Week 13
As we wrap up the Explore My Major assignments and discussion, we hope you continue to explore all the career development resources LAS and UIC has to offer. Career development is a lifelong process, and we look forward to seeing the opportunities you discover as a student at UIC.
This week In LAS 110, we will be continuing Explore UIC projects, student panels, and other impactful lessons to help you transition smoothly into your second semester at UIC!
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Registration for first-year students opens this week!
If you have not had an opportunity to schedule your Mandatory First-Year Advising appointment, please do so as soon as possible. Remember that if you do not meet with your advisor, you won't be able to register for spring classes!
If you haven't yet checked your registration time ticket, make sure to do so. Your time ticket will tell you the date and time you can register once you have completed your MFA. You can find your time ticket on my.uic.edu in the XE Registration icon by clicking on the Prepare for Registration tab.
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LAS 110 Contest Winners & Next Challenge
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This Week's Challenge!
To participate in this week's LAS 110 Challenge, attend the UIC Flames vs. Trinity Christian men's basketball home opener on Tuesday, November 16th at 7pm at UIC's Credit Union 1 Arena. Take a picture of you at the game cheering on the Flames and email us at las110@uic.edu to win LAS swag in addition to the free UIC Pyros t-shirt from UIC Athletics.
Can't Miss UIC Experience: Join the UIC Homecoming Tailgate in parking lot 1B (across from Credit Union 1 Arena) from 4:30-6:45pm for tons of free food and UIC giveaways. #UICHoCo
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Brian Zdancewicz's class shares thoughts and experiences of the "noise" that can make college life challenging. Top row, left to right: Vivian Vidad, Candy Rico, Zyra Clark; bottom row, left to right: Patricia Martinez, Isabel Adan, Gavin Bohan, Chris Piña, Jacob Struchen.
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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 or features, send to your instructor or las110@uic.edu to be featured in LAS 110 News!
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This year's Homecoming theme is Hollywood. Lights, Camera, Flames!
Show us how much fun you are having at the events by tagging us on social media and using hashtag #UICHOCO.Make sure to follow @UICCSI and @UICSAB on social media.
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Fire up for UIC Homecoming 2021! UIC students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to UIC Flames Homecoming 2021, that time of the year when we come together to celebrate:
• Tuesday, Nov. 16: UIC Tailgate, 4:30-6:45pm, Parking Lot 1B
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In celebration of National Career Development Month, LAS Career Development and Internships is excited to launch Career Readiness Week November 15-19. Join us for virtual and in-person events to celebrate, including Coffee, Cocoa, Cookies, and Careers on Friday, Nov. 19, 10:30am-12pm in SCE Cardinal Room with Undergraduate Student Government.
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LAS 110 student Julia Castillo recommends students check out UIC Choir:
"Choir gives you the opportunity to not only express yourself through music but also making close connections with the people around you. The environment created is nothing but welcoming and accepting of anyone and everyone that is in the program even if you are not a music major."
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L@s GANAS Research Fellowship
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Finance Your UIC Education
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As you begin looking towards your future, it is important to research strategies to finance your UIC education. Check out these resources:
LAS Scholarship opportunities are now open for the 2022-2023 Academic year, and applications are due Friday, December 3 via UIC SnAP!
The FAFSA application for the 2022-2023 academic year opened October 1. While there is no FAFSA submission deadline, it is strongly recommended to submit your FAFSA as soon as possible, for the strongest consideration for need-based aid. For assistance, consider making an appointment with a Transition coach in the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE).
The LARES Tuition Award is open to current UIC students, and the deadline to submit an application is December 1.
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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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