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L@s Ganas Ambassadors - We are grateful for you?

Welcome to Week 13!

🌟Friendly Reminder from the L@s GANAS Team! 🌟

* Start preparing for finals early! It’s never too soon to get ahead.

* Spring semester registration is now open! Make sure to schedule any mandatory first- or second-year advising meetings with your advisor.

* Check your account! Ensure there are no holds or restrictions that could prevent you from registering for the classes you want.

* We’re here to support you every step of the way. Let’s finish the semester strong!

-L@s GANAS Team

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Las ganas panelists - Las ganas students participated in a panel sharing their UIC experience for high school students by introducing them to UIC and its many resources this past Thursday. Many thanks to the Disability Cultural Center and the Disability Resource Center for your collaboration!
Grad Mondays
Gain insights on effective budgeting, grad school insights, and wellness strategies! - From 2:00 - 4:00 PM (RSVP)
Staying on Track

Need Help? Study Tips? A place to study with others?
Las Ganas study session - Nov 19th at the library 1-470 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM (Tutors available for chem 101, math 110, math 121, and math 170) (Scan to RSVP)
Las Ganas study session - Nov 21st at ACE 2940 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM (Tutors available for chem 101, math 110, math 121, and math 170) (RSVP)
Tips for studying for a chem 101 exam!
Mentoring con Ganas
This week, mentors and mentees had 1:1 time where they were able to discuss plans for thanksgiving break as well as ways to prepare for registration.
Research Fellowship
This week RF spoke with las ganas alumni about their career journeys!
Research/Volunteer/Opportunities etc.

 Get a Head Start in STEM with these events! 
Volunteer with Las Ganas and LPMSA at the ronald mcdonald house charities - Fill out BOTH FORMS!!
Volunteer with las ganas at the annual gift wrapping party - Tuesday Dec 3rd from 10 AM to 2 PM at the LCN Community Center (fill out form)
Bios 120: First year seminar in biological sciences 1 credit course - To register email biosciadvising@uic.edu with your uin to request approval

Career Enhancing Opportunities
2025 ChicagoCHEC Fellows Program - Learn more by scanning the code!
Cancer Research Summer Internship Program 2025 - Learn more by scanning the code!
Money Talk
Scholarships
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is now accepting applications online for several scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applications for scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year are now closed.
To apply, and for information on available scholarships, eligibility requirements, and necessary application materials, please visit http://snap.uic.edu.
Explore nearly 40 scholarship opportunities, including:
  • Sybil Sosin Scholarship for LAS students also in the Honors College
  • Bernard Shaw Prize for Communication, English, History, and Political Science majors
  • James B. Zouras Endowed Scholarship and the Dorothy Thelander Memorial Scholarship for those with financial need
  • Merrill C. Kenna and Brent D. Nicholson Scholarship for Gender and Women's Studies, Political Science, and Psychology majors
  • PNA-Hugh Hill Endowed Scholarship for English and Communication majors
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Scholarship for children or grandchildren of Vietnam veterans 
All completed scholarship applications must be submitted online by Sunday, December 1st. 
Questions? Email lasscholarships@uic.edu.
Other News
Take the Campus Climate Survey (eligible to win a $50 Amazon gift card)
Click here for the survey!
Social events

Things to do in Chicago:

The 111th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park: If you're looking for a low-commitment, free outdoor activity, head to Millennium Park on November 22nd to see the world-famous tree illuminated with thousands of lights and ornaments! If you can't make the date, don't worry—the tree will stay lit until January 8th.
Christkindlmarket: Also on November 22nd, Chicago's Christkindlmarket opens once again! Come shop at this vibrant outdoor winter market's vast variety of vendors worldwide, and enjoy the cozy, festive atmosphere! Admission is free, and the Market is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 am–8 pm and Friday through Saturday from 11 am–9 pm.
Cocina con L@s GANAS
Meal prep of the week - veggie loaded egg muffins, broccoli cheddar soup, tomato & spinach tortellini pasta, air fryer chicken, and caesar salad!
Click here for poster with direct links!
   
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