planning a PRE-APHA meeting to orientate people to attending this huge conference. We will have a POST-APHA meeting to reflect on this year’s meeting.

    Interested students should contact:

    Linda Rae Murray M.D. MPH   lindarae.murray@gmail.com

  • You’ve Got Mail First GBM – Sept 19

  • UIC Mock Trial Team is seeking new members for 2021-2022!

  • Diversity Talk & Luncheon – Oct 10

  • The flyer has the event title, date, and time in white and aligned right. AASHE logo is on the upper right corner. The left side features multi-color layers that make a triangle with a circle on the side.

    AASHE Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education – October 12-14, 2021

  • Wellness Wednesdays--Zumba! (10/16)

  • Spring 2015 Honors Course List Available

    Looking for an Honors Core Course or an Honors Activity for the Spring?  Want to explore a new area of study for fun, or delve deeper into your discipline or professional area of interest?  View the list of Honors Core Courses, Honors Seminars, and Honors Lectures for Spring 2015!  The Spring 2015 Honors Course List is available on the website: http://www.uic.edu/honors/learning/courses2.shtml 

    Questions? Contact your Honors Advisor.