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This week!

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Welcome to week 12!

Only four more weeks of the semester! Happy studying!
- L@s GANAS TEAM
Grad Mondays
Grad Mondays - SSB 2940, from 2-3 PM academic integrity workshop and from 3-4 PM a medical school speaker will navigate students on the application process (pizza + certificates available)
Spotlight
Alumni Highlight - Jalen Aguilar
Staying on Track

Need Help? Study Tips? A place to study with others?

Color your stress away relax & study session - Nov 12th from 3-5 PM at UIC Library 1-470, chem 101,math 110, and bios 110 tutors will be present!!
Study session - Nov 14th at ACE 2940 in SSB, tutors available for chem 101 and math 110, 121, and 170 + snacks provided!
Mentoring con Ganas
In this week's class mentors learned about gap years and were able to ask questions to experienced panelists. Meanwhile, mentees worked on planning their spring semester schedule and reviewed any holds!
Research Fellowship
This week in class RF students explored ways to navigate an individual development plan to navigate our careers after college.
Research/Volunteer/Opportunities etc.

 Get a Head Start in STEM with these events! 

Pilsen food pantry volunteering with LAS GANAS recap!
Cradles to Crayons Volunteering - contact them or scan the qr code to learn more!
Volunteer with las ganas to the ronald mcdonald house charities - fill out form to find out more details! (FILL OUT BOTH FORMS!)
Roosevelt Network fellowships to support undergraduate college students!

Career Enhancing Opportunities

Purdue University's Summer Research Program (SROP)
The Purdue University Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a pathway to graduate education at Purdue University. This program is designed to provide equal access and opportunities to prepare students for their graduate studies by offering eight-weeks intensive research experiences, and resources that contribute to student's professional and academic growth. The program is open to participants from all disciplines. More information about the program can be found here: https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/ogrs/programs/summer-research-opportunities-program/index.php.
 
The School of Health Sciences is particularly excited to welcome students interested in participating in research in the fields of:

Money Talk
Scholarships

The Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship application is open for the 2024-2025 school year! This first-of-its-kind scholarship opportunity is designed to help Illinois students looking to go into STEM careers apply to receive college tuition, fee, and room and board assistance as long as the student agrees to stay and work in Illinois after graduation. Students seeking assistance are highly encouraged to apply by the priority deadline or sooner.
Eligibility:
• U.S. Citizenship, Eligible Non-Citizens, or Undocumented Students (subject to the RISE Act)
• Illinois residency
• Illinois high school graduate
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Be enrolled, at least half-time, in an ISAC-approved Illinois college or university. A full list of eligible schools is available here.https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/documents/2425iGROWSchoolList.pdf
• Pursue or intent to pursue one of the following undergraduate degrees, including, computer science, computer information sciences, or cybersecurity:
https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/iGROW.html#Description 

Other UIC Events
Post-election resources - Nov 13th zoom webinar from 6-8 PM
Social events
Homecoming 2024 - Nov 8-15 activities
Cocina con Las Ganas
Meal prep of the week - apple cinnamon overnight oats, salad jar, protein smoothie, garlic pasta, and sweet stuffed potatoes
Click here for poster with direct links!
   
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