February 19, 2019
Top Stories
UIC Athletics, UI Cancer Center team up for basketball game, concert
U and I vs. Cancer Basketball Game and Concert set for Feb. 24
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/athletics-ui-cancer-center-team-up-for-basketball-game-concert?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019
Gallery 400 exhibit explores effects of climate insecurity across the planet
Exhibit is made up of seven field projects around the world and their communities
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/gallery-400-exhibit-explores-effects-of-climate-insecurity-across-the-planet?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019
Moving artificial leaves out of the lab and into the air
Capturing carbon dioxide — a potent greenhouse gas — directly from the air
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/moving-artificial-leaves-out-of-the-lab-and-into-the-air?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019
Messages and announcements
Provost's Monthly Office Hours
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Susan Poser will be holding office hours on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in room 2832 University Hall. Faculty, students, or staff members are welcome to drop in during the 60-minute period to discuss whatever is on their mind.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/provosts-monthly-office-hours-11?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019
Nominations for Vice Chancellor for Advancement, UIF Senior VP
The deadline for nominations and applications for the dual position of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and the Senior Vice President of the University of Illinois Foundation has been extended to February 22.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/search-for-uic-vice-chancellor-for-advancement-and-uif-senior-vice-president-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019
Executive Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence
Finalists for the position of Executive Director of the new UIC Center for Teaching Excellence will do a public presentation about their vision for the new Center. The Executive Director will be responsible for starting up and leading the new Center, which will support all members of the UIC community who have a teaching role, including faculty and teaching assistants at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/public-presentations-for-the-finalists-for-the-executive-director-of-the-center-for-teaching-excellence?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019
Student Funding
UIC undergraduate and graduate full-time, degree-seeking students from all disciplines can apply for the John and Grace Nuveen International Awards and Everett and Florence Drumright Scholarship.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/students-funding-apply?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019
Campus events (https://today.uic.edu/events?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign==February%2019%2C%202019)
Feb. 19: College of Dentistry 32nd Annual Clinic and Research Day (https://today.uic.edu/events/college-of-dentistry-32nd-annual-clinic-and-research-day?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019)
Feb. 19: Diversity Committee Coffee Hour Discussion (https://today.uic.edu/events/diversity-committee-coffee-hour-discussion-understanding-intersectionality-with-dr-michelle-manno?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019)
Feb. 20: Examining Feminism in Digital Gaming Culture (https://today.uic.edu/events/feminist-lunch-lectures-examining-feminism-in-digital-gaming-culture?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019)
Feb. 22: SAB presents Art Fest (https://today.uic.edu/events/sab-presents-art-fest?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019)
Feb. 22-March 2: UIC Theatre's 'Rome Sweet Rome' (https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-theatres-rome-sweet-rome-2019-02-22?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019)
Feb. 26: Open house for UIC’s largest active learning classroom (https://today.uic.edu/events/open-house-for-uics-largest-active-learning-classroom?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019)
Feb. 26: Exhibit — Free Again: the First 24 Hours (https://today.uic.edu/events/exhibit-free-again-the-first-24-hours?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019)
UIC in the News
Where Corruption Is Rampant In American Cities
Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2019/02/15/where-corruption-is-rampant-in-american-cities-infographic/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019#38d7a3a0118b)
Use of E-Cigarettes Among Teens Is 'Exploding'
Consumer Reports (https://www.consumerreports.org/electronic-cigarettes/e-cigarette-use-among-teens-is-exploding/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019)
UIC Study of High School Cliques Finds Some Disturbing Trends
WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" (https://news.wttw.com/2019/02/14/uic-study-high-school-cliques-finds-some-disturbing-trends?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2019%2C%202019)
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February 12, 2019
Top Stories
'X-ray gun' traces origins of Chinese porcelains found on ancient shipwreck
UIC and Field Museum archaeologists study cargo on vessel that sank 800 years ago
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/x-ray-gun-traces-origins-of-chinese-porcelains-found-on-ancient-shipwreck?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019
UIC to lead $3M initiative to develop system to identify, patch software security holes
The system will be designed to evaluate software written in several computer languages
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-to-lead-3m-initiative-to-develop-system-to-identify-patch-software-security-holes?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019
UIC makes progress on 'Zero Waste' commitment
On campus, 45 percent of waste is diverted from the landfill — with the goal of 50 percent by 2028
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/uic-makes-progress-on-zero-waste-commitment?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019
Messages and announcements
Donald N. Langenberg
Donald N. Langenberg, UIC’s first Chancellor, passed away on January 25. He was 86.
Chancellor Langenberg was a visionary who was tasked with bringing the University of Illinois’ Circle campus together with the medical campus under one administration, creating Chicago’s largest university.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/donald-n-langenberg?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019
Nominations for Vice Chancellor for Advancement, UIF Senior VP
The deadline for nominations and applications for the dual position of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and the Senior Vice President of the University of Illinois Foundation has been extended to February 22.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/search-for-uic-vice-chancellor-for-advancement-and-uif-senior-vice-president-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019
Search for Assistant Vice Chancellor, Extended Campus
A national search for the Assistant Vice Chancellor, UIC Extended Campus is now underway. The Assistant Vice Chancellor will provide administrative leadership and oversight for UIC Extended Campus and report to the Provost and to the Vice Chancellor for Innovation.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/search-for-assistant-vice-chancellor-uic-extended-campus?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019
Student Funding
UIC undergraduate and graduate full-time, degree-seeking students from all disciplines can apply for the John and Grace Nuveen International Awards and Everett and Florence Drumright Scholarship.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/students-funding-apply?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019
Campus events (https://today.uic.edu/events?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019)
Feb. 13: Arab and Muslim Film Fest (https://today.uic.edu/events/arab-and-muslim-film-fest?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019)
Feb. 13: Space to Engage: An Open Space Dialogue with IPCE (https://today.uic.edu/events/space-to-engage-an-open-space-dialogue-with-ipce?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019)
Feb. 13-14: Gilman Scholarship Workshop (https://today.uic.edu/events/gilman-scholarship-workshop?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019)
Feb. 15: SAB presents Valentine's Day Bash (https://today.uic.edu/events/sab-presents-valentines-day-bash?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019)
Feb. 19: College of Dentistry 32nd Annual Clinic and Research Day (https://today.uic.edu/events/college-of-dentistry-32nd-annual-clinic-and-research-day?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019)
UIC in the News
'X-ray gun' used to study 800-year-old shipwreck and its treasures
CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/08/world/java-sea-shipwreck-ceramics-x-ray-gun/index.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019)
How binge-drinking may have lasting & adverse effects on your brain's wiring
Economic Times (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/how-binge-drinking-may-have-lasting-adverse-effects-on-your-brains-wiring/articleshow/67880196.cms?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019)
‘It’s the Human Way’: Corruption Scandals Play Out in Big Cities Across U.S.
New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/05/us/fbi-corruption-investigations.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=February%2012%2C%202019)
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January 29, 2019
Top Stories
Researchers, Scholars of the Year 2018
Winners will be recognized at a ceremony and reception Feb. 6
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/researchers-scholars-of-the-year-2018?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019
2018 Inventor of the Year Terry Vanden Hoek
Terry Vanden Hoek's work focuses on preventing death from cardiac arrest
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/2018-uic-inventor-of-the-year-terry-vanden-hoek?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019
For Academy Award-nominated director, ‘UIC was the launch pad’
Oscar-nominated "Minding the Gap" by UIC alumnus Bing Liu will have its network debut Feb. 18 on PBS
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/for-academy-award-nominated-director-uic-was-the-launch-pad?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019
Messages and announcements
Finalists for CADA dean
Three finalists for Dean of the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts will interview on campus in February. We invite and encourage you to attend their public presentations, meet them and provide feedback. Detailed information about the finalists will be posted online.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/finalists-for-dean-college-of-architecture-design-and-the-arts?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019
Protection of minors policy
The University of Illinois at Chicago reaffirms its commitment to providing a safe environment for minors who are participating in UIC programs both on and off campus. The University of Illinois Protection of Minors policy outlines requirements members of the university community (UIC personnel, UIC volunteers, and UIC contractors) must take in order to provide a safe environment.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/protection-of-minors-policy-5?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019
Research study on PCOS
Dr. Frank González from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UIC is seeking women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for a research study. The goal of this research study is to determine how treatment with a medication called Salsalate can help.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/research-study-do-you-have-pcos?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019
Winter weather reminder
The residential, health care and research aspects of UIC operations make it impossible to close the entire campus. In rare circumstances, severe weather conditions may result in a change or cancellation of scheduled classes, "non-essential" university operations, and events or programs.
Read more at: https://today.uic.edu/winter-weather-reminder-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019
Campus events (https://today.uic.edu/events?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2015%2C%202019)
Jan. 29: Ignite the Conversation Ballot Party (https://today.uic.edu/events/ignite-the-conversation-ballot-party?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019)
Jan. 30: LCC Affiliated Student Organizations’ Open House (https://today.uic.edu/events/lcc-affiliated-student-organizations-open-house?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019)
Jan. 30: Arab American Cultural Center Open House and New Director Welcome (https://today.uic.edu/events/spring-open-house-and-new-director-welcome?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019)
Jan. 30: IMPACT Summit (https://today.uic.edu/events/impact-summit?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019)
Jan. 31: UIC Senate Meeting (https://today.uic.edu/events/uic-senate-meeting-10?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019)
Feb. 1: Black History Month Kick-Off (https://today.uic.edu/events/black-history-month-kick-off?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019)
UIC in the News
Coal miners have been inhaling deadly silica dust for decades. Now they’re dying
PBS News Hour (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/coal-miners-have-been-inhaling-deadly-silica-dust-for-decades-now-theyre-dying?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019)
In corruption-plagued Chicago, high-level shakedown charges loom over mayoral race, candidates
USA Today (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/01/23/chicago-federal-political-corruption-scandal-mayor-election-alderman-ed-burke/2581411002/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019)
Gum disease–causing bacteria could spur Alzheimer’s
Science (https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/01/gum-disease-causing-bacteria-could-spur-alzheimer-s?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=January%2029%2C%202019)
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