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This WEEK!
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L@s Ganas Ambassadors

Happy 11th Week of the Semester!

Welcome back from spring break! 
*We hope you took time to rest and recharge for the rest of the semester!
*Get back into a routine — even small steps help 🕒  
* Next week at L@S GANAS we are starting our annual research week! Check our events out down below!
*We strongly encourage you to get to the end of the newsletter for a surprise!
- L@s GANAS Team

Hey, Upcoming Graduates!🎓

As you prepare to transition into the next exciting chapter of your journey, we want to continue supporting you in the best way possible. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we’d greatly appreciate it if you could please take a few moments to complete this survey.
Link to Survey
L@s Ganas T-shirt Contest - Demonstrate your drawing skills by creating a design for this year 2025 (SUBMIT BY APRIL 11TH)
Spotlight
Alumni Highlights - Leslie Diaz
Staying on Track
L@s Ganas Merch Giveaway - Each study session attended = 1 giveaway entry (Winner announced 04/27)
Talks with L@s Ganas

Study tips from L@S GANAS students who have already taken these classes
Tips for pre-nursing students
Find your perfect study group with Akknoledge! - Free online platform created by UIC students to help you connect with peers fpr study groups tailored to your courses, professors, and schedules
Link to Akknowledge!
Mentoring con Ganas
In class, students focused on their 1:1 meetings with their mentee/mentors. Students were able to check in on each other and make more connections. Students are also preparing for spring awards within the MCG class
Research Fellowship
Research Fellows Gathering - April 7th from 3 - 5 PM (food will be provided)
Undergraduate Research Forum
Looking for 1:1 Abstract Reviewers - Sign up to provide feedback to students as they revise their abstracts
Prepare for the undergraduate research forum
Research/volunteer/opportunities

 Get a Head Start in STEM with these events! 
Why Volunteer? 1. Help other people 2. Jump start your resume and postgrad applications 3. Network and make friends 4. Improve your communication skills 5. Test out career options and discover new skills 6. Personal Growth
Attend the 2025 Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium (CAURS) with L@s Ganas! - April 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 6:00PM at Robert H. Lurie Medical Research
Volunteer with L@s Ganas and MEM! - Street Samaritans (Sunday, April 27th)
Chicago Lights Tutoring
Summer Internship at the Department of Chemistry
Medical Scribe Fellowship - Opens May 1st
Social Events

UIC, it’s time to bring the heat! 🔥 Join us as we cheer on Chicago Fire FC as they take on FC Cincinnati in an electrifying match! 🎟️ Plus, every ticket comes with a Chicago Fire scarf to show off your team spirit in style!

📅 Saturday, April 19th
⏰ 7:30 - 9:30PM
📍Soldier Field

Don’t miss out on this epic night of soccer, community, and Flames pride! 🌆🔥

Secure your spot now: go.uic.edu/FlamesIntheCity

YAY! You got to the end of the newsletter.

If you got this far, you have a chance to win L@s GANAS merch! Go back and look for the special letters to form a word for the Newsletter raffle. The special letters are in order and will be blue with a glowing halo around them. This week's hint is: what is april known for?
Good Luck!
Enter the Newsletter Raffle here!
   
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