STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Members of the Journal for Pre-Health Affiliated Students at this year's publications launch event.
The Honors College has many student organizations and publications to suit your interests.
The Honors College Advisory Board (HCAB) is the 'student council' of the college, and represents the voice of the students to the Dean and staff.
Honors Ambassadors
Honors Ambassadors serve as student liasions to prospective and incoming Honors College freshman. The Honors Ambassadors consist of different task forces which aid in making the transition into the Honors College a success for new students. We inform prospective high school students about the Honors College before they matriculate, consult with them the summer before they start their first semester, and sponsor activities for their first year experience.
The application process begins in January, and any Honors College student that can commit one year of their time is eligible to apply. Look for applications in the Honors College at the start of second semester. There are approximately 25 seats available; the application and group interview determine which students are accepted. We encourage all to apply: applications are available online.
The UIC Society of Future Physicians is a student organization for pre-medical students to discover what a medical career is all about. The society delivers information regarding the medical school application process and coordinates activities that give insight into the work and lives of physicians. For more information, visit the Society of Future Physicians Web site.
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is an organization that educates students about social issues by immersing them in service-learning projects, cultures and environments. Teams of UIC students volunteer at sites across the country during winter break and spring break.
Make a difference! Work on a wide variety of social issues such as hunger, homelessness, rural poverty, HIV/AIDS and racism.
Honors College String Ensemble
The Honors College String Ensemble currently includes five violinists, two cellists, and 1 violist, all serious amateurs who perform at on- and off-campus venues including the Honors College Ball and Convocation.
Auditions for the group are held every fall semester and ensemble members remain in the group for the school year. For more information or to participate, contact Jennifer Nichols, HCSE President, at jnicho7@uic.edu.
FeelGood raises money by selling grilled cheese sandwiches while, at the same time, raising awareness of this pressing issue across campus. All proceeds are donated to the HungerProject which works with governments to establish a sustainable system in order to help individuals become self-reliant, especially women. The organization implements educational programs that teach skills and techniques, such as agricultural or sanitation etc., to individuals, not only improving their own lives but community conditions as well.
Donate by Design helps victims of domestic violence and raises awareness by creating and selling unique products that have been crocheted, knitted, embroidered or painted. Membership is open to all members of the UIC community. For more information visit the Donate by Design Web site.
Project ESTEEM
Student volunteers in Project ESTEEM, which stands for Enrichment of Science Through Exposure to Experimental Models, work at a children’s shelter to show under-privileged kids the exciting world of science.
To participate, students do not need to have a background in science and commit to volunteering twice a month. For more information, contact Katherine Stachowicz katherine.stachowicz@gmail.com.
UIC’s Mock Trial Team competes nationally and consistently ranks in the top 10 in the nation.
Mock Trial teaches students courtroom and trial techniques by working on a fictitious case and assuming roles of attorneys and witnesses.
As one of the country’s few student-led groups, the UIC team is mentored by A.C. Cunningham, judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County for Child Support Enforcement, and defense attorney Patrick Reardon. For more information visit the Mock Trial Team Web site.
Chicago Circle Undergraduate Philosophy Discussion Group
There are many opportunities to get involved in the Chicago Circle Undergraduate Philosophy Discuss Group, including:
• Editing and publishing the Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy
• Publish papers
• Participate in the International Honors Society for Philosophy
• Lectures by UIC faculty
• Research assistantships
For more information contact Thomas Ferguson at tfergu2@uic.edu.
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Undergraduate Research Symposium Steering Committee: This organization organizes and promotes the Undergraduate Research Symposium, which serves to create and enhance undergraduate research culture. It provides a platform for students to present their research through posters and presentations. Formal talks as well as workshops pertaining to undergraduate research and graduate study are also organized as a means to encourage students to take part in research.
For more information, please email us at uic.urs@gmail.com or visit our website.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
The Ampersand is the Honors College newsletter is published twice during the fall and spring semesters. The newsletter showcases news and events of interest to the Honors College community. You may view the current and back issues online; a limited number of printed copies are available in the Honors College.
Red Shoes Review is an undergraduate literary and arts journal, sponsored by the Honors College. Established more than 20 years ago, the journal is published twice a year and is dedicated to helping foster the artistic community on campus.
No academic major or experience-based prerequisite is required. For more information on submissions, graphic design, advertising, marketing and public relations positions, visit the Red Shoes Review Web site.
Journal for Pre-Health Affiliated Students
The Journal for Pre-Health Affiliated Students offers students considering careers in health-oriented professions a valuable, informative resource and a forum to express, present and exchange ideas. For more information about submitting articles or graphic design, visit the Journal for Pre-Health Affiliated Students Web site.
UIC OneWorld magazine aims to make the UIC community aware of and involved in global affairs. Each issue features student research, global affairs and personal anecdotes in addition to articles, poems and photo essays. For more information, contact oneworld.uic@gmail.com.