Lectures and workshops

For more UIC events, visit the campus online calendar.

Aug. 16

“Experts in Residence”
Ken Pirok, financing. Sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. Sign up for one-on-one advising sessions, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in 400 Rice Building

“How Much is Enough in My Job Search?”
Webinar sponsored by the Alumni Career Center. 12:30-1 p.m. Alumni, free; others, $45

“Library 101 for Nurses”
Library online workshop. 9-10 a.m.

Aug. 17

“RefWorks”
Library online workshop. 1-2 p.m.

Aug. 20

“Treating Drug Abuse as a Public Health Issue, Not a Crime”
Panelists include Tio Hardiman, director of CeaseFire. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Stroger Hospital of Cook County, 1901 W. Harrison St. 773-966-1500, ext. 2354

Aug. 30

“Where Can You Work in the World of Green Careers”
Webinar sponsored by the Alumni Career Center. 7-8 p.m. Alumni, free; others, $45

Sept. 5

“Pensions, Revenue, and the Rhetoric of “Reform”: Is the State of Illinois Capable of Dealing with its Momentous Fiscal Challenges?”
UIC United Fall Forum. Panelists include Katherine Laing, executive director of government relations; Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability; and John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute. Moderated by Eric Zorn, Chicago Tribune columnist. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Michele M. Thompson Rooms, SCW. karen.uicunited@gmail.com

Sept. 6

“Getting the Most Out of Job Fairs”
Webinar sponsored by the Alumni Career Center. 7-8 p.m. Alumni, free; others, $45