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L@s Ganas Team

Happy Fall!

Welcome to week 5 of the fall semester!
Exams are coming up, make sure to study and ask for help if needed. There are many resources around you, we believe in you! Come to our weekly study sessions if you need a place to study.
- L@s GANAS TEAM
Las Ganas is looking for student tutors - Want volunteer hours but do not have a lot of time? Got a B or better in chem,bios, or math? If yes, sign up to be a tutor with Las Ganas during our weekly study sessions!
Staying on Track

Need Help? Study Tips? A place to study with others?
Study Session with Las Ganas - ACE 2940 from 3 to 5 PM on September 24th (Snacks provided)
How to study smarter, not harder - Spaced repitition (review material at gradually increasing intervals and you can use flashcards and schedule review sessions), mind mapping (Try making connections between concepts by creating a mind gap to see the bigger picture), active recall (quiz yourself on the material without looking at references), pomodoro technique (give yourself short breaks while studying), feymman technique (teach what you studied to someone else or to yourself out loud)
Mentoring con Ganas
Mentors and mentees had 1-on-1 time to discuss various topics. Studying techniques to pre-professional career opportunities, the pairs were given time to go over these topics in locations of their choosing.
Research Fellowship
This week in class Las Ganas research fellows were lead by Dr. Lantz in the library computer labs to discuss how to read a research paper and what good writing etiquette is in terms of scientific research
Research/Volunteer/Opportunities etc.

Get a Head Start in STEM!
Homeland Security Research - Click to learn more
The UIC Cities Project - become a mentor!
LARES Pre-Health Fair September 25th from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at the lares study area 1200 W Harrison st
Major Minor Fair - SCE Illin ois Rooms October 1st from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Other UIC Events: 


Help, I Am Unsure About My Major/Career Path (Virtual), Tuesday, 9/24, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
LinkedIn Basics (Virtual), Thursday, 9/26, 12:00 - 1:15 PM
Rush University College of Health Sciences Info Table, Thursday, 9/26, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM, SCE Concourse

Student Organizations to Join:

Interested in Joining Psi Chi?
Become a Member of Psi Chi (apply here)
Students who do well in Psychology or Neuroscience are encouraged to join Psi Chi: the International Honor Society in Psychology. The membership application deadline is September 29th.
Latinx Psychology Alliance Mentorship Program
LPA is a student-led group at UIC dedicated to connecting students with professionals and advocating for mental health awareness, especially for underrepresented groups, through campus events, therapy, and social media.

Career Enhancing Opportunities:

September 24-25, 2024:

Fourth Annual USAID HSI/Latinx Virtual Symposium and Career

This symposium will bring together students, faculty, and professionals from across the nation to engage with USAID leaders, employees, and partners.
Whether or not you are associated with a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) or identify as Latinx, all are welcome to participate.

IGNITE - Program for Emerging Leaders

The program supports students new to UIC as they begin to navigate and explore the concepts of leadership. IGNITE’s cohort meetings will be on Fridays, 10 AM -12 PM. Ignite is a SIX week program, running weekly from  September 20th – October 25th.
UIC Urban Health Program Health Careers Pathway Program(click here to apply)
  • Offering mentoring opportunities 
  • Access to Learning Resources and Health Professions Workshops and much more!
Career One Stop Shop - Starting at 2:45 
Thursday, September 26th  2:45 pm–3:45 pm 
University Hall, 8th Floor, Room 801 
Join LAS Career Development and Internships and Latinos Unidos for LinkedIn Headshots, LinkedIn Profile Reviews and Resume Reviews! 
Disability and Human Development Information Session:
Sept. 26th
11:00 - 11:30 am
Zoom: https://go.uic.edu/DHDZoomICT
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    UIC Scholarships:

    PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
    Professional – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
    The application submission must demonstrate the applicant’s commitment       to civil rights and social justice through community service.
    Social events

    Have some fun! You deserve it! 
    A Night at the Museum - September 26th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Art Institute of Chicago
    Mind-body Programs - for more details visit the link

    LatinX Heritage Month Events @UIC
    Click here for more LatinX events
       
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