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Welcome from Alumni Board Chair, Art Slowinski MVSC '94
Welcome to the second installment of @AHS! Commencement on May 5 was a huge success. I had the privilege of leading our students in the ceremonial tassel move to signify their new status as alumni. Other highlights included the keynote speech by Congressman Danny K. Davis and Outstanding Alumni Award recipient Lynn Gaudioso's (MLS '73) energetic address to the graduates. As always, please keep us informed of your news by emailing ahsalum@uic.edu. We enjoy reading about the successes of our alumni.
UIC Alumni Night at U.S. Cellular Field - White Sox vs. Mariners
Join UIC Alumni on Friday, August 5 to see the Chicago White Sox take on the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field at 7:05 p.m. On this special night, all UIC students, faculty, staff, and alumni can purchase tickets at a discounted price. Lower box seats available at $24 (regularly $34) and upper box seats available at $11 (regularly $22). Also, don't miss the popular Elvis promotion and post-game fireworks.
Tickets orders must be placed by July 22.
For ticket ordering information please visit www.uiaa.org and click on Chicago.
Support the Illinois Bill of Health
In an effort to prevent a critical future shortage of healthcare practitioners in Illinois, the University of Illinois at Chicago has announced the Illinois Bill of Health, a new statewide initiative aimed at ensuring access to medical care for the state.
The Illinois Bill of Health seeks a dedicated stream of state funding, supplementing the state's higher education budget, to help support the rising cost of medical and healthcare education and training and related patient care at public universities in the state.
UIC is joined in the initiative by Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, and Northern Illinois University all public universities that share the mission of educating medical and other health professionals in Illinois. In addition, dozens of business, labor, civic and community leaders and hundreds of students, alumni and faculty members have voiced their support.
UIC's health sciences programs in Chicago began more than 100 years ago, and over the years the state has provided substantial support for the university's medical education and clinical services. UIC estimates its capital needs for renovating or replacing outdated facilities at several hundred million dollars, and recurring new operating needs at $30 million annually.
If you would like to add your support, please visit www.illinoisbillofhealth.org.
Alumni Career Center: "Networking Tips and Tools" June 29
Employment experts consistently cite networking as one of the most effective means of making career moves. Learn the tips and tools that really work!
Wednesday, June 29
6:00 p.m.
UIAA Career Center
200 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL
Please RSVP: (312) 575-7830 or careers@uillinois.edu.
Alumni Association Wine Program
The University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) brings you exclusive wines with commemorative labels. Savor and collect wines outfitted with the distinguished UIAA logo. Makes a unique gift for an alum or perfect for entertaining.
To receive more information and to order your wine, please visit www.uiaa.org and click on "Chicago."
DHD Alum Amy Farkas on Campus to Discuss Physical Activity and Disability
Amy Farkas, DHD '02, visited campus recently from her home in Germany to present an international perspective on the role physical activity plays in the lives of the disabled. Farkas is currently the Development Manager for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in Bonn, Germany. Her responsibilities include overseeing programs and services designed to grow, develop, and sustain the Paralympic Movement around the world.
Disability Studies Student Susan Magasi Wins Prestigious Bucher Award
Susan Magasi, PhD candidate in Disability Studies, received the Rue Bucher Memorial Award for Qualitative Studies in Social Process for her research project, “In Olmstead’s Wake: An Ethnographic Study of Disabled Women’s Struggle for Stable and Satisfying Community Participation After Nursing Home Discharge.” Magasi plans to use the $1000 award to help fund transcription of interviews.
The Bucher Award is funded annually by an endowment established by family and friends in memory of M. Rue Bucher, a professor of sociology at UIC at the time of her death in 1985.
Meet Your Favorite Author
Join the University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) at the Union League Club of Chicago for the Author's Club Program. You will enjoy lunch at the Union League Club of Chicago and hear a current author talk about his or her latest book and have the opportunity to meet the author and have your book signed. The cost of each program is $25 for UIAA Members and $35 for non-members and guests. For more information, call the UIAA at (312) 996-8535 or visit www.uiaa.org and click on "Chicago."
The next Author's Club event is:
Wednesday, June 29
- Bryan Burrough - author of Public Enemies
Support the Fund for Excellence
The college's Fund for Excellence is made up of unrestricted dollars that the college uses to provide the necessary basics (that the state of Illinois does not give) for our students to receive the best education possible.
Fund for Excellence dollars support student travel to professional conferences, enhancements to our instructional technology, additional study and relaxation spaces, upgrades in our computer software, case study videos, and much more!
To make a gift to the Fund for Excellence, please call Caryn in the advancement office at (312) 413-0197, or visit the University of Illinois Foundation at www.uif.uillinois.edu and click on "make a gift now."
Thank you for your generosity!
The AHS Alumni E-Newsletter is sent to college alumni and friends on a bimonthly basis. Questions or comments? Send an email to ahsalum@uic.edu.
Office of Development | Applied Health Sciences | 808 South Wood Street 169 CME m/c 518 | Chicago, Illinois 60621 | (312) 996-6695
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