Week 6: CliftonStrengths
This week, LAS 110 classes will take a deeper look into the CliftonStrengths assessment. We'll explore utilizing your strengths when working collaboratively and the ways your individual results can provide insight into how you might best succeed in college and beyond.
We look forward to seeing many creative examples of how you are using your strengths at a first-year student at UIC!
Make sure to complete the assessment in advance of class, to read through your Top Five report, and to post your results to Blackboard! By doing so, you will be able to fully participate in class.
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Contest Winners and This Week's Challenge |
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In LAS 110 News last week, we asked you to show us your favorite study spot on campus accompanied by a photo. Congratulations to the following winners:
Ethan Faubl • Jessica Llangari-Guallpa • Megan Gordon
Adlynn Flores • Sparsh Jigarbhai Patel • Natividad Perez
Thanks for participating! Prizes will be given to your instructors for distribution in class.
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Megan Gordon: Student Residence Hall Commons
"This is my favorite spot because it is a place that has commotion, but not so much commotion that I get distracted. I also like it because I can come here to get work done any time of the day and in all seasons."
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Sparsh Jigarbhai Patel: 605 Commons, Student Center East
"Since I am totally into food and I remain hungry all the time, I love to study in the dining hall in SCE."
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Jessica Llangari-Guallpa: UIC Richard J. Daley Library, 4th floor
"I've selected this spot as a favorite because it's a quiet environment and has a nice view to look at."
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Natividad Perez: Red adirondack chairs
"My favorite study spot are the red lawn chairs spread throughout campus, especially the ones adjacent to Stevenson Hall. I enjoy studying while feeling the summer breeze and being surrounded by greenery!"
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To participate in this week's LAS 110 challenge, tell us your favorite event you have attended at UIC this semester, and why you should other LAS 110 students attend this event in the future! Bonus points: provide a photo of you at the campus event!
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Students participating in Flames Fest
Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement
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Winners of this week's LAS 110 Challenge will receive a great LAS ball cap, as modeled by our LAS 110 intern Angelina Velez! |
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What's happening this week at UIC:
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September 28: Financial Wellness, LAS Career Development & Internships, 10-10:45am, Virtual
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The Sandbox! Intro to Data and Tech for UIC LAS Students |
Wednesday, September 29, 2-3pm
Virtual
Would studying tech in college be fun? Useful for your future career? Right for you? Find out in Sandbox, a free 1-hour program that gets you on your way toward answering these important questions. Because this program is about taking your first exploratory steps in tech, it’s ideal for students in their first two years of college.
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UIC Night at Chicago White Sox |
Purchase discounted White Sox tickets and join UIC students, faculty, and staff at the ballpark!
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Spark 2021!
Saturday, Oct. 2
Gates are open: 5-7:30pm
Harrison Field, Harrison & Halsted St.
Lil Tecca and Flo Milli will be performing at Spark, UIC’s annual fall concert that is FREE for current UIC students. Have a great time at Spark 2021!
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Above: Ashley Jarrell's class participates in a values card sort activity. Right: Casey Thayer's class showcases their UIC favorites!
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Throughout the semester, we will feature LAS110 classes engaging in a variety of activities inside and outside of class. If you have any pictures to share of your group working on Explore UIC projects, send to your instructor or las110@uic.edu to be featured in LAS 110 News!
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Explore UIC Project Ideas: Cultural Centers |
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UIC offers seven distinct Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change aimed to promote diversity, inclusion, and social understanding. The seven Cultural Centers include:
The Centers are committed to student success, intercultural engagement, vibrant scholarship, and dynamic community partnerships.
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Mandatory First-Year Advising Appointments are in full swing. Check your email, complete the MFA survey, and schedule your appointment today! |
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A few campus resources to help you to be successful at UIC:
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UIC | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
601 S. Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60607 | las.uic.edu
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