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This week!
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L@s Ganas Team

Happy Monday!

Welcome to week 8!
We hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Remeber to start studying as early as possible for midterms. Again, schedule appointments for mandatory advising to prepare for the spring term! L@S GANAS is also here to offer you a community and ways to destress.
Happy midterms!
- L@s GANAS TEAM 

Are you tired of waiting in line to get your order?

How about finding out you're spending more than you have? Want more out of your daily meals? Join our FREE workshop to get tips on preparing culturally relevant and budget-friendly meals. Every student who attends will receive a free DIY meal kit! 
When: Wednesday, Oct. 23rd from 1 PM to 2 PM
Where: Office of Student Success & Belonging
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP or scan the QR code down below!
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Jose Saltos Potes is a recipient of the voyager scholarship and past L@s Ganas Research Fellow, know more about his career goals
Staying on Track

Need Help? Study Tips? A place to study with others?
Stressed with exams? Join Las ganas for a destressing study session. Study and make slime in a calm environment, pizza and snacks will be provided!! October 15th at the library room 1-470 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM, please RSVP
Mentoring con Ganas
LARES with Daisy Medina and Celina Hernandez - In this week's class they talked about struggles and hardships many first-generation students face. The topic was led by the input from students leading to a serious heartfelt conversation. Additionally, they shared resources that can be beneficial to a student's wellness.
Research Fellowship
This week research fellows learned the difference between graduate and professional school which helped them identify if it aligns with their career goals.
Research/Volunteer/Opportunities etc.

Get a Head Start in STEM!

Other UIC Events
Climates of Inequality - October 22nd from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM over zoom
Career Enhancing Opportunities
LARES Special Programs Recruiter Position
Position Summary
UIC Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) program seeks a passionate and results-oriented special programs recruiter to join our team. This position is on the project team with Apple (partner), LARES and UIC Innovation. Primary duties will include student recruitment (with a focus on Latino students) to Sandbox@UIC programming, foster student success, event development and outreach. The job will require in person staffing of a newly developed educational space as well as holding regular office hours for program participants, off-site meetings and frequent travel within Chicago.
Posting Close Date: October 21, 2024
    Spark your success - October 21st from 11:30 to 3:00 PM at the SCE Illinois Room
    Fall Internship & career fair - October 29th from 11:00 to 4:00 PM at the SCE Illinois Room
       
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