George Floyd Scholarship Recipients. Congrats to Asha and Prentice!

 TO:           University Community

 

FROM:     Gloria J. Gibson, President

 

DATE:      January 19, 2023

     

NEIU celebrated the MLK National Day of Service and the National Day of Racial Healing this week. As such, it seems fitting to announce the George Floyd Social Justice Scholarship recipients for the fiscal year 2023.

 

Two recipients have been selected to receive $2,500 each:

 

●      Asha Brown (current undergraduate student, Sociology)

●      Prentice Hills (current undergraduate student, Social Work)

 

I am very proud to recognize Asha and Prentice for their courageous leadership and commitment to social justice.

 

Northeastern created the George Floyd Social Justice Scholarship in 2020 in response to the global call for social justice after a video surfaced capturing the brutal police murder of George Floyd, an unarmed 46-year-old Black man in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd’s murder marked a social tipping point in a series of police murders of unarmed Black people, from Ahmaud Arbery to Breonna Taylor, to the many others who never made the headlines. This scholarship honors the memory of George Floyd and invests in student leaders who are dedicated to advancing the collective work of social justice.

 

Please join me in congratulating Asha and Prentice. Special thanks to the selection committee: Michelle Morrow, Sharon Bethea, Rachel Burton, and DeWitt Scott.

Notre Dame Graduate School's Summer Research Program

 

Hello, Greetings from Notre Dame! This summer we would love to host undergraduate students from Northeastern Illinois University who have aspirations to earn a graduate-level degree. Please consider sharing with eligible undergraduates the following information about the Notre Dame Graduate School's summer research program. The deadline is March 1st! _________ What and When? The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP). prepares aspiring graduate students for success by immersing them in guided research with a world-class faculty from any of the approximately 70 degree programs administered by the Notre Dame Graduate School (listed here). The 2023 SROP program will run from May 22nd to July 29nd, 2023 (dates are approximate and subject to change).  Notre Dame supports accepted applicants by providing: A generous stipend ($5,000)  Housing  Travel expenses (airfare) GRE prep Specialized assistance with grant and fellowship applications to NSF, NIH, Fulbright, and more Up to $1,000 in travel and accommodations to support research presentation if a research proposal is accepted at a conference in the year following your participation in SROP Previous participants have won prestigious fellowships and have been admitted to top-tier graduate programs, including our own. Who may apply?  The program is open to undergraduate students who have at least 1 semester of undergraduate education remaining upon completing the SROP program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, DREAMers, or DACA students. Additionally, applicants should be either a first-generation student, a low-income student, or a member of an underrepresented minority group in academia. . Austin Wyman, 2021 Cohort How? To apply we only require a statement of intent, a CV, an unofficial copy of your transcript, and one letter of recommendation (uploaded by the recommender). There is no application fee. More detailed application instructions can be found here. Questions? If you have any questions generally, please contact me directly using my information below.  I'd be happy to chat over video if you like (schedule a quick chat here). Also, please feel free to share this email with anyone you know who may be interested. To learn more, please join an upcoming SROP info session:  Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 07:30 PM until 08:00 PM Eastern Time Zone (click to register) I look forward to seeing your application. Sincerely, John Lowery, Ph.D. Recruitment Strategies Program Director jlowery@nd.edu (574) 631-4694‬ (direct) Begin the Application The Graduate School University of Notre Dame 110 Bond Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 gradapp@nd.edu (574) 631-7706

TRIO SSS Welcomes Paris Puckett, New Academic Advisor For Teacher Preparation

Paris has four years of experience in higher education as a financial aid and academic advisor, and three years experience working in an elementary education school district in the area of student and administrative services, and as a classroom teacher assistant for special education.

She completed her bachelor's degree in Journalism at Columbia College Chicago and completed a master's degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education from Lewis University. She is excited to bring her experience to assist TRIO SSS Teacher Preparation students reach their goals.

Internships4Diversity Accepting Applications Thru Jan 27, 2023

Dear: Career Advisors and other school personnel

We’re excited to offer a paid internship to students with all lodging and transportation expenses included. Internships4Diversity is hiring undergraduate and postgraduate students(recent) for a 10-week paid Internship.

Applications are accepted now through January 27, 2023. Students may apply online at www.Internships4Diversity.com.

You can find more information about the internship here: I4D 2023 Summer Internship Flyer

*please note: flyer reflects original deadline date of December 15, 2022

When: From May 28, 2023, to Aug 5, 2023

Locations:

• Rock Island, IL
• Crane, IN
• Tooele, UT
• McAlester, OK
• Middletown, IA
• Independence, MO

Pay: $540 weekly stipend ($5,400.00 total) Travel & Lodging paid

Requirements: Undergraduates (Junior & Senior), Graduate Students, and Students who have graduated within the last six months with at least a 3.0 GPA.

Request: To get this message to the students as quickly as possible.

Thanks again,

Yazlin Mercado, Intern Talent Coordinator
Internships4Diversity
833-443-5627 Ext. 10
yazlinmercado@internships4diversity.com
1658 Milwaukee Ave
#100-8617 Chicago, IL 60647
Experts in Developing World Class Diversity InternsTasks- MCRP Summer Program Recruiting

ChicagoCHEC Fellow Internships: Application Open Until Feb 6, 2023

Do you have your summer internship lined up? Internships can provide you with real world job and research experiences, mentorship, a professional network and help you secure professional references to kick-start your career or graduate/medical education. Apply now to be a Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (ChicagoCHEC) Fellow this summer to be exposed to a variety of fields that participate in health equity research and become an agent for change and a warrior for health disparities in cancer.

The application to become a ChicagoCHEC fellow for the 2023 summer cohort is open and available on the ChicagoCHEC website now through Feb. 6, 2023.

The ChicagoCHEC Fellows program is a comprehensive learning experience for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students at Northeastern Illinois University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University, the City Colleges of Chicago and other community and junior colleges in the Chicago metropolitan area who are planning to apply to graduate or medical school. This program is focused on the development of academic, technical and professional skills in preparation for careers in social, behavioral and biomedical research and in healthcare.

ChicagoCHEC Fellows will spend the summer in seminars and research rotations learning from leading researchers. This year, the program will run from June 12-Aug. 4, 2023. A stipend is given for the entirety of the eight-week program.

For more information about the ChicagoCHEC Fellows Program, please visit the ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows Program FAQ and watch the ChicagoCHEC Fellows Program promotional video.

America Needs You information session on Thu Jan 26 at 4:00 pm

 

American Needs You Illinois (ANY) is hosting a virtual information session for low-income, first-generation students interested in our program Thursday, January 26 at 4:00 PM CST.

• For students interested in attending this information session, registration link is here (REGISTRATION LINK HERE)
• Students who attend will be guaranteed interviews once application is submitted.

 

As a reminder, our program offers critical resources to students, including comprehensive career development training, 1:1 mentorship, up to $2,000 in grant money over the course of two years! I’ve attached a flyer to share with your students, and encourage you to share the link to apply our website (FELLOW APPLICATION LINK)

Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois (DFI)

The application for the Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois (DFI) program is open for the 2023-2024 academic year. DFI aims to increase the number of minority full-time tenure track faculty and staff at Illinois' two-and-four-year, public and private colleges and universities. Please refer to the application and link below for more information.  

The following are the eligibility requirements for the DFI application:

·  Applicants must be admitted to a Master's or Doctoral program at a participating institution at the time of application (e.g., provide an acceptance letter to a graduate program at NEIU)

·  Completed screening form (page 9 of application)

·  Completed application form

·  Proof of Illinois Residency (e.g., has lived in Illinois for at least three years)

·  Copy of Voter Registration Card

·  Part of an underrepresented group designated in the Act (e.g., African American, Hispanic American/Latino, Native American, Asian American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander)

·  Professional Goals Statement

·  Academic eligibility (e.g., An earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a grade scale of 4.0 = A in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work; and over a 3.2 in at least 9 hours of graduate study; Unconditional admission to a post-baccalaureate degree program). 

·  Academic Pursuit (e.g., Applicants in all academic disciplines are eligible. Applicants must be pursuing a doctorate or master's degree. Applicants must pursue a career in teaching or administration at an Illinois post-secondary institution or Illinois higher education governing board). 

·  Demonstrate Financial Need (e.g., Applicants must demonstrate financial need in the form of W2 Forms. A FAFSA must be filed each year to maintain eligibility)

·  Statement of Underrepresented Status

·  Three letters of recommendation 

·  Official transcripts - (no copies)

The DFI Award is available for a maximum of four years: Master's Degree (2 Years), Doctoral Degree (2 Years), or a Doctoral Degree (4 Years). 

The application deadline is Friday, February 10th, 2023 at 4:00 pm. All application materials must be submitted to the DFI Institutional Representative, María J. Nataren, office in building B-141. If you have any questions or concerns please email mjnatare@neiu.edu or refer to their website:https://www.ibhe.org/dfi.html

 

We look forward to receiving your completed application, 

NEIU DFI Institutional Representative