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By Jonathan Black

Carolyn Brzezinski got the idea for University Icons when she was browsing a bookstore in Andersonville, looking at photographs of schools with her hus- band John, a professional photographer. She had been laid off, and John had just left his job at Northwestern University. She recalls turning to him and saying, “Your photographs are so much better!” “I thought people associated with a particular university would love a keep- sake [of their alma mater], so John took some pictures of UIC and Northwest- ern,” she said. “Then we traveled to the U of I at Champaign. That’s how it started. “ So far, they have visited about 450 schools. They’ve been to all the Ivy League, Big Ten and Big 12 schools, printing out campus maps and locating iconic buildings. “Besides flagship universities, we’ve traveled to some smaller campuses that may not be so renowned, but are never- theless amazing,” she said. “What came to us as a total surprise “What came to us as a total surprise is the beautiful architecture on college campuses across the country. It’s a national is the beautiful architecture on college treasure,” says UIC alumna Carolyn Brzezinski, co-founder of University Icons. — Photo: Scott Thompson campuses across the country. It’s a na- tional treasure.” Cities often lose remarkable build- Georgia’s Berry College has the biggest dollars on buildings and then hide them riving and market their images on social ings or landmarks to urban renewal, college campus in the world at 27,000 behind trees. We love trees, but not in media. Brzezinski said, but schools retain archi- acres in the middle of nowhere, Brzezinski front of buildings.” “Sometimes, the first the school tecture in every style. Sometimes the said. Sometimes, they run into problems. knows we’ve been there is after we’ve icons are prominent buildings, but not “There’s another school, Florida South- “At one university in northern Florida, posted images on Twitter,” Brzezinski always. ern College, where all the buildings were we arrived nice and early,” she said. “We’d said. “It’s amazing how many people Sometimes, they come across an icon designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. You un- done our research and knew exactly will retweet an image. That’s the kind of by chance. cover these amazing places,” she said. where the sun would be. We thought, thing we live for. The universities like us, “There are surprises everywhere,” she Sometimes, an icon that’s featured on ‘This is great.’ But as we rounded the cor- too, because we’re promoting the school said. “We found a school in Missouri, the school’s letterhead, for example, is to- ner after parking our car, we saw a blood- and the architecture. Lots of people go Park University, that has its library in a tally hidden by trees. drive truck set up in front of the building. to a school, but might never stand back cave. And they’re still mining the lime- “That’s a real disappointment,” she said. That was it for that day.” and say, ‘Wow, what a magnificent stone.” “Schools spend millions and millions of They don’t contact colleges before ar- building.’”

“With these new technologies, we need to not “Things like charter schools and more leadership, “I don’t remember seeing approval ratings this only look at how cool they are from the industri- and the empowerment of parents — those can low with any mayor in recent history.” al engineering point of view, but we have to look be channels through which they are promising in at what ought we be doing to be safe from a terms of raising the quality of education for dis- Dick Simpson, professor of political science, health point of view.” advantaged children.” about the results of a recent poll that indicated Mayor Rahm Emanuel has low approval ratings Peter Orris, chief of occupational and environ- Steven Rivkin, professor and head of economics, across various segments of the city’s population, mental medicine for the University of Illinois about a new study on the changing demograph- FOX 32 (WFLD-TV). Hospital and Health Sciences System, on study- ics of students in the U.S., Jan. 26 U.S. News & ing the potentially harmful effects of new tech- World Report. nologies such as 3D printers as they roll out to the public, Feb. 2 . FEBRUARY 10, 2016 I UIC NEWS I uicnews.uic.edu 3 CLASHES WITH COPS Encounters with officers cause more injuries than civilian-only skirmishes

By Sharon Parmet — [email protected]

People hospitalized due to an encounter following discharge from the hospital (20 with a law enforcement officer are more percent versus 8 percent). likely to have a mental illness, longer hos- Although the injury severity of those pitalizations, more injuries to the back and injured by police did not differ from the spine, and greater need for extended care comparison group, the number of spine than those hospitalized due to altercations and back injuries is disturbing, Friedman with other civilians. The findings, based on said, because such injuries “indicate that 10 years of Illinois hospitalization data, the person was already on the ground are published in the journal Injury Epide- face-down or turned away from the officer miology. when they occurred.” Lee Friedman, associate professor of Equally troubling, the researchers environmental and occupational health found, was that only 10 percent of the sciences and senior author of the paper, people injured by law enforcement were and his colleagues wanted to find out how sent to jail after being discharged from a many and what kinds of encounters with hospital. police led to hospital admissions for civil- “While we didn’t have information on ians in Illinois. any associated excessive-use-of-force They identified 836 people injured by claims by patients, the fact that these peo- contact with law enforcement officers after ple weren’t arrested or taken into custody reviewing the medical records of all pa- after being discharged — in combination tients admitted to Illinois hospitals or with the severity of the clinical features People hurt after an altercation with a police officer have longer hospitalizations — indicates that many than those injured by other civilians, says UIC researcher Lee Friedman. “THE ISSUE OF EXCESSIVE USE of the patient injuries resulted from excessive OF FORCE BY POLICE OFFICERS force,” Friedman said. law enforcement officer than among those police officers is difficult to research, be- “But it is important injured by a general assault. cause there are no policy directives that IS DIFFICULT TO RESEARCH.” to distinguish between The researchers also noted that a dispro- require publicly accessible repositories for excessive force and portionate number of people with preexist- such information, such as those that man- treated in emergency rooms between 2000 unjustified force, since excessive force can ing paralytic disorders were among those date reporting of child or elder abuse,” and 2009. They compared those patients to be mitigated by providing law enforce- injured during contact with law enforce- Friedman said. “This kind of data should 836 civilians of the same age and sex who ment personnel with the tools and train- ment. be compiled, analyzed and publicly dis- were treated in hospitals over the same pe- ing that minimize both lethality and “These are people who would be unable tributed on an annual basis in an effort to riod for injuries due to physical altercations severity of injury.” to physically comply with police officer identify ways to reduce injuries — as is with other civilians. The researchers found that of those commands to lay on the ground or put done in Australia.” Civilians injured by law enforcement injured by encounters with law enforce- their hands up or defend themselves when Alfreda Holloway-Beth, adjunct assis- had 27 percent longer hospital stays (4.7 ment, nearly 40 percent had psychiatric force is used,” Friedman said. tant professor of environmental and occu- versus 3.7 days) and twice as many back conditions that can impair judgment, such About 3.5 percent of injuries caused by pational health sciences, is lead author of and spine injuries (7.4 percent of those as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sub- encounters with cops involved people with the study. Linda Forst, Sherry Brandt- injured by cops versus 3.3 percent of those stance abuse or major depressive disorder. paralytic injuries, compared with 1.3 per- Rauf and Sally Freels of the UIC School injured by civilians). They were nearly 2.5 These mental disorders were 2.3 times cent in the comparison group. of Public Health and Julia Lippert of De- times more likely to need extended care more prevalent among people injured by a “The issue of excessive use of force by Paul University are co-authors. Training aims to help campus community prevent violence, discrimination

By Francisca Corona — [email protected]

Students can take steps to keep UIC conduct policy and state and federal TRAINING LAB DAYS assistant director for the Campus Advoca- safe and get rewarded for it Feb. 15 legislation such as the 2015 Illinois Pre- cy Network. “So we want to make sure we through March 15 by completing online venting Sexual Violence in Higher Educa- Students can complete discrimination get a 100 percent reach.” training that teaches how to prevent, stop, tion Act, Title IX and the 2014 Violence and sexual violence prevention Students that complete the training on respond to and report interpersonal vio- Against Women amendments to the Clery training to receive a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts selected dates or in a campus computer lence, harassment and discrimination on Act. gift card. lab on Training Lab Days, hosted by the campus. The programs will make faculty and Campus Advocacy Network, will be en- The 90-minute training, part of state staff responsible for reporting incidents to FEB. 19, 25 AND MARCH 4, 11 tered into a prize drawing for a $50 and and federal requirements, teaches victims the Title IX Coordinator on campus. Gov- 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m., 408 SCE $75 Amazon gift card. Those who com- and witnesses of interpersonal violence and ernment and university officials hope the 8 a.m.–5 p.m. B34 SPHPI plete the training on “Training Lab Days” discrimination how to respond to it and initiatives help transform university culture, will receive a $5 gift card to Dunkin’ Do- where they can turn to for help on campus. increase campus safety and push for a focus nuts. It covers topics of discrimination, harass- on academic success. Students will receive emails for the “It’s a responsibility for all of us to cre- ment prevention, sexual violence and re- “We demonstrate our commitment to training with instructions Feb. 15 from ate a campus that’s safer for everybody,” porting options and obligations. safety and security through strong educa- [email protected]; they have 30 days Cairo said. UIC employees are required to com- tion and prevention programs to prevent to complete the training (until March 15). More face-to-face prevention trainings plete the training. Students are strongly and respond to crimes and other threats to Faculty and staff will receive an email with are also available on campus to supple- encouraged to participate. our collective safety and security,” said instructions March 1. ment online programs. Prevention programs are a result of the President Timothy Killeen in announcing “The university has a responsibility to For information, contact the Campus university’s Prohibition of Sex Discrimina- the program, noting that he’s making the provide an education that’s free from any Advocacy Network at [email protected] or visit tion, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Mis- training a priority. violence,” said Daniel K. Cairo, visiting can.uic.edu 4 uicnews.uic.edu I UIC NEWS I FEBRUARY 10, 2016

send information about campus news to Christy Levy, [email protected] CAMPUS NEWS ‘SNAFU’ highlights veterans’ struggles By Anne Brooks Ranallo— [email protected]

David Kersnar, a founding member of erans. The set by John Musial of Look- Lookingglass Theatre Company and ingglass Theatre will feature video UIC adjunct lecturer in theatre, directs projections against a draped parachute. UIC student actors in the world pre- “This is a play not just about Chica- miere of Jennie Buckman’s “SNAFU,” a go military vets, but also about those of drama about veterans changed by their us who struggle to help bring our war- war experiences. riors home in mind, body and spirit,” Based loosely on Homer’s Odyssey, Kersnar said. “How do we create suc- “SNAFU” begins with an American sol- cessful homecomings for those who dier coming home from Afghanistan sacrifice so much and are left with the after losing his leg. As he struggles to residual trauma of war?” The UIC Theatre production of “SNAFU” opens next week. The drama draws rebuild his relationships with his wife, Buckman is the founder of Lon- on true stories involving military personnel, their families and their doctors. son and mother, he encounters two vet- don’s Giants Theatre, which specializes erans of wars decades earlier who still in updating the classics. She is the for- Arbarbanel, theatre critic and UIC adjunct $12 for college students, or $5 for high deal with ghosts, shifting family dynam- mer head of acting at the Royal Acad- lecturer, will moderate. school students. ics and the need to redefine themselves. emy of Dramatic Art, where she Admission is free to veterans who call Student veterans who would like to The script draws on true stories that taught for more than 20 years. She also the box office at 312-996-2939. Tickets participate in a video interview that playwright Jennie Buckman collected worked at the National Theatre, the can be purchased at the UIC Theatre box will screen before each show can email during a year’s research involving mili- Royal Shakespeare Company, and office or online at go.uic.edu/snafu for $17, [email protected] tary personnel and veterans, their fami- Guildhall School of Speech and lies, their doctors and agencies that serve Drama, and was a director with Com- veterans in the UK. mon Stock Theatre. FEB. 19–20, 24–27, 7:30 P.M. UIC’s performance will be the first The Feb. 21 performance will be staged production. Kersnar revised followed immediately by a discussion ‘SNAFU’ FEB. 21, 28, 2 P.M. Buckman’s script to re-set the play from with the playwright and director titled, London to Chicago, with American vet- “How do we return home?” Jonathan UIC THEATRE

LADIES NIGHT OUT case research carried out across UIC that Celebrate the strength of breast cancer aims to improve student success. survivors and cheer on the women’s basket- The series is sponsored by the Office for ball team Feb. 18 at the third annual La- Research on Student Success, part of the dies Night Out at the UIC Pavilion. Office of the Vice Provost for Undergradu- The community event, sponsored by the ate Affairs. Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of The first lecture takes place from 2 to Women’s Community Relations Commit- 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in 101 Lecture Center B. tee, will include a reception, game and spe- Sue Farruggia, assistant vice provost, will cial halftime celebration featuring breast discuss “The Role of Noncognitive Factors cancer survivors. The event is open to all in UIC Student Success.” students, employees, community members Part of the UIC Student Success Initia- and cancer survivors affiliated with UI tive, the lecture series aims to open a Health. cross-disciplinary dialogue among re- For ticket information, email mamie@ searchers to use different perspectives and uic.edu approaches to answer questions related to student success at UIC. USG RECRUITMENT The Undergraduate Student Govern- ment is looking for dedicated students to RECOGNIZING STUDENT SERVICE serve as assembly members for the aca- Nominations are now being accepted demic school year. for the Chancellor’s Student Service and USG, the official governing body of Leadership Awards. undergraduate students, includes a presi- The volunteerism and leadership awards dent, vice president, secretary and 30 vot- include the Chancellor’s Student Service ing members of the assembly. Award, Eugertha Bates Memorial Award USG members work to enhance stu- and Jane Addams Distinguished Service dent issues on campus, improve their lead- Award. Students may also be nominated Torch Bearer ership and professional skills and have the for induction into the Activities Honorary UIC alumnus Rick Schmidt (’91 Engineering) lights the torch at the men’s bas- opportunity to work with campus adminis- Society. Outstanding undergraduate, grad- ketball game Saturday during the Lighting of the Flame ceremony. “Ceremonies trators on a variety of campus issues. uate and professional students who have such as the Torch Bearer are important traditions for students and alumni that For more information, visit usg.uic.edu given their time and talent to campus or bind us as members of the university community,” Schmidt said. “I’m proud to or email [email protected] community service can be nominated for be a UIC graduate.” the awards. UIC student Taylor Casino, who graduates in May from the College of Busi- NEW LECTURE SERIES Nominations can be submitted until 5 ness Administration, will be the Torch Bearer Feb. 19. A new campus lecture series will show- p.m. Feb. 12 at go.uic.edu/cssla — Photo: Roberta Dupuis-Devlin FEBRUARY 10, 2016 I UIC NEWS I uicnews.uic.edu 5 HUSTLE UP UH, DANCE DURING HOMECOMING By Francisca Corona — [email protected]

UIC celebrates what makes Flames FEB. 15 proud to be UIC — current students, staff, HOMECOMING KICK-OFF BASH faculty, alumni and Chicago — Feb. 13 to 20 during homecoming week. Sparky, the UIC cheer and dance teams Presented by the Student Activities and the UIC Pep Band will pump students Board and the Center for Student In- up with games, music and a march across volvement, the Flames Homecoming campus. Bring a used T-shirt with another 2016 week combines spirit week activities university logo to participate in a T-shirt with a homecoming dance. exchange. Sponsored by SAB. Contact “We wanted a more involved type of [email protected] with questions. homecoming to continue promoting our Noon–2 p.m., Quad goal of creating school spirit on campus and create a community,” said Jaqueline FEB. 16 Rojas Robles, executive board member for UICARES HOMECOMING SAB. SERVICE PROJECT The week of involvement starts with a window-decorating contest and variety Make cards for UI Hospital patients. show presented by UIC’s Greek life. Organized by the Student Leadership De- Starting Feb. 15, the UIC community can velopment and Volunteer Services. Email attend a kick-off bash, participate in a questions to [email protected]. service project, bowl or play casino games Noon–5 p.m., East Terrace, SCE for free, and attend a homecoming bas- ketball game. Use the hashtag FEB. 17 #UICHoCo to share pictures, videos or comments. FLAMES BOWLING The final hurrah will feature a home- Bowl, play pool or arcade games for free. coming dance — open to faculty, students, Pizza and ice cream will be provided. staff and alumni — Feb. 20, in the Aon Sponsored by the Commuter Student Re- Grand Ballroom at . At least source Center. Questions should be direct- 600 guests are expected to attend. ed to [email protected]. “Now UIC has a formal dance that’s 3–6 p.m., SCE Bowling Alley open to everyone,” said Rojas, a senior in the College of Engineering. “And it’s just FEB. 18 about everyone having a good time in the end.” HUSTLE UP UH Students can buy tickets for $10 at the Run or walk University Hall’s 28 flights UIC Bookstore through Feb. 19; no tick- of stairs with students, faculty, staff and ets will be sold at Navy Pier for the day of alumni and friends. Hosted by the Univer- the event. Groups of four or more get a $2 sity Ambassadors. Contact [email protected] discount for each ticket purchased. One for more information. guest per ID is accepted; tickets for guests Registration, 7 p.m.; Hustle, 7:30 p.m., are sold for $15. Alumni can purchase UH tickets from $11.54-$22.09 online at go.uic.edu/UICHoCoAlumni For updates or more information, fol- low SAB on Twitter (@UIC_SAB), Ins- tagram or Facebook (/UICSAB).

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GREEK HOMECOMING AND CASINO ROYALE TAILGATE VARIETY SHOW FIRE P.I.T. Free casino games and food before the The variety show organized by the homecoming game. Email uicsab@gmail. UIC Greek community will feature stroll- com with questions. ing, stepping, saluting, singing and skits. 3–6 p.m., Illinois Room, SCE Greek Alumni Reception, 4–5:30 p.m., East Terrace, SCE HOMECOMING GAME Variety Show, 6–8 p.m., Illinois Room, Men’s vs. Detroit Titans. SCE Students free with i-card. Alumni can pur- FEB. 13–14 chase tickets at go.uic.edu/UICHoCoAlumni

PAINT THE WINDOWS FEB. 20 Decorate windows on campus. Student organizations whose decorations are the HOMECOMING DANCE most creative or have the most school Shuttle buses will take students to and spirit will win prizes. Sponsored by the from the dance. Hosted by SAB. Email Student Leadership and Volunteer Ser- [email protected] with questions. Formal vices. Contact [email protected] for more in- dress code. formation. 8 p.m.–midnight, Aon Grand Ballroom, Noon–4 p.m. Feb. 13; 4–8 p.m. Feb. 14, Navy Pier SCE 6 uicnews.uic.edu I UIC NEWS I FEBRUARY 10, 2016 ‘Contagion’ examines black bodies in public health By Francisca Corona — [email protected]

Visual arts, dance concepts, understanding of epidemics and images or photographs from health journals, private and the UIC student experience will highlight how past institutions and popular media. and present health campaigns communicate about the Six student facilitators, each from the School of Public health of black bodies in an exhibit on display at the Health, will guide visitors through the installation. School of Public Health. “Students identified some personal issues and concerns “A Choreography of Contagion: Absence and Presence or areas of expertise that they had as a way to relate to the of Black Bodies in Public Health Campaigns” shows how content,” Baptista said. narratives, symbols and images are used in global health “Viewing the exhibit through the interpretive view of campaigns about bodies of African descent. The exhibit students, visitors might learn something that they didn’t was displayed on the east side of campus during fall semes- know before; they might think about something that they ter and moved last week to the UIC School of Public did know a little bit different and consider what action Health Activity Room (160 SPHPI). Parts of the exhibit, they’ll take as a part of their work, study or daily life that presented by the African-American Cultural Center and reflects these new discoveries.” School of Public Health, will be rotated in the lobby Micquel Hart, a master’s student in the School of Pub- throughout February to honor Black History Month. lic Health, said the exhibit covers public health history she previously did not know. “KNOWING THE HISTORY “I can only imagine that the rest of the black population, even just in Chicago, has no clue about some of these OF IT ALL CAN SET THE things,” she said. “So, being a black woman, I think it’s re- ally important to encourage other members of my racial PRECEDENT FOR WHAT WE ethnic group to become aware of the history of black health in America, what it means to be black, how that has CAN DO IN THE FUTURE.” impacted lots of health outcomes that don’t stem from in- “Contagion,” on display through February, highlights dividual behaviors and how the system can shape some of how public health campaigns discuss black bodies. “‘Contagion’ is a teaching and learning tool, a way to these chronic diseases that are afflicting the black popula- convey information in a visual and interactive format,” said tion more than others.” Lori Barcliff Baptista, director of the African-American Jessica Roach, also a master’s student in the School of Hart hopes the exhibit will inspire dialogue on current Cultural Center. Public Health, says facilitators have another important public health disparities. Baptista commissioned “Contagion” with the support of role: “making it human.” “Knowing the history of it all can set the precedent for Ebbin Dotson, assistant dean of urban health and diversity “It’s incredibly important to have a place where we can what we can do in the future,” she said. “And that’s a driv- programs and assistant professor of community health sci- find a space to feel safe, that we can express what our expe- ing force in public health — to do more.” ences. Curated by Mario LaMothe, postdoctoral associate rience is and have that be met with a level of respect and For more information, call 312-996-9549 or email at Duke University, the exhibit includes newspaper articles care,” she said. [email protected] FEBRUARY 10, 2016 I UIC NEWS I uicnews.uic.edu 7 Student’s SpiderSense featured on Discovery Science

By Francisca Corona — [email protected]

A device that can help the blind see and Mateevitsi co-invented SpiderSense for save the lives of firefighters, police officers a Human Augmentics class. The first proto- and soldiers. That’s how UIC doctoral stu- types required several modules on the body dent Victor Mateevitsi pitched an inven- and used echolocation or ultrasound tech- tion that senses for you when he appeared nology to sense objects in a 360-degree on the Feb. 3 episode of Discovery Chan- range up to 60 feet away. Pressure is applied nel’s “All-American Makers.” when something is close to guide users. “Because I’m a researcher, I’m used to When Mateevitsi was invited to pitch putting my inventions and projects to the the invention for a potential external invest- test, giving them to users and getting feed- ment on “All-American Makers,” he took back, so even though I was nervous, I was SpiderSense 2.0, a jacket that’s an evolution ready and I was excited,” he said. of the original prototype, hoping to spark interest from Printrbot founder and owner Brook Drumm, mechanical designer and robotics expert Brian Roe and venture capi- talist Marc Portney. “It was an opportunity to see how regular people outside of the research community Mateevitsi hosts a screening of “All-American Makers” Feb. 3. are going to react and how they’re going to experience it,” he said. “All-American Makers” features four am- Drumm put the jacket on and tried to tion’s target market “was the grand slam,” ateur inventors on each show who pitch navigate his way through the 36-inch- Mateevitsi said. their products for a chance to secure more wide path while blindfolded. He was Although Portney decided not to invest, financial backing. The products undergo a guided by the jacket’s 12 sensors, which Mateevitsi received a score of seven out of series of surprise tests before being tossed tingle when the modules sense something 10 for his SpiderSense jacket, the sec- over to consumer focus groups that judge nearby. Drumm was able to sense where ond-highest score on the show. He hopes their abilities, potential and shortcomings. others were around him in the first test to commercialize SpiderSense. Portney then decides whether the invest- but became a bit disoriented in the second “Superpowers for Sale” is available on- ment is worth his while. test. He knocked over some obstacles, but line but restricted to those who subscribe The episode, titled “Super Powers for he was able to get through the entire maze. to the Discovery Science channel at Victor Mateevitsi in his SpiderSense Sale,” showed SpiderSense going up against The focus group included a firefighter sciencechannel.com jacket. —Photo: Lance Long advanced bike handlebars, an emergency and a blind man — both praised the in- For information on SpiderSense, visit tire inflator and a wet diaper checker. vention’s benefits. Appealing to the inven- spider-sense.com 8 uicnews.uic.edu I UIC NEWS I FEBRUARY 10, 2016 CALENDAR

FEB LECTURE FEB SEMINAR FEB SPECIAL EVENT 10 WE BEEN DOIN’ IT: FINDING AND 11 SPRING INTERNSHIP BLACK WOMEN IN 11 EXPLORING YOUR AND PART-TIME SOCIAL MOVEMENT TEACHER VOICE JOB FAIR Panel discussion on the role and impact of Part of the Advancement-of-Teaching Free and open to UIC students and alumni women in social justice movements seminar series sponsored by the UIC only. Sponsored by the Office of Career Teaching Learning Center Services 4:30–6:30 p.m. / 603 SCE 5–8 p.m. / 1–470 Daley Library 10 a.m.–2 p.m. / Illinois Room, SCE tlc.uic.edu careerservices.uic.edu

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12 HERITAGE BALL Presented by the UIC Black Student Union 16-17 5:30–10 p.m. / Illinois Room, SCE

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12 OPEN STUDIOS Short talks with interesting curators and collectors; tours of student work spaces and art. Music, refreshments. 312-996-3337 6–9 p.m. /

FEB SPECIAL EVENT RUFUS REID AND THE UIC JAZZ FACULTY Grammy-nominated bassist joins UIC’s faculty for free lunchtime performance Feb. 16 17 BLACK TECH FORUM 1–1:50 p.m. / Recital Hall L285, ETMSW Tech industry leaders discuss their career journeys and the trials and triumphs of re- Reid joins the UIC Jazz Ensemble for an evening of jazz celebrating the end of the annual search, manufacturing and marketing UIC High School Jazz Festival Feb. 17. Students free with i-card, admission for others is pay-what-you-can 4:30–6:30 p.m. / Conference Room C, SSB 7 p.m. / SCE

FEB LECTURE FEB LECTURE HOW THE WEST – NOT 17 PUTIN – CAUSED THE UKRAINE CRISIS 18 John Mearsheimer, political sci- ence, University of Chicago. Political EQUITABLE TOD IN CHICAGO Science is launching its Spring 2016 Speaker Series Learn about transit-oriented development tools and tactics developed by the Metropolitan Planning Council. Spring 2016 Noon–1 p.m. / 1115 BSB Seminar Series event hosted by the Urban Transportation Center Noon / 110 CUPPA Hall

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‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ an entertaining twist on classic By Nicole Cardos — [email protected]

Zombies — love them or hate them, could probably handle. they’re everywhere and don’t seem to be The film is pure entertainment that uses going anywhere anytime soon. Austen’s witty and truth-revealing lines to Their latest blood-stained marking is on add depth. In fact, what sets this film apart “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies,” direct- from other human and supernatural love ed by Burr Steers and based on the New stories — among the likes of “Twilight” or York Times best-selling novel by Seth Gra- “Blood and Chocolate” — is the author hame-Smith. The film, which opened Fri- herself. day, stars Lily James (“Downton Abbey”), The element of zombies, although quite Sam Riley (“Maleficent”), Bella Heathcote scary at times, is comedic in combination (“Dark Shadows”), Douglas Booth (“Jupi- with proper English. And the plot, dia- ter Ascending”) and Matt Smith (“Doctor logue and the zombies themselves are Who”). fused perfectly to shed new light on what A spunky rendition of Jane Austen’s Austen viewed during her time as prob- beloved novel of class and gender norms, lematic. “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” is sure Other than the film reusing the familiar to delight lighthearted fans of Pride and shots of the 2007 film version of “Pride Prejudice. and Prejudice,” starring Keira Knightly, the Set in 19th Century England, the film is clever in its cinematography show- movie follows the Bennet family and their casing the fight scenes. leading daughter, Elizabeth. The Bennet For those who take Austen seriously girls are enticed with finding suitable hus- and rigidly, James believes that the zom- bands, but are also focused on fighting off bies will contribute a new element of ap- those afflicted with the plague that has preciation. fallen upon their country. Equipped with “Some of the scenes and relationships in guns, knives and martial arts skills to kill the book become heightened, become real- zombies, Elizabeth and her sisters protect ly clear,” James said in a recent college con- the countryside but also fall into a web of ference call. “Like Lizzie Bennet gets to love and misunderstanding with the new- beat the crap out of Mr. Darcy, which is comers and affluent Mr. Bingley and Mr. really a sort of physical expression of all her Darcy. sexual frustration.” So the story follows the original tale, “Jane Austen’s all about female empow- Lily James and Bella Heathcote star in “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies,” a but with a few twists and a lot more vio- erment, and this film is too,” Heathcote “spunky rendition” of the Jane Austen classic. — Photo: Jay Maidment lence than an ordinary Victorian maiden said. Fascination with podcasts: what I’m listening to right now

By Bernie Williams — [email protected]

I’ve developed a fascination with pod- case, they realize the man convicted of and obscure lessons from this podcast, casts. the crime may not have been the true like what to do when a raccoon with ra- Podcasts are broadcasted audio files, culprit. bies charges at you. I’m serious. This is a which often highlight a specific topic, good one. theme or idea, that are available in epi- The Message: Calling all science ma- sodes online and through apps. Whether jors: listen to this podcast as investigators Women of The Hour:This one is for I’m going to work, between classes or decode the first recorded message from feminists. Lena Dunham hosts this cleaning up the house, I put my head- extraterrestrials in outer space. amazing podcast that highlights empow- phones in and zone out to my daily pods. ering women each week as they explore Podcasts are great for developing lan- The Read: This pod is for those who relevant themes centered around wom- guage skills, storytelling, learning new want to keep up with current events in anhood. and interesting things and relaxing. popular culture but don’t have the time I’ve compiled a list of my favorite to scroll through social media all day. NPR Politics: Want to know more podcasts: “The Read” covers the hottest and funni- about politics, social issues, current est current events each week. events or the presidential race? Listen to Serial: For all the criminology, law NPR Politics. and justice majors, and lovers of crime This American Life: If you’re looking shows, the “Serial” podcast is perfect for READ MORE BLOGS AT to develop your storytelling skills, give TED Radio Hour: Listen to the mo- you. It focuses on a controversial homi- this pod a listen. It’s a wonderful collec- tivational speeches, lessons and stories cide case that took place in 1999. As the GO.UIC.EDU/IAMUIC tion of stories focused on a different from some of the greatest and most cre- broadcasters review the elements of the theme each week. I’ve learned interesting ative minds in the world. 10 uicnews.uic.edu I UIC NEWS I FEBRUARY 10, 2016 DEATHS Melissa Williams SUDOKU: EASY Student Legal Services

Melissa Williams, attorney for Student Legal Services, died Jan. 24 after a short illness. She was 37. Williams joined UIC in 2013 as the attorney for Student Legal Services, devel- oping the strategic direction and goals of the office. “She was such a fierce advocate for stu- dent rights,” said Linda Deanna, associate vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students. Williams represented students in court, often for traffic violations and land- lord-tenant issues. “She went after bad landlords in the neighborhood and really held them ac- countable for the deplorable conditions,” Deanna said. “By far the biggest fight she Melissa Williams had was really related to landlord-tenant concerns. You couldn’t have asked for a better fighter for students.” ex-offenders. She also worked with high She attended Bradley University in school students, teaching them about the

Peoria, then John Marshall Law School in law through Mock Trial. She was a volun- www.sudokupuzzler.com by Ian Riensche, Sudoku Puzzler Chicago. teer at St. Pilgrimage M.B. Church. Williams had a passion for helping the She is survived by her mother, Mary community. She ran for alderman in the Ann Wiley; brother Steven ( Jamie) Wil- Use logic and process of elimination to fill in the blank cells using the numbers 1 24th Ward, and assisted the NAACP and liams; stepfather, the Rev. Roosevelt through 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and 3x3 block. state legislators on Bill HB 2061, which Wiley; father, William Wesley; several seals certain criminal records. She formed aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, Find the answer to this week’s puzzle online at go.uic.edu/puzzle0210 the WRC community organization to help and many friends.

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Following a successful hockey career, GOAL ORIENTED Sheldon Gorski scores again as a teacher and coach By Michael Pankow

Sheldon Gorski (’89 AHS) once had a knack for scoring goals. Now, as a grammar-school teacher, the former UIC and minor-league hockey star is looking to assist young people in achieving theirs. Gorski, a UIC kinesiology major, opted to become a physical education teacher when he and his wife, Joan (Isa- belli) Gorski (’90 LAS), a former soft- ball player with the UIC Flames (1986-90), returned to the Chicago area at the end of his career in 2000. Gorski works at two Catholic schools on Chicago’s Southwest Side — four days per week at St. Bede the Venerable and another day at Our Lady Sheldon Gorski with his wife, Joan, a of the Snows. former UIC Flames player. After a decade-long pro career, it was time to start giving back, he said. While attending UIC, Gorski was the As a hockey player, Gorski scored Flames’ all-time leading goal scorer, playing 376 goals for seven professional fran- a pivotal role in the best of the team’s Divi- chises. Although he never advanced to sion I seasons. As a senior, he scored 38 of the , his suc- his 86 career collegiate goals, the same year cess in the minors earned him induc- the Flames qualified for the Final Four of tion into the East Coast Hockey the Central Collegiate Hockey Association League Hall of Fame. playoffs under Head Coach Val Belmonte The Grenfell, Saskatchewan, native’s (’73 LAS). In 2000, Gorski was inducted career sometimes led him to less-than- into the UIC Athletics Hall of Fame. stellar hockey hotbeds, including India- “I just had a knack for where the net napolis and Miami. He also spent seven was,” he said. “I had a pretty decent shot, years in Louisville, Kentucky, where he but also played with unselfish teammates played for two franchises. willing to give me the puck.” “[Hockey was] what I wanted to do, Gorski remains immersed in the sport, and I enjoyed it,” said Gorski, who once coaching young players at camps and clinics attended training camp with the NHL throughout North America, including the Gorski scored 86 goals during his playing days with the UIC Flames and 376 goals for seven professional franchises. Today, he teaches physical education. Whalers, a Hartford, Connecticut- Canadian Professional Hockey Schools. He based franchise that since has relocated recently traveled to a camp at Bemidji State to Raleigh, North Carolina. “I had to University, Bemidji, Minnesota, and partici- at Providence Catholic High School in breakaway drills, I feel like I can score compete. It comes down to working pated in similar programs in Alabama, New Lenox, plays club hockey, and his fa- again.” with fellow teammates in an attempt to Florida, South Carolina and North Dakota. ther assists the team. Reprinted with permission from UIC win a championship. That’s the goal for Hockey, it turns out, is in the Gorski “I enjoy doing it and hanging out with Alumni. Uncondensed version available at everybody.” family’s genes. His son Dylan, a sophomore the kids,” Gorski said. “When we do the www.uicalumni.org

APPOINTMENTS EXHIBITS Norway, on the International Classification peter orris, adjunct professor in en- of Functioning, Disability and Health, a vironmental and occupational health sci- framework to organize information on ences and professor and chief of service for michelle howard rynn, clinical alexander eisenschmidt, assistant functioning and disability. the Great Lakes Center for Environmental assistant professor of restorative dentistry, professor of architecture, will exhibit in the and Occupational Health and Safety, gave was appointed as a dental educator repre- “Radical Urbanism” section of the Bi-City john hagedorn , professor of crimi- the keynote address to the Public Health sentative on the American College of Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture in nology, law and justice, delivered a talk as Association of South Africa on “The health Prosthodontists Council for the American Shenzhen, China. His work, titled “Collec- part of Yale University’s Workshop in sector’s impact on sustainable development: Board of Prosthodontics. tive City,” “explores spatial, organizational, Urban Ethnography, a weekly series fo- The evidence, current practices, and future and material ingenuities born out of the cused on the ethnographic interpretation directions.” forces and pressures of the contemporary of urban life and culture. Hagedorn’s talk AWARDS AND HONORS city.” The biennale runs through March 1. focused on his latest book The In$ane Chi- steve tozer, head of the Urban Edu- cago Way. bin yang cation Leadership program, was among six , clinical assistant professor of PRESENTATIONS education experts from around the U.S. restorative dentistry, recently received the walter podrazik, adjunct lecturer in who spoke in a Capitol Hill briefing in GlaxoSmithKline Prosthodontist Innova- JOY Hammel communication, served as moderator of November. The panelists responded to a tor Award from the American College of , professor of occu- “Masterclass: The Ethics of Open Data,” a new report, “Developing Excellent School Prosthodontists. pational therapy, delivered the keynote ad- panel held in November as part of Social Principals to Advance Teaching and dress at a conference in Trondheim, Media Week in Chicago. Learning: Considerations for State Policy.” 12 uicnews.uic.edu I UIC NEWS I FEBRUARY 10, 2016 SPORTS Women’s tennis nets back-to-back wins UIC falls to Valparaiso By Dan Yopchick — [email protected] By Jennifer Zoellick — [email protected]

UIC’s sluggish start on the offensive end proved problematic Saturday as the visiting Valparaiso Crusaders picked up a 73-55 victory over the Flames at the UIC Pavilion. UIC took great care of the basket- ball in the first half, committing only two turnovers in the first 20 minutes. But the Flames were unable to knock down shots with regularity in the first half. UIC converted just seven of 28 attempts from the field. Valparaiso took advantage, and with the help of six three-pointers and 12 points from the bench, the Crusaders took a 41-21 cushion into the locker room at the break. The visitors scored first to open the second half, but the Flames went on an 8-0 run over a span of 2:24 to claw back to within striking distance with about 17 minutes remaining in the Bianca Zuzu won her singles and doubles matches over the weekend as the game. The home team’s deficit was Flames won two matches in a row. — Photo: Steve Woltmann whittled down to 12 points with 12:27 to go after Dikembe Dixson netted two of his game-high 18 points, but UIC The women’s tennis team captured its second. would not come closer. first two wins of the season over the The Flames beat Toledo, 5-2, Sunday The offense flowed much better in weekend. on the road. the second half as the Flames outscored UIC hosts its first home dual of the Altansarnai brought down Emily the Crusaders, 34-32. After being held season Saturday versus Akron. Mazzola in three sets, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2, in to 25 percent shooting in the first half, At Bowling Green (1-5) Saturday, the the No. 1 position. UIC shot 40 percent in the second Flames bested the Falcons, 4-3. LeBlanc bested opponent Megan stanza. Bianca Zuzu beat opponent Marina Miller, 6-3, 7-5, at No. 4. Zuzu contin- Aside from Dixson, UIC’s Michael Michael Kolawole posted 16 Ferrero, 6-0, 6-0, in singles at the No. 5 ued her win streak, defeating Claire Kolawole and Tai Odiase scored in points. — Photo: Steve Woltmann spot. Zuzu combined with Jackie Altan- Aleck, 6-3, 7-5, in the No. 5 spot. Le double figures for the Flames. Ko- sarnai in doubles to defeat Bowling Comber earned her second singles victo- lawole posted a career-high 16 points, Green, 6-0, at No. 3. ry of the weekend at No. 6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 while Odiase poured in 10 to go along stand at 7 p.m. Thursday when the Ann-Sophie Hahn brought down Po- against Mackenzie Bowman. with four rebounds and two blocks in visit the UIC Pa- lina Radeva, 6-3, 6-1, in the No. 2 spot. In doubles, Dana Manole combined 27 minutes. Dixson paced the squad vilion. The Flames close the homestand Rachel Le Comber bested Leah Floyd, with Le Comber to bring down Mazzola with seven rebounds, marking the 12th at 3 p.m. Saturday against the Horizon 6-0, 6-0, at No. 6. In the No. 4 spot, Me- and Sidnay Huck, 6-4. Zuzu and Altan- time he led the way on the glass. League’s newest member, Northern lika LeBlanc defeated Emily Witt 6-1 in sarnai came together to defeat Aleck and UIC continues its five-game home- Kentucky. the first set before Witt retired in the Lauren Thai, 6-4. Nunn scores career high versus Wright State FLAMES @ HOME FEB 10—17 By Eric Phillips — [email protected] Thurs. Feb. 11 A career night by redshirt junior Ken- The second half belonged to Nunn as Men’s basketball vs dyl Nunn was not enough Saturday as she scored 22 of UIC’s 42 points. UIC got Wright State UIC dropped an 80-72 decision to to within a basket at 66-64 with 4:54 re- 7 p.m. UIC Pavilion Wright State at the UIC Pavilion. Nunn maining but Wright State was tough scored 34 points on 9-of-15 shooting down the stretch and pulled away. Sun. Feb. 14 from three-point territory in the game. “Kendyl played an outstanding game,” Women’s gymnastics vs The Flames started cold, shooting 21.4 head coach Regina Miller said. “She hit Alaska percent in the first period as Wright State some big shots for us.” 2 p.m. UIC Pavilion used an 11-0 run to build an early lead. Nunn set the school record for the The Raiders extended that lead to double most three point field goals made (nine). figures early into the second period before UIC heads to Michigan this week for a Kendyl Nunn scored 34 points the Flames caught fire. Wright State an- 10 a.m. match Thursday at Detroit and an Saturday. — Photo: Steve Woltmann UIC students free with i-card swered to take a 32-30 halftime advantage. 11 a.m. game Saturday at Oakland.

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