HAPPY RETURNS Alumni ‘Circle Back’ 5 More on Page 7 CELEBRATING WOMAN of the YEAR ROBIN MERMELSTEIN 11 ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM and BAMBOO

March 4 2015

VOLUME 34 / NUMBER 23 For the community of the University of Illinois at Chicago uicnews.uic.edu 2 CLINT BORUCKI CAN MAKE ALMOST ANYTHING 3 LOOK OUT! ROAD CONSTRUCTION RAMPS UP HAPPY RETURNS Alumni ‘circle back’ 5 more on page 7 CELEBRATING WOMAN OF THE YEAR ROBIN MERMELSTEIN 11 ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM AND BAMBOO

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Shelly Hall Triplett, class of ‘69 and former cheerleader, leads the way with Sparky. — Photo: Roberta Dupuis-Devlin 2 uicnews.uic.edu I UIC NEWS I MARCH 4, 2015

send profile ideas to Gary Wisby, [email protected] PROFILE CLINT BORUCKI Prop master extraordinaire

By Jonathan Black —UIC Alumni magazine

Let’s play a game: You’re blindfolded and taken to a secret location. When the blindfold is removed, you find yourself surrounded by dozens of items, such as a giant tube of toothpaste, the Japanese monster from the movie “Gamera,” a life- size 3-D sculpture of Chiana from the TV series “Farscape,” Notre Dame champion- ship rings the size of garage doors, an even bigger plastic 50th anniversary Burger King Whopper, military weapons, and shelves full of dragons and fake pigs. Where are you? In the Acme Design workshop of Clint Borucki, of course. “We do just about anything you can “If you can think of it, we can make it,” says Clint Borucki, a 1988 industrial design graduate and founder of Acme Design. That think of, with just about any material,” includes a skull model of the Spinosaurus, a carnivorous dinosaur bigger than T-Rex. — Photo: Lloyd DeGrane says Borucki, a 1988 UIC graduate with a bachelor’s in fine arts. “If you can think of it, we can make it.” very unusual dinosaur. Borucki is an engaging, boisterous, chose to outsource all business to China, That’s easy to believe while on a tour of That would be the 50-foot-long, life- fast-talking entrepreneurial wizard. but Borucki did exactly what his promo his subterranean workshop in Elgin. The size replica of Spinosaurus — a carnivo- His favorite quote is from Walt Disney: sheet promises: “leap tall buildings and rise maze of oversized rooms is crowded with rous brute that was even bigger than “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” to the next challenge.” He now employs 10 fearsome machines that look like a cross T-Rex. The extraordinary find was pieced As such, Acme’s single-page promo sheet people full time. between cement mixers and Xerox copiers together by a couple of University of Chi- lists capabilities that include 3-D print- To appreciate Borucki’s whimsical side, on steroids, and produce props for films, cago paleontologists working with an in- ing, vacuum forming, molding and as well as his passionate devotion to detail, trade displays and video games. They’re ternational research team and the casting, as well as “underwater basket follow him through what amounts to a manned by tech-savvy workers who also National Geographic Society. Borucki weaving.” secret door leading past the last of his are obsessive craftsmen. was the guy who created a 3-D skeleton Borucki’s career began somewhat noisy, dust-filled basement rooms and into “My favorite rant is how people will go of the creature’s massive skull. The more modestly when he graduated from the cheery, sun-filled replica of … a to a Chevy dealership and pay $138 an results were featured on the cover of Oct- UIC with a degree in industrial design ’50s-style diner! hour to get their oil changed and think ober’s National Geographic magazine and started a furniture-making business While one blinks in disbelief, Borucki we’re outrageously overpriced at $75 an and in a Nova special that aired on PBS in his Glendale Heights garage. explains, “I’m a dork and really like diners. hour,” Borucki says. “But with five people in November. But the garage couldn’t contain his We made the booths and the counters and working on a project, [the cost] can spiral “We’d done some work at the dinosaur ambitions for long. Soon he turned to all the backing. The soda fountain is the out of control real fast.” lab at the University of Chicago,” Borucki the world of models, props and proto- real deal. The short reason is we needed a Acme Design celebrated its 20th anni- says. “When they determined they’d be types. He grew his business so success- space for people to eat lunch and a place to versary this past fall. Borucki capped the able to do a life-size model of the Spino- fully that Acme Design had to undertake showcase our capabilities. milestone with a visit to Washington, saurus, we were ready because we had a major expansion and move to Elgin. “Just imagine. You could have a supper D.C., and the unveiling of the company’s just purchased new equipment used for In 2012, the company lost its major club in your basement. Or the bar from greatest triumph: the reconstruction of a making large-scale items, like dinosaurs.” client, the Bradford Exchange, which ‘Star Wars’ or Wrigley Field.”

“When your larger message is you only need “Schadenfreude. The feeling of joy derived “We don’t pay attention to diversity just be- five weeks to become a teacher, it demeans, it from the misfortunes of others, that cause it’s convenient. It’s truly at our core.” reduces, it oversimplifies what it is that makes you realize that your life is not so teachers ought to be doing and what they do.” bad after all.” College of Education dean Alfred Tatum on why UIC is the best choice for the Obama Eleni Katsarou, clinical professor and director Zizi Papacharissi, professor and head of com- Presidential Library, Feb. 22 Washington Post of elementary education, on the decrease in munication, on why viewers continue to enjoy recruits for Teach for America, Feb. 26 reality TV, Feb. 25 Pacific Standard magazine WTTW “Chicago Tonight” MARCH 4, 2015 I UIC NEWS I uicnews.uic.edu 3 Byrne Interchange construction ramps up

By Sam Hostettler — [email protected]

Construction work is ramping up again on the express- ways around UIC — and it is expected to continue over the next 12 months with numerous detours and traffic modifications. Commuters driving to and from UIC, particularly the east side of campus, should expect significant delays, said Michael Landek, executive associate vice chancellor for administrative services. Changes to the construction project may occur daily, so caution should be used when walking or driving through work zones. Construction of the “flyover” connecting the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) with the outbound Ei- senhower Expressway (I-290) is scheduled to begin Satur- day and continue until July 2016. Existing expressway ramps will be closed and the number of lanes will be reduced. Water main work in Harrison Field (at the corner of Halsted and Harrison Streets) is scheduled to begin im- mediately pending city approval. The campus is developing plans to accommodate students moving out of residence halls at the end of the semester.

Here’s a list of upcoming Illinois Department of Trans- portation projects: THE FLYOVER The Byrne Interchange, facing southwest. Construction of the “flyover” connecting the inbound Dan Ryan with • Inbound ramp from the Dan Ryan to the outbound the outbound Eisenhower is scheduled to begin Saturday and will continue until July 2016. Eisenhower will remain open but shift to a temporary roadway. • Inbound ramp from the Dan Ryan to inbound Con- gress Parkway will be closed. Traffic from Roosevelt Road • Right lane of the inbound Dan Ryan will be closed Ryan will be reduced to one lane in each direction. IDOT will be detoured to Jefferson Street, from Jefferson Street from the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) to Roosevelt Road. has not determined the four weekends for shutdown. to Harrison Street, and Harrison Street to Wells Street. • Inbound and outbound Stevenson ramps to the Dan • Ramp from Roosevelt Road to Congress Parkway will Ryan will be reduced from two lanes to one. BRIDGE PROJECTS be closed. Traffic will follow the Jefferson/Harrison/Wells • June 1: lane switch for the Halsted Street Bridge over INTERCHANGE SHUTDOWN detour. Traffic from the outbound Eisenhower will be de- the Dan Ryan toured from Roosevelt Road to the west to Ashland Ave- The entire Jane Byrne Interchange will experience a • August: completion of CTA Blue Line Station and Peo- nue, and north to Van Buren Street. near-total shutdown during four weekends in the summer ria Street Bridge/Pedestrian Walkway over the Eisenhower • Ramp from Taylor Street to the inbound Dan Ryan or fall while beams for the flyover are installed. During • late fall 2015: completion of the Halsted Street Bridge will be closed. Traffic will be detoured north on Jefferson those weekends, all lanes of the Eisenhower and Congress • late fall 2015: completion of Harrison Street Bridge Street to Adams Street. Parkway will be closed and almost two miles of the Dan over the Dan Ryan.

CUPPA offices move Relocation due to building damages

By Anne Brooks Ranallo — aranallo@ uic.edu

Most units of the College of Urban Planning and No classes were relocated, since CUPPA class- Public Affairs moved last week to temporary offices rooms are in the adjoining Art and Exhibition Hall. in the Student Residence Hall on the west side of A CUPPA student services center and faculty/stu- campus. dent meeting spaces were set up in the building and The Survey Research Lab moved to the Student a small computer lab is in the works. Services Building Monday. The Urban Data Visual- “Our classrooms have always been in AEH be- ization Lab moved into the adjoining Art & Exhibi- cause it’s a masonry building. Chicago’s building tion Hall. codes were rewritten after the Our Lady of the An- Beginning today, the Semester Express Shuttle gels fire to prohibit classrooms in wood-frame build- bus will be routed to provide service to and from ings like CUPPA Hall,” said Al Schorsch, associate CUPPA Hall. dean. The moves became necessary when the southeast College officials expect to move back to CUPPA corner of CUPPA Hall, 412 S. Peoria St., sustained Hall this summer after a complete building analysis damage after work by contractors on the Jane Byrne and repairs. They credit Jody Plahm, administrator of The corner of CUPPA Hall was damaged after work for Interchange redesign project. The contractors have the Urban Transportation Center, with coordinating the Byrne Interchange project. — Photo: S. K. Vemmer shored up the building. the multifaceted move. 4 uicnews.uic.edu I UIC NEWS I MARCH 4, 2015

send information about campus news to Sonya Booth, [email protected] CAMPUS NEWS Contest aims for top 5 Gorilla status

By Nicole Cardos — [email protected]

Don’t get caught The Gorilla Prize recognizes schools with the highest red handed — get gross tonnage of recycled paper, cardboard, cans and bot- caught green hand- tles regardless of campus population. ed. “This category really speaks to our large university Office of Sustain- that already has an extensive program,” said Carla Pierre ability volunteers Gini, business administrative associate for the Office of will be on the look- Sustainability. “We’ve narrowed it down and we’re trying out for students, staff to be bold in our goal. By going Gorilla, it gives us a and faculty using focus.” reusable water bot- And the prize for the Gorilla category? tles and coffee mugs “Glory, bragging rights and a sense of accomplish- March 9 to 13. ment,” Gini said. “Plus, it puts UIC out there as a large Those who are spotted will get a button and certifi- university committed to recycling and sustainability with cate for their environmentally friendly action. They can the numbers to prove it.” post a selfie with the button on Instagram with the With 194,832 pounds of recycled waste so far, UIC phrase, “I got #CaughtGreenHanded by @Sustain- holds the No. 1 slot in the Gorilla category for Illinois ableUIC during #Recyclemania2015,” for a chance to and comes in 26 overall. win a prize valued at $50. Interested in volunteering to catch someone green The initiative is part of RecycleMania, an annual handed? Post a photo of yourself and the person you two-month national competition for college and uni- caught on Instagram with the phrase, “#ICaughtYou- versity recycling programs. Although there are 10 cate- GreenHanded with @SustainableUIC during #Recy- Post a photo on Instagram using a reusable bottle gories in the competition, the Office of Sustainability’s clemania2015.” or mug for an Office of Sustainability contest. goal is to be in the Top 5 in the Gorilla category. “Everybody can perform a citizen’s arrest,” Gini said.

RETIREMENT AND INVESTMENT including lump sum distribution, rollover Project: A DIY Movement for Reproduc- cases involving severe sanctions short of Employees who leave their positions at or installment payments. For more infor- tive Justice dismissal. the university can continue their participa- mation, visit bit.ly/1BCvobR. March 12, 4:30 p.m.: Coffee Table The committee is composed of nine tion in the State Universities Retirement Employees who receive a vacation or Series on Daca/Dapa Relief, UIC students tenured faculty members with a 75 percent System as an inactive member. compensable sick leave payout may direct who have benefited from Deferred Action or more appointment who do not hold an Three options are available: the payout into their 403(b) or 457(b) plan. for Childhood Arrivals immigration relief. administrative position. Terms are for three • Leave funds in SURS until you are Use the Terminal Benefits Net Pay Calcu- years, with no more than two faculty mem- KNOW YOUR BENEFITS ready to retire or withdraw funds. lator to calculate an estimate of the net pay bers from a college serving at one time. • Start your retirement annuity if you to be received upon termination of em- New and experienced employees can Apply online at uic.edu/depts/senate/ meet retirement eligibility. ployment with the university. Employees learn more about their UIC benefits at a FACNominatingForm2015.pdf • Apply for a separation refund, forfeit- must contact Benefits Services at least 60 benefits fair March 19, noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call the Office of ing claims to future benefits. Lump sum days before leaving the university to ar- in the conference rooms of the Student the Senate, 312-996-2926. refunds may be rolled over into other re- range this deferral. Services Building. DISCOVERY FUND GRANTS tirement accounts per IRS regulations. More information is available at surs.org The event is sponsored by the Chancel- Employees who resign or are terminat- and nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu lor’s Committee on the Status of Women Deadline is Friday for letters of propos- ed have benefits through midnight on the staff advocacy subcommittee. RSVP to al for the Chancellor’s Discovery Fund for APAC POSITIONS OPEN last day the employee was physically at [email protected] Multidisciplinary Research. work (or on an approved leave of absence). The Academic Professional Advisory The funding program supports new Resigning employees cannot extend the Committee is looking for new members to WANTED: BONE MARROW DONORS multidisciplinary partnerships between date of separation by using accrued benefit fill eight committee seats and one position Register as a bone marrow donor, 1 to 4 young researchers at UIC to create projects time. as UIC Senate representative. p.m. March 9 and 13 at the UIC Book- for outside funding. Employees who leave the university to Members advise campus leadership, store in Student Center East. Awards range from $30,000 to $40,000 take a job with another Illinois public em- make recommendations on campus policy The donor drive is sponsored by Team over two years. ployer, and plan to participate in a retire- and procedures, help select candidates for Be The Match, a nationwide organization, Application deadline is March 23 and ment program through that employer, may search committees and other activities for and Team Blanca Magallon, an organiza- the funding begins in June. be eligible for service credit reciprocity the academic professional staff community. tion formed to help a Chicago police offi- For more information visit research.uic. through the Retirement Systems Recipro- Applications are due at noon cer in need of a bone marrow transplant. edu/funding or email [email protected]. cal Act. For more information, contact March 20. For more information, visit Donations from those ages 18 to 44 are SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT SURS at 800-275-7877 or visit surs.org. bit.ly/1F4EZHn most successful for transplants. For more FELLOWSHIP Employees own the assets in their sup- information, visit bethematch.org ART AND JUSTICE plemental 403(b) retirement plan and Deadline is Saturday to apply for the State of Illinois 457(b) deferred compensa- Several events related to social justice SENATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Institute for Research on Race and Public tion plan accounts. They are not required to and the art exhibit “Collective Voices, Nominations are due March 20 for Policy’s policy and social engagement fel- withdraw funds upon leaving. Shared Journeys” will be presented by the eight seats on the campus Faculty Advisory lowship. Employees can maintain their 403(b) nonprofit organization Apna Ghar in the Committee, which considers faculty griev- The fellowship, up to $10,000 per year, accounts with the plan provider, TIAA- Montgomery Ward Gallery in Student ances and serves as a communication chan- is given to faculty members who work with CREF or Fidelity Investments. The 403(b) Center East. nel between academic staff and community organizations on community funds may be eligible for rollover to anoth- The art show explores issues related to administration. action projects related to race, ethnicity er employer-sponsored retirement plan or immigration/refugee rights, gender vio- The committee is elected by tenured and and policy. All adjunct, clinical, research, an IRA. lence, wellness, disabilities and mental tenure-track faculty through ballot election. tenure-track, tenured and visiting faculty The state 457(b) plan offers several health. The committee also conducts hearings members are eligible. choices for those leaving state employment, Friday, noon: The Wandering Uterus and makes recommendations on faculty To apply, visit irrpp.uic.edu MARCH 4, 2015 I UIC NEWS I uicnews.uic.edu 5 Woman of the Year

Researcher wants to motivate us to change bad habits By Christy Levy — [email protected]

Why do people take actions they know are bad for their health? RECEPTION HONORING That’s the question Robin Mermelstein UIC WOMAN OF THE YEAR wants to answer with her research. “I’m trying to understand how to moti- Thursday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. vate, mobilize and help people to promote their health and reduce things that are Thompson Rooms, unhealthy, like smoking, not exercising and Student Center West having a poor diet,” said Mermelstein, professor of psychology. Mermelstein, UIC’s Woman of the Year, hood obesity and how the physical environ- has dedicated her career to finding answers ment can promote or deter physical activity to important health questions. She will across lifespan. be honored at a reception, hosted by the “Today’s challenges are really quite com- Chancellor’s Committee on the Status plex and require researchers coming togeth- of Women, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thurs- er with a lot of different perspectives,” day in the Thompson Rooms, Student Mermelstein said. “We’ve created a collabo- Center West. rative environment where people can break Mermelstein joined UIC as an assistant out of their silos and solve problems in an professor in 1987 after receiving her Ph.D. intellectually rich environment.” at the University of Oregon and finishing Most of Mermelstein’s research is related a clinical internship at Rush University to tobacco, the leading preventable cause of Medical Center. illness and death in the U.S. “There was a great opportunity to build “Tobacco dependency is something that’s on what started as a prevention research a complex problem,” she said. “You need to center at the School of Public Health,” she understand the intersection of the biological, “I’m trying to understand how to motivate, mobilize and help people to promote said. “It was a very small one-room office. psychological and social causes, from cells their health,” says Robin Mermelstein. — Photo: Jenny Fontaine Our goal was to develop health-related to society.” research on prevention of disease and pro- Her most recent longitudinal study fo- motion of health.” cuses on tobacco risk factors among adoles- one of the most addicting substances son, Daniel, 19, is studying finance and That center flourished to become UIC’s cents and young adults, as well as the use of known to man.” economics at Case Western Reserve Uni- Institute for Health Research and Policy, tobacco alternatives, such as hookahs and In addition to her research, Mermel- versity in Ohio. which Mermelstein has directed since electronic cigarettes. stein also teaches graduate-level courses in She doesn’t have much spare time, but 2008. The multidisciplinary institute was “A lot of teens may start smoking out of clinical psychology. when she finds some, Mermelstein enjoys awarded more than $18 million in external curiosity and to help achieve a sense of “I really try to get students excited and going to the theater and being active out- research funding in 2014 for projects belonging,” she said. “Before they know it, thinking about research and how they can doors with her family. on topics such as tobacco use among ado- they keep smoking because they experience make a difference,” she said. “We do a lot of hiking and biking in lescents and young adults, the role mood benefits, such as enhancing pleasure Mermelstein and her husband, John forest preserves,” she said. “We have a lot sugar-sweetened beverages play in child- or reducing negative moods. Nicotine is Karesh, a physician, live in Aurora. Their of adventures.” 6 uicnews.uic.edu I UIC NEWS I MARCH 4, 2015 Women’s Heritage Month celebrates diversity

By Brian Flood — [email protected]

UIC commemorates Women’s Heritage Month with the theme “Weaving the Sto- ries of Women’s Lives.” Talks, a film screening and other activities hosted by units throughout the UIC campus aim to engage, inform and celebrate the lives and impact of women from diverse communi- ties and cultures. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Some events require RSVPs. For more information and a complete list of events, visit womenslrc.uic. edu or call 312-413-1025. Highlights: MARCH 4 “Gender in the City: Street Harassment & Safety.” Discussion with Scheherazade Tillet, executive director of A Long Walk Home; Jasson Perez, national co-chair of Black Youth Project 100; and Brenda Park- Emily Letts speaks March 10 on er, assistant professor of urban planning destigmatizing abortion. — Photo: and policy. Noon–1:30 p.m. Gallery 400 Scott DIussa Lecture Room MARCH 9 Gallery, Student Center East “The Mask You Live In.” Film screening, discussion and reception for documentary “Noche de Poetas.” Students and com- on current ideas of masculinity and the munity members share life experiences socialization of young boys. Hosted by the through poetry. 5:30–7:30 p.m. UIC Lati- Reimagining Masculinity Initiative at UIC. no Cultural Center, Lecture Center B2 4–7 p.m. Student Center East, Cardinal Room. RSVP goo.gl/o54LHO MARCH 13 “Creating Cultures of Consent.” Popu- MARCH 10 lar culture impact on public understanding of sex, rape and power. Campus Advocacy “My Journey Down America’s Walk of Network and the Movement Against Sex- Shame.” Emily Letts discuss her efforts to ual Violence. 3:30–5 p.m. UIC Women’s destigmatize abortion, her experience with Leadership and Resource Center the media and what she learned from the stories of thousands of women across MARCH 17 America. 6–7:30 p.m. UIC Women’s “Reproductive Justice for All: Seeing Leadership and Resource Center, 728 W. Women of Color at the Forefront of the Roosevelt Road. RSVP [email protected] Movement For Reproductive Justice.” Representatives from Chicago Abortion MARCH 11 Fund, Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health. 5:30–7 p.m. UIC Women’s “Life Hacks by Grace Hopper.” Film- Leadership and Resource Center. RSVP maker Melissa Pierce will discuss life hacks [email protected] she has learned while making a film about Grace Hopper, the late computer science MARCH 18 pioneer. Hosted by the UIC Women in “Who Runs the Classroom? Scholars Science and Engineering program. 3–4 and Students Discuss Black Feminism p.m. UIC Women’s Leadership and Re- and Beyoncé.” Kevin Allred (Rutgers Uni- source Center versity) and Jennifer Richardson (UIC) MARCH 12 discuss how they use the pop icon’s music and career to explore black feminist theory “Fatal Invention: Why the Politics of and connect to contemporary issues of Race and Science Still Matters.” Dorothy class, race, gender and sexuality. 5:30–8 p.m. Roberts, University of Pennsylvania scholar Lecture Center A1 of race, gender and the law, presents Phillip J. Bowman Lecture, Institute for Research MARCH 30 on Race and Public Policy. 4 p.m. 302 Stu- “Women, Plants & Healing: Exploring dent Center East. RSVP [email protected] the Tradition of Women Harvesting Na- ture to Heal Illness.” Women’s Leadership Coffee Table Series on DACA/DAPA & Resource Center and the Native Ameri- Relief. UIC students discuss immigration can Support Program. 3–4 p.m. UIC reform. 4:30 p.m. Montgomery Ward Women’s Leadership and Resource Center MARCH 4, 2015 I UIC NEWS I uicnews.uic.edu 7

Reenactment of the 1965 Circle Campus ribbon-cutting. L-R: Army ROTC cadet Allyson Urista, student trustee Danielle Leibowitz, Interim Chancellor Eric Gislason, U of I President-designate Timothy Killeen, UIC Chancellor-elect Michael Amiridis, Board of Trustees chair Edward McMillan, William Daley, Tony Podesta, Arlene Norsym and Col. William Hawes, who was onstage at the original event. — Photo: Roberta Dupuis-Devlin

CircleBy Sonya Booth — [email protected] Back, UIC Reunion The day’s high temperature was 30 “THE BEST PART OF CIRCLE BACK, UIC REUNION degrees, but there were lots of warm feelings as about 300 alumni and friends MY VISIT ON SUNDAY youtube.com/uicmedia came to UIC Feb. 22 for the commem- oration of the 50th anniversary of Chi- WAS JUST BEING cago Circle Campus. BACK TO CAMPUS.” About half the group came from the classes of 1965 to 1982; for some, it was the first time they had returned to the chief of staff and U.S. secretary of com- scene of their college years. merce, recalled the essential role of “The best part of my visit on Sunday his father, Mayor Richard J. Daley, in was just being back to campus,” one re- establishing a University of Illinois in turning graduate said. “I spent time just Chicago. walking around recalling many memo- Other activities included tours of ries from long ago.” campus landmarks and facilities and the The day began with a bus trip to dedication of the new Circle Reading Navy Pier, the site of the first University Room in the Daley Library. of Illinois location in Chicago. Before a Other activities are planned through- reenactment of the 1965 ribbon-cutting out the year for the 50th anniversary, in- that officially opened Circle Campus, cluding a special UIC concert Sept. 9 in everyone gathered for a reception where Millennium Park featuring alumni, facul- alumni and university dignitaries talked ty, staff and students, and a 5K run for about the Chicago campus’ past and scholarships at UIC Open House Oct. 3. One highlight of the day was a visit to the Electronic Visualization Laboratory in present. For more information, visit the College of Engineering. — Photo: Lance Long William Daley, former White House circleback.uic.edu 8 uicnews.uic.edu I UIC NEWS I MARCH 4, 2015

Send information about campus events to Christy Levy, [email protected] MARCH 5 CALENDAR BECOMING CHAMPIONS OF JUSTICE Talk by Imam Siraj Wahhaj, leader of The Muslim Alliance in North America. Poetry by Ammar Al-Shukry. Part of Islamic Awareness Week, sponsored by the UIC Muslim Student Association. Dinner will be served. 6 p.m. / Illinois Room, SCE

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“Visualizing Uncle Tom’s Cabin: Pictorial “GSC 20/20” Highlighting 20 years of LGBTQ Interpretations of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Novel” and allies education, activism and community on campus. Examining how characters and events are Sponsored by the Gender and Sexuality Center represented through the years Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Hours: Mon.–Tues. and Thurs.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat. 12:30–4:30 p.m. Gender and Sexuality Center Gallery, 183 BSB Daley Library Special Collections genderandsexuality.uic.edu go.library.uic.edu/Exhibit LECTURES

MARCH 4 MARCH 11 MARCH 11 The Global Burden of the Mining Industry Black Deaf Culture and History Catholic Women — Then and Now

Linda Forst, division director, environmental Conversation with Benro Ogunyipe, accessibil- Phyllis Zagano, columnist for National and occupational health sciences. Center ity specialist for the Illinois Department of Catholic Reporter and author of for Global Health monthly network meeting Human Services. Presented by the Afri- award-winning books on women and Noon can-American Cultural Center and UIC Dis- gender in the contemporary Catholic 1020 COMRB ability Resource Center. ALS interpretation Church. Sponsored Catholic studies and provided the gender and women’s studies program

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MARCH 4 MARCH 10 MARCH 10 No Turning Back Staff Advocacy Tuesdays-at-One Résumé Workshop UIC University Band Free lunchtime concert Polish résumés with help performs music by Chance, by the Fifth House En- from Stephanie Sattler, Mackey, Williams and semble, which will per- assistant director of Ca- McBeth. Nicholas Carlson form “Dances through reer Services. Sponsored conducts. Time,” narrating a cen- by the Chancellor’s Com- tury of dance and folk 7:30 p.m. mittee on the Status of music. Presented by the UIC Theatre Women. School of Theatre & Noon–1 p.m. Music 3050 SSB 1–1:50 p.m. Recital Hall L060, RSVP, [email protected] ETMSW

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Want to contribute a story? Email Christy Levy, [email protected] PEOPLE Turkish Republic honors researcher Hayat Onyuksel with science prize

By Sam Hostettler — [email protected]

Hayat Onyuksel has been gone from States. She felt she could not perform Turkey for more than 30 years, but she has the research she was doing at UIC in her not been forgotten. native land. Onyuksel, professor of pharmaceutics The award confirmed “that my sacrific- and bioengineering in the College of es and hard work was all worth it,” Pharmacy’s department of biopharmaceu- she says. tical sciences, was recently awarded “The “I am humbled to see that the country Special Prize” by the Scientific and Tech- in which I was born and raised still re- nological Research Council of Turkey. members me and appreciates my work,” The award is given to Turkish citizen she says. “I believe that I have contributed scientists living outside the country who to science and Turkey more by doing re- have made significant international contri- search in the United States. butions. She was one of two Americans to “If not for my outstanding collaborators receive the honor, bestowed by the presi- and graduate students, I would not be able dent of the Turkish Republic, Recep Tayy- to make the contributions in science that I ip Erdogan, in the newly built presidential do. I am very grateful to them.” palace in the capital city of Ankara. Onyuksel received the award for her “This award means a great deal to me,” research on targeted drug delivery in can- says Onyuksel, a UIC researcher for nearly cer. She uses lipid-based nanocarriers con- 30 years. “It is the most prestigious recog- taining drugs that can circulate in the nition that a scientist receives in Turkey.” bloodstream for several hours without Onyuksel was serving on the faculty at releasing the contents. Because blood ves- Ankara University when she came to UIC sels in cancers are naturally “leaky,” the in 1985 for a temporary research project. nanocarrier escapes from the bloodstream When the project ended, she made the into the cancerous tissue and releases the difficult decision to leave her family be- drug directly at the site of the tumor, with hind in Turkey and remain in the United minimal harm to normal healthy cells. The president of the Turkish Republic, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, presents “The Spe- cial Prize” to UIC professor Hayat Onyuksel for her research contributions.

Her work has shown that this kind of “It has clinical implications in terms of tar- innovative treatment can significantly geted delivery of drugs, with lower toxici- improve drug activity and minimize side ties, to treat cancers as well as other effects. diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. My “Hayat’s work is at the forefront of de- colleagues and I could not be happier for livery science,” said William Beck, On- Hayat to receive this outstanding award in yuksel’s colleague and head of the recognition of her many scientific accom- department of biopharmaceutical sciences. plishments.”

Hancock climber hits personal best

By Matthew Pozo— [email protected]

Samuel Grief made it his goal to Hustle Up the Hancock in less than 20 minutes. “You’ll never guess what my time was,” said Grief, associate professor of clinical family medicine. “I finished in 19 minutes and 59 seconds. I completed my goal.” Grief was among the 4,000 participants Feb. 22 in the Hustle Up the Hancock event to raise money for the Respiratory Health Association. His time Sunday was his personal best, but that wasn’t his biggest accomplishment of the day. “I’m most proud of the money I raised,” said Grief, who participates in memory of his father and stepfather, who both died of lung disease. “This year with the help of my amazing Samuel Grief surpassed his goals sponsors, I was able to raise $1,400 for lung for both fundraising and speed. disease research.” 10 uicnews.uic.edu I UIC NEWS I MARCH 4, 2015 DEATHS Robert Underwood SUDOKU: EXTRA EASY Dentistry Robert Underwood, 94, retired professor of prosthodontics in the College of Dentistry and winner of three faculty and alumni awards, died Nov. 19, 2014. Born and raised in Chicago, he graduated from the College of Dentistry in 1944 and served as a U.S. Army dentist stationed in Colorado and Germany. He moved to Elmhurst and es- tablished a private practice after leaving the Army. Besides his faculty appointment in prosthodontics in the College of Dentistry, he taught at the Loyola University School of Dentistry. His honors included the University of Illinois Loyalty Award, College of Dentistry Dr. E. Lloyd Du Brul Faculty

Sudoku Puzzler by Ian Riensche, www.sudokupuzzler.com by Ian Riensche, Sudoku Puzzler Achievement Award and the college’s Distinguished Dental Alumnus Award. Robert Underwood, retired dentistry professor.

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Rhythmic dancing and battle cries grabbed the audience’s attention. echoed throughout the UIC Forum “It was wonderful. I learned a lot of Feb. 21. Filipino cultural events tonight,” said For the 12th year in a row, the Battle of Mark Gonzales, a junior at Saint Louis the Bamboo put on a magnificent competi- University who came to UIC for the tion and exhibition showcasing Filipino show. cultural dances. Battle of the Bamboo’s competition Dances such as the Yakan Suite, Imun- was fierce. Three schools took home tro- an and the Karatong drew loud cheers phies: University of Illinois at Urbana- from the more than 950 audience mem- Champaign took first, Loyola University bers. The crowd was composed of UIC stu- Chicago placed second and Saint Louis dents as well as students from other University won third place. UIC’s universities who came out to cheer on their Filipinos in Alliance group hosted but did friends in the competition. not compete in the event. UIC students Nine Filipino student groups from uni- from Filipinos in Alliance, EVO Dance versities and high schools in the Midwest Troupe and the Elite Kontent Crew competed during the event. performed during an exhibition, which “There was a big show of support,” said was not judged. Abby Bentain, a freshman in biology. “Peo- “It was more than I could imagine — ple enjoyed the performances.” it was amazing,” said Maralea Hill, a The bright clothing and makeup senior at Loyola University Chicago.

Members of UIC’s Filipinos in Alliance group perform at Battle of the Bamboo. The showcase of Filipino cultural dances featured nine student groups from Midwest universities and high schools. — Photos: Timothy Nguyen

Competition, fun at German High School Day By Justin Mendoza — [email protected]

More than 300 enthusiastic high said. “They are not alone.” Elizabeth Loentz, head of the department Students put on five-minute plays pre- school students visited UIC recently to Astrida Tantillo, dean of the College of of Germanic studies. “We give them a sented solely in German. The props share their love of German culture and Liberal Arts and Sciences, welcomed the chance to shine. It is really energizing and they used to tell their stories displayed engage in friendly competition. high school students to UIC. motivates high school students to do bet- students’ creativity and artistic skills. The annual German High School “You will be more employable because ter.” “The skits, they were so impressive,” Day, sponsored by the department of of your understanding in another culture,” Students competed in six events: city Koxholt said. “How much time they Germanic studies, drew students from Tantillo, professor of history and Germanic guide, cultural essay, poetry, skits, spelling put in it and the props they brought 17 high schools to Student Center East studies, told the students. bee and video challenge, where students were incredible.” Feb. 20. Christina Mekonen and Julia UIC has held the event for 37 years to made funny commercials in German. Maddy Loehman, a senior at Lyons Koxholt, doctoral students in Germanic help strengthen the German community. “There’s lots of creativity,” said Anthony Township High School, attended the studies, organized the event. “We try to find out how we can support Chigirinsay, a freshman at Lake Zurich event for the second year in a row. “There are so many people interest- high school students — to give them a High School. “It was amazing,” she said. “This ed in the German culture,” Mekonen chance to network with other people,” said A highlight of the day was the skits. made me want to go to UIC.” 12 uicnews.uic.edu I UIC NEWS I MARCH 4, 2015 SPORTS STRONG END TO REGULAR SEASON By Mike Laninga — [email protected]

The Flames (8-23, 4-12 Horizon League) earned a UIC used a 12-0 run midway through the first half to Horizon League tournament spot and finished the regular claim an 18-10 lead and never trailed for the rest of the season with a 61-46 win Saturday against Wright State contest. (11-19, 3-13 Horizon League) at the UIC Pavilion. Eight different UIC players scored in the first period The team faced No. 7 seed Wright State again in the as the Flames owned a 24-18 edge at the break. first round Tuesday night. Visit news.uic.edu/uicnews for The Raiders pulled within one (28-27) of UIC with game results. 16:11 to play after junior J.T. Yoho nailed a three-pointer Other Horizon League matches are set for Friday and from the left wing. At the 10:47 mark, the Flames Saturday with the finals March 10. executed a 9-0 run to go in front by double digits (46-33) Senior Marc Brown, who poured in a game-high 18 and stayed ahead of WSU by 11 or more for the rest of points Saturday, needs just 14 more to reach 1,000 for his the game. career. “I was extremely proud of our defense,” head coach UIC shot 20-of-22 from the foul line in the second Howard Moore said. “We played tremendously on the half and 24-of-27 overall. defensive end with active hands, steals, deflections and we Senior Jay Harris made 12-of-12 from the charity turned that action into positive plays for us. We did not stripe. His 146 free throws this season tie him for second shoot the ball very well, but I thought we were patient in on UIC’s all-time single season leaderboard. He needs six our offense and worked the ball on the inside.” more to take the top spot held by Bobby Locke (1986-87). The Flames’ defense held Wright State to 46 points, Harris added 12 points and tied a career-high with UIC’s lowest Horizon League opponent total since 2003 eight assists. and the second-lowest total in the conference this season. Freshman Tai Odiase made his first start since Dec. 22 UIC forced 15 Raider turnovers and held WSU to less and recorded six points, four rebounds and two blocked than 35 percent shooting from the field. shots. Junior Jason McClellan had two blocks with The victory gives UIC four conference wins for the seven points. Senior Ahman Fells tied career-highs of second time in six seasons. 11 rebounds and four steals and added five points. Women’s team on road for last game of season By Brad Taylor — [email protected]

The women’s basketball team (16-11, 6-8 Horizon UIC limited Oakland to 29 percent shooting (22-of- League) closes out its regular season tonight at No. 2 74), including 18 percent from downtown (5-of-27). The Wright State (21-7, 10-4 Horizon League). Flames set a season high with nine blocks and only sent The team goes into its final regular season game with Oakland to the free throw line five times. UIC has held 16 momentum from a 64-54 victory Saturday over Oakland opponents to less than 40 percent shooting and the (11-17, 5-10 Horizon League). The Flames are in sixth Flames are 11-0 when allowing less than 60 points. place in the Horizon League. UIC dished out 19 assists, the second highest this season, and made 4-of-8 attempts from beyond the arc. Over the last two games, the Flames are shooting 56 percent (9-of-16) from downtown. Ruvanna Campbell, who played all 40 minutes and finished 11-of-21 from the field, collected her 20th double-double with a game-high 26 points and 15 re- Marc Brown scored a game-high 18 points at the bounds. She also blocked six shots. Pavilion Saturday.— Photo: Steve Woltmann “Ruvanna has enjoyed a lot of success against Oakland in the past and today was no different,” head coach Regi- na Miller said. “She set the tone for us offensively and clock. opened the floor in the second half for our other shooters Down 19-12, the Flames went on an 8-0 run, capped to make clean looks. Our bigs did an excellent job defen- by Moore’s layup with 6:36 remaining in the first half. sively on their bigs and that forced Oakland to settle for Oakland scored four consecutive points before UIC many contested jump shots.” closed the half with a 7-0 run to take a 27-23 lead into Caitlin Garant and Melita Emanuel-Carr scored nine halftime. points for the Flames. Garant blocked two shots and Up 41-35 in the second half, UIC went on an 8-2 run Emanuel-Carr dished out a career-high eight assists. to take its largest lead of the game at 49-37 with 11:56 Imani Moore set a career high with 12 rebounds and remaining. The Golden Grizzlies used a 10-0 run to nar- added six points in her second consecutive start. row UIC’s lead to 49-47 at 7:41. After being honored during Senior Day, Gisselle Trui- The Flames responded with six consecutive points and ett had five points, four assists and a team-high three Ruvanna Campbell played all 40 minutes against Oakland never got closer than five points the rest of the steals. Oakland scored the first eight points of the contest Oakland. — Photo: Steve Woltmann contest. UIC hit five of its final six shots and Oakland to hold its largest lead of the game with 15:26 on the missed its final six field goal attempts.