Explore UIC Presentation
Transcript: Sources and Citatons https://www.uillinois.edu/data/enrollment http://archive.pov.org/offandrunning/fact-sheet/ usich.gov/homelessness-statistics/il/ https://endhomelessness.org https://worldvision.org Vanessa Gaddam, Mohammed Jamal Mario Curb, Evelyn Bernal Explore UIC First at LAS Academic - First Gen Student Support Program - connect with faculty and staff who were first gen Statistics Statistics - 19% of students are first gen - 1 out 5 - Drop- in - Group of Speakers - Connective and genuine - Nov 8th> 2nd Annual event - Celebration Day First at LAS Event Strengths Identities and Strengths - First Gen from Immigrant Family - Connectedness- empathetic, listen, considerate Reasons to Visit Benefits - Obtain resources - Networking - Connect Future Programs and Events Get Connected - First-at-LAS Tell Me Your Story Campaign - First-at-LAS Student-Faculty Mentoring Program - First-at-LAS Peer Leaders and Mentoring Program - First-at-LAS Student Club Asian American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC) -On First Floor of Taft Hall Culture and Identity - Opened in 2005 to support the needs of Asian American students at UIC -offers social, cultural, and educational programs that promote knowledge on Asian Americans Statistics Statistics -135,000 children are adopted in the U.S. each year - 26% of them are international - 59% of those international adoptees are Asian Adopted Asians Event Listening to Asian Adoptees -Americans of Korean descent talk about their own social and cultural struggles in their child hood as adoptees -Addressed many stereotypes, and misunderstandings that many Americans have about the adoption system for children from war zones Strengths Strengths - Connectedness- As minorities/first gen Americans like the speakers, we felt that connection to them and also the satisfaction of finding a sense of community -Empathy: It was heartbreaking to hear the about the stressful events that the speakers went through in their childhood and we were able to imagine ourselves in that institution, thinking about how much trauma one can face in such circumstances Reasons to visit Reasons to Visit Open Space: AARCC is open to all UIC students, not just Asians, as a study and social interaction space Consultations: UIC students from any background can receive advice academic, personal, or cultural concerns -Computers: AARCC offers computers to use and free printing for up to 5 pages Future Events & Programs Future Programs and Events - Children's Toy and Book Drive: collection drive for gently used toys and secular children's books -Identity to Empowerment: journalists discuss the past, present and future of Asian American political representation and advocacy in America Health Professions Forum Career -career services exploration panel -Discover new and exciting jobs may not even been aware of Statistics Statistics About at least 40% of people enrolled at UIC are on the track of pre-health Curiosity Curiosity How many students are in Pre-health Strengths Strengths Network Learn about new majors Internships Explore new opportunities Reasons to Visit Key findings 1 Key findings Find internships Meet alumni Network with other new students Future Programs and Events The program gives you opportunities to look for internships in workplaces that you'd like to work for in the future that gives you advantages over your peers Make Mondays Matter Social and Service -Students get together on the first Monday of every Month to participate in hands on projects Statistics Statistics In 2018, Illinois had an estimated 10,643 experiencing homelessness: 1,223 families, 804 veterans, 684 unaccompanied young adults (18-24), and 1,625 were individuals experiencing chronic homelessness In 2018, there was 552,830 people experiencing homelessness. About 17 out of every 10,000 people in the United States. Various Household surveys showed that 44% of the world lives in extreme poverty which is defined as living $1 or less a day. - Made cards for veterans to express gratitude and respect to former members of the Armed Forces who have served our country Veteran Cards Event Strengths Helps fight poverty and homelessness Lets the volunteer explore different interests Reminds those that aren't in poverty or experiencing homelessness that there is people that are in need and we can help without having to do too much Strength: Restorative- Like to solve problems Strength: Connectedness- Considerate, caring Identities and Strengths Reasons to Visit Benefits/Reasons to Visit Helps bring people in the community together Makes those in need not feel alone Helps both the volunteer and the one receiving the service Future Programs and Events Other volunteer events GIVE: Monthly events to help various people in need Coat Drive: Anybody can donate new or used coats which will then be donated to those in need Produce Day(3/9/2020): Volunteers will distribute donated food to senior and families in need