Ways to engage new AHS students

Dear Faculty Members,

As we approach the new academic year, we invite you to actively engage with our students and promote their participation in several key events. Your presence enhances our student experience and sense of community within the College of Applied Health Sciences.

Mark your calendars! Our key events to attend and promote to students are:

AHS New Student Welcome – WEST
Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: AHSB Backyard
RSVP to Eileen at eileend2@uic.edu
Event details link

Health Sciences Student Welcome
Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Medical Sciences Courtyard
(between College of Medicine Research Building & the Neuropsychiatric Institute)
RSVP requested by August 26

New Student Convocation
Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: University Hall (UH) East Lawn
Note: full program, including Chancellor’s remarks, lighting of the torch, fight song ends at 6:15pm and all volunteers are welcome to attend full program)
RSVP to Viviana at vkt@uic.edu

AHS New Student Welcome – EAST
Date: Thursday, September 12
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: PEB Backyard
RSVP requested by September 10

Additionally, if you would like to learn more about resources and connect with the Academic Support and Achievement Program (ASAP), please join the Faculty and Tutor Meet and Greet:

ASAP Meet and Greet
Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (virtual)
RSVP requested by August 21

Click here to find a full list of ways to engage with students and promote student engagement in your classes for the entire fall semester. Your involvement and support are crucial in fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for our students. Please mark your calendars and consider attending, volunteering, and/or promoting these activities. Should you have any questions on any of these programs, please reach out to ahsinfo@uic.edu and we would be happy to answer your questions.

Thank you for your commitment to our students' success.

Your partners in educating our students,

Office of Student Affairs