CHA Offers Scholarships and Summer Internships

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) offers post-secondary opportunities to support current college students who are CHA residents attending NEIU. Below are details regarding the CHA Scholarship along with the CHA, paid, Summer Internship program.

·         CHA Scholarship Application – Due May 15^th

Current CHA residents attending college in Fall 2019 can apply online between now and the May 15, 2019 deadline for a CHA Scholarship.

CHA will make over 200 scholarship awards available at the $1,000 level and 20 awards at the $2,500 level.

A 2.0 GPA minimum is required; 2.5 GPA is recommended.  See attached the SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE or visit http://thecha.org/scholarship to apply.

·         CHA Summer Student Internship Program Application – Due March 31^st

The CHA seeks applicants to serve as interns in numerous departments in the 2019 CHA Summer Internship Program.

Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited college or university for academic year 2018-2019; and majoring in subject areas relevant to departmental needs at CHA. 

Read the FACT SHEET or visit http://www.thecha.org/residents/services/cha-student-internship-program to apply.

Direct all questions to asthompson@thecha.org (312-786-6909).

Get Help Writing Research Papers

Not sure how to get started on your research paper? Want to meet with a librarian and writing tutor at the same time? The Library and the Learning Success Center are now offering Research and Writing Consultations.

From February 26 through April 11, librarians and writing tutors will hold coordinated appointments on the first floor of the Library from 3-5 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

This is a great option for students who are short on time, haven’t written a research paper in awhile, or are anxious about how to get started. A librarian can help you locate sources to support your papers, define and focus your research questions, and plan effective strategies to explore research materials that are available through the library. A writing tutor can help you refine your writing skills, develop arguments, learn about expectations for academic writing, and save time by creating a writing plan.

Students can make appointments for Research and Writing Consultations during the dates above on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3-5 pm. Set up an appointment by calling the Learning Success Center at (773) 442-4568, or by stopping by the Reference Desk on the first floor of the Library.

Posted on behalf of Lisa Wallis, Acting Dean of Libraries and Christine Swanson, Learning Success Center.

Need Help Choosing a Major? Look No Further!!

Hello students:

Don't miss

Explore Your Future, It's a Major Deal

• Thursday, February 28
• 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Alumni Hall 

This event will provide an interactive and engaging experience and help you explore major/minor offerings at NEIU and to build connections between these majors and career paths.

This event is co-sponsored by Academic Advising and Career Development. 

For more information, contact Christina Hunt in Academic Advising at (773) 442-4682 or c-hunt@neiu.edu or Aleksandra Kapustka in Career Development at (773) 442-4684 or a-kapustka@neiu.edu. 

Posted on behalf of Aleksandra Kapustka, Career Coordinator, Career Development, by Vesna Misoska, Marketing and Communications Strategist. Adapted for TRIO SSS by V.G. Collins

Hispanic Leadership Summit: Apply by 2/22/19

HACU and Google partner on Hispanic Student Leadership Summit | Students can apply by February 22

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is once again partnering with Google to co-host a Hispanic Student Leadership Summit in Austin, TX, on April 5-6, 2019. Google will select 50 undergraduate student leaders with a passion for tech and an interest in growing their leadership skills for the two-day summit. The agenda will include breakout discussions, networking with the Hispanic Google Network, student group presentations, and a unique celebration for Summit attendees.

The Hispanic Student Leadership Summit, now in its third year, was created as an effort to bring Hispanic leaders together to share innovative and creative best practices with one another, as well as collaborate with Google’s Hispanic leadership to benefit their universities, student organizations, and communities.

The Summit is open to any undergraduate student currently enrolled in a degree-granting program in the United States including Puerto Rico.

Acceptance to the 2019 Hispanic Student Leadership summit includes financial sponsorship for travel and accommodations. Sponsorship includes a round-trip flight to Austin, Texas (from within the U.S. and Puerto Rico), Lyft credits for ground transportation to and from the airport and the hotel, arranged hotel accommodations from April 4-7 (3 nights), and all meals.

How to Apply: Submit a completed application form no later than Friday, February 22, 2019. Students must include a resume or CV with application. Google will confirm selections by March 1, 2019. For more information and to apply click here.

For questions, please contact Gaston Cantu, HACU Director of Student Services, at 210-576-3250 or email gaston.cantu@hacu.net.

Working toward a health profession career? Check out AHEC Scholars!!

AHEC Scholars is a program for health professions students interested in enhancing their education by gaining additional knowledge and experience in areas experiencing a shortage of health professionals. This program will give students opportunities to refine their career choices and learn how health professionals from different disciplines can work together. The program is being launched at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), however any Chicago area students that fit the program requirements will be considered.

The AHEC Scholars program includes:
• Job shadowing opportunities
• Career coaching
• Networking opportunities
• One summer institute per year
• Immersion experiences in underserved communities
• Participation in a community service learning project

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students in a health career program.
• Applicants must complete an application.
• Applicants must be available to begin this program at the start of April 2019. The program is a two-year commitment and each year includes the following:
  • 40 hours of community-based, experiential, or clinical training in an underserved area
  • 40 hours didactic education focused on the following topics:
    • Interprofessional Education;
    • Behavioral Health Integration;
    • Social Determinants of Health;
    • Cultural Competency;
    • Practice Transformation; and
    • An emerging issue important to the local area.
• Applicants must be able to travel independently to NEIU as well as to off-site activities.

AHEC Scholars who successfully complete the required activities will receive a $250 award in each year (max $500), and a certificate of completion at the year of the 2nd year.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2019
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance on April 1, 2019

Contact: Melissa Martin (mmartin@hmprg.org)

Black History Month Calendar of Events

Food Pantry To Host Monthly Food Sample

From 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, the NEIU Student Pantry will partner with Student Health Services (SHS) to host a monthly food sample that will contain many ingredients found in the Student Pantry. SHS will provide healthy and delicious food preparation options that are also easy to make. Prepared food will be available while supplies last.

The NEIU Student Pantry is open to all NEIU students from 1-4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and is located in the Student Lounge (E 050).

We are looking for volunteers and donations for the month of February. You can volunteer during pantry hours or in the morning on both of those days to help set up the pantry. Sign up online for the February volunteer dates.

If you are interested in donating to the Student Pantry, our list of most needed items is as follows:

• Peanut Butter
• Granola bars
• Canned soup
• Pasta
• Rice
• Shelf-stable milk
• Oatmeal
• Tea/coffee
• Canned tuna
• Diapers
• Baby food/formula
• Toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, etc.)
• Plastic bags/reusable bags

You can drop off any donation to any of the donation bins set up around the Main Campus:

• Advising Center (LWH 0027)
• Angelina Pedroso Center (B 159)
• Learning Success Center (LIB 454)
• Office of Alumni Relations (Alumni Center, Building I)  
• Project Success and Proyecto Pa'Lante (LWH 4029)
• Student Center for Science Engagement (BBH 235)
• Student Disability Services (D 104)

This semester the NEIU Student Pantry is also sponsoring semi-monthly visits from Illinois Hunger Coalition staff to provide support for students and other members of the University community interested in applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

The SNAP outreach representative will be on the Main Campus (in the Student Pantry, E 050) 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. Those interested should bring a state-issued ID or driver’s license to apply.

If you have any questions, please email Jannedh Lema at student-pantry@neiu.edu.   

Posted on behalf of Jannedh Lema, Campus and Community VISTA, Student Affairs by Mike Hines, Director of Strategic Communications.

Paid Summer Internships: Apply by 3/1

Hello:

We’re excited to offer paid internships for students with all stipend and travel expenses included.

Business Staffing of America, Inc. in conjunction with The Zion Group, Inc has been contracted to identify, recruit and hire interns for an 11-week program for the U.S Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Office of Recruitment and Retention programs. The job positions are in various states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington DC, and Wyoming.

When: Starts June 3, 2019, for a minimum of 11 weeks of continuous full-time (40 hours per week)

Application Due: March 8, 2019.

Compensation to You

• Intern awardees will be paid a $500.00 weekly stipend ($5,500.00 total internship).
• Round-trip airfare to/from internship location is provided for non-local students.
• Assistance to locate and secure housing during the internship for non-local students.

The Benefit to You:

• Paid job opportunity
• Federal Holidays are observed
• Gain critical work experience
• Potential future employment with the Government
• Career networking opportunity
• Accumulate evidence of your abilities
• Improve your confidence

Who We Are Looking For:

The ideal candidate shall be:

1. A student that is not currently a Federal employee.
2. Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university. Undergraduate is defined as an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program.
3. Recent student graduates from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university. To qualify as a recent graduate the student’s official graduation date cannot exceed six (6) months prior to the start date of the internship period.
4. Each candidate shall possess at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
5. The candidate shall also be able to pass a background investigation.
6. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

There are several career fields necessary for the effective management of public lands and resources. Position titles include but is not limited to:

• Archaeologist
• Fisheries Biologist
• Business Management and Administration
• Business Real Estate
• Engineering – Civil, Petroleum
• Ecologist – Forestry Technician
• Geologist
• IT Geospatial, Web Development
• Land Surveyors
• Natural Resources Management
• Navigable Waters Specialist
• Park/Refuge/Monument Management and Administration
• Public Policy/Administration and Management

How to Apply:

Applications are accepted February 10 thru March 1, 2019.  Students may apply online at www.Internships4BLM.com

You can find more information about the internship at www.Internships4BLM.com/BLMInternship.pdf

Gospel Concert Feb. 15 in Auditorium

The Black Heritage Committee invites the University community to "A Breakthrough Encounter" Gospel Concert featuring special guest and Grammy award-winning Gospel artist Smokie Norful on Friday, Feb. 15, from 5-8 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Setting the tone and atmosphere for this powerful worship experience will be various ministers of the arts (through song, dance, sign language and gospel mime). We will have performers who are NEIU students, as well as local guests, then we will receive our special guest.

Tickets are free, but donations will be accepted at the door and put towards the Black History Month Scholarship Fund. For questions, email Ashlei Ross at aross8@neiu.edu.

Posted on behalf of the Black Student Success Committee; the Division of Student Affairs; and the African/African American Studies program, by Mike Hines, Director of Strategic Communications.

Pedroso Center Now Hiring Student Aides

Hello everyone, 

The Pedroso Center is hiring a number of student aids/community success leads to work during the 2019-2020 academic year. The Pedroso Center will be hosting an informational session on Wednesday, February 20 at 3:00 pm in B-159.

The application deadline is Friday, March 1 on the Pedroso Center Collegiate Link. The hiring decisions will be made by the week of April 8 at the latest. 

To learn more about the position, please review the job description here. 

For questions about the position and the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact Dear Aunaetitrakul at (773) 442-5449.

TRIO Leading and Learning Week: Call For Proposals

Hello TRIO Students,

We hope the beginning of your year is off to a good start! At NEIU, we at TRIO SSS are gearing up for our upcoming TRIO Leading and Learning Week, a week of workshops and presentations for students focused on our program theme, "Leading and Learning: Preparing Students for Success in their Education, Career and Life." It will take place on the fourth floor of the Ronald Williams Library from Monday, April 1st through Friday, April 5th.

We would love for you to present and encourage you to share this information with others who may be interested in presenting.  

Please follow this link for more information and to submit a proposal by Friday, March 1st: TRIO Leading/Learning Week Call for Proposals

Thank you for your continued support of TRIO students!

Best Regards,

William Escalante and Rachel Schaffnit

TRIO Leading and Learning Week Coordinators

New Student Orientation Leaders Needed

Applications are being accepted for Orientation Leaders to assist during new student orientations. If interested, please visit neiu.edu/orientation and complete the Orientation Leader Application Packet.

Applicants also must:

RSVP for an Orientation Leader Information Session

Review, complete and submit an Orientation Leader application.

Include current resume, cover letter and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional or academic references.

Submit all materials to orientation@neiu.edu by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019.

If they have questions about the position or application procedures, send an email to orientation@neiu.edu or call (773) 442-5476. The contact is Felicia Keelan.

Control Your Future: Attend Regional Student Seminar

The 2019 Midwest Regional Student Seminar 

“Owning Your Future”

Hosted by The National Association of Blind Students (NABS) and the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBI).

Offering opportunities for professional growth, confidence building, and employment readiness with regional peers and national mentors! Take advantage of empowering panel discussions, engaging presentations, and social networking possibilities. Attendees will have chances to learn about social, environmental, and academic issues that blind students face, along with strategies and skills to successfully navigate them.

Eligible Participants: Blind high school and college students living or studying in the Midwest states. Students from other areas are welcomed to attend. 

When: March 15-17, 2019 

Where: The Holiday Inn O’Hare,  

5615 N. Cumberland Avenue,  

Chicago, IL 60631 

For Room Reservations: Call 773-693-5800. Mention NFB of Illinois to get the group rate  

Registration: $70 per student and must be completed by Friday, February 15, 2019   

Register at www.nfbofillinois.org/midwest-students-spring-seminar/registration  

Direct inquiries to Illinois Association of Blind Students President, Emma Meyer, (meyeremma13@gmail.com) or 815-735-4714. If you need to apply for financial assistance, please go to www.nfbofillinois.org, and download and fill out the Chappell Dennis application. Applications must be returned to Denise Avant, NFBI President at davant1958@gmail.com by February 10, 2019. 

This seminar aims to show students that they are in control of their future. Together, we will highlight how to set goals, create ways to attaining them, and own your achievements. Each step is a stride toward greatness and with our help, you have an opportunity to shine in the academic and employment arenas. The power of networking starts here but opens a door of possibilities for your growth. Live the life you want, by owning your future and creating success!