Nontraditional Student Recognition Week

Nontraditional Student Recognition Week is held each year during the first week of November in appreciation of nontraditional students and their dedication to education.  This year, during the week of November 4th-8th, campuses will show their commitment to helping nontraditional students become more visible at their university.  Here at NEIU, Nontraditional Degree Programs encourage, coordinate, support, and advocate for our adult learners. Help us celebrate National Nontraditional Student Week:

·         Stop by our table Monday, November 4, 2013 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM in Village Square.

·          If you know of other adult learners who are interested in continuing their education and working toward a bachelor’s degree, please let them know that that there will be  a BAIS Prospective Student Meeting November 7^th at 6PM in SU-003.  

·         Visit us in B-147 October 25 – November 4, 2013 for discount coupons to be used in Becks Book Store.  

U.S. Citizenship Workshop

You're invited to attend or to encourage potential eligible applicants to attend our free naturalization application preparation workshop that will take place on October 30th at World Relief Chicago by registering or forwarding this e-mail to someone who might be eligible.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS WORKSHOP AND BECOME A UNITED STATES CITIZEN!

DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW! IT'S EASY!

ADVANTAGES OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP:

YOU CAN VOTE, YOU CAN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE U.S. AS MUCH AS YOU WOULD LIKE, YOU CAN FILE IMMIGRATION PETITIONS FOR YOUR FAMILY FASTER AND MORE EASILY

WHEN: Wednesday, October 30th, 2013

WHERE: World Relief Chicago

3507 W. Lawrence Ave., 2nd Floor

TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

It is strongly encouraged that applicants call to pre-register at 773-583-3010. Applicants can check what documents they need to bring by consulting our website: http://worldreliefchicago.org/citizenship-services or reviewing the attached flyers. Click here: Citizenship flyer

World Relief Chicago's Board of Immigration Appeals Accredited representatives, staff attorney and volunteer attorneys will be screening applicants for naturalization eligibility and preparing their citizenship applications. If you qualify, we will help you complete a Fee Waiver Request, so you do not have to pay the government filing fee.

Thank you very much for making this resource available to people who might need it.

CHCI Information Session

Get Involved! The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is holding an information session.  Learn about the opportunities and benefits of Membership. RSVP now!

For more information please visit www.chci.org or email at aalmada@chci.org.

Fall Semester Workshops

The Fall semester workshops are here! Below you will find the schedule of student workshops to help you With everything from getting organized to preparing for grad school. More workshops will be listed as they become available. Don't miss out on these great opportunities. Be sure to mark your calendar now!

TEDx Is Coming To NEIU

TED is coming to NEIU in the first ever TEDxNEIU event on March 7, 2014!

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." The program is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. TEDx events are fully planned and coordinated independently, on a community-by-community basis.

The Office of Student Leadership Development is looking for interested students, faculty, staff and alumni to speak at the event. Please follow this link to submit your TED talk and view the complete list of requirements and expectations for presenters.
 
For more updates on TEDxNEIU, follow us online:
Twitter: @TEDxNEIU
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxNEIU
TED.com: http://www.ted.com/tedx/events/10082
 
Should you have any questions about TEDxNEIU or this process, please contact Kristina Garcia of Student Leadership Development: 773-442-4661 or k-garcia4@neiu.edu.
 

Student Housing and Scholarship Available!

La Casa has student housing available plus scholarships 
to pay for the housing.

 Option 1:  Some need based scholarships are available.  Scholarship awards range from $450 - $3,150 (i.e. up to half of the cost of living at La Casa) per academic year.    

Option 2:  We have secured 6 student jobs at TRP that will provide undergraduate students with housing at La Casa (valued at up to $6,000 per academic year).   Students will be required to work 15 hours per week in one of TRP’s Departments (i.e. La Casa Student Housing, Financial Services, Community Engagement, Property Management, Real Estate Development, or Marketing and Resource Development).

Students who are interested in these jobs must submit a La Casa Student Housing application, and a resume and cover letter to the attention of Maria Bucio at mbucio@resurrectionproject.org.

As you and your students continue to explore La Casa Student Housing, consider these quick links:
•       La Casa Student Housing Application, 2013-2014 
•       Schedule a Visit to La Casa 
•       Inside La Casa – Photo Gallery 
•       La Casa on Facebook
•       Channel 7 Features La Casa 

Let me know if you have any additional questions.  My phone number and e-mail are
Maria Bucio, Director of La Casa Student Housing
La Casa | Live.Learn.Thrive.   The Resurrection Project
1818 S. Paulina StreetChicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 880-1889
Fax: (312) 942-1123
lacasa@resurrectionproject.org
www.lacasastudenthousing.org      

Upward Bound Job Opportunity For Students

Hello everyone, 

I wanted to share with you that the UBMS program is currently hiring tutors to be part of the UBMS afterschool activities. The partime position ranges in hours from 4 to 6. Program activities take place from 3pm to 5:30pm twice a week depending on the site. The position pays $10 per hour. 

Potential applicants must be at least in their third or four year of their undergraduate educational program. They should also have an interest and desire to work with low income and first generation college bound students from underserved communities. Interested applicants should also be willing to be involved in STEM content areas. However, applicants are not required to be on a STEM major.

You can find more information in the poster including contact info.