CAMPUS PROGRAMS 2014 / 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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CAMPUS PROGRAMS 2014 / 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CAMPUS PROGRAMS 2014 / 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Text the word “BeUIC” to 71441 to receive one text on Tuesdays
from Campus Programs about upcoming events.
*all programs are FREE unless otherwise noted.
**program details are subject to change
August
Student Organization Conference
Tuesday, 8/19/14 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Illinois Room, Student Center East
“Discover Tools for Success” with a day of sessions and networking designed specifically for our student
organization leaders!
Collegiate Greek Institute
Thursday, 8/21/14 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Illinois Room, Student Center East
A day of training preparing our Greek Leaders to be successful on campus
Meet the Greeks
Thursday, 8/28/14 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lecture Center Plaza
Meet the many Greeks on campus and learn how to join their organizations.
Meet the Greeks Performance
Friday, 8/29/14 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Illinois Room, Student Center East
Come out for a night of fun and entertainment and meet our Greek leaders.
September
Involvement Fair
Wednesday, 9/3/14 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lecture Center Plaza
Get involved! Connect with student organizations and student service departments to find ways to be
engaged on campus.
Spark in the Park – UIC’s 5th Annual Music Festival
Thursday, 9/4/14 | Doors Open at 6:30 p.m., Show Starts at 7:30 p.m.
UIC Pavilion – NEW LOCATION FOR 2014
This FREE program is for the UIC Community only – students / faculty / staff must have a valid UIC i-card
to attend. Arrive early to ensure your spot on the floor! And don’t forget to Do Spark Responsibly.
Updated 10/10/14
Interfraternity Council Fall Recruitment
Monday, 9/8/14 – Saturday, 9/13/14
Room 302, Student Center East
This week features both formal presentations and social activities to allow interested young men to learn
more about service, scholarship, and brotherhood.
Collegiate Panhellenic Council Recruitment
Wednesday, 9/11/14 – Saturday, 9/14/14 | 5:00 p.m.
Room 605, Student Center East
Join the women of the Collegiate Panhellenic Council for a week of activities encouraging interested
women to learn more about sisterhood, scholarship, and service.
IGNITE Leadership Experience Info Sessions
9/10/14 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | White Oak Room, Student Center East
9/11/14 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Daley Library, Room 1-470
IGNITE will help you gain insight into your personal values and leadership style while helping to
springboard your involvement at UIC. Applications due September 14 at go.uic.edu/igniteapp.
Student Activities Board Presents: Fall Field Day
Thursday, 9/11/14 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chicago Circle Memorial Grove
Join SAB for some friendly competition with your fellow UIC students.
The State of Emergency Concert featuring Future
Thursday, 9/11/14 | 7:00 p.m.
UIC Forum
Limited discounted UIC student tickets available at the UIC Bookstores for $35.00. A unique partnership
with one of Chicago’s top Hip-Hop radio stations, Power 92.3FM, this concert, presented in part by UIC
Radio, is a community event to bring awareness to the on-going violence in Chicago.
SAB Presents: Friday Night Live – Flashback Friday
Friday, 9/19/14 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2nd Floor, Student Center East
Fun for everyone including FREE entertainment, games, and prizes! One outside guest permitted with
holder of a valid UIC i-card.
National Hazing Prevention Week
Monday, 9/22/14 – Friday, 9/26/14
Join UIC’s community as we promote awareness of ways to prevent hazing and the skills needed to
intervene when it occurs.
“South Asian American History, Culture and Community” Exhibit Reception
Thursday, 9/25/14 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Ward Gallery, Student Center East
The gallery reception kicks off the DesiLit’s Kriti Festival, a South Asian arts and literature event that will
take place September 25 – 28 at UIC. Campus co-sponsors for the exhibit are the Asian American
Resource and Cultural Center, Asian American studies, Asian studies, and the South Asian American
Policy and Research Institute.
Updated 10/10/14
Catalyst Leadership Retreat
Saturday, 9/27/14 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Catalyst is a one-day leadership program to move you towards action. Applications due September 17 at
go.uic.edu/catalyst.
October
SAB Presents: Movie Night
Wednesday, 10/8/14
Lecture Center Plaza
Taste of UIC
Wednesday, 10/22/14 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
East Terrace, Student Center East
Enjoy food prepared by some of UIC’s great cultural organizations. Tickets to purchase food sold in 50
cents and $1 increments.
Exploring Greek Traditions
Friday, 10/24/14
Illinois Room, Student Center East
Join UIC’s Greek community for an evening of dancing, stepping, strolling and saluting as honor the
traditions of fraternity and sorority life.
SAB Presents: Halloween Bash
Wednesday, 10/29/14 | 7:00 p.m.
Illinois Room, Student Center East
November
Art Fest
Monday, 11/3/14 – Friday, 11/7/14
Sign Up: Monday, 10/27/14 – Friday, 10/31/14
Reception: Wednesday, 11/19/14
Create artwork to be featured in the Ward Gallery! Canvas, paint, and brushes provided. Previous
experience not required. Sign up in our office – limited space available!
SAB Presents: Friday Night Live
Friday, 11/14/14 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2nd Floor, Student Center East
Fun for everyone including FREE entertainment, games, and prizes! One outside guest permitted with
holder of a valid UIC i-card.
Cultural Showcase
Thursday, 11/20/14 | 6:00 p.m.
UIC Forum
Annual showcase celebrating the rich cultural diversity of UIC’s student organizations.
Updated 10/10/14
December
Grad Toast
Wednesday, 12/3/14 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
East Terrace, Student Center East
Congratulations to our soon-to-be UIC Alumni! This event celebrates our Summer 2014 and Fall 2014
graduates.
SAB Presents: Toast and Jam: An Open Mic Event
Thursday, 12/4/14
An open mic event with refreshments, music and more.
January
Winter Involvement Fair
Tuesday, 1/13/15 – Friday, 1/16/15 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Get involved! Connect with student organizations and student service departments to find ways to be
engaged on campus.
Tuesday: General Interest & Cultural Organizations
Wednesday: Fraternities & Sororities
Thursday: Pre-Professional & Academic Organizations
Friday: Student Service Departments
Interfraternity Council Spring Recruitment
Monday, 1/19/15 – Saturday, 1/24/15
This week features both formal presentations and social activities to allow interested young men to learn
more about service, scholarship, and brotherhood.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Tuesday, 1/20/15
SAB Presents: Friday Night Live
Friday, 1/23/15 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2nd Floor, Student Center East
Fun for everyone including FREE entertainment, games, and prizes! One outside guest permitted with
holder of a valid UIC i-card.
SAB Presents: LOL@UIC
Thursday, 1/29/15 | Doors Open at 6:00 p.m., Show Starts at 7:00 p.m.
UIC Forum
This FREE program is for the UIC Community only – you must have a valid UIC i-card to attend. Arrive
early before seats fill up and follow SAB on social media to win VIP seats!
Updated 10/10/14
February
Black History Month
Various programs offered throughout the month. Calendar to be released in early spring semester.
The 25th Annual Blues Cabaret is scheduled to take place on Friday, 2/27/15 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
in Student Center East, Illinois Room.
Selfie Project
Wednesday, 2/4/15
Montgomery Ward Gallery
March
UIC World’s Fair
Thursday, 3/12/15
Student Recreation Facility
We’re bringing the World’s Fair back to Chicago! Participate in workshops, watch demonstrations, and
learn more about the international diversity we have right here on campus.
UIC Radio’s Battle of the Bands
Wednesday, 3/18/15
Student Center East, Illinois Room
Which band will steal the show and win an opening slot at next year’s Spark in the Park? Come find out!
UICBOB will feature UIC’s most musically talented students.
Art Fest
Monday, 3/30/15 – Friday, 4/3/15
Sign Up: Monday, 3/16/15 – Friday, 3/20/15
Reception: Wednesday, 4/8/15
Create artwork to be featured in the Ward Gallery! Canvas, paint, and brushes provided. Previous
experience not required. Sign up in our office – limited space available!
SAB Presents: Fall Lecture
Date TBD
UIC Forum
Follow SAB on social media to vote for who you want to see at this annual event!
April
Taste of UIC
Thursday, 4/9/15 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
East Terrace, Student Center East
Enjoy food prepared by some of UIC’s great cultural organizations. Tickets to purchase food sold in 50
cents and $1 increments.
Updated 10/10/14
Greek Alumni Reception
Thursday, 4/9/15
Greek Week
Friday, 4/10/15 – Friday, 4/17/15
Greek Week brings together the Greek community for one major event and showcases UICs chapters to
the rest of the campus community. Along with the social and entertaining aspects of the week, a major
emphasis is always placed on joining together for service and philanthropy, which truly shows how
powerful the Greek community can be when it’s united.
SAB Presents: Doggypalooza
Wednesday, 4/15/15
Student Recreation Facility
Tired from all the school work shenanigans? Need to get away from everything? Come relax and be at
ease with SAB as we bring in some of the most fantastic dogs for your pleasure.
Grad Week
Monday, 4/20/15 – Friday, 4/24/15
Congratulations to our soon-to-be UIC Alumni! This spring we will celebrate YOU with a variety of
programs to get you prepared to walk the stage!
Tuesday: Etiquette Lunch
Wednesday: Grad Toast
Friday: Grad BBQ & Grad Finale
Greek Awards
Thursday, 4/23/15
The Fraternity and Sorority Awards program is designed to highlight individual and chapter
achievements that best promote the ideals of the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Greek community. We
pride ourselves on leadership, scholarship, service, and brotherhood / sisterhood. We strive to expand
our campus presence and contribute to our campus and community.
All Semester
UIC Bucket List
Meet a challenge on the UIC Bucket List and prove it with a photo! Tag @UICCampusPrgrms on
Instagram with the hashtag #UICBucketList for a chance to win prizes throughout the year.
SAB Presents: STIX
Stay connected with UIC Student Activities Board on social media to find out about discounted ticket
sales for events in Chicago!
Updated 10/10/14