Spring 2021 Graduate Direct Announcements
Discover Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood
Lucha Libre Masks - A Mexican wrestling tradition Mexican Elote Cart Tasty Paletas - Mexican popcicles There’s no better place in Chicago to get a taste of Mexican American culture than in the Pilsen neighborhood. Situated just south of UIC, it is full of brightly colored murals and delicious smells from local restaurants. In the... Continue reading Discover Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood
Chicago Treats: Garrett’s Popcorn
Garrett's Popcorn a Chicago favorite! In a city full of museums, there is always a place to go when it’s cold outside and you want toexplore…indoors. There is a museum for everyone. We have several art museums, zoos, history museums and one planetarium. For all the science enthusiasts, and for those who just like to... Continue reading Chicago Treats: Garrett’s Popcorn
Discover your Urban Oasis
Chicago isn’t just all city and no green. Step outside of your classrooms and discover peaceful open spaces, lush gardens and urban habitats for native plants and animals. Chicago Memorial Grove The Grove is a landscaped garden and entry point to the east side of campus. Its circular layout showcases sustainable grasses and plants that... Continue reading Discover your Urban Oasis
UIC encourages students to innovate through Maurice Prize Competition
Students saving lives through research University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a nationally-acclaimed research institution that is dedicated to the discovery and distribution of knowledge. UIC is Chicago's only public research university, so students are encouraged to utilize campus resources for innovation. UIC's annual Maurice Prize Competition fosters innovation and creativity among undergraduates.... Continue reading UIC encourages students to innovate through Maurice Prize Competition
UIC Global celebrates progressing students on an elegant boat cruise
This April, UIC Global hosted a boat cruise on Chicago's dazzling lakefront to celebrate our progressing students. UIC Global students and staff as well as members of the university were in attendance. Throughout the night, guests listened to keynote speakers, admired skyline views, and enjoyed a variety of dinner dishes and sweet treats. Students then... Continue reading UIC Global celebrates progressing students on an elegant boat cruise
Scavenger Hunt through Chicago’s Neighborhood
Spring 17" Cohort Amazing Race Winning Team and thier chicken Ready, Set, Go! Teams of students had to navigate the city this weekend as they raced to the finish line on a “scavenger hunt”. Students explored three different neighborhoods on Chicago’s far north side starting with Uptown, also known as Little Vietnam. Everyone arrived by... Continue reading Scavenger Hunt through Chicago’s Neighborhood
UIC Global Students Joining St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Deep Dish Pizza - Any way you like it! One holiday that is widely celebrated in Chicago is St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th every year. The whole city comes out and so did we, decked out in green hats for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. The day started off with the dyeing of the Chicago... Continue reading UIC Global Students Joining St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Celebrating Black History Month at The DuSable Museum
In celebration of Black History month we took a trip to Chicago’s south side to the DuSable Museum of African American History. Named after Chicago’s first permanent settler, a Haitian man, it provided a concise history of black culture in the United States. For many students this was new information, but the trip gave them... Continue reading Celebrating Black History Month at The DuSable Museum
Chicago Treats: Garrett’s Popcorn
Garrett's Popcorn a Chicago favorite! In a city full of museums, there is always a place to go when it’s cold outside and you want toexplore…indoors. There is a museum for everyone. We have several art museums, zoos, history museums and one planetarium. For all the science enthusiasts, and for those who just like to... Continue reading Chicago Treats: Garrett’s Popcorn
