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UIC Massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic/feeds/massmail.rss Campus announcements en-us Fri, 17 May 2013 18:52:23 -0500 60 UIC Massmail http://www.uic.edu/favicon.png http://www.uic.edu/uic Campus announcements UIC Athletics, UI Cancer Center team up for basketball game, concert February 19, 2019 Top Stories UIC Athletics, UI Cancer Center team up for basketball game, concert U and I vs. Cancer Basketball Game and Concert set for Feb. 24 Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/athletics-ui-cancer-center-team-up-for-basketball-game-concert?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019 Gallery 400 exhibit explores effects of climate insecurity across the planet Exhibit is made up of seven field projects around the world and their communities Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/gallery-400-exhibit-explores-effects-of-climate-insecurity-across-the-planet?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019 Moving artificial leaves out of the lab and into the air Capturing carbon dioxide — a potent greenhouse gas — directly from the air Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/moving-artificial-leaves-out-of-the-lab-and-into-the-air?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019 Messages and announcements Provost's Monthly Office Hours Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Poser will be holding office hours on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in room 2832 University Hall. Faculty, students, or staff members are welcome to drop in during the 60-minute period to discuss whatever is on their mind. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/provosts-monthly-office-hours-11?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019 Nominations for Vice Chancellor for Advancement, UIF Senior VP The deadline for nominations and applications for the dual position of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and the Senior Vice President of the University of Illinois Foundation has been extended to February 22. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/search-for-uic-vice-chancellor-for-advancement-and-uif-senior-vice-president-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019 Executive Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence Finalists for the position of Executive Director of the new UIC Center for Teaching Excellence will do a public presentation about their vision for the new Center. The Executive Director will be responsible for starting up and leading the new Center, which will support all members of the UIC community who have a teaching role, including faculty and teaching assistants at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/public-presentations-for-the-finalists-for-the-executive-director-of-the-center-for-teaching-excellence?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019 Student Funding UIC undergraduate and graduate full-time, degree-seeking students from all disciplines can apply for the John and Grace Nuveen International Awards and Everett and Florence Drumright Scholarship. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/students-funding-apply?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019 Campus events (https://today.uic.edu/events?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign==February%2019%2C%202019) Feb. 19: College of Dentistry 32nd Annual Clinic and Research Day (https://today.uic.edu/events/college-of-dentistry-32nd-annual-clinic-and-research-day?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019) Feb. 19: Diversity Committee Coffee Hour Discussion (https://today.uic.edu/events/diversity-committee-coffee-hour-discussion-understanding-intersectionality-with-dr-michelle-manno?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019) Feb. 20: Examining Feminism in Digital Gaming Culture (https://today.uic.edu/events/feminist-lunch-lectures-examining-feminism-in-digital-gaming-culture?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019) Feb. 22: SAB presents Art Fest (https://today.uic.edu/events/sab-presents-art-fest?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019) Feb. 22-March 2: UIC Theatre's 'Rome Sweet Rome' (https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-theatres-rome-sweet-rome-2019-02-22?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019) Feb. 26: Open house for UIC’s largest active learning classroom (https://today.uic.edu/events/open-house-for-uics-largest-active-learning-classroom?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019) Feb. 26: Exhibit — Free Again: the First 24 Hours (https://today.uic.edu/events/exhibit-free-again-the-first-24-hours?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019) UIC in the News Where Corruption Is Rampant In American Cities Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2019/02/15/where-corruption-is-rampant-in-american-cities-infographic/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019#38d7a3a0118b) Use of E-Cigarettes Among Teens Is 'Exploding' Consumer Reports (https://www.consumerreports.org/electronic-cigarettes/e-cigarette-use-among-teens-is-exploding/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019) UIC Study of High School Cliques Finds Some Disturbing Trends WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" (https://news.wttw.com/2019/02/14/uic-study-high-school-cliques-finds-some-disturbing-trends?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019) UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases (https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases) Manage your subscription to this newsletter (https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today) massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:41:00 -0600 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:41:00 -0600 'X-ray gun' traces origins of Chinese porcelains in ancient shipwreck February 12, 2019 Top Stories 'X-ray gun' traces origins of Chinese porcelains found on ancient shipwreck UIC and Field Museum archaeologists study cargo on vessel that sank 800 years ago Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/x-ray-gun-traces-origins-of-chinese-porcelains-found-on-ancient-shipwreck?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019 UIC to lead $3M initiative to develop system to identify, patch software security holes The system will be designed to evaluate software written in several computer languages Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-to-lead-3m-initiative-to-develop-system-to-identify-patch-software-security-holes?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019 UIC makes progress on 'Zero Waste' commitment On campus, 45 percent of waste is diverted from the landfill — with the goal of 50 percent by 2028 Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-makes-progress-on-zero-waste-commitment?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019 Messages and announcements Donald N. Langenberg Donald N. Langenberg, UIC’s first Chancellor, passed away on January 25. He was 86. Chancellor Langenberg was a visionary who was tasked with bringing the University of Illinois’ Circle campus together with the medical campus under one administration, creating Chicago’s largest university. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/donald-n-langenberg?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019 Nominations for Vice Chancellor for Advancement, UIF Senior VP The deadline for nominations and applications for the dual position of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and the Senior Vice President of the University of Illinois Foundation has been extended to February 22. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/search-for-uic-vice-chancellor-for-advancement-and-uif-senior-vice-president-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019 Search for Assistant Vice Chancellor, Extended Campus A national search for the Assistant Vice Chancellor, UIC Extended Campus is now underway. The Assistant Vice Chancellor will provide administrative leadership and oversight for UIC Extended Campus and report to the Provost and to the Vice Chancellor for Innovation. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/search-for-assistant-vice-chancellor-uic-extended-campus?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019 Student Funding UIC undergraduate and graduate full-time, degree-seeking students from all disciplines can apply for the John and Grace Nuveen International Awards and Everett and Florence Drumright Scholarship. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/students-funding-apply?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019 Campus events (https://today.uic.edu/events?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019) Feb. 13: Arab and Muslim Film Fest (https://today.uic.edu/events/arab-and-muslim-film-fest?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019) Feb. 13: Space to Engage: An Open Space Dialogue with IPCE (https://today.uic.edu/events/space-to-engage-an-open-space-dialogue-with-ipce?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019) Feb. 13-14: Gilman Scholarship Workshop (https://today.uic.edu/events/gilman-scholarship-workshop?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019) Feb. 15: SAB presents Valentine's Day Bash (https://today.uic.edu/events/sab-presents-valentines-day-bash?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019) Feb. 19: College of Dentistry 32nd Annual Clinic and Research Day (https://today.uic.edu/events/college-of-dentistry-32nd-annual-clinic-and-research-day?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019) UIC in the News 'X-ray gun' used to study 800-year-old shipwreck and its treasures CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/08/world/java-sea-shipwreck-ceramics-x-ray-gun/index.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019) How binge-drinking may have lasting & adverse effects on your brain's wiring Economic Times (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/how-binge-drinking-may-have-lasting-adverse-effects-on-your-brains-wiring/articleshow/67880196.cms?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019) ‘It’s the Human Way’: Corruption Scandals Play Out in Big Cities Across U.S. New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/05/us/fbi-corruption-investigations.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019) UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases (https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases) Manage your subscription to this newsletter (https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today) massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:57:20 -0600 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:57:20 -0600 Congrats to the 2018 Researchers, Scholars, Inventor of the Year January 29, 2019 Top Stories Researchers, Scholars of the Year 2018 Winners will be recognized at a ceremony and reception Feb. 6 Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/researchers-scholars-of-the-year-2018?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019 2018 Inventor of the Year Terry Vanden Hoek Terry Vanden Hoek's work focuses on preventing death from cardiac arrest Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/2018-uic-inventor-of-the-year-terry-vanden-hoek?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019 For Academy Award-nominated director, ‘UIC was the launch pad’ Oscar-nominated "Minding the Gap" by UIC alumnus Bing Liu will have its network debut Feb. 18 on PBS Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/for-academy-award-nominated-director-uic-was-the-launch-pad?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019 Messages and announcements Finalists for CADA dean Three finalists for Dean of the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts will interview on campus in February. We invite and encourage you to attend their public presentations, meet them and provide feedback. Detailed information about the finalists will be posted online. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/finalists-for-dean-college-of-architecture-design-and-the-arts?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019 Protection of minors policy The University of Illinois at Chicago reaffirms its commitment to providing a safe environment for minors who are participating in UIC programs both on and off campus. The University of Illinois Protection of Minors policy outlines requirements members of the university community (UIC personnel, UIC volunteers, and UIC contractors) must take in order to provide a safe environment. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/protection-of-minors-policy-5?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019 Research study on PCOS Dr. Frank González from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UIC is seeking women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for a research study. The goal of this research study is to determine how treatment with a medication called Salsalate can help. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/research-study-do-you-have-pcos?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019 Winter weather reminder The residential, health care and research aspects of UIC operations make it impossible to close the entire campus. In rare circumstances, severe weather conditions may result in a change or cancellation of scheduled classes, "non-essential" university operations, and events or programs. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/winter-weather-reminder-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019 Campus events (https://today.uic.edu/events?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) Jan. 29: Ignite the Conversation Ballot Party (https://today.uic.edu/events/ignite-the-conversation-ballot-party?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019) Jan. 30: LCC Affiliated Student Organizations’ Open House (https://today.uic.edu/events/lcc-affiliated-student-organizations-open-house?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019) Jan. 30: Arab American Cultural Center Open House and New Director Welcome (https://today.uic.edu/events/spring-open-house-and-new-director-welcome?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019) Jan. 30: IMPACT Summit (https://today.uic.edu/events/impact-summit?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019) Jan. 31: UIC Senate Meeting (https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-senate-meeting-10?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019) Feb. 1: Black History Month Kick-Off (https://today.uic.edu/events/black-history-month-kick-off?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019) UIC in the News Coal miners have been inhaling deadly silica dust for decades. Now they’re dying PBS News Hour (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/coal-miners-have-been-inhaling-deadly-silica-dust-for-decades-now-theyre-dying?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019) In corruption-plagued Chicago, high-level shakedown charges loom over mayoral race, candidates USA Today (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/01/23/chicago-federal-political-corruption-scandal-mayor-election-alderman-ed-burke/2581411002/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019) Gum disease–causing bacteria could spur Alzheimer’s Science (https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/01/gum-disease-causing-bacteria-could-spur-alzheimer-s?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019) UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases (https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases) Manage your subscription to this newsletter (https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today) massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:48:53 -0600 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:48:53 -0600 UIC alumni, experts provide guidance during governor's transition January 22, 2019 Top Stories UIC alumni, experts provide guidance during governor's transition Eleven people connected to UIC serve on J.B. Pritzker's transition committees Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-alumni-experts-provide-guidance-during-governors-transition?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 Architectural teams named finalists in design competition for new performing arts center The proposed performing arts center is part of the UIC master plan Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/architectural-teams-named-finalists-in-design-competition-for-new-performing-arts-center-at-uic?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 East Meets West: Innovative solutions to health care problems Students in Interdisciplinary Product Development course work together to help patients stay connected to health care services Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/east-meets-west-innovative-solutions-to-health-care-problems?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 Messages and announcements Winter weather reminder The residential, health care and research aspects of UIC operations make it impossible to close the entire campus. In rare circumstances, severe weather conditions may result in a change or cancellation of scheduled classes, "non-essential" university operations, and events or programs. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/winter-weather-reminder-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 Leadership, service awards Nominations are now being accepted for the Chancellor’s Student Service and Leadership Awards. Please consider nominating outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who have given their time and talent to campus or community service. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/nominate-for-the-chancellors-student-service-and-leadership-awards?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 Trade Winds Applications for the spring 2019 cohort of Trade Winds are currently being accepted through Jan. 28. Trade Winds is an intercultural friendship program organized by the Office of International Services. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/gain-intercultural-skills-and-friendship-through-trade-winds?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 English courses and more Did you know that UIC offers English Language support courses, private lessons, and proofreading and editing services? Students, faculty, staff, and members of the UIC and Chicago community are welcome to take advantage of these paid services. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/english-language-courses-private-lessons-and-proofreading-and-editing-services?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 Campus events Jan. 22: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote (https://today.uic.edu/events/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-keynote?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) Jan. 23: LCC Open House (https://today.uic.edu/events/lcc-open-house?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) Jan. 23-24: Winter Involvement Fairs (https://today.uic.edu/events/winter-involvement-fairs-2019-01-23?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) Jan. 23-24: Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Information Session (https://today.uic.edu/events/bachelor-of-arts-in-public-policy-information-session-6?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) UIC in the News How local colleges' online programs fare in U.S. News rankings Crain's Chicago Business (https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/how-local-colleges-online-programs-fare-us-news-rankings?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) 5 Ways to Pay Down Holiday Credit Card Debt Consumer Reports (https://www.consumerreports.org/credit-cards/5-ways-to-pay-down-holiday-debt/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) This healthcare giant invests millions in affordable housing to keep people healthy Fast Company (https://www.fastcompany.com/90291860/this-healthcare-giant-invests-millions-in-affordable-housing-to-keep-people-healthy?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases (https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases) Manage your subscription to this newsletter (https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today) massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:59:05 -0600 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:59:05 -0600 Save the date for spring semester events January 15, 2019 Top Stories Save the date for spring semester events Valentine’s bash, comedy show among Center for Student Involvement offerings Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/save-the-date-for-spring-semester-events?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 UIC ranked among top 5 in the nation for online degree programs Online bachelor's degrees rank among top 5 in the nation Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-ranked-among-top-5-in-the-nation-for-online-degree-programs?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 Spend day off school helping others UIC will host its annual MLK Day of Service Jan. 21 Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/spend-day-off-school-helping-others-in-honor-of-mlk Messages and announcements Provost's monthly office hours Provost Susan Poser will continue to hold monthly office hours throughout 2019. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to drop in during the 60-minute time period to discuss whatever is on their minds. For this month, the office hour is on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/provosts-monthly-office-hours-10?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 New cultural center leader Dr. Zeina Zaatari is the new director of the Arab American Cultural Center. For over 20 years, Dr. Zaatari has worked on gender and racial justice in Arab and Arab American communities in the academic and non-profit spheres. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/announcing-the-new-director-of-the-arab-american-cultural-center?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 CURA awards available The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to announce that a limited number of Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards (CURA) are available for the Spring 2019 term. Participants must identify a faculty member with whom they are interested in working on a project related to their work. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-undergraduate-students-a-limited-number-of-chancellors-undergraduate-research-awards-cura-are-available-for-the-spring-2019-term?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 Theatre & Music courses Do you love theatre and/or music? Or do you just want to develop a greater appreciation? Register for one or more general education courses offered by the UIC School of Theatre & Music (STM). Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/school-of-theatre-music-courses-sp19?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019 Campus events Jan. 16: RA/PM Information Session (https://today.uic.edu/events/ra-pm-information-session-6?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019) Jan. 17: Rec LIVE! (https://today.uic.edu/events/rec-live-4?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019) Jan. 22: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote (https://today.uic.edu/events/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-keynote?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) Jan. 23-24: Winter Involvement Fairs (https://today.uic.edu/events/winter-involvement-fairs-2019-01-23) UIC in the News Could Smartphone Apps Help Curb Teen Depression? Rolling Stone (https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/teen-depression-smartphone-app-776227/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) High School Cliques Now Fall Into 12 Categories, Study Shows Men's Health (https://www.menshealth.com/health/a25834640/12-types-of-high-school-cliques-new-study-finds/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) Pesticide, metal exposure tied to increased risk of heart disease Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-heart-pesticides/pesticide-metal-exposure-tied-to-increased-risk-of-heart-disease-idUSKCN1P32PV?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019) UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases (https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases) Manage your subscription to this newsletter (https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today) massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:57:32 -0600 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:57:32 -0600 New women's soccer head coach selected January 8, 2019 Top Stories New women's soccer head coach selected In six seasons as a full-time head coach, Tom Anagnost has guided his teams to the NCAA Tournament five times Read more at:https://today.uic.edu/new-womens-soccer-head-coach-selected?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019 Two UIC students awarded Gilman study abroad scholarships Since 2006, UIC students have won scholarships totaling approximately $700,000 Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/two-uic-students-awarded-gilman-study-abroad-scholarships?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019 Research explores policies on timely breast cancer diagnosis for underserved women Diagnostic experience, treatment facility tied to disparities Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-research-explores-policies-on-timely-breast-cancer-diagnosis-for-underserved-women?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019 Messages and announcements Message from the Chancellor The search committee for UIC’s next Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Senior Vice President of the University of Illinois Foundation has been established. The committee will identify high caliber applicants and provide an opportunity to interview qualified finalists with the goal of appointing the new Vice Chancellor in the Spring of 2019. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/message-from-the-chancellor-10?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019 Tax Statements for 2018 Again this year the University is pleased to offer the option of accessing your Forms W-2, 1042-S, and 1095-C electronically. Last year over 48,000 employees chose to receive their W-2 and/or 1042-S electronically. The consent process for calendar year 2018 is open through January 15, 2019. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/update-to-year-end-tax-statements-process-for-tax-year-2018?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019 Campus events Jan. 12: Free Dental Screening (https://today.uic.edu/events/free-dental-screening-4?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019) Jan. 16: RA/PM Information Session (https://today.uic.edu/events/ra-pm-information-session-6?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019) Jan. 17: Rec LIVE! (https://today.uic.edu/events/rec-live-4?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019) UIC in the News UIC unveils $1B campus renovation plan ABC7 Chicago (https://abc7chicago.com/education/uic-unveils-$1b-campus-renovation-plan/5006029/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202018) Detecting depression: Phone apps could monitor teen angst New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2019/01/03/health/ap-us-med-growing-up-digital-smartphone-psychiatry.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019) UIC Researchers Develop Method to Detect ALS Chicago Tonight (https://news.wttw.com/2019/01/03/uic-researchers-develop-method-detect-als?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%208%2C%202019) UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases (https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases) Manage your subscription to this newsletter (https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today) massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:56:46 -0600 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:56:46 -0600 Celebrating outstanding teachers December 18, 2018 Top Stories Excellence in Teaching UIC honors some of its most dedicated and outstanding teachers Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/excellence-in-teaching-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2019%2C%202018 UIC receives $1M bequest from beloved art history professor Ross Edman taught at UIC from 1965 until he retired in 1995 Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-receives-1m-bequest-from-beloved-art-history-professor?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2019%2C%202018 UI Health Craniofacial Center throws holiday party for young patients Kids up to age 15 celebrate with staff, Santa Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/ui-health-craniofacial-center-throws-holiday-party-for-young-patients?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2019%2C%202018 Messages and announcements Winter Weather Reminder The residential, health care and research aspects of UIC operations make it impossible to close the entire campus. In rare circumstances, severe weather conditions may result in a change or cancellation of scheduled classes, “non-essential” university operations, or university events or programs. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/winter-weather-reminder?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2019%2C%202018 Tax Statements for 2018 Again this year the University is pleased to offer the option of accessing your Forms W-2, 1042-S, and 1095-C electronically. Last year over 48,000 employees chose to receive their W-2 and/or 1042-S electronically. The consent process for calendar year 2018 is open through January 15, 2019. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/update-to-year-end-tax-statements-process-for-tax-year-2018?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2019%2C%202018 UIC in the News The Brain Fog of Menopause New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/17/well/live/the-brain-fog-of-menopause.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2019%2C%202018) Americans want equality at work; less so at home The Economist (https://www.economist.com/democracy-in-america/2018/12/11/americans-want-equality-at-work-less-so-at-home?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2019%2C%202018) UIC's first female engineering graduate will be honored this commencement weekend ABC7 Chicago (https://abc7chicago.com/education/uics-first-female-engineering-graduate-will-be-honored-this-weekend/4893360/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2019%2C%202018) UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases (https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases) Manage your subscription to this newsletter (https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today) massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:55:07 -0600 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:55:07 -0600 Inspiring December graduates December 11, 2018 Top Stories Inspiring grads Read about the journeys these six students took to their Dec. 15 commencement Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/inspiring-grads?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2011%2C%202018 College of Engineering’s first female graduate Golden Grad Nancy Holmes returns to UIC for Dec. 15 commencement Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/college-of-engineerings-first-female-graduate?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2011%2C%202018 To our graduates ‘Promise yourself to continue learning and discovering,' says UIC Chancellor Michael Amiridis Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/to-our-graduates-3?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2011%2C%202018 Messages and announcements UIC Master Plan Update On November 15, 2018, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the UIC Master Plan Update: 2018 Implementation Plan. This exciting plan will carry the University’s positive momentum into and through the next decade with a solid foundation for growth. I would encourage all of you to watch a 5-minute video, which captures the essence of the 2018 Implementation Plan. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-master-plan-update-2018-implementation-plan-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2011%2C%202018 Extended Library Hours The Richard J. Daley Library will be open continuously through 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. During extended hours, only patrons with valid i-cards will be able to enter the building. The Library of the Health Sciences-Chicago will continue to offer its regular schedule of service during the exam period. Early morning and late-night entry is UIC i-card swipe only. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/university-library-extended-hours-for-end-of-semester-and-finals-week-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2011%2C%202018 Campus events Dec. 11-12: Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Information Session (https://today.uic.edu/events/bachelor-of-arts-in-public-policy-information-session-3?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2011%2C%202018) Dec. 13: Exploring Endocrine Resistance in Breast Cancer (https://today.uic.edu/events/exploring-endocrine-resistance-in-breast-cancer?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2011%2C%202018) Dec. 15: Commencement (https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-commencement-4?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2011%2C%202018) UIC in the News Rough Neighborhood, Worse Epilepsy? U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/health-care/articles/2018-12-04/rough-neighborhood-worse-epilepsy?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2011%2C%202018) The Charter-School Teachers’ Strike in Chicago Was ‘Inevitable’ The Atlantic (https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2018/12/charter-school-strike-chicago/577459/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2011%2C%202018) Chicago Medical Society’s Physician of the Year is . . . Crain's Chicago Business (https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/chicago-medical-societys-physician-year?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%2011%2C%202018) UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases (https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases) Manage your subscription to this newsletter (https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today) massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:55:03 -0600 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:55:03 -0600 UIC's mission: To model life on Saturn's moon in the lab December 4, 2018 Top Stories UIC's mission: To model life on Saturn's moon in the lab Modeling life on Titan in the lab Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uics-mission-to-model-life-on-saturns-moon-in-the-lab?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018 Credit Union 1 Arena celebrates grand opening Partnership also provides $750,000 for student scholarships Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/credit-union-1-arena-celebrates-grand-opening?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018 UIC hosts Toys for Tots Drive UIC Office of Preparedness and Response is collecting new toys for kids in need Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-hosts-toys-for-tots-drive?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018 Messages and announcements UIC Master Plan Update On November 15, 2018, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the UIC Master Plan Update: 2018 Implementation Plan. This exciting plan will carry the University’s positive momentum into and through the next decade with a solid foundation for growth. I would encourage all of you to watch a 5-minute video, which captures the essence of the 2018 Implementation Plan. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-master-plan-update-2018-implementation-plan-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018 Nominations for Provost's Excellence in Advising Award It is my pleasure to announce the opening of the nomination period for the 2019 Provost's Excellence in Undergraduate Advising Award. This award was established in 2011 to recognize professional advisors who have demonstrated exemplary skill in academic advising and a commitment to student success at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/nominations-for-2019-provosts-excellence-in-undergraduate-advising-awards?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018 University Library Extended Hours The Richard J. Daley Library will be open continuously through 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. During extended hours, only patrons with valid i-cards will be able to enter the building. The Library of the Health Sciences-Chicago will continue to offer its regular schedule of service during the exam period. Early morning and late-night entry is UIC i-card swipe only. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/university-library-extended-hours-for-end-of-semester-and-finals-week-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018 European Union General Data Protection Regulation The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect on May 25, 2018. The purpose of the GDPR is to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe and strengthen data privacy protections for persons in the European Economic Area (EEA). The GDPR carries the potential for significant fines for noncompliance. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/important-information-compliance-with-the-european-union-general-data-protection-regulation?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018 Campus events (https://today.uic.edu/events) Dec. 4: UIC Cookbook launch (https://today.uic.edu/events/join-us-for-the-launch-of-uics-first-cookbook?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018) Dec. 4-5: Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Information Session (https://today.uic.edu/events/bachelor-of-arts-in-public-policy-information-session-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018) Dec. 5: RA/PM information session (https://today.uic.edu/events/ra-pm-information-session-5?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018) Dec. 8: Free dental screening (https://today.uic.edu/events/free-dental-screening-3?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018) UIC in the News Americans Value Equality at Work More Than Equality at Home New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/03/upshot/americans-value-equality-at-work-more-than-equality-at-home.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018) About half of teenagers have never talked to doctor alone, study finds Newsday (https://www.newsday.com/news/health/teenagers-doctors-1.24089212?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018) Epileptics who live in higher crime areas, including South Side and the Loop, have more seizures, UIC study shows Chicago Tribune (https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-epilepsy-more-seizures-high-crime-20181203-story.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=December%204%2C%202018) UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases (https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases) Manage your subscription to this newsletter (https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today) massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:55:18 -0600 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:55:18 -0600 Give back on IGNITE GivingTuesday November 27, 2018 Top Stories Make an impact on IGNITE GivingTuesday Nov. 27 event aims to unify campus community under the act of giving back Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/make-an-impact-on-ignite-givingtuesday?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018 Lincoln Laureate finds passion in helping others Alan Sadural accepts award given to outstanding seniors at Old State Capitol ceremony Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/lincoln-laureate-finds-passion-in-helping-others?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018 Cookbook benefits Pop-Up Pantry Launch event set for Dec. 4 in the UIC Bookstore Read more at:https://today.uic.edu/cookbook-benefits-pop-up-pantry?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018 Messages and announcements UIC DPI Seed Funding Program: Cycle 2 deadline update The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is delighted by the campus response to the UIC DPI Seed Funding Program. This funding opportunity leverages up to $10 million from UIC’s royalty revenue as “seed funds” to align new UIC research activities with the DPI mission and priorities. Due to a strong response to Cycle 1 and a large volume of letter of intent (LOIs) submitted for Cycle 2, we are extending the deadline for Cycle 2 applications. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-dpi-seed-funding-program-cycle-2-deadline-update?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018 Open Textbook Faculty Incentive Program UIC is pleased to announce a second year of funding for a program that encourages faculty to use open educational resources (OER) as alternatives to traditional textbooks for undergraduate courses. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/open-textbook-faculty-incentive-program?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Thank you for helping IGNITE the future Since the start of IGNITE: The Campaign for UIC, 1,437 of you and your faculty and staff colleagues have contributed more than $3.2 million. In fact, 719 of you gave nearly $800,000 in FY18 alone. Many of you joined the 3,233 donors who gave for the first time in FY18, totaling $842,500. For this we are especially grateful and we welcome you to a community of proud UIC donors. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/thank-you-for-helping-us-ignite-the-future?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018 Recognize grads, faculty in UIC News commencement issue Congratulate graduating students or recognize award-winning faculty from your campus group, department or college by placing a congratulatory ad in the Dec. 15 commencement edition of UIC News! Special rates start at $20. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/congratulate-grads-recognize-faculty-in-uic-news?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018 Campus events (https://today.uic.edu/events) Nov. 28: Illinois Bicentennial and 2019 Chicago Municipal Election Kickoff (https://today.uic.edu/events/illinois-bicentennial-and-kick-off-the-2019-chicago-municipal-election?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018) Nov. 29: UIC World AIDS Day 2018 (https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-world-aids-day-2018?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018) Nov. 29: UIC Senate Meeting (https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-senate-meeting-9?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018) Nov. 29: Conversation with Leonid Volkov (https://today.uic.edu/events/conversation-with-leonid-volkov?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018) Nov. 29: RA/PM information session (https://today.uic.edu/events/ra-pm-information-session-4?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018) UIC in the News How Long Can People Live? New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/19/health/human-life-span.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018) To raise generous kids, ask them what they're thankful for year-round Chicago Tribune (https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-teach-kids-gratitude-20181116-story.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018) Despite AMA guidelines, about half of teens have never talked to doctor alone, UIC study finds Chicago Tribune (https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-teens-need-time-to-speak-with-doctors-alone-20181119-story.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2027%2C%202018) UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases (https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases) Manage your subscription to this newsletter (https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today) massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:54:16 -0600 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:54:16 -0600 Hospital throws holiday party for young patients November 20, 2018 Top Stories Hospital throws holiday party for young patients More than 300 people come together in celebration Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/hospital-throws-holiday-party-for-young-patients?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 CPS Chief Janice Jackson on UIC: ‘I made the right choice’ 'What UIC taught me is the importance of being an instructional leader' Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/cps-chief-janice-jackson-on-uic-i-made-the-right-choice?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Credit Union 1, UIC poised to strengthen partnership with naming rights agreement University’s multi-use facility to be named Credit Union 1 Arena, subject to approval of Board of Trustees Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/credit-union-1-and-uic-poised-to-strengthen-partnership-with-naming-rights-agreement?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Messages and announcements Thank you for helping IGNITE the future Since the start of IGNITE: The Campaign for UIC, 1,437 of you and your faculty and staff colleagues have contributed more than $3.2 million. In fact, 719 of you gave nearly $800,000 in FY18 alone. Many of you joined the 3,233 donors who gave for the first time in FY18, totaling $842,500. For this we are especially grateful and we welcome you to a community of proud UIC donors. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/thank-you-for-helping-us-ignite-the-future?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Open Textbook Faculty Incentive Program UIC is pleased to announce a second year of funding for a program that encourages faculty to use open educational resources (OER) as alternatives to traditional textbooks for undergraduate courses. This incentive program is part of UIC’s student success initiative and was developed in response to student concerns about the high cost of course materials. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/open-textbook-faculty-incentive-program?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Vice Chancellor for Advancement Transition Jeff Nearhoof, UIC’s Vice Chancellor for Advancement and UIF’s Senior Vice President of Development, will resign effective at the close of business on December 31, 2018. He will continue to lead the UIC advancement team until he transitions at the end of December. A search for a new Vice Chancellor/Senior Vice President will commence immediately and more information regarding interim leadership will be forthcoming. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/vice-chancellor-for-advancement-transition?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Recognize grads, faculty in UIC News commencement issue Congratulate graduating students or recognize award-winning faculty from your campus group, department or college by placing a congratulatory ad in the Dec. 15 commencement edition of UIC News! Special rates start at $20. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/congratulate-grads-recognize-faculty-in-uic-news?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Campus events Nov. 20: Startup Workshop: Ten Legal Tips for Financing Success https://today.uic.edu/events/startup-workshop-ten-legal-tips-for-financing-success?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Nov. 28: Illinois Bicentennial and 2019 Chicago Municipal Election Kickoff https://today.uic.edu/events/illinois-bicentennial-and-kick-off-the-2019-chicago-municipal-election?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Nov. 29: UIC World AIDS Day 2018 https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-world-aids-day-2018?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Nov. 29: UIC Senate Meeting https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-senate-meeting-9?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Nov. 29: Conversation with Leonid Volkov https://today.uic.edu/events/conversation-with-leonid-volkov?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 UIC in the News Twin doctors hope to change the face of medicine NBC Nightly News https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/twin-doctors-hope-to-change-the-face-of-medicine-1370812995560?v=railb&fbclid=IwAR1YmWSgIL_tcHqQ5bjdRq7Qqajg8bmAsWYlXVTZNhkVLI-EQVyLvd9Fouk&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 Kidney swap forever links 3 families ABC7 Chicago https://abc7chicago.com/health/kidney-swap-forever-links-3-families/4703061/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 New Exercise Guidelines: Move More, Sit Less, Start Younger Chicago Tonight https://news.wttw.com/2018/11/13/new-exercise-guidelines-move-more-sit-less-start-younger?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2020%2C%202018 UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases Manage your subscription to this newsletter https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:55:30 -0600 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:55:30 -0600 UIC scholar honored for work serving the 'public good' November 13, 2018 Top Stories UIC scholar honored for work serving the 'public good' Ransby receives American Studies Association's 2018 Angela Y. Davis Prize Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-scholar-honored-for-work-serving-the-public-good?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 Study investigates factors behind Chicago school closure decisions Analysis covers closure decisions from 2003 to 2013 Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/study-investigates-factors-behind-chicago-school-closure-decisions?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 New imprint at UIC looks to the past to share future artistic ideas "Something Else Press” was based in New York City between 1964 and 1974 Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/new-imprint-at-uic-looks-to-the-past-to-share-future-artistic-ideas?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 Messages and announcements Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation UIC Chancellor Michael Amiridis announces the creation of the new Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation (OVCI), as well as the appointment of Dr. Anthony (TJ) Augustine, currently Associate Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation for the University of Illinois System, as the Interim Vice Chancellor for Innovation effective November 16, 2018, subject to approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/office-of-the-vice-chancellor-for-innovation?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 Honorary Degree Nominations The Senate External Relations and Public Service Committee invites you to submit nominations for consideration in awarding honorary degrees at UIC. Honorary degrees are the highest award conferred by UIC. An honorary degree may reward exemplary and extraordinary contributions either to the scholarly or professional world, to public service, or to UIC’s achievements and the ideals of its missions of teaching, research, service, and economic development. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/honorary-degree-nominations-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 Reminder: 2018 UIC Researcher and Scholar and Inventor of the Year Award Nominations Less than one week remains to nominate deserving individuals for Researcher, Scholar and Inventor of the Year for 2018! The UIC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research presents awards to celebrate the efforts and commitment of individuals making exceptional progress advancing knowledge in their area of research and scholarship. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/reminder-2018-uic-researcher-and-scholar-and-inventor-of-the-year-award-nominations?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 International Ed Celebration The Office of International Affairs invites you to join us at the campus celebration of International Education on Wednesday, November 14th, at 3 p.m. in Illinois room B of SCE. In attendance will be students, faculty, representatives of the Chicago Consular Corps, International Sister Cities Program, Peace Corps and the Diplomat in Residence. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/invitation-reception-international-ed-celebration?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 Campus events https://today.uic.edu/events Nov. 14: Taste of UIC https://today.uic.edu/events/taste-of-uic-7?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 Nov. 14-17: UIC Theatre's "Three Sisters" https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-theatre-three-sisters?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 Nov. 15: Flames Tailgate https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-flames-homecoming-tailgate?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 Nov. 16: UIC GIS Day 2018 https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-gis-day-2018?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 UIC in the News Chicago-Area Paramedics Reviving Opioid Overdose Victims in Record Numbers NBC 5 https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-area-paramedics-reviving-opioid-overdose-victims-in-record-numbers-500204881.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 Marijuana may change the decision-making part of teen brains ScienceNews https://www.sciencenews.org/article/marijuana-may-change-decision-making-part-teen-brains?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 University Historian Receiving Prestigious National Award U.S. News & World Report https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2018-11-08/university-historian-receiving-prestigious-national-award?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%2013%2C%202018 UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases Manage your subscription to this newsletter https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:01:20 -0600 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:01:20 -0600 Vice chancellor for research aims to support, highlight campus innovation November 6, 2018 Top Stories New vice chancellor for research aims to support, highlight campus innovation "My goals are to promote collaboration in order to ensure effective processes that allow research to flourish," says Joanna Groden Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/new-vice-chancellor-for-research-aims-to-support-highlight-campus-innovation?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 Homecoming week to highlight UIC spirit Week includes dance, basketball game, tailgate, and more Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/homecoming-week-to-highlight-uic-spirit?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 UIC celebrates outstanding alumni Honorees recognized at annual Alumni Awards Luncheon Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-celebrates-outstanding-alumni?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 Messages and announcements Alumnae leaders of violence prevention agencies return to UIC UIC alumnae in leadership positions at agencies that assist victims of sexual assault and interpersonal violence will return to campus Nov. 8 for a special event hosted by the Applied Psychology Program, a special option for bachelor’s degree studies in the department of psychology at UIC. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/alumnae-leaders-of-violence-prevention-agencies-return-to-uic?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 Honorary Degree Nominations The Senate External Relations and Public Service Committee invites you to submit nominations for consideration in awarding honorary degrees at UIC. Honorary degrees are the highest award conferred by UIC. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/honorary-degree-nominations-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2030%2C%202018 UIC Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony Each November, UIC celebrates Employee Recognition Month. All UIC community members are welcome to attend as we congratulate the distinguished honorees of this year’s awards for their outstanding achievements. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/2018-uic-employee-recognition-awards-ceremony-and-reception?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 International Ed Celebration The Office of International Affairs invites you to join us at the campus celebration of International Education on Wednesday, November 14th, at 3 p.m. in Illinois room B of SCE. In attendance will be students, faculty, representatives of the Chicago Consular Corps, International Sister Cities Program, Peace Corps and the Diplomat in Residence. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/invitation-reception-international-ed-celebration?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 Campus events https://today.uic.edu/events Nov. 6: Election Night Watch Party https://today.uic.edu/events/election-night-watch-party?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2030%2C%202018 Nov. 7: Innovation Seminar Smart Transportation https://today.uic.edu/events/innovation-seminar-smart-transportation?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 Nov. 7: France in the Great War https://today.uic.edu/events/france-in-the-great-war-the-divide-between-home-front-and-front-line-and-how-a-song-bridged-the-gap?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 Nov. 8: Post-Election Reflections https://today.uic.edu/events/post-election-reflections-a-panel-appraising-the-2018-midterms-with-dick-simpson-chris-mooney-and-alba-alexander?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 Nov. 9-17: UIC Theatre's "Three Sisters" https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-theatre-three-sisters?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 UIC in the News Los Angeles Must Pay Billions to Adapt — or Slip into the Sea Wired https://www.wired.com/story/los-angeles-sea-level-rise/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 How to Raise A Child to Not Grow Up Materialistic Esquire https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/lifestyle/raise-a-child-who-is-not-materialisti-sa00041-20181029-src-sp?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=November%206%2C%202018 UIC Medical Students Seek to ‘Fill a Void’ in Health Care WTTW Chicago Tonight https://news.wttw.com/2018/10/30/uic-medical-students-seek-fill-void-health-care UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases Manage your subscription to this newsletter https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:26:57 -0600 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:26:57 -0600 Vote early on campus this week Subscribe to UIC news releases [https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases] News-Outlet-Title-2 October 30, 2018 Top Stories Vote early on campus this week woman wearing tank top covered in UIC Student Leadership and Civic Engagement to host 'Party at the Polls' in SCE Read more UIC Electronic Visualization Lab featured in 'Chicago New Media 1973-1992' exhibit Spiral / Daniel Sandin Symposium, computer art demo part of show Read more New book details six decades of black politics, education reform Karen Lewis UIC historian examines historical, contemporary direction of urban education Read more Messages and announcements UIC Master Plan Update Please join us for the final draft preview of the UIC Master Plan Update: 2018 Implementation Plan. Meetings are held on the east side of campus Oct. 30 and west side of campus Oct. 31. The same content will be presented at both meetings. Read More Campus Conversation The next Campus Conversation takes place on Tuesday, October 30th from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the Cardinal Room, Student Center East. The title of this conversation is "What’s Going on and Why? Mental Health and the University Student." Read More Honorary Degree Nominations The Senate External Relations and Public Service Committee invites you to submit nominations for consideration in awarding honorary degrees at UIC. Honorary degrees are the highest award conferred by UIC. Read More Spring 2019 Registration Time Ticket Check when you can register. Time Ticket registration appointments for Spring 2019 can now be viewed online. Be sure to review any registration holds that may be in place. Spring 2019 begins Monday, January 14, 2019. Read More Campus events Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Early Voting Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Party at the Polls Nov. 1: Interdisciplinary Conversations: The War that Made Today Nov. 2: Government Job Fair Nov. 6: Election Night Watch Party UIC in the News Science May Have Just Uncovered Why Binge Drinking Is So Seductive For Many, And That Could Be Big Forbes Lesson Not Learned: “America To Me” Documents Why Race Has Everything To Do With Education NPR 1A Immigration may be on the national stage, but in Illinois it’s also a key issue in the governor’s race Chicago Tribune UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases Manage your subscription to this newsletter facebook twitter youtube instagram linkedin massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:09:12 -0500 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:09:12 -0500 PBS documentary highlights work of UIC anthropologists October 23, 2018 Top Stories PBS documentary 'Native America' features research by UIC anthropoloists Premieres nationally Oct. 23 Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/pbs-native-america-documentary-features-research-by-uic-anthropologists?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018 Capturing the beauty of discovery Image of Research competition exhibition on display at Daley Library Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/capturing-the-beauty-of-discovery?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018 Tutorium in Intensive English celebrates 40 years Department teaches linguistically diverse students, professionals Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/tutorium-in-intensive-english-celebrates-40-years?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018 Messages and announcements Campus Conversation Please join us for the upcoming Campus Conversation on Tuesday, October 30th from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the Cardinal Room, Student Center East. The title of this conversation is "What’s Going on and Why? Mental Health and the University Student." Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/campus-conversation-on-october-30th-from-1230-200-p-m?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018 2018 Researcher, Scholar, Inventor of the Year Programs The UIC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Office of Technology Management are pleased to announce the 2018 UIC Researcher and Scholar of the Year Award and Inventor of the Year Programs. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/2018-uic-researcher-and-scholar-of-the-year-award-and-inventor-of-the-year-programs?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2016%2C%202018 Spring 2019 Registration Time Ticket Check when you can register. Time Ticket registration appointments for Spring 2019 can now be viewed online. Be sure to review any registration holds that may be in place. Spring 2019 begins Monday, January 14, 2019. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/spring-2019-registration-time-tickets-available-to-view-in-the-my-uic-edu-portal?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018 Funding competitions for international, domestic students Eligible are UIC undergraduate and graduate full-time, degree-seeking students from all disciplines. Application forms are available online. Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/funding-competitions-open-to-international-and-domestic-students?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018 Campus events Oct. 23: Seasonal flu shots for employees, retirees — east side of campus (https://today.uic.edu/events/seasonal-flu-shot-clinics-for-employees-retirees-with-state-health-insurance?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2016%2C%202018) Oct. 23: 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Forum (https://today.uic.edu/events/2018-breast-cancer-awareness-forum?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018) Oct. 24: UICPD Community Beat meeting (https://today.uic.edu/events/uicpd-campus-beat-meeting?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018) Oct. 24: Future of Chicago Lecture Series (https://today.uic.edu/events/future-of-chicago-speaker-series-presents-memo-to-chicagos-next-mayor-chicago-is-not-broke?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018) Oct. 24: UIC Senate Meeting (https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-senate-meeting-8?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018) Oct. 29: 'Our Pensions: Changes, Choices, Funding' (https://today.uic.edu/events/our-pensions-changes-choices-funding?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018) UIC in the News Encouraging Gratitude In Kids Reduces Materialism, Study Finds Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2018/10/20/encouraging-gratitude-in-kids-reduces-materialism-study-finds/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018#b7600bf49d0e) Neglect issues found to be more common among residents at for-profit nursing homes Consumer Affairs (https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/neglect-issues-found-to-be-more-common-among-residents-at-for-profit-nursing-homes-101718.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018) UIC Towers Combine Learning With Living Construction Equipment Guide (https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/uic-towers-combine-learning-with-living/42334?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=October%2023%2C%202018) UIC today Subscribe to UIC news releases (https://today.uic.edu/academics-research/subscribe-to-news-releases) Manage your subscription to this newsletter (https://today.uic.edu/campus-news/campus-newspaper/subscribe-to-uic-today) massmail http://www.uic.edu/uic MassmailFeed Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:12:45 -0500 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:12:45 -0500