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s of Asian American Male Students” in the book Teaching to Close the Achievement Gap for Students of Color (Routledge, 2020) and a chapter From Invisible to Invincible: Asian American Superheroes In Comics” in the Journal of Comics and Culture (Pace University Press, 2022). His research interests include race, gender, sexuality, pop culture, comics, and Asian American issues. A comic book collector since the mid-1980s, Dr. Martell combines his academic knowledge and his love for comics to combat ignorance, inequity, and injustice— for a better tomorrow! Suggestions/Advice to current UIC students: Get involved, create change, and learn outside of your major. Time will fly, and before you know it, you will be walking across that stage with diploma in hand! Click here to visit our DEI resource page! APIDA Awareness Month Alumni Salute Heading link Copy link Name: Abby Mohann Month and Year of Graduation: Dec, 2019 Degree(s)/Major(s): Information and Decision Sciences, Brief bi0: The UIC Asian American community gave me so many opportunities to grow my knowledge, expand my leadership and recognize who I am and how I want to take control of my life. At UIC, I was involved in Asian American Students in Alliance, Asian American Mentor Program, Asian American Resource and Cultural Center, alpha Kappa Delta Phi and Asian American Awareness Month. Upon graduation, I started working at an Insurance company and quickly joined the Asian American Roundtable and Asian American Mentor program within the company. The community within the corporate world felt so welcoming and comforting and I was able to surround myself with newfound community and people who supported me. I then proceeded to graduate with my MBA and slowly started climbing the ladder. I am still heavily involved in the Asian American roundtable in my office and continue to educate myself on Asian American topics. Suggestions/Advice to current UIC students: Get involved, try everything! You never know who you’ll meet or what you’ll learn! Click here to visit our DEI resource page! APIDA Awareness Month Alumni Salute Heading link Copy link Name: Michael Oliveros Month and Year of Graduation: May, 2023 Degree(s)/Major(s): Bachelor of Arts in Gender/Women’s Studies and Global Asian Studies Brief bi0: Michael Oliveros (they/them/theirs) moonlights as a night-shift patient care technician (PCT). While their job as a tech is to mainly support the care team, they are honored to be in a position where they can connect with their patients during times of pain and grief. When off-shift, Michael dedicates their time to the community. As a storyteller, their work is rooted in the rich legacies of queer refusal and Philippine liberation movements, inspired by the ingenuity and compassion that their kasamas exemplify. Their craft is interdisciplinary and ever-changing based on the needs that arise: whether they’re performing poetry at an open-mic, facilitating workshops surrounding Asian American resilience, or storyboarding a cartoon for chAAMP the blobfish, they hope that their work reflects the love they have for their people. When not running around the city, you can find them staring across the horizon line of Ininwewi-gichigami, dreaming about the day that they can go home Suggestions/Advice to current UIC students: Sometimes, I find myself doubting my work because my academic career has – and continues to be – nonlinear and nontraditional. But my lived experiences add depth to my work. As much as academia has given me the frameworks necessary to critically think, my first teacher is my community. The lessons I needed to learn weren’t taught in the classroom: they occurred in the challenges I overcame, and in the relationships that I built with those around me. So find your people. Listen to your community. Let them guide you. Click here to visit our DEI resource page! APIDA Awareness Month Alumni Salute Heading link Copy link Name: Rohan Patel Month and Year of Graduation: May, 2016 Degree(s)/Major(s): BS in Biochemistry with a Minor in Psychology, Honors College, Doctor of Medicine (MD)-American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2020). Enrolled in a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health & Policy, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Class of 2025 Brief bi0: Dr. Rohan Patel is a dedicated Radiation Oncology resident at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, affiliated with Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. His work has been pivotal in addressing health disparities, particularly within the Asian and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (NHOPI) communities, throughout his medical training. Recognized for his community service, he received the Outstanding Excellence in Community & University Service Award in medical school for his Hepatitis B/C screening campaign in New York City’s Chinatown and breast cancer education initiatives in St. Maarten. Dr. Patel’s scholarly contributions include research on the significance of data disaggregation in understanding breast cancer survival disparities among Asians and Pacific Islanders, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology – Oncology Practice. His active participation on national and international committees, including those within ASTRO & IASLC, highlights his advocacy for enhancing access, quality, and education of radiation therapy in resource-limited settings. Currently, he is concentrating his MPH thesis on addressing patient education models for radiation therapy in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Patel’s unwavering commitment to integrating high-quality cancer care with community engagement springs from a deep-seated desire to serve marginalized communities – particularly the Asian and NHOPI communities that have played a significant role in shaping him into the compassionate physician he is today. Suggestions/Advice to current UIC students: The extent of your journey is often defined by your willingness to advocate for yourself. This self-advocacy can manifest in many ways, such as seeking support during challenging times (because we ALL face them), pushing for transformative changes within your surroundings, or ensuring your voice is heard in spaces where decision are made. Be persistent in your endeavors: ask for what you need and desire, because the courage to ask if the first step towards advancement. Embrace every yes” as a chance to contribute, and every no” as a new beginning. And above all, as you progress, remember to pave the way for others following right behind you. Representation matters. The more our tables reflect diverse backgrounds and perspectives, the richer the discourse, the stronger the community, and the greater the innovation. Our collective success is the ultimate triumph. Click here to visit our DEI resource page! Links Heading link Copy link Handshake Exploring Majors Student Employment Meet with a Career Advisor either by appointment or during our walk-in hours! Heading link Copy link Need an answer to a question or resume/cover letter review? Wondering about the best way to approach a difficult interview question? Need some advice about a job offer? Make an appointment with one of our advisors on Handshake . Spring 2024 Walk-In Information Tuesdays, in person in the Career Services Office, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Wednesdays, in person in the Career Services Office, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Thursdays, virtual via Zoom, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Zoom link for virtual walk-in assistance: https://uic.zoom.us/j/87437938534?pwd=aXRKL21TNGpNZ1ZVQUJUMVRKVXh1dz09 Meeting ID: 874 3793 8534 Passcode: UIC2023! Notice: There will be no walk-in hours on the dates of career fairs — please refer to the events page to see the specific dates. Career Services News & Events Heading link Copy link BE AWARE OF SCAMS! Posted on April 17, 2020 Fall Walk-In Advising Hours Posted on August 05, 2019 Fall Walk-In Career Advising Hours Posted on August 05, 2019 News May 15 2024 Networking Wednesday,...