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Oct 7 2015 VOLUME 35 / NUMBER 7 uicnews.uic.edu OPEN HOUSE UIC throws a party for 8,000 new friends More on page 10 2 NAVA GREENBLATT MINDS THE ANIMALS AT BROOKFIELD ZOO 3 CHICAGO MARATHON: UIC STAFF, STUDENTS RUN FOR A REASON 5 10 WAYS WE KNOW YOU’RE A TRUE CHICAGOAN 10 UIC GUYS: GET GROWING FOR MOVEMBER! INSIDE: CAMPUS NEWS 4 STUDENT VOICE 5 CALENDAR 8 POLICE 10 SPORTS 12 Facebook / uicnews Twitter / uicnews YouTube / uicmedia Flickr / uicnews For the community of the University of Illinois at Chicago Instagram / thisisuic — Photos: Roberta Dupuis-Devlin Instagram / uicamiridis uicnews.uic.edu 2 I UIC NEWS I OCTOBER 7, 2015 send profile ideas to Gary Wisby, [email protected] PROFILE NAVA GREENBLATT Brookfield Zoo’s primate caregiver By Jonathan Black — UIC Alumni magazine To most everyone wandering the vast humid space of Brookfield Zoo’s Tropic World, the gorilla mom looks relieved to have finished nursing her 1-year-old baby. Nava Greenblatt knows better. “There, see, she’s smiling. She’s making what we call her play face. She recognizes me and wants to see if I’ve got food. Uhoh, looks like she’s a little too close to dad,” says Greenblatt as the 400-pound male gives the female a bump with his shoulder. “This is the most fun part of my job. I love standing out here and observing their natural behavior.” Greenblatt has been observing animal behavior at Brookfield Zoo for the better part of 30 years, starting with seasonal work as a UIC undergraduate. When she graduated in 1986 with a bachelor’s in biological sciences, zoos were redefining the animal keeper’s role from laborer to professional — one that requires a four-year college degree. “It’s totally a dream career,” Greenblatt says, “and very competitive. There are many more people who would like this job than there are jobs available.” Her current position as lead keeper of primates has meant significantly more responsibility, going to meetings and working with other zoos. But it’s also meant less time with the animals, which she misses. No specific animal, mind you. Greenblatt is quite firm when asked about her favorite. “Whichever one is in front of me,” she says with a diplomatic smile, though she loves the otters and does acknowledge a special affinity with the primates. “They seem really bonded to us; they look forward to seeing us. It’s easier to read their behavior.” If you picture a keeper’s job as someone who just sweeps the exhibit floor and feeds the animals, you’re way off. “Most people, even those who come to the zoo a lot, don’t realize all the work that goes into taking really good care of the animals,” Greenblatt says. Much of it is focused on training. “We work with really big animals, like gorillas. We can’t force them to do what we want them to do. We need their cooperation to move from exhibit to exhibit or to switch enclosures.” Preparing animals for their periodic checkups is a bigger challenge. Giving injections, for example, is part of a “long training process built on trust,” she says. “We teach them to present a body part, like a hip or shoulder. We desensitize them to touching that area with different things. We work up to touching them with a capped needle. They get a huge reward each time — food is what really matters.” Keepers ensure that the animals’ environments are stimulating. “When I started, it was generally assumed that all they needed was food, water and a social environment,” Greenblatt says. “Now we realize they need to be stimulated mentally. They need to work for a living — not everything should be provided easily.” Brookfield Zoo launched a feeding program to replicate the act of foraging. For instance, the otters are now fed by a conveyor belt that randomly drops fish, keep- “Many tend to be more highly educated, and job growth has been stronger in the South for some time.” Marcus Casey, assistant professor of economics, on why wealthy blacks are leaving Chicago, Sept. 25 Chicago Tribune “It’s totally a dream career,” says alumna Nava Greenblatt of her job as lead keeper of primates at Brookfield Zoo’s Tropic World. — Photo: Lloyd DeGrane ing the animals alert. Before, the animals were fixated on the keepers at feeding times. “They have a very good internal clock, so they had a lot of anticipation and anxiety if we were late,” Greenblatt says. With the new system, “they have to keep checking — fish could fall off the conveyor belt at anytime during the day. It’s more like their experience in the wild where they have to hunt and work for their food.” What about zoo visitors who plan their arrival for specific feeding times? “It’s more random for you, too,” she says. “You never know when you’ll get lucky.” “They can be clowns in your yard or nightmares in your attic.” “The question is, ‘Is vaping better than not using any products?’ And the answer is no.” Joel Brown, professor of biological sciences, in a book and exhibit about urban wildlife produced by the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Sept. 30 Chicago Tribune Jidong Huang, senior research scientist in the Institute for Health Research and Policy, on the health effects of e-cigarettes, Sept. 29 Huffington Post OCTOBER 7, 2015 I UIC NEWS I uicnews.uic.edu 3 UIC faculty, staff, students run and cheer By Francisca Corona — [email protected] “The runners all share this one passion: UIC runners will take strides — 26.2 to cure type 1 diabetes,” said development miles’ worth — to support various good officer Michelle Le. causes at the 38th annual Bank of America Fundraising will help Chicago Diabetes Chicago Marathon Sunday. The marathon’s course starts and ends in Project research towards finding a functional cure for type 1 diabetes patients Grant Park, racing through 29 Chicago through islet cell transplantation. neighborhoods. The trail runs through This year the group has 19 runners, each UIC’s campus near Mile 17, where runners raising a minimum of $1,000. will go south on Halsted toward Taylor Other UIC runners, like Ryan Muench, Street, then west toward Ashland Avenue a graduate student in public health, are around Mile 18. raising funds for other causes. UIC groups will be lined up to support Muench, who graduated with a bachethe runners at three locations: near Mile 12, lor’s in psychology in 2014, is a member of 17 and 25. Team to End AIDS (T2), which benefits Third-year dentistry student Janna Mitthe AIDS Foundation of Chicago. sos has been training for almost a year. Muench looks forward to running past “I’ve been progressing every weekend just increasing it little by little, so it’s been a UIC. “I still remember east campus from unlong process,” Mitsos said. dergrad, so it’s great to think, ‘Oh, I’ve She and 10 other College of Dentistry made this walk from camrunners hope to raise $10,000 pus to my apartment a lot for Goldie’s Place, a support before, so it’s not that long,’ center for homeless people in and it’s always a big boost Chicago. Goldie’s Place offers to see people cheering for career and counseling services you,” he said. and a clinic where College of UIC National Residence Dentistry students provide Hall Honorary members free oral health care. and Campus Housing resi“A lot of these clients havdents will hand out water en’t had dental care in a long near Mile 12, on Wells time, and it’s hard to go to an Graduate student Ryan Street between Grand Aveinterview with missing teeth Muench is running his nue and Hubbard Street, or if your oral health is not from 5:30 a.m. to noon. good,” said Alison Doubleday, fifth marathon. “We’ll be making a poster assistant professor of dentistry who organized the dentistry running group. to encourage them and we’ll be sharing some positive comments,” said Misael Last year, the team raised $6,500. “It’s a charity that’s a special place for us,” Laboy, a sophomore in biological sciences. The women’s basketball team, Pep Band, said Doubleday, who runs her sixth maracheering squad and cheerleading team will thon Sunday. be stationed on Halsted Street in front of Cellmates on the Run, a group orgaStudent Center East, near Mile 17. nized by UI Health chief of transplantaA group from the Sports Medicine Feltion surgery Jose Oberholzer, raised lowship in the College of Medicine’s fami$115,000 for its 2014 run. The group has ly medicine department will start the been a marathon partner charity for five morning at a first aid station at the marayears. WATCH THE VIDEO RACING TO FIND A CURE FOR DIABETES youtube.com/uicmedia Top photo: Apoorv Nene Volunteers from the Sports Medicine Fellowship in family medicine at the 2014 Chicago Marathon. The group provides first aid and encouragement. thon starting area. Then they’ll move to an aid station near Mile 25, on Michigan Avenue between 18th and 16th streets. “We cheer everybody who comes across Mile 25, it’s our job,” said Terry Nicola, assistant professor of clinical rehab and director of sports medicine rehab. “The Chicago Marathon is an extension of the running community and being able to play a role in that serves as a key part of our sports medicine program,” said Nicola, who ran in the first Chicago Marathon in 1977. The cheers make all the difference, Doubleday said. “You’re doing this thing that you work so hard and train so long for and you don’t know if you can do it, but there are thousands of people telling you that you can,” she said. “It’s just a powerful thing.” UIC CHEERING SECTIONS Mile 12 Wells between Grand and Hubbard National Residence Hall Honorary and Campus Housing residents Mile 17 Halsted by Student Center East Women’s basketball, Pep Band, and spirit squads Mile 25 Michigan between 18th and 16th streets Sports Medicine Fellowship (also first aid) uicnews.uic.edu 4 I UIC NEWS I OCTOBER 7, 2015 send information about campus news to Sonya Booth, [email protected] CAMPUS NEWS Faculty have their say for Chicago Ideas Week Four UIC faculty will be part of this year’s Chicago Ideas Week, an annual event series on innovation, politics, arts and social issues Oct. 12 through 18 at various downtown locations: • Oct. 12: Andrew Moddrell, clinical assistant professor of architecture, will join an eclectic group of speakers sharing the secrets behind their creative process at “Unlock Your Creativity in 90 Minutes or Less,” chicagoideas.com/talks/121 • Oct. 14: Maria Krysan, professor and head of sociology and the Institute of Government and Public Affairs, and Gary Slutkin, professor of epidemiology in the School of Public Health Maria Krysan and founder and executive director of Cure Violence, will be part of an expert panel discussing “A City Divided: Reimagining the Future of Race in Chicago,” chicagoideas.com/events/597 Some sessions are sold out, but tickets may be released before the event. For more information, visit chicagoideas.com Andrew Moddrell • Oct. 13: Kevin Coval, poet and adjunct instructor in the School of Art and Art History, will join hip-hop artist and actor Common and others for “Keeping the Peace: Music, Art and the End of Violence,” chicagoideas.com/talks/139 DONATE TO POP-UP PANTRY FOOD DRIVE THURSDAY Donate to the UIC Pop-Up Food Pantry Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by bringing items to the Wellness Center, 238 Student Center East. Monetary donations are accepted at go.uic.edu/food The pantry was established last year by Undergraduate Student Government, the Wellness Center and the Office of the Dean of Students to alleviate food insecurity among UIC students. Items, donated by faculty, staff and students, include canned goods, nonperishable food and non-food items like deodorant and toilet paper. Donated items must be nonperishable items in cans, cartons or bags, unopened in the original container with original product label, undamaged and within the expiration date. Interested in volunteering? Contact Wellness Center director Carol Peterson, [email protected] BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED FOR NEW HIRES A policy requiring criminal background checks for new hires became ef- Gary Slutkin—Photo: Ed Kashi WEST CAMPUS ART TALK/TOUR FRIDAY, 2 P.M. LIBRARY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES GO.UIC.EDU/ARTWALK Artist Carl Hallsthammar works on a wood carving now displayed in the Library of the Health Sciences Federal Art Project exhibit. — Photo: National Archives and Records Administration Still Pictures Branch Art of the Depression By Aesha Talia — [email protected] See art treasures of the west campus in a free exhibit and tour sponsored Friday by the Library of the Health Sciences. The program features works created through the Federal Art Project, a Depression-era government-sponsored art program that was part of the Works Progress Administration. “The event will draw attention to an assortment of historically significant artwork from the Federal Art Project that still remains in the medical campus,” said Kevin O’Brien, assistant access services and Special Collections librarian. fective Oct. 5 at UIC and UIS. The implementation deadline for the Urbana-Champaign campus was extended to Nov. 1 after the UIUC senate raised concerns about the policy. However, hires will not be finalized at UrbanaChampaign without a background check. The new policy was approved by the university Board of Trustees Sept. 10. The university previously required the checks for employees who hold security-sensitive positions, or who work at the hospital or with children. For more information contact Odell Richmond, [email protected], or Jack McEnery, [email protected] Illinois campuses in 2012-2014 are listed in the latest UIC Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report, required by federal law, includes the campuses in Chicago, Urbana-Champaign and Springfield as well as the UIC regional campuses at Rockford and Peoria. The report includes policies and procedures on campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting of crimes, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. The report is online at clery.uic.edu Hard copies are available at the UIC Police Department or by calling 312996-2830. BOWL TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, UIC ATHLETICS “Pins Down for Pediatrics,” a bowling event benefiting Children’s Hospital of University of Illinois and UIC Student Athletics, will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 18 at Student Center East. Two games and a raffle ticket are $25. Register at go.uic.edu/pinsdown DOMESTIC VIOLENCE October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Campus Advocacy Network will host and co-sponsor different events on the complexities of domestic, dating and intimate partner violence and ways to support survivors. A complete calendar of events is available online at go.uic.edu/awareness. For a digital copy of the flyer to post on campus, email [email protected] REPORT OF CRIMES ON CAMPUS Crimes that occurred on University of The tour, 2 to 3 p.m., is part of Chicago Open Archives, a series of activities open to the public at more than 20 local research centers and cultural institutions. Chicago artist Rainey Bennett led the Illinois Art Project based at the medical center, which transformed the College of Medicine’s West Tower into a studio for artists to create the works still found on campus today. The art exhibit and tour is hosted by the library’s Special Collections and University Archives. Advance registration is required at go.uic.edu/artwalk Future of Chicago lecture series The annual “Future of Chicago” lecture series brings civic leaders to examine issues with students and the community. Topics focus on the social, economic and political conditions of the Chicago metropolitan region. Former Chicago alderman Dick Simpson, professor of political science, moderates the series, hosted by the department of political science since 1976. Series co-sponsors are the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement and Honors College. The lectures are noon to 12:50 p.m. in 140 Behavioral Sciences Building. • Oct. 14: “The Future of Illinois and the 2016 Elections,” former Illinois governor Jim Edgar • Oct. 21: “Reform in Chicago and Cook County,” Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia • Nov. 6: “The Chicago City Council and the Future of Chicago,” 14th Ward Ald. Edward Burke • Nov. 30: “Reform of Cook County Government,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. OCTOBER 7, 2015 I I uicnews.uic.edu UIC NEWS 5 Want to contribute a story? Email Christy Levy, [email protected] STUDENT VOICE By Christian Gray — [email protected] Illustrations by Megan Strand It’s interesting to see how people can recognize if you’re really from Chicago. We have some character traits that are easily distinguished, landmarks that only true Chicagoans know and pet peeves that grind our gears. Here are 10 ways we know you are a true Chicagoan. Let’s get straight into it… What is the Willis Tower? We all know A true Chicagoan has had either Harold’s, Shark’s or Uncle Remus at least once in his or her life and brags about the experience to everyone who’s not from Chicago. YOU’VE BEEN TO THE CHICAGO AUTO POUND The sign says “Tow Zone.” Now you believe it. And don’t even mention Lincoln Park Towing. CHICKEN IN CHI CA GO We ONLY recognize it as the DON’T BE THIS GUY the CTA You’ve mastered your way around the CTA and you can easily distinguish when it’s someone’s first time riding public transportation. TAKE OFF YOUR BACK PACK! We’ve all traumatically encountered a Chicago rat. The first time I saw a Chicago rat, I thought it was a small rabbit – that’s how big they are. On the bright side, at least we can say that no other rat can beat Chicago’s rat. Go Chicago Rats? You automatically become IRRITATED when you hear the name JAY CUTLER sad-face Jay SHE DOESN’T EVEN LIVE HERE. VS You know about the college rivalry and you know that Flames ALWAYS burn the Blue Demons. You have to explain to people that living in a Chicago suburb, or a town as far away as Naperville, means that you are not a Chicagoan! Sorry, the Chicagoan Club is very exclusive. As of late, you’ve accumulated a lot of red and black in your closet. MICHAEL JORDAN Does this one even need a description? uicnews.uic.edu 6 I UIC NEWS I OCTOBER 7, 2015 STUDENT VOICE Poet moves toward her destination By Francisca Corona — [email protected] The latest destination on Celina Vega’s journey? Becoming a best-selling poet. “I started writing when I was 11 years old,” said Vega, an English major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “I decided to write my experiences into poetry, and that’s how I liberated my creative expression.” Vega released her first book, Paradox, in March 2014. The 60-page book, which has sold more than 1,000 copies to date, features poetry Vega has written throughout her life. The self-published author released a second book, The Journey: A Collection of Poetry, July 22. The 140-page book has three chapters: “Walk,” “Distance” and “Destination,” with letters and short poems at the end of each chapter. “It’s a collection of poetry, art, photography, letters, quotes and advice. It’s about life, love, existence and overcoming obstacles,” she says. Both books are available on Amazon. com in paperback and e-book. The Journey was Amazon’s No. 1 release in Hispanic American Poetry in print and Kindle ver- Celina Vega sions two days after its release. More than 200 copies were sold in its first 10 days. “It was so amazing,” Vega says. “I’m very happy that all of my hard work is actually paying off.” Vega used her experiences as an avid blogger and brand ambassador for Microsoft to self-publish and market The Journey. “I made a blog and started networking with other bloggers who had over a million followers on their sites,” she says. “I learned how to network and how to market my book.” Vega says she’s grateful to have the opportunity to become a published author. “I’m just appreciative that I was born in a place where I have more opportunities to reach my dreams.” She writes for Project Pay it Forward, an organization that encourages students to volunteer in their communities, and donates proceeds from her books to philanthropic organizations. “Fifty percent of proceeds go to homeless youth and the winter is coming soon and I would love to donate and get them some warm coats and food,” she said. Belief Everyone has a certain belief But what if it’s just some sort of relief? Fake or real Avoid or feel One thing I do believe Is that finding what makes who you are better than any reverie Vega says she plans to keep writing. “I think I’ll write poetry for the rest of my life.” She’s already working on her next book. “I really like horror stories. I think they’re really exciting. So I’m writing short horror stories through the voice of poetry.” Follow her on Tumblr at celina-vega. tumblr.com for project updates. OCTOBER 7, 2015 I UIC NEWS I uicnews.uic.edu You can make an appointment to discuss any piece of writing — even if it isn’t school -related. Whether it’s a résumé, personal statement, grad school application, blog post for a student organization or a creative piece you’re working on during your free time, you can benefit greatly from talking it over with a peer. 7 All tutors are UIC students majoring in different fields. You can schedule an appointment with a tutor from a particular major. Sometimes, however, it’s helpful to work with someone who is not familiar with your area of expertise so you can get a different perspective on your writing. UIC Writing Center 105 Grant Hall Mondays & Wednesdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. At the Writing Center, tutors like to read writing out loud during our individual sessions. If you feel uncomfortable reading your work out loud, your peer can take the lead. It’s often nice to hear your own words through someone else’s voice because it gives you a different take on your work. Fridays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. writingcenter.uic.edu Can’t make the commute to campus? Chat with a tutor online. writingcenter.uic.edu The Writing Center is appointment-based. If you can’t make an appointment, you can stop by but sessions aren’t guaranteed. If you’re having trouble beginning an assignment and would like to brainstorm ideas, you can talk to a peer to create a rough outline. You don’t need a finished draft to visit. If you and a friend are working on a similar writing task, you can attend a session together. Talking over the task as a group may help you generate more ideas. Computers and printers are available if you need a space to work. Hang around to work and bounce some ideas off peers and writers. All Writing Center tutors are UIC students. — Photo: Max Herman The Writing Center has grammar and citation handbooks and handouts, guides for writing for different disciplines and genres, as well as dictionary and style guides. All plants are very much alive. They are so well taken care of that some people often mistake them for artificial ones. You don’t have to be a UIC student to make an appointment. The center is also open to the general public. The center has a microwave and fridge if you need a space to heat your meal or store your lunch. The Writing Center has one of the most comfortable couches on campus, although I’ll admit this may be a biased statement. If you’re lucky, the center might not be too crowded and you may even be able to squeeze in a nap between classes. uicnews.uic.edu 8 I UIC NEWS I OCTOBER 7, 2015 CALENDAR OCT SPECIAL EVENT OCT 7-11 14 A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE UIC Theatre production of Arthur Miller’s tale of the American dream gone wrong. Directed by Yasen Peyankov. Tickets free for freshmen with i-card; $12 for other students, $17 for general public. Purchase tickets at go.uic.edu/bridge 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 8, 9, 10 2 p.m. Oct. 11 UIC Theatre OCT LECTURE 14 THE FUTURE OF ILLINOIS & THE 2016 ELECTIONS SPECIAL EVENT UNIVERSITY BAND 7:30 P.M. UIC THEATRE OCT LECTURE THE ROLE OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE COMMUNITY 15 David Spacek, deputy director of transit for public transportation programs, Illinois Department of Transportation. Sponsored by the Urban Transportation Center Jim Edgar, former Illinois governor. Part of the “Future of Chicago” lecture series, hosted by the political science department Noon 110 CUPPA Hall Noon–12:50 p.m. / 140 BSB OCT SPECIAL EVENT 17 GONE OUR SMALL DIFFERENCES, WE ARE ONE OCT 24 LECTURE UIC Wind Ensemble and guest artists — the New Century Saxophone Quartet, soprano Ashlee Hardgrave and alto saxophonist Chris Hemingway — perform four pieces, including the world premiere of “Three Places in Jazz,” composed by James Syler 7:30 p.m. / UIC Theatre LECTURE REFORM IN CHICAGO & COOK COUNTY Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Cook County commissioner. Part of the “Future of Chicago” lecture series, hosted by the political science department Noon–12:50 p.m. / 140 BSB OCT 21 OCT 22 LECTURE THIS WILL COVER THAT: WRITING & BUILDING FROM DEATH OF CORBUSIER TO THE END OF ARCHITECTURE Robert Somol, School of Architecture. Part of the UIC Institute for the Humanities Fellows’ Lectures 4 p.m. / lower level, SH Send information about campus events to Christy Levy, [email protected] EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES & DENTAL TRAUMA Denny McTigue, Ohio State University, and A. Jeffrey Wood, University of the Pacific 8 a.m.–12:15 p.m. / Lecture Hall South, Dentistry FOR MORE UIC EVENTS, VISIT EVENTS.UIC.EDU OCTOBER 7, 2015 I UIC NEWS I uicnews.uic.edu 9 Architecture school builds reputation at biennial By Anne Brooks Ranallo — [email protected] What’s blue and sits near The Bean in Millennium Park? “Summer Vault,” UIC’s most visible contribution to the first Chicago Architecture Biennial. The biennial, which continues through January, is “a platform for groundbreaking architectural projects and spatial experiments” that includes exhibits, programs and events. “Summer Vault,” designed by UIC School of Architecture faculty and students, is one of four kiosks commissioned as a permanent legacy for the biennial (the others were designed by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology and Ultramoderne, a Rhode Island architecture firm). The UIC kiosk was designed by faculty member Paul Preissner of Paul Preissner Architects, Paul Anderson of Independent Architecture, and three 2015 graduates of the master’s program in architecture, Matt Busscher, Jesus Corral and Siobhan Barrett. “Ours is the only one that, in its full constitution, is in Millennium Park,” Preissner said. The carbon steel structure vault is divided into two spaces, one enclosed by screens and doors for use by a vendor, and one open to the air for the public. Next spring, it will be moved to a permanent site at the Harold Washington Playlot Park, East 53rd Street and Lake Shore Drive, where a marble floor will be added. Preissner was chosen to design UIC’s kiosk by Robert Somol, director of the School of Architecture, because he and Anderson had worked on similar projects in other cities. The three graduate students were primarily involved in the first stages. “We constructed several study models to investigate different types of surface treatments while considering potential cost, constructibility and serviceability issues,” Busscher said. “On the paint alone we tested dozens of paint application strategies, from stripes to spots and everything in between, each of which could drive price way up or down,” Corral said. “I think the most valuable takeaway was learning how these issues are balanced and how they ultimately get resolved through the construction process,” Busscher said. Of the 99 participants from all over the world invited to participate in biennial activities, 11 are from UIC. Besides Preissner, the others are Kelly Bair of Central Standard Office of Design, David Brown, Sarah Dunn of Urban Lab, Grant Gibson of CAMES/Gibson, Stewart Hicks and Allison Newmeyer of Design w/Company, Ania Jaworska, Thomas Kelley of Norman “Summer Vault,” designed by the School of Architecture, is one of four lakefront kiosks commissioned for the Chicago Architecture Biennial. Kelley, Sean Lally of WEATHERS and Andrew Moddrell of PORT. “It just speaks to the quality of faculty that we have right now,” Preissner said. “Part of the biennial’s premise is to not just exhibit to Chicagoans what’s going on outside of Chicago, but also to introduce to the rest of the world what’s going on in Chicago,” he said. At the UIC School of Architecture, “It’s much more about contemporary problems in architecture, versus some other schools that are treating it as a kind of traditional service practice.” For more information, visit arch.uic.edu and chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org Family, friends, supporters celebrate ‘survivorship’ By Melissa Martinez — [email protected] Everything was pink Friday outside the UI Hospital as cancer survivors, family, friends and supporters celebrated Breast Cancer Survivors’ Day. “This event was initiated because we needed to celebrate life,” said Alejandra Perez-Tomayo, associate professor of surgery and one of the event’s organizers. “We needed to celebrate the journey that the breast cancer survivor made, and also to tell them that we’re still here for the rest of that journey.” The event included music, dancing, food, refreshments and discussion by those who have been impacted by breast cancer. “When you go through such a traumatic situation as cancer, whether it’s breast cancer or any type of cancer, your whole world is just turned upside down,” said Stephanie Logan, founder of Survivors Empowerment Network, a support group for cancer patients. “You feel like you’re the only one, and the truth is that you’re not,” she said. Dawn Smith, director of communications at the UI Cancer Center, said organizers wanted to inform patients of the resources available to them and help others understand what “survivorship” means. “We look at survivorship from the moment a patient is diagnosed,” Smith said. “That is their survivorship.” A diorama at the event represents the services available to breast cancer survivors. — Photo: Rachel Glass WATCH THE VIDEO BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS’ DAY youtube.com/uicmedia uicnews.uic.edu 10 I UIC NEWS I OCTOBER 7, 2015 UIC men get growing for Movember By Sharon Parmet — [email protected] It’s that time of year: the air is crisp, leaves are changing, and men around the world are growing moustaches to raise awareness for men’s health issues. That’s right: it’s almost Movember. Last year, a small but dedicated team of UI Health “Mo Bros” led by Michael Abern, director of urologic oncology, grew moustaches in November. This year, Abern hopes to take the Movember group campuswide. “The idea is that the moustaches are a conversation starter to talk about men’s health issues,” Abern said. “The larger our team is, the more people we can reach.” This year’s team has a new name: UIC Got Moustache? Participants can join the team or form their own, linked to the UIC team, at go.uic.edu/UICmovember Abern is motivated for Movember because he wants to reduce the risk of prostate cancer for African American men, who are disproportionately affected by the disease. African American men are at higher risk for developing prostate cancer earlier than the general population. They are often diagnosed at later stages of disease, when treatment is less effective. Because Abern sees many of these men as his patients, he is growing his Movember moustache to bring attention to the need for early screening. Watch the video ‘UIC Movember’ youtube.com/uicmedia Despite an early morning drizzle, over 8,000 prospective students, families, alumni and neighbors came to campus Saturday for UIC Open House. “We were excellent hosts,” said Oscar Rodriguez, director of recruitment and outreach in the Office of Admissions. Events presented by colleges, student services and organizations included lectures, tours, demonstrations and performances. “We are looking forward to another successful Open House next year,” Rodriguez said. —Photo: Roberta Dupuis-Devlin SEP. 28–OCT. 4 CRIMES REPORTED TO UIC POLICE Theft: 10 Assault: 3 Battery: 3 Aggravated battery: 1 UIC Open House DUI: 1 Deceptive practice: 1 Criminal damage: 1 ARRESTS BY UIC POLICE Oct. 3 A man was arrested for theft at 7:48 p.m. at 712 S. 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Find the answer to this week’s puzzle online at go.uic.edu/puzzle107 OCTOBER 7, 2015 I UIC NEWS I uicnews.uic.edu 11 uicnews.uic.edu 12 I UIC NEWS I OCTOBER 7, 2015 SPORTS Soccer comes out ahead against Wright State By Laura White — [email protected] FLAMES @ HOME Thurs Oct 8 Softball vs Loyola 7 p.m. Flames Field OCT 7-14 Tues Oct 13 Men’s soccer vs Loyola 7 p.m. Flames Field Volleyball vs Western Illinois Fri Oct 9 7 p.m. Flames Athletic Center Volleyball vs Green Bay 7 p.m. Flames Athletic Center Wed Oct 14 Women’s soccer vs Cleveland St Sat Oct 10 7 p.m. Flames Field Volleyball vs Milwaukee 4 p.m. Flames Athletic Center UIC students free with i-card General admission $8 CROSS COUNTRY Kyle Hauser placed sixth in a field of 150 at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational Friday. The men’s team placed eighth and the women were 14th. More at uicnews.uic.edu — Photo: Steve Woltmann Manny Chavez scored the game-winning goal in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Wright State. The Flames head to Kentucky next. — Photo: Joseph Oliver The men’s soccer team (5-3-2, 2-0-1 HL) heads south to Kentucky after coming out on the winning side of a 2-1 battle against Wright State last weekend. The Flames face new Horizon League member Northern Kentucky Saturday. “We have to continue to look to get better each day before we head down to play at Northern Kentucky, ” said head coach Sean Phillips. There was no scoring until the second half of the Oct. 3 battle at Flames Field. Thomas Villamil and Manny Chavez put the Flames on the board with the goahead goal and the game-winner. “Today took a very good effort from the entire team,” Phillips said. UIC had the best handle on possession throughout the game, attempting 17 shots and keeping Wright State to 10. The Flames had several quality looks and tied for a season high as nine of their chances reached on goal. Jorge Alvarez led with four shots, followed by Joel Leon, Jose Fuentes and Max Todd with three. Alvarez, Leon and Fuentes had two shots on target. It was an aggressive second half as the two teams combined for 24 fouls. Seven minutes after halftime, a sequence of a corner kick and two headers put the Flames up 1-0. Chavez sent in the kick and connected with Kyle Hamann before Villamil headed in his second goal of the year. In the 73rd minute, Fuentes dribbled down the left side of the field and worked his way into the box as he fired off an attempt that forced the Raiders’ goalkeeper to make a diving save. Chavez buried home the game-winning goal. Goalkeeper Andrew Putna came up with three saves, retaining his 0.94 goals-against-average this season. VOLLEYBALL The volleyball team couldn’t muster up enough home-court magic to knock off defending Horizon League champion Oakland Saturday, losing 3-0. More at uicnews.uic.edu — Photo: Steve Woltmann FOR MORE SPORTS, VISIT UICFLAMES.COM