Friday, November 30, 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012

"De-Stress" Before FINALS!

Come and join us for the last Physical Wellness event!
Check out the Flyer: http://www.neiu.edu/~triosss/BlogPosts/Physical%20Wellness%20Relieving%20Stress%20Finals%20Prep.pdf

We will be making our own aromatherapy sprays and learning how to "de-stress" for finals with effective stretching
exercises and meditation
 Thursday, December 6, 2012
3 pm - 4 pm
LIB 310

RSVP Here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4799598729#

Minority Internship Program

Apply now! Deadline: Friday, December 14, 2012
Academic and Career Advising is currently accepting applications  for the Minority Internship Program. The MIP is designed for full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Chicago State, Governors State, Northeastern Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois Universities. Selected participants receive a $1,000 monthly stipend for one semester in return for completing a 30-hour per week internship and attending seminars at Chicago State during the semester. Selection is competitive.
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Candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Be African American, Hispanic American (Latino), Asian American (or Pacific Islander), Native American or Alaskan Native.
• Be an undergraduate with 60 or more credit hours earned and with a minimum GPA of 2.75 OR in a master’s degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
• Be enrolled full-time.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or its territories.
• Demonstrate professionalism and independent learning styles.
• Be able to intern 30 hours per week during the internship semester.


Applications can be found on the Career Advising website (www.neiu.edu/~ocs) and are available in our office in Building B, Room 119. Completed applications must be received in B-119 by December 14, 2012. For more information, contact Academic and Career Advising at 773-442-4680.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

El Centro Toy Drive

NEIU-El Centro Campus and Hermosa Community Organization Invites you to: Give a Child a Smile
Help us by donating a new unwrapped toy or new winter clothing to children that participate in the Hermosa Community Organization’s Afterschool Program. Register your name at the front desk of El Centro Campus, take a child’s name from the Christmas tree and, bring a gift to our celebration on:
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 6:00pm
This day you can meet the child you chose and see his/her smile! Or you can donate a toy for us to distribute during the celebration.
You can donate directly to the El Centro campus:
NEIU-El Centro Campus
3119 North Pulaski Road
(One block south of Belmont Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60641
Or drop a toy off by Thursday, December 13th to the Student Leadership Office, right across the hall from the Student Health Services!
For more information call El Centro at  (773) 442- 4080 or the SLD Office at (773) 442 - 4660. 

Math Enrichment Workshop Program

During Spring 2013, the Mathematics Enrichment Workshop Program (MEWP) at NEIU will offer optional math enrichment workshops for students enrolled in Developmental Math Courses (Math 090, 091, and 092), College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus I, and Calculus II. 
  • Are you a student who would like to participate in a Spring 2013 math workshop?
  • Are you a student who would like to work as a Spring 2013 math workshop peer leader?
  • Are you a student who would like to work as a Spring 2013 math workshop volunteer?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions: Please visit the following website, which contains informational flyers:
  • Please attend a meeting on Tuesday, December 4th from 2-3pm in BBH 222 to learn more about MEWP. Free food will be provided!
  • If you would like additional information about MEWP please email Dr. Sarah Cordell at S-Cordell@neiu.edu

    Wednesday, November 21, 2012

    USDA Career Fair

    Various U.S. Department of Agriculture Illinois Agencies will be at NEIU on Thursday, November 29, 2012 to speak about Public Service Careers in an Agriculture setting.  These agencies offer various career opportunities in various career tracks related to Accounting, Business, Finance, Management, Economics, Computer Sciences, Criminal Justice, Public Affairs, Biological Sciences, Chemistry Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, and much more!

    The event will be a two part event. The first part will consist of a career panel with representatives of each of the agencies; and the second half will be a Career Fair with representatives hosting information tables

    What: USDA Career Fair and Panel at NEIU
    When: Thursday, November 29, 2012
    Where:
    ·         Panel: Golden Eagles: 12:15-1:15pm
    ·         Career Fair: Student Union Hallway: 1:20pm – 4:00pm

    Contact: Julio Puentes, 773.442.4235 or Julio.puentes@osec.usda.gov

    Monday, November 19, 2012

    Need Help With HEATING BILLS This Winter?

    If you can't afford to pay your winter heating bill, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program(LIHEAP) may be able to help.

    Check out their website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/programs/liheap

    For help applying, you can also call 1.866.NRG.NEAR (674.6327)