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Zona Abierta: Apsáalooke Women and Warriors

Feb 20, 2020 2:30 pm
Zona Abierta: Apsáalooke Women and Warriors

Presented by the UIC Latino Cultural Center, the Native American Support Program, and the Women's Leadership and Resource Center

As part of UIC's Women's History Month Celebration, join us for a conversation with four women from the great Apsáalooke Crow Nation – as they share their Native perspectives – and talk about Apsáalooke ways, people, and their work. Apsáalooke Women and Warriors exhibition is jointly organized by the Field Museum and the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society at the University of Chicago, opening at both sites in March 2020.
- When: Thurs. March 12, 2020
- Time: 1pm to 2:30pm
- Where: LCC – Lecture Center B2
Your Major Abroad Series

Aug 31, 2021 5:15 pm

Join the Study Abroad Office in their weeklong event - Your Major Abroad series. The virtual events from September 7-10th will include faculty and advisors from across campus to help you learn about programs that fit in your degree plan. Whether you want to study abroad to satisfy requirements for your major, minor, or simply to learn and explore something new, there's a program out there for you! #YourMajorAbroadUIC #GoGobalUIC
Whose Lives Matter?: Gender-Based Violence in the Era of the Pandemic and the Uprisings (First Event for the Shake It Up Series)

Oct 1, 2020 10:15 pm

Shake It Up! Series Description:

Campus Advocacy Network (CAN), a program of WLRC, will continue its Shake It Up Series and initiate a yearlong series of events to critically examine issues central to gender-based violence (GBV). We are excited to work with our campus partners, including Asian American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC), Disability Cultural Center (DCC), Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL), Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC), and Undergraduate Student Government (USG), for our first interactive workshop. Please join us for this important dialogue.

Event Title: Whose Lives Matter?: Gender-Based Violence in the Era of the Pandemic and the UprisingsDetails:

Audience: Open to all

Date: Wednesday, October 7

Time: 3-4:30pm CST

Please RSVP for Zoom link: go.uic.edu/ShakeItUp01
Whose Land Are You On? Native History, Contemporary Issues, and Land Acknowledgements

Mar 23, 2021 12:00 pm

Date: March 23, 2021 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

All UIC students, staff, faculty, and community friends are welcome!

This virtual workshop is part of the Alternative Spring Break series hosted by the Native American Support Program, The University of Illinois at Chicago.

Land acknowledgments have become common in academic spaces, as well as outside of academia, in schools, and at cultural, civic, and sporting events. Join us to gain a greater understanding of the significance of Native history, contemporary issues, and a land acknowledgment and how to create your own. This workshop will include a conversational presentation as well as a guided activity.
Whose Lakefront Community Session (Open to All)

Sep 15, 2021 11:00 pm

The Whose Lakefront public art project foregrounds the occupation of Native land by marking the presence of unceded territory in the heart of Chicago’s downtown.

In 1914, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians sued Chicago for land along the lakefront. As co-signers of the 1833 Treaty of Chicago, they had been forced to give up their land in Illinois up to the shore of Lake Michigan. Since then, the city had created land beyond the shore, including Streeterville, Lincoln Park, and Grant Park, some of the most valuable property in the city. The Pokagon Band argued for the return of this unceded land or payment for its value. The case went to the U.S. Supreme Court, where, predictably, the Potawatomi lost.

On October 2, a procession led by Native people with non-Native allies will mark the boundary of this unceded territory with a line of red sand along Michigan Avenue downtown, tracing the original shoreline of Lake Michigan.

This workshop will discuss the historical background for the project, as well as contemporary views on Native land and Native sovereignty.

Opportunities for participation and volunteering on October 2 will be discussed.

More information at: https://www.whoselakefront.com/.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whose-lakefront-information-workshop-tickets-169672674537?fbclid=IwAR0768I0LyOgNYiajsK9S6F2jTLf48_b33H3pm9RrbIsinn5jvlX6P2mSYo
WHOSE LAKEFRONT

Oct 1, 2021 4:15 pm

In 1914, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians sued Chicago for land along the lakefront. As co-signers of the 1833 Treaty of Chicago, they had been forced to give up their land in Illinois up to the shore of Lake Michigan. Since then, the city had created land beyond the shore, including Streeterville, Lincoln Park, and Grant Park, some of the most valuable property in the city. The Pokagon Band argued for the return of this unceded land or payment for its value. The case went to the U.S. Supreme Court, where, predictably, the Potawatomi lost.

A procession led by Native people with non-Native allies will mark the boundary of this unceded territory with a line of red sand along Michigan Avenue downtown, tracing the original shoreline of Lake Michigan.

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Kickoff at 12:00PM noonCorner of Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt RoadRoute goes north to 401 N. Michigan Livestream on https://www.facebook.com/whoselakefront
Welcome to UIC! CCUSC Open Houses Fall 2021

Sep 2, 2021 4:15 pm

Welcome to UIC! CCUSC Open Houses Fall 2021

Check out what the Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC)are doing through our In-Person and/or Virtual Open Houses! Meet our staff and learn about our histories, student resources, and upcoming public programs. Visit diversity.uic.edu/events to learn more. All UIC events require that attendees wear a mask.
Welcome Dr. Tol Foster (Mvskoke Creek Nation of Oklahoma) - Interim Director of the Native American Support Program

Mar 31, 2021 3:15 pm

Tol Foster, Adjunct Faculty and Interim Director of the Native American Support Program

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tol Foster (Mvskoke Creek Nation of Oklahoma) started serving as the Interim Director of the Native American Support Program (NASP), effective March 1, 2021, while a national search for a permanent director gets underway. Dr. Foster succeeds Cynthia Soto, who served as Director of NASP since 2015 and has recently left UIC to take on a position at the Spencer Foundation. Since he joined UIC in 2019, Dr. Foster has been serving as a Pre-Health Advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and he will continue to serve in this role at a reduced level while being the NASP Interim Director.

Dr. Foster has a M.A. and a Ph.D. in English (American Literature with a concentration in American Indian Studies) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to coming to UIC, Dr. Foster has served as an Assistant Professor in the English Department at Marquette University, Assistant Professor in the American Studies Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Lecturer in the American Indian Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
USN Outreach Support

Feb 3, 2021 6:30 pm

Please see the flyer for details.
Urban Native Education Conference

Jan 30, 2020 10:45 am

Save the Date: Saturday May 2, 2020
Urban Native Education Conference

Mar 30, 2021 4:15 am

The Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative (CAICC) is pleased to announce that the Call For Proposals for the 2021 Fifth Annual Urban Native Education Conference is now open. The virtual conference will take place May 14-15, 2021.

Our conference theme this year is Living Our Values Towards Health & Healing. The theme acknowledges the ways in which our values shape and support our individual, family and communities’ health, wellbeing and healing, specifically during a pandemic. At the core of many Native American and Indigenous communities are the values known as the 4 R’s – relationships, reciprocity, responsibility, and respect. In what ways do these values influence how we build, support, care, teach, learn and lead? How has this pandemic helped to ground us in what’s important?

We invite Native American and Indigenous community leaders, knowledge keepers and scholars, students, educators, youth, administrators, helpers and staff of educational programs, organizations and institutions, from Chicago-land (Checagou) and beyond, to join us at the 5th Annual Urban Education Conference.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS NOW OPEN

For more information and proposal instructions please visit: https://chicagoaicc.com/call-for-proposals-for-caiccs.../Deadline: April 2, 2021

A special miigwech to Le'Ana Asher for permission to use her art, Cones. Learn more about Le'Ana's art here: https://leanaasher.com/?v=32aec8db952d
Upcoming CHANCE Events

Sep 10, 2020 4:45 pm

As we get close to ending this week, I wanted share with you all the upcoming programs that the CHANCE Program has for students to join in on. We have our:

Refresher: Time Management/Study Skills workshop next week

&

ThinkChicago + UIC CHANCE Seminar on Sept. 23rd
Upcoming Career Events

Oct 13, 2020 12:30 pm

In a collaboration with the Gender and Sexuality Center, Engineering Career Center, Engineering 100, oSTEM, and Career Services, the Out in Engineering event will take place next week on Tuesday, October 13, from 6-7:30pm. This will be an engaging discussion with LGBTQ+ engineering professionals who will share how they navigated their careers, their journeys in college, and provide perspectives for student success. Registration link: https://forms.uofi.uic.edu/sec/1153376935.

The Graduate Student Panel (Wednesday, 10/14, @ 3:30-4:30pm) allows interested attendees to hear from current graduate students as they share their experiences and answer questions regarding their academic and career journeys. October is Graduate School Month, and this event is part of a program series coordinated by Career Services and LAS Career Development. Registration link: https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErd-CuqjspHtMtgVQLkyjdMAJ0VoLq9Tkx.

The Impact of Covid-19 in Healthcare and Public Health Forum (Thursday, 10/15, @ 3:00-4:15pm) is the first part of the Health Professions Forum (HPF). A collaboration with Liberal Arts and Sciences, Applied Health Sciences, and Career Services, HPF is a collection of healthcare-focused programs designed to help students explore careers and connect with professionals working in hospitals, labs, education, non-profits, and other healthcare settings. During this first event, attendees can learn about the various career roles that focus on addressing a wide range of health topics that impact communities and populations, especially during this pandemic. Panelists will share how their work impacts various populations through their lens in hospital and non-profit settings. Registration link: https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYldO2vpj0tGtYh97dOIi3si7RyOGvzNZ0v.
UIC Updates

Oct 4, 2020 9:00 pm

SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Health Professions Forum Series

SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Rehabilitation Sciences ICT Info Sessions

SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Orientation Leader Recruitment

SHARE WITH STUDENTS: "Graduate School: Should I Wait or Should I Go?" Event
UIC to offer in-state tuition to students from any of the 573 tribal nations in US

Jan 31, 2020 11:00 am

American Indian and Alaska Native students have the lowest representation of any group on college and university campuses across the nation, according to U.S. Department of Education statistics.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is trying to remedy this by beginning to offer in-state tuition this fall to students who are members of any of the 573 tribal nations recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
UIC to hold virtual graduation celebration

May 5, 2020 11:00 am

Graduates will have an opportunity to return to campus for a face-to-face graduation ceremony once it is safe to do so.
UIC Study Abroad

Sep 2, 2020 11:30 pm

Study Abroad Discovery Week: Sept. 14-18

In place of our annual study abroad fair, we’ll be hosting a full week’s worth of events for our Virtual Study Abroad Discovery Week. Each day of the week we’ll be focusing on a different topic related to study abroad such as how to choose the right program and funding study abroad. The week will culminate on September 18th with our virtual study abroad fair where we will have virtual meeting rooms for students and advisors to meet our study abroad program partners as well as our very own UIC faculty members leading programs. A full media kit with more details is forthcoming, but for now, please make a note on your calendar for the week of September 14th-18th and share with your students.

Study Abroad Scholarship Workshops

We know that funding study abroad is among students’ chief concerns, however, there are a host of scholarship opportunities available. We’ll be hosting a series of workshops promoting scholarship opportunities. Please see the details below and share with your students:

September 8th 12:00 to 1:00 PM - General Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop (Registration Link)September 9th 4:00 to 5:00 PM - Gilman International Scholarship Workshop (for Pell-eligible students; Registration Link)September 22nd 4:00 to 5:00 PM – General Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop (Registration Link)September 23rd 12:00 to 1:00 PM - Gilman International Scholarship Workshop (for Pell-eligible students; Registration Link)

Study Abroad Virtual Trivia for UIC Advisors

It’s been one strange and difficult year. The Study Abroad Office would like to take some time to unwind and engage with you and is excited to invite all UIC advisors to a virtual trivia event. We’ll plan to share brief updates and then our very own trivia expert, Maggie Miller (Study Abroad Advisor), will host us in some internationally-focused trivia! We’ll send an official invite/RSVP out soon, but for now, please hold the date & time of September 10th from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.

The SAO is committed to providing all UIC students with meaningful international experiences and we know we can’t do this work without your support. Thanks for all that you do; we look forward to connecting!

Kyle Rausch, EdD(pronouns: he/him/his)Executive DirectorStudy Abroad Office

Office of Global EngagementUniversity of Illinois Chicago

E: kcrausch@uic.edu studyabroad.uic.edu
UIC SnAP Scholarships

Oct 1, 2021 1:00 pm

UIC SnAP is the internal scholarship information portal for the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). The scholarship application process determining funding support for the 2021-2022 academic year has concluded. Current and/or continuing UIC students may access the UIC SnAP portal beginning August 25, 2021 to submit a new General Application. Please note that General Applications submitted prior to August 25, 2021 will be archived and inaccessible.

If you are a UIC student, you may log in beginning August 25, 2021 using your UIC netid and password. The UIC SnAP portal will display a list of scholarships for which you may be eligible, based on a number of criteria, including major, financial aid status, etc.
UIC Share With Students

Mar 30, 2021 3:00 am

Minor in Kinesiology! Applications due April 2nd

Did you know that UIC’s undergraduate minor in kinesiology can be tailored to complement careers in pre-health professions, behavioral sciences, and health and fitness?

Please see download the flyer for application requirements, courses required, and additional info. The deadline to submit an application for a minor in kinesiology is Friday, April 2nd!

Kinesiology ICT Info Sessions! Session on April 1st!

Kinesiology Intercollege Transfer Information Session

April 1, 2021

4:00-5:00 pm

https://go.uic.edu/KNevents

Join Kinesiology students and staff to learn more about our unique, hands-on major and application requirements!

Download the flyer.

Urban Studies Courses in Fall 2021

In Urban Studies courses students explore some of the most important issues facing our cities. Students do this through understanding the lives of residents and applying data analysis and visualization skills to gain insight. Students study cities to work toward the transformation of cities once they graduate.

Minors are available in Urban Studies, Sustainable Cities, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). See courses available in Fall 2021.
UIC Share With Students

Nov 2, 2020 2:15 am

SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Career Services Events to Share with Students

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Engaged Humanities Initiative

SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Spring 2021 Urban Studies Courses

SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Health Information Management Program Info Sessions

SHARE WITH STUDENTS: COVID-19 Contact Tracer Student Positions

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UIC's Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change all have amazing opportunities for you every week! Coming up:

Mar 4, 2020 5:30 pm

African-American Cultural Center

Wellness Wednesday: Wed, March 4Exhibit: Quilting: Telling Our Stories through Patterns and PurposeExhibit: She Did Language: Remembering Toni Morrison

Arab American Cultural Center & Latino Cultural Center

Noche de Poetas: Women, Gender, and Sexuality: Thu, March 12

Disability Cultural Center

Know Your Rights to Fair Housing: Wed, March 4Check-in Hours: Thu, March 5Food Access: When Food and Accessibility Come Together: Mon, March 9Balancing Act: Reimagining the Bodymind: Thu, March 12

Gender and Sexuality Center

Therapy Group for LGBQ+ Students: Tuesdays, 3-4:30pmTherapy Group for TGNC Students: Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm
UIC Chancellor's FirstGen Flames Abroad Scholarship

Mar 30, 2021 4:00 am

Chancellor Michael Amiridis has graciously supported the launch of a new scholarship to encourage first-generation, first-year students to study abroad. The Chancellor’s FirstGen Flames Abroad Scholarship is designed to award first-year students with high potential whose parent(s) did not complete a bachelor’s degree with a scholarship to study abroad. Students will be notified during their first year at UIC if they have earned the scholarship and will have the remainder of their time at UIC to use the scholarship towards the costs of an approved UIC faculty-directed or exchange program. In addition to receiving a scholarship, FirstGen Flames Scholars will participate in a series of workshops as a cohort to learn about selecting a study abroad program, opportunities for additional funding, integrating study abroad into their academic major, and using international education to advance their career.

Scholarship amounts:

10 students will be selected to receive a scholarship to study abroad each year. Scholarship amounts will vary depending upon the length of program the recipients choose:

Less than 3 weeks: $1,6003-6 weeks: $2,100Semester: $2,600

The deadline to apply for this year is April 15, 2021.

For more information, visit studyabroad.uic.edu/scholarships
UIC Career Services Upcoming Events

Apr 2, 2021 2:15 pm
Please take a moment to read and share the below announcements with students, alumni, and/or co-workers. We have several great career events taking place next week and would like to encourage members of our UIC community to participate!
- The Crown: Black Hair in the Workplace, Part 2 (Tuesday, 4/6, 4:30-5:45 PM)
For students graduating this year, we encourage them to attend the following webinars:
- Career Changes: Strategies and Stories From Alumni Who’ve Done It (Wednesday, 4/7, 12:00-1:00 PM)
- Should I Wait or Should I Go: Navigating the Decision to Pursue Graduate School (Friday, 4/9, 12:00-1:00 PM).
- Top 10 Questions an Applicant to Medical School Should Ask & St. George’s University Information Session (Wednesday, 4/7, 4:00-5:00 PM).
For students seeking internships, we are offering the following webinars:
- Resumes & Cover Letters for Internships, Wednesday, 4/7, 3:00-4:00 PM
- Social Justice in Chicago: Service Opportunities Seminar, Thursday, 4/8, 10:00-11:00 AM
- Interviewing for Internships, Thursday, 4/8, 4:00-5:00 PM
Thanks for your time. For questions, contact UIC Career Services (312-996-2300 or careerservices@uic.edu).
UHP-Promoting Academics for Scholarly Success (PASS)

Sep 2, 2020 10:00 pm

We invite you to join the UHP-PASS program, which is open to freshmen and new UHP transfer students who are interested in the health sciences or the research health sciences. A virtual, structured program designed to prepare participants to develop their interests and skills, to apply for any of the UIC Health Science Professions or Graduate Health Science programs. PASS participants will receive pre-health advising on the health sciences, mentoring, and career exploration seminars through monthly opportunities.
UHP Health Exploration

Sep 2, 2020 10:45 pm

The HES is intended to be a professional development program for UIC students with the intent of having participants pursue health professions careers. This program will be structured to expose participates to students, staff, and faculty in the health sciences. All UHP units will be included in the programming schedule.
Two-Day Virtual Event, Gathering of Native American Students (GONAS) 2020

Aug 5, 2020 6:00 pm
Dear Prospective and Current Students and Community Members,

We are excited to host our annual Gathering of Native American Students (GONAS) 2020. This year’s theme is “cultural sustainability through community involvement.” GONAS is for Indigenous high school juniors, seniors, and college undergraduate and graduate students in the Chicago area. However, all are welcome.

This two-day virtual event will focus on building collaborative relationships among students who are interested in higher education and community organizations that support their academic endeavors. Through online activities, students will share their perspectives on higher education and explore resources and opportunities to get involved with the greater Chicago Indigenous community.

GONAS is free to attend! Registration required. Given our current health climate, we have decided to host GONAS virtually over two days.
- Thursday, August 20th, 2020 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT: Keynote Speaker & Community Resource Panel
- Friday, August 21st, 2020 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM CDT: Tipi Demonstration, Cultural Sustainability
REGISTER FOR GONAS 2020: https://go.illinois.edu/GONAS2020
The Coalition of Identities under Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)

Oct 5, 2021 12:15 am

The Coalition of Identities Under AAPI

A panel discussion exploring the AAPI Identity featuring panelists:Karen Su, Mark Martell, Chasidy Clark, and Momal Khan

Presented by the UIC Law School's Office of Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCo-sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) at UIC, the South Asian Law Students Association, and the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center

Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 from 12-1pm

Zoom link
The Beginning of a New Journey

Sep 2, 2020 10:45 pm

September Storytelling Events (open to all students):

The Beginning of A New Journey: A Storytelling Circle

Weds (9/9, 9/16, 9/23): 3-4pm

Registration: go.uic.edu/CANUndergradOrientation

Description:

Welcome! The Beginning of A New Journey: A Storytelling Circle, a collaboration between Campus Advocacy Network and Undergraduate Student Government, is open to all UIC students. Please join us for any of these storytelling circles to meet fellow students, share stories, and learn about CAN and USG services and programming.
The Backward River Festival: Reclaiming the Chicago River

Oct 5, 2021 3:00 pm

The Backward River Festival: Reclaiming the Chicago River

Join us and the Freshwater Lab at the University of Illinois Chicago on Oct. 16 and 17 for a weekend of community, dance, music, food and connection.

Together we will uplift the voices and narratives of those whose lives and communities have been disrupted as private interests manipulate the river—even reversing its flow—to their will, and reimagine what's possible in moving forward with the Chicago River.

Enjoy knowledge-sharing and performances on the mainstage hosted by The Hoodoisie.

Connect to the river and each other through curated activities and engaging art installations.

Visit the community expo for meaningful exchanges with representatives from community-based organizations.

The festival brings to life The Backward River—a digital storytelling project that sheds light on who benefits from the Chicago River, who bears the burden and how differently it is experienced, depending on where you live in the city.

Come reclaim your water and foster a sense of joy!

The event is free and open to the public. For details, visit thebackwardriver.org/backward-river-festival.

Thanks for your partnership and support. Questions? Send us an email at thefreshwaterlab@gmail.com.
The African American Academic Network (AAAN) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is accepting applications for the Academic Advising and Program Specialist position.

Mar 2, 2021 10:30 pm

The Academic Advising and Program Specialist will develop and implement student recruitment and retention strategies for African-American students. This position participates in recruitment activities, pathways to enrollment, advising/educational activities, and career exploration throughout the student’s undergraduate experience. This position creates holistic educational plans for students, supporting their academic, career, and life goals. Implements and monitors first-year student success programs, as well as programs designed to support African-American students at various levels in order to increase graduation rates.

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Student Affairs Scholarship Opportunities

Nov 5, 2020 2:45 pm

UIC Student Affairs is accepting applications for more than 30 competitive scholarships available to students across all colleges and academic disciplines. Students are currently receiving over $300,000 in financial support from these scholarships. Students may log in to UIC SnAP at https://uic.academicworks.com to review specific requirements of each scholarship that will support the 2021-2022 academic year. A general application must be submitted before addressing criteria specific to each scholarship. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, January 20, 2021. It is recommended that students visit UIC SnAP soon to participate in this scholarship process...
Sovereignty and Indigeneity in the Big Ten

Oct 1, 2020 9:45 pm

Monday, October 12, 20203:00 to 4:30 pm Central Time / 4:00 to 5:30 pm Eastern Time

Sponsored by the Big Ten Native Alliance

Please register by Friday, October 9 to receive the Zoom link.

Join us this Indigenous Peoples’ Day for a collaborative panel discussion led by Native researchers and practitioners in the Big Ten. The panel will focus on Native experiences in academia, Indigenous-led research and pedagogy, and how these are reflected in the national political and social climates.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP
River Kerstetter (Oneida Nation and of mixed Indigenous/European descent)

Mar 26, 2021 12:00 pm

From March 26, 2021 to 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

All UIC students, staff, faculty, and community friends are welcome!

This casual conversation with River Kerstetter (Oneida Nation) is part of the Alternative Spring Break series hosted by the Native American Support Program, The University of Illinois at Chicago.

River Kerstetter is a citizen of the Oneida Nation and of mixed Indigenous/European descent. River is an artist and writer who believes that art and storytelling are vital parts of collective healing and connection, especially in Indigenous, Two-Spirit, and LGBTQIA+ communities who fight to be seen and safe every day. She has taught art for youth and young adults for eight years, including at the Chicago Center for Arts & Technology, Columbia College Chicago, and Working Classroom in Albuquerque, NM. She is a co-founder of TIES, a reading series that celebrates Indigenous, Two-Spirit, and LGBTQ+ writers, and a co-founder of the Center for Native Futures, a new Chicago non-profit that works to support Native artists. River grew up in occupied Pueblo lands (Central New Mexico) and now lives and works in occupied Potawatomi, Ojibwe, and Odawa lands (Chicago).
Report of the Native Americans at University of Illinois at Chicago

Mar 31, 2021 1:15 pm

The UIC Native American Task Force was formed in 2019 to address the question: What is the status of Native Americans on the UIC campus? Charged with making recommendations in four key areas – access, achievement, inclusion, and engagement – the Task Force was asked to identify strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement, with the goal of building an optimal learning environment for Indigenous students. It became clear that answering this question would necessitate attending to issues of recruitment, Native faculty presence, data collection and representation, academic programming, and the production of Indigenous knowledge.

This report culminates a year of work in 2019-2020 that marked the 50th anniversary of UIC’s Native American Support Program (NASP). This year also marked our perseverance through a global pandemic with overlapping medical, societal, economic and political crises that are having disproportionate impacts on Native communities, and thus are reshaping the realities documented in this report. We see this as a critical time to contribute the findings of this Task Force to the efforts to strengthen and deepen the relationship between Native communities and the University, and to chart a course toward UIC becoming a leader in the advancement of Native visibility and voice.
Register for the Gender and Sexuality Center's 15th Annual (Virtual) Lavender Graduation

May 3, 2021 1:45 am

Are you graduating this year?

RSVP Here!

Friday, May 7, 20215:00 p.m. (CST)via ZoomReal-time captioning will be provided.

Keynote Speakers: Janaé Bonsu and Ash Stephens

For more info and to RSVP, visit gsc.uic.edu/lavgradGraduates should RSVP Here: go.uic.edu/LavGradGraduate

More info: gsc.uic.edu/lavgrad

Lavender Graduation is a celebration of the academic and personal achievements of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) graduating students and their supportive communities. The event is open to all graduating students from every college at UIC. Lavender Graduation supports the attraction, retention, and successful graduation of many LGBTQIA+ students each year.
Rafael Cintrón Ortiz Latino Cultural Center 45th Anniversary Celebration

Sep 2, 2021 4:15 pm
Rafael Cintrón Ortiz Latino Cultural Center 45th Anniversary Celebration

Honoring 45 years of art, culture, and social change!
- Explore LCC archives on display in the gallery
- Watch remarks from the LCC community
- Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones
- Enjoy paletas, raffles, and more!
When: Thurs. September 16, 2021

Time: Stop by anytime between 12pm to 2pm

Where: In-Person at the LCC – Lecture Center B2

All UIC events require that attendees wear a mask.

For access needs or questions, call us at (312) 996-3095.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: UIC Office of Academic Program Review and Assessment is accepting applications for the Associate Director position.

Oct 1, 2021 2:00 pm

The Office of Academic Program Review and Assessment at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is accepting applications for the Associate Director position.

UIC is one of the most diverse universities in the nation and has been designated a Minority Serving Institution, a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian-American and Native-American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. UIC is the largest research university in Chicago, enjoys the strongest enrollment growth in Illinois with a student body of 33,390 and almost 3,000 faculty, and is in the top 5% of the most ethnically diverse universities in the United States.

The Associate Director performs high-level management, technical and analytical duties to assess academic programs at the University. With limited oversight from the Director, this position will collaboratively develop and implement processes, strategies, initiatives, and platforms for academic program review and assessment of student learning and prepares qualitative and quantitative reports to a variety of campus constituents including the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Academic Programs, Deans, Department Heads, and Directors.

For fullest consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three references online at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=153290 by October 11, 2021. Questions can be directed to Gerardo Jimenez, Director of Operations, at gjimenez@uic.edu.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Senior College Recruiter

Sep 2, 2021 3:45 pm

Location: Chicago

Close Date: 9/17/2021

*Posting for Multiple Positions

The Office of Recruitment and Outreach at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a Senior College Recruiter. This position recruits prospective high school and transfer students through the development and implementation of integrated marketing and recruitment strategies necessary to meet the enrollment goals of the University. This is a highly visible position that represents the University’s interests during high profile events and to a wide range of constituents (e.g. state legislators, community leaders and organizations, parents and students) and venues (e.g. college fairs and programs, local, state and national conferences and events).

To Apply:

For fullest consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, and a list of three references online through the UIC Job Board at: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=149108

The above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Friday, September 17, 2021.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: RECRUITER LAS STUDENT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Sep 2, 2021 3:45 pm

Reporting to the Director of Recruitment and Engagement, the College Recruiter will recruit prospective high school and transfer students through the development and implementation of strategies necessary to meet the enrollment goals of UIC’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The College Recruiter represents the College’s interests during high profile events and to a wide range of constituents (e.g., parents and students, high school counselors and teachers) and venues (e.g. on campus, college fairs and programs, and recruitment events).

To apply for this position please go to https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=152492&job=recruiter-las-student-academic-affairs . Please complete the on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for 3 references by WENDESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Pre-Health Academic Advisor

Oct 1, 2021 3:45 pm

This position is a member of the Pre-Professional Advising team within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Department of Student Academic Affairs. In this role, the pre-health advisor develops and facilitates workshops and group information sessions on topics of interest to pre-health students. In individual appointments, the pre-health advisor engages undergraduate students in promoting their academic, professional, and overall development. The pre-health advisor evaluates students’ progress in pre-health related course work and provides education and guidance on bachelor-level and graduate level pre-health fields and programs, course registration and selection, and available University resources. The Pre-Professional Advising team is the primary undergraduate resource for pre-health and pre-law information at the University and works with students from all colleges as well as alumni. As such, the pre-health advisor is a primary resource for students in personal statement development, mock interviewing and interview skills, and assisting students in identifying health professions programs and careers. This position engages with college and departmental advisors as well as faculty to ensure that all parties are up to date on relevant pre-health topics and requirements. Opportunities also exist for teaching a first-year seminar course, thereby supporting students in their transition to college and the University to further encourage academic success and development.

For fullest consideration, please submit an on-line application at https://jobs.uic.edu, click on the job board and then the job and upload a resume, cover letter and the names and emails of three references by October 12, 2021.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Peer Success Coaching Program - seeking Peer Coaches!

May 29, 2021 4:45 pm

Join Our Team!

Do you like to help other people?

Are you interested in sharing your college experience with new students and helping them navigate the college experience?

Submit your application to become a Peer Success Coach today!

Hiring for the Success Coach position takes place after the spring term and will end until all positions are filled.

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A PEER SUCCESS COACH:

- Must be a current UIC undergraduate student- Must have completed at least 2 semesters- Must be in good academic standing- We will conduct a holistic review of your application

We require a resume and a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be from a university faculty or staff member. You may also provide a letter from a current or former supervisor.

This position is for one academic year (Fall and Spring Semester) and will begin in mid-August.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: IT Technical Associate

Oct 1, 2021 2:00 pm

The Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Academic Programs and Office of Global Engagement are seeking an IT Technical Associate to join their team.

Under minimal supervision of the Director of Operations, the position manages the daily IT operations of units within the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Academic Programs and the Office of Global Engagement. The position serves as a technical expert to staff and students; create, direct, and deliver training related to computing needs; and configures and deploys new equipment; and provides full support and management of all department devices.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply button: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=150640
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Human Resource Associate (Civil Service Recruiter)

Sep 2, 2021 3:45 pm

Human Resource Associate – UIC HR Recruitment & Staffing

(Full-Time/Benefit Eligible)

University of Illinois at Chicago

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) seeks an HR Associate (Civil Service Recruiter). This position plans and consults with department hiring managers on the recruitment and placement of civil service vacancies at all levels. This includes coordinating activities with hiring department and other Human Resources staff to identify hiring needs. Identifies appropriate recruitment sources and consults on external advertising campaigns. Screens applicants; develops and administers civil service examinations including written tests, performance tests, and credential assessments; identifies, orients and oversees subject matter experts; refers qualified candidates to the appointing college or administrative units. Develops and maintains employment registers. Oversee pre-employment screening and the onboarding of all hires.

For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by September 7, 2021 at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=150363
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Health Education Coordinator - University Health Service

Sep 2, 2021 3:00 pm

Health Education Coordinator

Full-Time/Benefit Eligible

University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System

Job Summary:

UI Health is seeking an experienced Health Education Coordinator to join our University Health Service team. This role will coordinate University Health Service’s annual surveillance programs including TB, asbestos, BRL and hearing conservation to help assure University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System (UIHSS) meets Joint Commission requirements, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory compliance. Coordinates offsite testing for new hires and annual TB testing as required for employees hired at off campus locations such as Rockford and DSCC. Also responsible for coordinating UIHSS employee exposures to infectious diseases. Under administrative direction, assists with daily operations of the Occupational Health (OH) Outreach & Workers’ Compensation (WC) programs.

For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by September 10, 2021 at UIC Job Board Direct Link: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=151320
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Finance, Compliance, and Data Management Analyst

Oct 15, 2021 12:45 pm

The Finance, compliance, and data management analyst (Business Administrative Associate is responsible for assisting the unit in financial reporting needs for the Office of Technology Management (Chicago campus). Responsible for assisting for the business operations and functions including providing departmental activities related to finance, accounting, contractual agreements, reporting, resource allocation, royalty income distributions, license compliance issues, and other business matters.

For fullest consideration, the above-mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Monday, October 25, 2021.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by https://jobs.uic.edu/. Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application. All civil service positions require an exam. The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment. You will not be required to report in person for this exam.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:EXTRA HELP SECURITY OFFICER - UIC LAW SCHOOL

Oct 1, 2021 2:15 pm

Extra Help - Security Officer

(Part-Time (16-32 hours/ week- Benefits Ineligible)

Hourly Rate = $18.80

UIC Law School – Safety and Security Unit

University of Illinois Chicago

Apply by October 15, 2021

The UIC School of Law seeks 3 Security Officers for part-time shifts and vacation/leave coverage. The Security Officer maintains security and safety inside and directly outside the law school campus. The position will serve at fixed posts and/or patrol assigned areas performing a variety of protective duties, including enforcing regulations, responding to disturbances, and serving as a first responder to assist in emergency and nonemergency situations.

For fullest consideration, submit cover letter, resume, valid documents, and name/contact information of three references and an employment application by Friday, October 15, 2021 at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=148931
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Director of the Native American Support Program, University of Illinois at Chicago

Jun 8, 2021 3:30 pm

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), a major urban research university with an operating budget of over $2.3 billion, is seeking a Director for the Native American Support Program (NASP). UIC serves over 33,500 students comprising what is among the most diverse student bodies in the nation with 16 colleges, 16,000 faculty and staff. UIC has been designated a Minority Serving Institution, a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian-American and Native-American Pacific Islander Serving Institution.

The Director develops and implements academic support initiatives for a targeted UIC student population (American Indian / Alaska Native) that enhances student transition from high school, assists students in acclimating to college learning strategies, and promotes indigenous programming and initiatives as part of a broader commitment to multiculturalism. The Director provides leadership in promoting recruitment and academic support services to Native American students to increase student enrollment, retention and graduation rates. The Director fosters relationships with local and national Native American organizations.

For fullest consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three references online at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=146061 by July 6, 2021. Questions can be directed to Gerardo Jimenez, Director of Operations, at gjimenez@uic.edu.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Director of Finance and Accounting

Oct 1, 2021 2:30 pm

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Rockford seeks applications for a full time Director of Finance and Accounting. This position promotes the financial well-being of the College of Medicine Rockford. Responsibilities include all financial and accounting operations; strategic financial planning and budgeting; audit interactions; collaboration with other health sciences colleges on the Rockford campus and ensuring that all financial policies and procedures are compliant with regulatory controls and University policies and procedures. The Director of Finance and Accounting reports to the Regional Dean and is a member of the College of Medicine Rockford senior leadership team.

This is a full-time, 12-month Academic Professional position. For fullest consideration, candidates must apply and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references by October 8, 2021 at Job Details: Director of Finance and Accounting (uic.edu). Applications will be accepted until October 29, 2021.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Clinical Research Coordinator, Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago

Oct 1, 2021 2:30 pm

The Department of Oral Biology in the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking candidates for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator position.

This position manages and directs the coordination and timely handling of all components of clinical research protocols, including pre and post research activities, in and outside of the clinical setting. Responsible for the implementation and conduct of multiple research projects. Develops effective patient recruitment strategies. Coordinates comprehensive patient protocol treatment schedules to maintain compliance to protocol requirements. Assists principal investigators in preparation of IRB submissions and the daily management of clinical research. Oversee and participate in subject recruitment, screening, scheduling, testing, and data management of oral health studies.

For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a letter of intent, current curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references by October 18, 2021 at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=153945
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:CIVIL SERVICE OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Oct 1, 2021 2:00 pm

Civil Service – Office Administrator

UIC Law School – Community Legal Clinics

University of Illinois Chicago

Apply by October 18, 2021

The University of Illinois Chicago Law School, Chicago's only public law school, is seeking an experienced candidate for an Office Administrator Position. The Office Administrator will provide support to the attorneys and students working in the UIC School of Law Community Legal Clinics, a functioning law office in an educational setting. This position will communicate with clients and prospective clients over the telephone, via email, and in person, and supports the work of the faculty, attorneys, and students in the Clinics.

For fullest consideration, submit cover letter, resume, valid documents, and name/contact information of three references and an employment application by Monday, October 18, 2021 athttps://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=146949&job=office-administrator-community-legal-clinics

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