THE DEAN'S MESSAGE

Dean Dwight A. McBride

Brilliant Futures Campaign Charges Forward

Together, and perhaps more than ever, Americans have felt the pains that have accompanied the nation’s current economic crisis. Yet, together, more than ever, the LAS community has come together in strengthening the College’s Brilliant Futures campaign. READ ON

STEWARDSHIP PLANS

Romuald Hejna

Stewarding Brilliant Futures for Polish Studies at UIC

“We are pleased to share our plans for the Hejna gift, a gift that has every potential to make UIC a national and global hub for the study of Polish Studies, and to grow Polish Studies at UIC beyond perhaps Mr. Hejna’s own magnificent vision.” READ ON

GIFTS WITH IMPACT

Joshua Terry

Alumna Establishes Two Anthropology Student Awards to Remember Longtime Friend

“My hope is that the recipients of these awards will find their experience at UIC to be as positive and enriching as Josh and I did and that the awards will help them achieve their dream of a career in Anthropology.” READ ON

Fruman Jacobson

What Does Giving Back Really Mean to an LAS Donor?

Fruman Jacobson (BA, 1970) has come full circle in LAS; from earning his degree in History with highest honors to establishing an LAS scholarship to becoming an LAS Board of Visitors member, Fruman’s enthusiasm and loyalty radiates down to all those within his sphere. READ ON

RECIPIENTS’ STORIES

Erika Walsh

Bernard Shaw Prize Scholar Reflects on How the Award Transformed Her Life

“The nuts and bolts of what bills were covered by the Shaw scholarship are minutae in comparison to how it has affected me personally and how Bernie and Linda Shaw motivated me to widen their ripple.” READ ON

Liat Shetret

Political Science Alumna and Multiple Scholarship Recipient Liat Shetret Brings a Peace-Building Workshop to UIC

Liat Shetret and her teammate, Salim Ahmed Al-Jahwari, represent opposing sides of the Arab-Israeli conflict. But they share a common goal—uniting youth for a generation of change. READ ON

WHAT YOUR DOLLARS CAN DO

Tutoring at the Writing
Center

All Gifts, Big and Small, Create Opportunities Throughout the College

Donors and non-donors alike often question how a donation is used, where it goes and how much impact is actually realized. We hope you're inspired by the many ways you can significantly benefit the College. For instance, what can $25 provide? READ ON