ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza

From August 1st-4th, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Ideas Week, World Business Chicago, ChicagoNEXT, Built In Chicago, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC), University of Illinois, and Lollapalooza will invite 100 university students from across the country as well as alumni of the ThinkChicago program to take a tour of the Chicago’s fast growing tech scene and also attend the 3-day Lollapalooza music festival. Each admitted student will receive a ticket to Lollapalooza as well as the opportunity to attend company career fairs, meet with Chicago-based businesses, and participate in panels featuring Mayor Emanuel, business leaders, and Chicago-based technologists.

Types of Students we’re looking for:

ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza is seeking candidates who are enthusiastic about digital technology, computer science, innovation, or entrepreneurship and have demonstrated a commitment to excellence as evidenced by academic honors, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and/or professional achievement. It is preferred that THINKCHICAGO applicants be in their junior or senior years of their undergraduate studies. In addition, alumni of ThinkChicago who attended ThinkChicago in 2011 or 2012 are encouraged to apply and a separate application will be distributed to them individually.

Dates:

• ThinkChicago • August 1 – 2, 2013
• Lollapalooza: • August 2 – 4, 2013

The Perks:

• All 3 days of the Lollapalooza 2013 music festival, plus a walkthrough of the artist compound and production areas, and a Q&A session with the Lollapalooza producers. 
• A career fair featuring presentations from local companies hosted by 1871, where students will be introduced to many of Chicago’s most innovative startups. 
• Panels moderated by Mayor Emanuel and featuring Chicago-based technologists, including Obama for American 2012 CTO Harper Reed, Siri founder Dag Kittlaus, BrightTag CTO Eric Lunt, Eved founder and CEO Talia Mashiach, and GrubHub co-founder and CEO Matt Maloney.
• Resume pairings and “speed” interviews hosted by local companies. Testimonies and presentations from recent grads who are currently working in Chicago.

About Lollapalooza:

Lollapalooza is a long-running summer music festival, and last year attracted 270,000 visitors. This year’s lineup will include the Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Mumford & Sons, the Killers, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, the National, the Postal Service, Major Lazer, Kendrick Lamar, Beach House, Local Natives, Grizzly Bear, and Hot Chip. For a link to the full-line up, visit www.lollapalooza.com

Application Information:

The ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza application can be completed here, or by following the link provided below. Applications must be submitted no later than June 7th, 2013. Completed applications must include a resume and an unofficial transcript. In addition, participating students will be required to secure their own travel and lodging. Questions about the program can be submitted to thinkchicago@cityofchicago.org.

Black Doctoral Network 2013 Conference

The Black Doctoral Network is leading the next generation of Black scholars to reach new heights. Encouraging intellectual curiosity and transformative research, the Black Doctoral Network is a bridge leader, creating paths between scholars, disciplines, and academic universities all while its serves as an invaluable connection between higher education and the community at large.

Workshops, Roundtables and Panel discussions include:

• Race(ism) in Higher Education
• Saving ourselves - Black Boys/Men and Black Girls/Women
• Effective use of Social Media for Academics
• Financial literacy for Academicians
• Managing coursework, comps and oral exams
• Quantitative and Qualitative methods
• Securing Funding --traditional and non-traditional
• Publish or Perish
• The dissertation committee, proposals, and defense
• Dissertation to book and Post-doc to Tenure
• Dating in Higher Education
• Publish or Perish
• Securing and maintaining healthy mentoring relationships 

Conference Information:

The conference takes place between Thursday, October 3, 2013 7:00PM - Saturday, October 5, 2013 11:30AM. For registration and hotel information, please visit the BDN website.

Diversity Abroad Internship Program

Through the intensive 9-month Diversity Abroad Internship Program, interns, who are interested in entering the field of international education with an emphasis on working with diverse and underrepresented students, will work with students and international education professionals at colleges/universities and provider organizations to increase participation and promote diversity and inclusive good practices in international education.

Training: Our interns will go through a week-long orientation at the Diversity Abroad office in Berkeley, CA. Throughout the internship, interns will receive training from Diversity Abroad staff, university partners, and provider organizations.

Professional Development: Our Interns will attend and represent Diversity Abroad at conferences in the field and be a part of the Annual Diversity Abroad Conference. Diversity Abroad Interns will have unlimited access to web based training offered by Diversity Abroad.

Networking: Our interns will have access to professionals from varying levels while doing campus visits, job shadowing, and attend professional development events. Upon successful completion of the internship, we assist our interns in finding career opportunities in the field of international of education.

Activities: Diversity Abroad Interns participate in the Go Global Campus Tour, which will bring them to colleges and universities throughout the country to give presentations, man information tables, and speak with faculty and staff all with the goal of increasing diverse and underrepresented student’s participation in international education programs. Our interns will also work with professionals from our member institutions to identify area for improvement in implementing diversity and inclusion good practices. In addition, Diversity Abroad Interns will serve as a resource to answer questions that students and parents may have about international programs. Interns will have a role in all areas of this organization including student advising, outreach, marketing, membership management, event planning, and resource development. Interns will also be involved in Diversity Abroad’s social media engagement and community management, event planning, networking and attending professional development events, campus engagement via the Go Global Tour, sales and organizational expansion.

Compensation: Diversity Abroad Interns are provided with a modest monthly stipend.

Application Information:

For information on Diversity Abroad and job qualitifications, visit http://jobs.diversitynetwork.org
 
Application Deadline: June 14, 2013
Interviews: June 14 – June 21, 2013

Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, specific interest in the Diversity Abroad Internship, availability and intended base of operation to jobs@diversityabroad.org with “2013/14 Diversity Abroad Internship” in the subject line.

Diversity Abroad will be at NAFSA in St. Louis and would be happy to discuss the opportunity with potential candidates. If you're interested in meeting with a member of the Diversity Abroad staff at NAFSA please Indicate your interest when you send in your resume and cover letter.

Banking and Investment Mentorship Program (BIMP)

 BIMP (Banking & Investment Mentorship Program) is a membership-based program founded by students from Wharton, Harvard, Yale, and Princeton in 2010. We aim to help and unite a group of aspiring sophomores who have great potential and passion in banking and investing. Our first 4 classes of 80 mentees who went through recruiting collectively received more than 300 summer internship offers from top-tier financial institutions. 

Application Information:

For more information on BIMP, please visit www.thebimp.org. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and your specific 2013 summer plan through the website.

Application deadline: May 13, 2013

Goldman Sachs Undergraduate Camp

Lime Connect partner, Goldman Sachs, is excited to announce that they are hosting the GS Undergraduate Camp, a two-day program for Black, Latino/Hispanic and Native American college freshmen (graduating in 2016) of all majors interested in learning more about Goldman Sachs and the financial services industry. 

Participants will have an opportunity to explore the numerous career paths in the financial services industry and become familiar with the firm’s business, history and culture. The program features divisional overviews, case studies, career workshops and networking with professionals from across at the firm.

For students interested in attending, the application deadline is May 19 at 11:59pm. The attached flyer lists additional information and instructions on how to apply to attend the event. The Goldman Sachs Undergraduate Camp will take place on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, 2013 and selected participants will be notified by Monday, June 3, 2013.

Application Information:

To learn more and apply: please click this GS UNDERGRADUATE CAMP link.

Apply by: applications are due by Sunday, May 19, 2013 by 11:59pm.

Notify Lime Connect: Email recruiting@limeconnect.com to let us know you’ve applied, so that we can send a note on your behalf to Goldman Sachs

Asian American Institute Impact Fellows Program

The Impact Fellows Program (IFP) is an intensive six-week program focused on developing the next generation of civically minded leaders in the Asian American community. Each year, IFP recruits and trains 15 students between the ages of 17 - 22. Fellows engage in 80 hours of training around leadership, organizing skills, and Asian American issues over a two week period. At the end of the training, Fellows will be expected to develop a community project that can impact an area of need within the Asian American community. IFP Fellows will receive a certification from the Asian Americans Advancing Justice at the end of the program.

Application Information:
Applications Due May 10th. Apply at http://www.advancingjustice-chicago.org/impact-fellows-program.

National Hispana Leadership Institute's Latinas Learn to Lead Program

The National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI), a 501(c)3 organization based in Washington, DC was established in 1987 to address the underrepresentation of Latinas in the corporate, nonprofit and political arenas. NHLI’s mission is to develop Latinas as ethical leaders through training, professional development, relationship building and community activism.


Overview:

To help young Latinas stay in school and be prepared to enter the workforce of the 21st century, NHLI created the Latinas Learning to Lead Program, targeted college-enrolled, 18-24 year old Latinas.
NHLI’s Latinas Learning to Lead Program promotes and fosters the career and educational development of young college-aged Latina leaders through training, mentoring opportunities, and access to national networks and tools to create a community impact through their leadership projects.


Program:


The NHLI’s LLL program annually selects 22 Fellows. Session topics include effective communication and presentation skills, advocacy training, public policy issues affecting the Latino community, and other professional and leadership development topics, such as financial literacy and career opportunities.


Impact:


The LLL program has graduated over 200 young Latinas since its inception in 2001. Program evaluation data demonstrates approximately 71% of LLL participants indicate that the program reinforces their completion of higher education credentials. In addition, 96% of participants report that they plan on attaining a graduate or professional degree.

Leadership Training Elements:
    ▪    Attending 5-day leadership training in Washington, D.C. in July
    ▪    Participating in a one-day shadowing program. Participants will be paired with an NHLI alumna from NHLI's Executive Leadership Program or Advancing Latina Leaders in Nonprofits Program. NHLI alumna will continue to mentor LLL participants beyond the completion of DC week.
    ▪    Implementing a leadership project that emphasizes driving safety in their communities that impacts at least 22 Latinas.
    ▪    Joining a nationwide network of Latina women 



Requirements:
    •    Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and not graduating before December 2013.
    •    A minimum of 30 semester college credits/hours by May 2013.
    •    A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
    •    Be 18-24 years of age.
    •    Demonstrate strong leadership as indicated by on campus and community volunteer and civic engagement.
    •    Have a strong commitment to Latina/o issues
    •    Be able to commit to the entirety of the program, including: attendance at all training sessions from July 22-28, 2013; mentoring component; & completion
    •    Have a United States government issued photo id for travel. 



Cost:
With the support of our generous sponsors, NHLI covers room and board, training costs and all classroom materials necessary for the program for all participants. Program participants are responsible for a $250 tuition fee. They are responsible for covering their own medical and travel insurance, and any incidental expenses. NHLI will cover airline costs for those traveling from airports with Southwest Airlines availability.

Application Information:
The 2013 Application deadline is Wednesday, May 15th, 2013. Please have all application materials, including recommendation letters and a $20 application fee, submitted by or on that date. Candidates will be notified whether they have been accepted by early May. 

If you have deferred your position in the past and plan to attend this year's Latinas Learning to Lead program, please contact NHLI at Programs@nhli.org. More info is also available at the NHLI site.

Google's BOLD Immersion Program for Freshmen

Google's BOLD Immersion Program for Freshmen allows up to 50 selected students to travel to Google's headquarters in Mountain View on July 23 for a weeklong unique summer opportunity that will provide participants with a rare glimpse into the technology industry, career opportunities at Google, and valuable professional and peer networks.

To apply, students must:

• Be currently enrolled in a 4-year BA/BS program, in any major, at a university in the United States.
• Be able to provide proof of work authorization extending beyond 12 months in the United States.
• Be a current undergraduate freshman.
• Demonstrate academic excellence in a business-related discipline.

The program is open to all qualified college students, and is committed to addressing diversity in our company and in the technology industry. Students who are a member of a group that is historically under-represented in the technology industry are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

The application for Google Immersion 2013 is now open! Please visit our application to apply now. The deadline to apply is midnight PST on April 8, 2013.

UIC Urban Health Diversity Program

The Summer Residential Enrichment Program is designed for college students who have a minimum of ninety semester hours or college graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in public health. Housed at UIC School of Public Health, the Summer Residential Enrichment Program seeks to inspire and prepare underrepresented and economically disadvantaged undergraduate students, college graduates and those changing professions to pursue graduate education and professional degrees in public health. SREP will use a comprehensive approach focusing on key concepts of public health and will include interaction with mentors who are at the forefront of public health and will stimulate participating students to consider public health as a career option.

Program activities will be guided by the following principles:

• Eliminate health disparities between minority and non-minority segments of the U.S. population
• Improve public health practices by improving professional preparation of disadvantaged and underrepresented professional 
• Enhance the quality of public health practice by improving the professional preparation of disadvantaged and underrepresented minorities
• Recognize that minority leadership in public health is essential for addressing the myriad of public health efforts directed towards the prevention of disease and the organization of health care systems
• Participate in efforts to collect and analyze data that could characterize and address the adverse health problems in minority and underserved populations
• Recognize that the consideration of socio-cultural and environmental contexts is essential to addressing the needs of minority population

SREP participants will be required to complete a four module online course as part of the program curriculum. The four modules will take no more than 20 hours to complete. The course is free however no college credit will be awarded.

In addition, selected students will participate in the KAPLAN GRE Prep Course that is designed to assist prospective UIC School of Public Health applicants to prepare for the exam. The course will review the quantitative, verbal, and essay sections of the GRE in a structured and supportive environment. Class will meet one evening per week for the duration of the program.

Program stipend will be paid periodically as sections of the Summer Residential Enrichment Program are satisfactorily completed. This is a full-time experience selected students will be unable to hold additional internships, outside employment or take college credit courses during the program.

At the end of the eight-week program participants will be able to:

• Understand the theories and principles of biostatistics, community health science, environmental and occupational health science, epidemiology, and health policy administration
• Know the importance and practice of time management as well as test-taking strategies
• Develop the skills necessary for public health advocacy
• Prepare a poster presentation describing their preceptorship site experience and abstract that is relevant to health issues confronting underrepresented and disadvantaged communities
• Identify the various educational pathways that could lead to careers in public health
• Recognize and appreciate the role of research and clinical trials in public health efforts 
• Earn two credits towards the UIC Human Subject Protections Program Continuing
• Register for the Graduate Records Exam and earn a competitive score 
• Identify and discuss areas of health disparity among the US ethnic and racial populations
• Collect, enter and analyze data and prepare simple statistic frequencies

Application Information:

Download the application here.

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy, is a 10-week summer internship program that provides opportunities to students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology (IT), engineering, or mathematics (STEM majors). The goal of the program is to improve opportunities for minority and female students in these fields, but all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates who are selected will have the opportunity to work on focused research projects consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil Energy.

During the 10 weeks, students will work at one of several locations. At the conclusion of the internship, students will attend a "Technical Forum" where they will present their research project and tour several technical sites located nearby (the location of the technical forum changes every year). 
Candidates will receive a paid stipend during the program, in addition to approved transportation expenses to and from the internship site and technical forum location. The MLEF program allows students to gain valuable experience in DOE/FE mission-related research programs, and offers an "inside view" of federal employment which encourages students to consider future opportunities within the Department of Energy.

For information on eligibility and more, visit the website.

Application Information:

Applications are accepted from November 16, 2012 through January 18, 2013.

Grand Rapids Bar Association Minority Clerkships

The Grand Rapids Bar Association's Clerkship Committee, in conjunction with the Floyd Skinner Bar Association (FSBA), is striving to increase the number of minority attorneys in the Grand Rapids area. The program is designed to offer minority law students an opportunity to participate in summer clerkship/associate programs with Grand Rapids law firms and other legal employers.

Law students who have completed their first year are invited to apply for the program if they attend a Michigan law school or if they are native to the Grand Rapids area and attended high school or college here -- in other words, those who might realistically be encouraged to return to Grand Rapids to practice law. Members of the FSBA review applications and hold interviews.

For more information on minority clerkships, contact Kim Coleman at 616-454-5550 or kimc@grbar.org. 

Application Information:

Applications are due the first Tuesday in February of each year. Interviews are scheduled for the first Saturday in March, and take place at the Grand Rapids Campus of Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Please find the application here.

Human Rights Program Faculty Grants

The Human Rights Program wishes to announce the availability of grants to faculty for the development of new courses (or the substantial redesign of existing courses) to be cross-listed in the Human Rights Program for 2013-14.  The grants (at $2,600 each) are made possible by the generosity of Richard and Ann Pozen.

Grants may be used for course development work over the summer and may be spent on materials, employment of a research assistant, travel, or other justifiable expenditures in line with University rules. Courses may be developed for College students, graduate or professional students. We are particularly interested in courses for College students, but encourage submissions by faculty from all departments and the professional schools.   

"What is a Human Rights course?" you may ask.  A Human Rights course is not simply any course on any topic related to human beings or human suffering.  Nor are Human Rights courses restricted to courses which include direct references to international human rights treaties and norms.  Last year’s course development grants were awarded to faculty from Comparative Literature, History, Human Development, Medicine, Philosophy, Social Services Administration, and Sociology.  We encourage you to be creative.  For inspiration, we encourage you to look at current and past Human Rights courses at: http://humanrights.uchicago.edu/curriculum.shtml 

Application Information:

Course proposals, including a short description of the course aims, goals, and content, should be submitted by February 1, 2013, to Susan Gzesh (sgzesh@uchicago.edu) with a copy to Sarah Moberg (spmoberg@uchicago.edu).

Diversifying Faculty in Illinois Fellowship Program

The Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois (DFI) Program Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) are pleased to announce the release of the 2013-2014 academic year application for the DFI Fellowship Program. For more than 21 years, the DFI program and its predecessor programs have provided competitive need-based financial awards to underrepresented students who have earned graduate degrees (master’s or doctoral) from a participating Illinois higher education institution.

The DFI program annually provides competitive fellowship awards to over 100 Illinois minority graduate students. The program aids students to complete graduate degrees (master’s or doctoral) leading to a faculty or staff position at Illinois higher education institutions. Applicants must be enrolled full time in order to be eligible for a DFI award.

Due to the state’s budget condition and the uncertainty of the FY2014 state budget, the DFI Program Board is uncertain of the exact amount of the Fellowship award. The DFI Program Board is committed to full funding. Because of funding cuts to the DFI program the past two years, the DFI Program Board voted to fund renewals at $15,000 and new Fellows at $10,500 in FY2013. Program funding for the 2013-2014 academic year (FY2014) is contingent on the availability of funds appropriated by the Governor and Illinois General Assembly.

Completed application materials must be submitted to the DFI Institutional Representative at the participating institution on or before February 18, 2013, 5:00 p.m. CST. A complete list of the DFI Institutional Representatives can be found on the DFI website at: http://www.ibhe.org/DFI/instRep.asp. It is important that applicants contact the DFI Institutional Representative at their institution to determine if other internal submission deadlines have been established. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after February 18, 2013 will not be considered.

Application Information:

Completed 2013-2014 academic year DFI application forms must be submitted directly to the DFI Institutional Representative on or before February 18, 2013. Please see the website for application details.

Youth Scholar Academy Program

The Institute for Responsibe Citizenship is now accepting applications for the Youth Scholar Academy (YSA). This program enables talented black male college students who aspire to careers in teaching to operate a summer enrichment program for high school boys. We encourage students interested in education to apply.

YSA scholars spend two summers in Washington, DC interning at youth serving organizations. They also participate in challenging academic seminars and meet influential leaders.

Students join a network of talented leaders. Please share the news with anyone interested in applying. The deadline is Friday, February 8, 2013.

Questions? Contant Elijah Heyward, III at (202) 659-2832 or eheyward@i4c.ord.

Application Information:

The deadline is Friday, February 8, 2013. Please visit the website for more information. 

ORCSA Student Leadership Institute Program

The Office of the Reynolds Club and Student Activities (ORCSA) is excited to announce that the applications for the 2012-2013 Student Leadership Institute are now available!

The SLI is an exciting new leadership development opportunity which offers students the opportunity to develop and practice their leadership skills through a variety of interactive workshops. SLI Participants will engage in a variety of activities, including: a kick-off retreat; a bi-weekly leadership development series; interaction with University faculty, staff, and alumni; and, a year-end celebration.

We are looking for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year students with an interest in impacting the University of Chicago campus and community. We are also searching for 4th year students who will serve as peer mentors. Prior leadership roles in high school or college are not required – rather, a demonstrated interest in creating change on campus and developing resources for students. A desire to develop personal leadership and team building skills is required.

Application Information:

Applications are due by Sunday, October 21 at 11:59 PM. For more information or to apply for SLI, please visit http://www.sli.uchicago.edu.

STOMP Instructor

The Science and Technology Outreach and Mentoring Program (STOMP) is seeking individuals who want to gain invaluable education and outreach experience and are enthusiastic about elementary level science education.

• Current and past instructors range from undergraduates to post docs.
• Interested individuals are preferred to be, but are not limited to, those actively involved in science related fields.
• Instructors are assigned to a group based on the availability of a position, their personal preferences and the effort is made to create multi and interdisciplinary groups.  
• Instructors  make and track their own hours; the commitment is approximately 5 hours per week.
•  This is a paid position.

STOMP currently staffs and science component of an after-school program at the North Kenwood Oakland (NKO) and Donoghue Elementary Schools.  Instructors design engaging educational science activities for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  STOMP seeks to encourage a mentoring role between instructors and students through a cooperative and exploratory learning environment. 

Students meet once a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:45pm; parents can pick up their children as early as 5:30pm.  Sessions are currently divided by age into K-1st grades on Tuesdays, 4th-5th grades on Wednesdays, and 2nd-3rd grades on Thursdays.  Instructors are assigned to one or more afternoon sessions per week and work collaboratively in groups of 4-5 instructors to develop, prepare and execute activities.  Each group is responsible for developing curriculum and managing their team’s annual budget.  Additionally, each group can draw from a pool of past activities and a well-stocked inventory of science supplies and equipment.  STOMP also periodically participates in science related community outreach events such as the Argonne Open House and AAAS Family Days.  At times, the program will also collaborate with UChicago researchers who have received funds from NSF grants.

Other Information:

• The STOMP schedule roughly follows the UChicago quarter schedule for Fall through Spring with approximately 30 sessions per year.
• There are approximately 20 students in a given session, who typically return weekly throughout the entire academic year.
• Individuals in the physical sciences are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

Please contact Mary Pat McCullough at mpm1@uchicago.edu or Michelle Horne-Terry at michelle1@uchicago.edu for more information.

AmeriCorps Scholar Coach and AmeriCorps Math Scholar Coach Positions

Helping high potential youth gain access into the most selective colleges and universities in the country.

Do you possess a desire to….

Serve with AmeriCorps?

Mentor bright and motivated students?

Design and deliver a wide variety of programs?

Develop professionally in a dynamic, challenging position?

Gain exposure to non-profit work and education?

Apply to serve as an AmeriCorps Scholar Coach or an AmeriCorps Math Scholar Coach

with the Schuler Scholar Program!

 

Who we are: A non-profit, private foundation located in 8 high schools in the northern suburbs of Chicago and the city of Chicago

Who we serve:  High school students who are typically first-generation college-bound, come from under-resourced families or communities, will need financial assistance in order to attend college, and are from a population that is under represented on college campuses

What we do: Prepare under-resourced, high potential students to succeed at the most competitive private colleges and universities through academic preparation, college counseling, leadership and personal development, and exposure to different and unique experiences

Who we are looking for to serve as Scholar Coaches: Motivated and passionate recent college graduates who have a strong interest in education, education reform, social services, youth development, social justice or a related field

For more information, visit www.schulerprogram.org

Application Information:

 

To learn more about the AmeriCorps Scholar Coach and AmeriCorps Math Scholar Coach position, please read the attached position descriptions. For questions and to apply, contact Amanda Marshall, AmeriCorps Program Manager. Email your resume and a copy of your transcript to Amanda@schulerprogram.org  

Maria Mangual Leadership Conference

A day-long conference featuring professional development and leadership training, networking and celebration of Latina accomplishments.

For more information, contact Catherine Salgado at 773.890.7664 or catherine@mujereslat.org. See also www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org.

Conference Date and Location:

Thursday, October 18, 2012
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Intercontinental Hotel
505 N. Michigan Ave.

Civic Reflection Fellows Program

Seeking 6 rising second and third year students for new Civic Reflection Fellows Program!

The University Community Service Center (UCSC), the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMSA), and the Project on Civic Reflection (a nationally recognized nonprofit organization) are excited to offer a one-year certificate program designed to develop a cohort of thoughtful, collaborative student leaders who can engage diverse groups of students and community partners in dialogues about critical issues and themes in civic life.

Students will work collaboratively with other students to plan and facilitate reflective discussions and to integrate these discussions among student groups and/or community partners.  This pilot program is led by the Project on Civic Reflection, in collaboration with staff and faculty liaisons from four Chicago-area campuses who will provide supervision, mentoring, and support throughout the academic year.

The Project on Civic Reflection expects to offer a $250 stipend at the Fellow’s completion of the program, but this is dependent on funding and will be confirmed by November 2012.  Nonetheless, there are multiple benefits to participating, as described below.

How will Civic Reflection Fellows benefit?

• Develop leadership capacity, increase understanding of different perspectives, and build skills in facilitation, dialogue, listening, critical thinking, communication and outreach. 
• Participate in a diverse cohort of 24 students from multiple schools, with an opportunity for peer learning and networking.
• Receive facilitation training and follow-up support from the staff of the Project on Civic Reflection, a national leader in reflection and dialogue.
• Earn a “Certificate in Civic Reflection Facilitation” at the end of the program year when all requirements have been met.
• Receive an invitation to participate as a peer mentor for other students in the next academic year.

Who will participate?

The Civic Reflection Fellows Program is by application only.  24 total students will be selected — 6 students from 4 diverse campuses, including a private institution (UChicago), a state university (Governors State University), a professional graduate school (Chicago School of Professional Psychology), and a city college (Truman College).

Each school has been selected based on: 1) a commitment to student/community engagement, 2) a firm belief that reflection and dialogue are critical aspects of leadership and service, 3) a commitment to promoting diversity and creating dialogue across differences, and 4) demonstrated interest in using reflective discussion as a strategy for student engagement and development.

Application Information:

Apply by NOON on Monday, September 24. Learn more at http://ucsc.uchicago.edu/programs/civic-reflection-fellows-program.