November 2, 2012
Medical students bring free health screenings to PilsenShe’s not yet a doctor, but Anayatzy Franco is already helping people get healthier. Once a month, she joins about 50 other UIC medical students who volunteer at a neighborhood church, giving advice and providing free health screenings.
November 2, 2012
Carolyn Lullo helps people who have disabilities stay fit“I get to hear the voices of individuals who haven’t always had the opportunity to be heard”
November 2, 2012
Study asks: do the arts make us better people?If you sing, dance, draw or act, you probably have an altruistic streak, according to a UIC study.
November 2, 2012
First-hand education in presidential politicsPolitical science student Emily Kosa is gaining once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Obama presidential campaign.
October 31, 2012
Honoring traditions, sharing memoriesStudents place decorated sugar skulls and paper flowers to honor departed loved ones at a communal altar celebrating Dia de los Muertos.
October 31, 2012
Watch history in the making at election-night partyLive-streaming election coverage will give the UIC community a chance to get together and watch election results at a party Tuesday.
October 24, 2012
Storytellers talk traditionsThree professional storytellers will share stories about their traditions as Catholic, Jewish and Muslim Americans Thursday for the Chancellor’s Lecture and Event Series.
October 24, 2012
Thrills and chills at Halloween concertHear ominous music performed by scary-looking student musicians as the UIC Orchestra performs its free Halloween concert Thursday.
October 24, 2012
Thinking about a career in student affairs?“If you truly want to make a difference in the lives of students inside and outside the classroom, then student affairs is the profession for you,” says Barbara Henley, vice chancellor for student affairs.