tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72238052850215218432024-03-06T12:01:41.836-08:00UPPSAUrban Planning and Policy Student Association at the University of Illinois at Chicago.Sara F. Amaralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04625931358460168912noreply@blogger.comBlogger292125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-80699961212761576562011-04-28T13:55:00.000-07:002011-04-28T13:57:13.793-07:00End of year Showcase and Class Gifts!This is just a friendly reminder that we need everyone who intends to go to the End of Year Masters Student Showcase to RSVP at www.uppsa.org. Light refreshments will be provided. There will also be an after hours event, so make sure you RSVP for that as well. Please do so ASAP.<br /> <br />Also, if you are a paid UPPSA member, you may pick up your class gift at the Front Desk of UPP. This year UPPSA ordered Clean Canteens with the UPPSA logo on the side. You will only be able to pick up your canteen during business hours and will have to give the front admin your name. One gift per memberSara F. Amaralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04625931358460168912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-85060503725568015892011-04-25T08:33:00.000-07:002011-04-25T08:37:48.174-07:00The Second Coming - UPSSA Weekly Roundup and Transition<style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Times New Roman"; panose-1:0 2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:0 2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:"Courier New"; panose-1:0 2 7 3 9 2 2 5 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:0 5 2 1 2 1 8 4 8 7; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 256 0 -2147483648 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:0 2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Calibri;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-parent:""; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} p.ListParagraph, li.ListParagraph, div.ListParagraph {mso-style-name:"List Paragraph"; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:.5in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Calibri;} span.apple-style-span {mso-style-name:apple-style-span;} span.apple-converted-space {mso-style-name:apple-converted-space;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} /* List Definitions */ @list l0 {mso-list-id:1399746124; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:2062604630 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693;} @list l0:level1 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:; mso-level-tab-stop:none; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; font-family:Symbol;} @list l1 {mso-list-id:1956135125; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:1296494896 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693;} @list l1:level1 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:; mso-level-tab-stop:none; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; font-family:Symbol;} ol {margin-bottom:0in;} ul {margin-bottom:0in;} --> </style> <p class="ListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><b>Graduation Night Party Friday 6<sup>th</sup>- </b></span><span class="apple-converted-space">The night of graduation, after dinner with your benefactor, UPPSA plans to host a house party from 9pm to midnight at The Red Canary- </span><a href="http://www.theredcanarychicago.com/">www.theredcanarychicago.com</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> at 695 N. Milwaukee Av..<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Count on dancing, socializing, refreshing beverages and some music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Attendees can buy a $33 wristband for all-you can imbibe beer wine and call drinks, so feel free to invite friends and family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you haven’t received the facebook invite email </span><a href="mailto:UPPSAinfo@gmail.com">UPPSAinfo@gmail.com</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> and we’ll rectify the situation as soon as possible.</span></p> <p class="ListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><b>CUPPA End of the Year Party and Student Work Showcase- </b></span><span class="apple-converted-space">On Thursday, May 5<sup>th</sup> (the night before graduation) CUPPA will host an end of year celebration tentatively scheduled from 5-7pm at the Illini Center at South Wacker and West Adams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Included in this celebration is the opportunity open to students who completed their masters’ projects to show their work during the reception.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Presentations are limited to a single poster, handouts or a brief presentation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This is a great opportunity to feature your work as planning professionals and alumni join us to celebrate the end of the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you plan on presenting email UPPSA at </span><a href="mailto:UPPSAinfo@gmail.com">UPPSAinfo@gmail.com</a><span class="apple-converted-space">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We will be joined by MPA and UPA students showcasing their capstone projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>For those of you with conflicts that will prevent you from getting to this event before 7pm, the party will continue at Currents On the River </span><a href="http://www.currentsontheriver.com/">http://www.currentsontheriver.com/</a> in the basement level of the Illini Center beginning at 7pm. Drop by to continue the conversation, enjoy the view of the Chicago River and celebrate Cinco de Mayo.<span class="apple-converted-space"></span></p> <p class="ListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><b>Complete the MUPP Exit Survey before Submitting Your Masters’ Project- </b></span><span class="apple-converted-space">The final item on the submission checklist for submitting your masters is completion of the MUPP exit survey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Fill it out here </span><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MUPP_Exit_SP2011">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MUPP_Exit_SP2011</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> and print out the certificate at the end in order to submit your masters’ project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Best of luck!</span></p> <p class="ListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><b>Graduation Speech- Hear What You Want to Hear- </b></span><span class="apple-converted-space">UPPSA President, Bob Fuller, was asked to speak and represent MUPP students at the CUPPA graduation on May 6<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He could guess what folks want to hear, but in the age of electronic communication why not actually get your feedback.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Email </span><a href="mailto:UPPSAinfo@gmail.com">UPPSAinfo@gmail.com</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> with your suggestions for topics Bob should cover in his brief address at graduation- “A Review of Peter Hall’s <i>Cities of Tomorrow,” </i></span><span class="apple-converted-space">“What I plan to do with a MUPP degree,” a mashup of “Wear Sunscreen,” and “The Gettysburgh Address,” are just a few ideas he’s already had.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Send in your suggestions with the subject line <u>Graduation Address</u> before he comes up with a topic on his own.</span></p> <p class="ListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>“I Love Logan Square” Party April 30<sup>th</sup>- </b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black;">Logan Square's favorite party, back for a third smash year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 30th, 8pm-1am, for the "I Love Logan Square" party, a fundraiser for Logan Square Neighborhood Association (</span></span><a href="http://www.lsna.net%29.-/"><span style="color:black;"></span></a><span style="color:black;"><a href="http://www.lsna.net/calendar/437">http://www.lsna.net/calendar/437</a>).-</span><span style="color:black;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">8:30pm Zumba lesson,</span> <span class="apple-style-span">9:30pm LIVE AUCTION (auctioneers: Raul Islas and Sara Mathers)</span>, <span class="apple-style-span">10:30pm Dancing, music provided by the PEOPLE'S DJ COLLECTIVE</span></span></p> <p class="ListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black;"><b>Book Exchange- </b></span><span style="color:black;">As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html"><span style="color:#0065CC;">http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black;">to post your books.</span></span></p> <p class="ListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><b>Academic or Assistantship Advocacy-</b><span style="font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at <a href="mailto:UPPSAinfo@gmail.com">UPPSAinfo@gmail.com</a> with your feedback about the program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Let us be your advocate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA Board Member Meredith Klekotka is the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact her at <a href="mailto:UPPSAinfo@gmail.com">UPPSAinfo@gmail.com</a> to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.</span><b></b></p> <span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-USfont-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;" >If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email <a href="mailto:UPPSAinfo@gmail.com">UPPSAinfo@gmail.com</a> by 2 p.m. each Sunday.</span>Whitney Pannetonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964637822834842072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-91332123122173797452011-03-31T07:00:00.000-07:002011-03-31T07:01:49.678-07:00Aaron Renn - Urbanophile set to give 2 lecturesEmail forwarded: One week from today on Thursday, April 7th at 12:15pm (lunch time), I’ll be giving a lecture at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St at the corner of Washington and Michigan). My topic will be the past, present, and future of transportation and quality of space in downtown Chicago. I’ll be reviewing the significant positive legacy of change of Mayor Daley in upgrading the quality of streets and the transportation infrastructure of downtown Chicago, take a look at some of the best that is going on elsewhere in the world today, and then take a look at where the city should be going next. This is sponsored by Friends of Downtown Chicago. This one is perfect if you work downtown. On Tuesday, April 12th at 6pm, I’ll be part of a panel debating the future of public transit in Chicago. This is at Cactus Bar and Grill, 404 S. Wells. and is sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Foundation.Sara F. Amaralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04625931358460168912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-19097019594715137922011-03-27T20:25:00.000-07:002011-03-27T20:26:24.930-07:00UPPSA Presidential Roundup- March 27th• Graduate Assistance Taxation Meeting with the GEO on Tuesday, March 29th at 5pm in SCE Room 329- Come out to our GA Taxation meeting on Tuesday, March 29, at 5:00 PM in SCE 329 to plan what to do now that the University rejected calls by the GEO to assess GA’s in-state assistance (done at UIUC) and to extend emergency grants into the fall semester. GEO members working together can pressure the university to bring a long-term solution to the tax withholding problem to the table. Fight back against $0 paychecks!<br />• UPP Next: Presentation Skills Event changed to Friday, April 22nd- Prepare for your next class presentation, job interview or presentation at a community meeting by attending the next UPP Next event focusing on presentations skills. Led by Max Dieber and Nina Savar, this event is sure to be chock full of ideas, tips and a few funny jokes. Join us on Friday, March 31st (time TBD) and get ready to be a better presenter.<br /><br />• Chicago Loop Alliance Looking for April 5-8 Conference Volunteers- Chicago Loop Alliance is looking to provide some highly capable students interested in a wonderful volunteer opportunity. April 5-8 we are hosting the International Downtown Association (IDA) Spring Conference throughout the Loop. It will bring together some of the world’s premier urban planners, architects, designers, real estate developers, government officials and more for a week of workshops, city tours and networking receptions showcasing our world-class city. The conference—themed “Policy’s Role in Shaping Place”—will feature intensive and interactive dialogue among national and international delegates to explore the vital issues that affect our city centers, including transportation, technology, social issues, public/private collaborations and effective management. <br />If interested, individuals should email Dillon Goodson at dillon@chicagoloopalliance.com with their name, email, cell phone # and availability (Tu-Fri). For more information on the event, visit www.ida-downtown.org/ or call Dillon at 312-782-9160.<br />• Spring 2011 CUPPA Commencement- Graduation is just a couple months away. Learn details about deadlines, locations, costs and what color your hood is visit the UPPSA blog at http://www.uppsa.org/blog.html<br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-81530060445394209812011-03-21T14:58:00.000-07:002011-03-21T14:59:10.589-07:00March 20th Presidential RoundupUPPSA Board Elections- This past week the democratic process was once again fulfilled and now begins the peaceful transition of power for the UPPSA executive board. UPPSA is excited to announce the Academic Year 2011 UPPSA board—Your new President…..Vice President…Treasurer… and Secretary…. This was a tremendous election with a historic level of participation. Thank you to everyone who voted and thank you to everyone who ran for a position. Congratulations to the new board—President-elect Whitney Panneton, Vice President-elect Rebecca Geissler, Treasurer-elect Michael Carney, and Secretary-elect Jack Eskin. Congratulations and thank you for all the candidate, voter and support staff participation. <br />· UPP Next: Presentation Skills Event Friday, March 31st- Prepare for your next class presentation, job interview or presentation at a community meeting by attending the next UPP Next event focusing on presentations skills. Led by Max Dieber and Nina Savar, this event is sure to be chock full of ideas, tips and a few funny jokes. Join us on Friday, March 31st (time TBD) and get ready to be a better presenter.<br />· Part-time MUPPs, let us know what you think!- In order to best represent all MUPPs UPPSA put together a survey to better capture the part-time student experience. Please take a few minutes to let us know your opinion on the status of part-time and currently practicing students at the following link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NPPPHHY<br />· Chicago Loop Alliance Looking for April 5-8 Conference Volunteers- Chicago Loop Alliance is looking to provide some highly capable students interested in a wonderful volunteer opportunity. April 5-8 we are hosting the International Downtown Association (IDA) Spring Conference throughout the Loop. It will bring together some of the world’s premier urban planners, architects, designers, real estate developers, government officials and more for a week of workshops, city tours and networking receptions showcasing our world-class city. The conference—themed “Policy’s Role in Shaping Place”—will feature intensive and interactive dialogue among national and international delegates to explore the vital issues that affect our city centers, including transportation, technology, social issues, public/private collaborations and effective management. <br />If interested, individuals should email Dillon Goodson at dillon@chicagoloopalliance.com with their name, email, cell phone # and availability (Tu-Fri). For more information on the event, visit www.ida-downtown.org/ or call Dillon at 312-782-9160.<br />· Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />· If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-5242482354323980442011-03-16T10:54:00.000-07:002011-03-16T10:57:36.726-07:00Help Japan: An email from Kazuya KawamuraMy sincere thanks to all of you for the support. Fortunately, all my family members live in the Tokyo area or to the west. They are safe and although they are experiencing blackouts and food and grocery shortages, they are in no danger. I am monitoring the situation at the nuclear power plant, which is the most serious concern for the people in the Tokyo area at the moment. We can only hope that they will succeed in stabilizing the reactors.<br /><br />Even though Japan is a wealthy country, past experiences, such as 1995 Kobe Earthquake, show that monetary donations provide significant relief and are more effective than goods that will require distribution and logistics process. Donations can be made at the following site.:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.google.co.jp/intl/en/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html">http://www.google.co.jp/intl/en/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html</a>Sara F. Amaralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04625931358460168912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-32927313056899504292011-03-14T20:10:00.000-07:002011-03-14T20:13:01.416-07:00Graduate Assistant Taxation Hardship Grant<span style="font-style:italic;">This message was sent to UIC graduate students on Monday, March 14th.</span><br /><br />To all UIC Graduate Students<br /><br />As you may have heard, federal law requires the university to withhold taxes on the value of tuition and fee waivers in excess of $5,250 per year from the salary of graduate assistants who are neither teaching assistants nor research assistants. We are concerned that some students may suffer undue hardship because of this withholding.<br /><br />The UIC Graduate College, and its faculty, all former graduate students themselves, understand the financial challenges that students face. I therefore want to let you know that an emergency grant program will be made available to help graduate students here at UIC who may experience an unexpected financial hardship, including as a result of the taxation of tuition and service fee waivers.<br /><br />While the Graduate College at the Urbana-Champaign Campus has an existing emergency hardship grant program which can be used to address this problem, we here at the UIC Graduate College have not had such a program in place. A lot of effort has taken place over the past several days in putting this program together. Because of the start-up work needed to create the infrastructure, many of the details are still being thoroughly and expertly evaluated. We understand the urgent nature and critical importance of getting a process in place as soon as possible. I want to assure you that this is my top priority.<br /><br />Another more detailed announcement regarding specific program information will be forthcoming in the next day or two. An FAQ document and detailed information will also be posted on the UIC Graduate College website as soon as available, but no later than Friday.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Henri Gillet<br /><br />Professor of Mathematics and Interim Dean, Graduate CollegeBob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-90323617426735423582011-03-14T10:48:00.001-07:002011-03-14T10:57:18.504-07:00Master's Project Help Tip - Write and Cite & Bibliographic ProgramsDid you know that CUPPA has a links to technology questions on the <a href="http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/admin/howto/">FAQ</a> page?<br /><br />And did you know that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">UIC</span> students can use <a href="http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/admin/howto/CUPPAcomputertricks091208.pdf"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">EndPoint</span> or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">RefWorks</span></a> for cheap or free?<br /><br />And did you know that these programs hold your bibliographic content, and allows you to write and cite <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">seamlessly</span>, saving you time and headache?<br /><br />Now you doSara F. Amaralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04625931358460168912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-32773314710586215812011-03-13T15:39:00.000-07:002011-03-13T15:40:13.373-07:00March 13th Presidential Roundup• Next General Assembly Meeting/TOD Bowling Tournament for the CUPPAH Cup- Friday, March 18th will be the date of the next GA/TOD. It will look a little different to accommodate the intra-college slugfest known as the CUPPAH Cup. Last spring MUPPs effectively won honor and glory by knocking down the most pins in a bowling showdown at Fireside Bowl in Logan Square. The MPA students asked for a chance at vengeance that also includes students from the undergraduate program. We obliged. The General Assembly meeting will take place in the Graduate Student Lounge at 6pm. We will then travel to Fireside to protect our title as best bowling students in CUPPA. Are you with us? You can RSVP for the General Assembly meeting and to bowl at www.UPPSA.org. If you don’t plan on bowling, we could still use your emotional support. No need to RSVP for bowling if you plan to cheer us on..<br />• CUPPA Business Card Holder- Following up on the plethora of career development events at CUPPA this year, our friends at PASA are selling stainless steel travel business card holders engraved with CUPPA on the lower right side for only $10. A travel business card holder is a great asset as you invest in developing, growing, and maintaining your network. Do not be caught with bent business cards because you keep them in your purse or in your wallet. Be professional. Be smart. Be CUPPA.<br />We are accepting cash payments only. Please be sure to order by 5:00pm Thursday March 17. Please speak or email with Bob Fuller at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com regarding ordering. Please direct nonpayment related questions to Adam Rowe, arowe4@uic.edu<br />• Spring 2011 CUPPA Commencement- Graduation is just a couple months away. Learn details about deadlines, locations, costs and what color your hood is visit the UPPSA blog at http://www.uppsa.org/blog.html<br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-88608576650500581392011-03-06T17:34:00.001-08:002011-03-06T17:34:50.452-08:00Defend the CUPPAH Cup!- UPPSA Presidential Roundup- March 6thNext General Assembly Meeting/TOD Bowling Tournament for the CUPPAH Cup- Friday, March 18th will be the date of the next GA/TOD. It will look a little different to accommodate the intra-college slugfest known as the CUPPAH Cup. Last spring MUPPs effectively won honor and glory by knocking down the most pins in a bowling showdown at Fireside Bowl in Logan Square. The MPA students asked for a chance at vengeance that also includes students from the undergraduate program. We obliged. The General Assembly meeting will take place in the Graduate Student Lounge at 6pm. We will then travel to Fireside to protect our title as best bowling students in CUPPA. Are you with us? You can RSVP for the General Assembly meeting and to bowl at www.UPPSA.org. If you don’t plan on bowling, we could still use your emotional support. No need to RSVP for bowling if you plan to cheer us on.<br />• 2011 APA National Conference Reimbursement Policy Information- Conference attendees, please find a quick list of important dates for reimbursement for Conference expenses. We will be working with UPP to create a smooth re-payment process. Please make note of deadlines, so that you will be eligible for reimbursement. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at jscanl4@uic.edu. Thanks!<br />- April 9-12--Conference in Boston. Whoo hoo!<br />- April 26--Last day to submit ORIGINAL travel and lodging receipts with STA<br />application to UPPSA, in order to be considered for reimbursement.<br />• UPPSA Board Elections- The Academic Year 2012 candidates for UPPSA board are official. Running for President are Whitney Panneton and Adam Moore, for Vice President is Rebecca Geissler, Michael Carney for Treasurer, and Emily Sipfle and Jack Eskin are running for Secretary. Their full profiles can be found at www.UPPSA.org/elections Voting will take place starting Monday, March 14th and concluding Friday, March 18th. If you have questions regarding the process, qualifications or how UPPSA functions please email us at UPPSAelections@gmail.com <br />• CUPPA Business Card Holder- Following up on the plethora of career development events at CUPPA this year, our friends at PASA are selling stainless steel travel business card holders engraved with CUPPA on the lower right side for only $10. A travel business card holder is a great asset as you invest in developing, growing, and maintaining your network. Do not be caught with bent business cards because you keep them in your purse or in your wallet. Be professional. Be smart. Be CUPPA.<br />We are accepting cash payments only. Please be sure to order by 5:00pm Thursday March 17. Please speak or email with Bob Fuller at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com regarding ordering. Please direct nonpayment related questions to Adam Rowe, arowe4@uic.edu<br />• Spring 2011 CUPPA Commencement- Graduation is just a couple months away. Learn details about deadlines, locations, costs and what color your hood is visit the UPPSA blog at http://www.uppsa.org/blog.html<br />• Lodging During the APA National Conference in Boston- The American Planning Association has secured a block of rooms at the Midtown Hotel in Boston for the National Conference. Located just across the park from the Conference Hotel and at a rate of $155/night, you will not likely find a better deal. Please reserve your rooms by March 11 in order to receive this special rate. See http://www.planning.org/conference/boston/housing/student.htm for details.<br />• APA National Conference 2011 in Boston Massachusetts April 9-12- The American Planning Association National Conference is right around to corner. Check out the APA website for details on speakers, programs, and student opportunities. http://www.planning.org/conference/<br />Early registration ends February 10, 2011 so sign up early to save money, or apply to be a student volunteer for a $100 refund if you are an APA Student Member. http://www.planning.org/conference/registration.htm<br />UPPSA will be providing more information regarding accommodations, travel, and partial reimbursement in the next few weeks! Join us for a great networking and learning opportunity!<br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.<br />Have a great week,<br />Bob Fuller<br />President- UPPSABob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-27688878313958651672011-02-27T14:37:00.000-08:002011-02-27T14:38:17.910-08:00February 28th UPPSA Roundup• 2011 APA National Conference Reimbursement Policy Information- Conference attendees, please find a quick list of important dates for reimbursement for Conference expenses. We will be working with UPP to create a smooth re-payment process. Please make note of deadlines, so that you will be eligible for reimbursment. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at jscanl4@uic.edu. Thanks!<br />- Informational meeting for those interested in group lodging and those<br />with questions to be announced soon!**<br />- March 1st--Last Day to submit your Conference registration via email to<br />uppsainfo@gmail.com. ($20 Intent to Register checks are also expected, to<br />be returned upon registration submittal.)<br />- April 9-12--Conference in Boston. Whoo hoo!<br />- April 26--Last day to submit ORIGINAL travel and lodging receipts with STA<br />application to UPPSA, in order to be considered for reimbursement.<br />• UPPSA Board Elections- The deadline for filing as candidate for President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer is Monday, is tomorrow Monday, February 28th at 5pm. You can learn about the process in the appendix to the UPPSA constitution at http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html. If you have questions regarding the process, qualifications or how UPPSA functions please email us at UPPSAelections@gmail.com <br />• CUPPA Business Card Holder- Following up on the plethora of career development events at CUPPA this year, our friends at PASA are selling stainless steel travel business card holders engraved with CUPPA on the lower right side for only $10. A travel business card holder is a great asset as you invest in developing, growing, and maintaining your network. Do not be caught with bent business cards because you keep them in your purse or in your wallet. Be professional. Be smart. Be CUPPA.<br />We are accepting cash payments only. Please be sure to order by 5:00pm Thursday March 17. Please speak or email with Bob Fuller at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com regarding ordering. Please direct nonpayment related questions to Adam Rowe, arowe4@uic.edu<br />• Spring 2011 CUPPA Commencement- Graduation is just a couple months away. Learn details about deadlines, locations, costs and what color your hood is visit the UPPSA blog at http://www.uppsa.org/blog.html<br />• Lodging During the APA National Conference in Boston- The American Planning Association has secured a block of rooms at the Midtown Hotel in Boston for the National Conference. Located just across the park from the Conference Hotel and at a rate of $155/night, you will not likely find a better deal. Please reserve your rooms by March 11 in order to receive this special rate. See http://www.planning.org/conference/boston/housing/student.htm for details.<br />• APA National Conference 2011 in Boston Massachusetts April 9-12- The American Planning Association National Conference is right around to corner. Check out the APA website for details on speakers, programs, and student opportunities. http://www.planning.org/conference/<br />Early registration ends February 10, 2011 so sign up early to save money, or apply to be a student volunteer for a $100 refund if you are an APA Student Member. http://www.planning.org/conference/registration.htm<br />UPPSA will be providing more information regarding accommodations, travel, and partial reimbursement in the next few weeks! Join us for a great networking and learning opportunity!<br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-87226782479924847602011-02-21T12:53:00.000-08:002011-02-21T12:58:27.010-08:002011 APA National Conference Reimbursement InformationMarch 1st--Last Day to submit EITHER a copy of the Conference registration via email OR a $20 Intent to Register check to UPPSA to be eligible for the Student TravelAward (STA) reimbursement<br /><br />April 9-12--National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts<br /><br />April 26--Last Day to submit ORIGINAL travel and lodging receipts with properdocuments for reimbursement consideration (we will provide you with thedocuments needed) to UPPSA<br /><br />In order to be eligible for Student Travel Award reimbursement, you have to submit a copy of your Conference Registration by March 1st. The department needs a total count of MUPP participants by March 1st. We realize that pre-registration continues online until March 10th. So, if you have not registered for the Conference by March 1st, but intend to sign-up, you can submit a $20.00 check to UPPSA by the March 1st deadline in order to hold your spot to be eligible for the STA reimbursement. Once you sign up and submit your Conference registration, we will return your check to you.<br /><br />If you do not submit either your registration or “placeholder” check by March 1st, you will not be eligible for the Student Travel Award reimbursement fund. The STA fund is the overwhelming bulk of our reimbursement funds, so we highly recommend that you submit either document by March 1st.<br /><br />The reimbursement totals will vary based on how many MUPPs apply for reimbursement. Each student will receive a maximum of $200.00 from the STA fund. This final amount will be determined by how many MUPPs apply for reimbursement, so the $200 maximum is not guaranteed. The STA funds come from the Department, but all transactions must go through UPPSA.<br /><br />In addition, alternate funds directly from UPPSA will be used for reimbursement. If you are an UPPSA member, but do not register with UPPSA by March 1st, you may still be eligible for the non-STA funds. However those amounts have not been set and will likely be much smaller amounts.<br /><br />Please be aware of the deadlines above, as there will be no extensions granted. Please contact me at <a href="mailto:uppsainfo@gmail.com">uppsainfo@gmail.com</a> if you have any questions.<br /><br />We will be having an information session soon for those who are interested!<br />Thanks!<br />Jackie ScanlanJ/Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07439305420652730717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-51589141028763932672011-02-17T21:48:00.000-08:002011-02-17T21:49:12.653-08:00Neighborhoods Go Green:Exhibit Viewing and Gallery Talk<div>MUPPs---Join us for this unique event to learn about USGBC LEED-ND standards. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet Doug Farr of Farr Associates and ask him about his planning experiences and his work with the LEED-ND standards. Please find the information below!<br /><br />******Free event for UIC CUPPA Students & Alumni******<br /><b><br />UPPSA, CUPPA Alumni Association & Farr Associates invite you to join us for:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>"Neighborhoods Go Green" Exhibit Viewing & Gallery Talk: A first ever exhibit about LEED-ND</b></div> <div><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify; color: rgb(30, 29, 28);">Join UPPSA, Farr Associates, and the CUPPA Alumni Association at this event for an exclusive viewing of the latest exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Foundation– “Neighborhoods Go Green: Scaling Up Sustainability.” The exhibit focuses on LEED for Neighborhood Development, the newest U.S. Green Building Council LEED rating system, which specifically relates to urban planners and policy makers. USGBC and Chicago-based planning firm Farr Associates co-curated the exhibit.</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify; color: rgb(30, 29, 28);">The exhibit viewing will be followed by an informal gallery talk with Doug Farr of Farr Associates, chair of the USGBC LEED-ND Core Committee that wrote the rating system between 2003 and 2009. He will speak to the group about his experience developing LEED-ND and will give exhibit highlights– focusing on successfully messaging urban planning issues to a popular audience.</div></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify; color: rgb(30, 29, 28);"><br /></div><div><b>Thursday, March 3 </b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Chicago Architecture Foundation</b>- 1st Floor Gallery</div> <div>224 S. Michigan Avenue</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(30, 29, 28);"><b><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">5:30-6:00</span></span></b><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> Exhibit Viewing & Light Reception</span></span></div> <div style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(30, 29, 28); min-height: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(30, 29, 28);"><b><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">6:00-7:00</span></span></b><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> Gallery Talk with Q&A and Networking</span></span></div> </div><div style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(30, 29, 28);"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></div><div>Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:christinab@farrside.com" target="_blank">christinab@farrside.com</a></div> <div><b><br /></b></div><div>Thanks,<br /></div>Jackie Scanlan<br />TreasurerJ/Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07439305420652730717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-66007411652173334392011-02-17T21:43:00.000-08:002011-02-17T21:49:48.121-08:00Class of 2011--Commencement Information<div id=":zg" class="ii gt"><div id=":zf"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;"><b>The RSVP date for commencement ceremony attendance totals (graduates, candidates, and guests) need to be to the contact listed below (Hazel for MUPPs) by<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> April 8.</span> <br /><br />**Don't forget to RSVP**<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />(Please note NO TICKETS are issued but we still request your RSVP.)</span></b><div><b><br /></b></div><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#996600;">Commencement Information</span></strong><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">University of Illinois at Chicago<br />College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;">For Public Administration and Urban Planning and Policy and Urban and Public Affairs graduates and degree candidates for the following academic terms: July 2010, December 2010 and May 2011. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Graduates, degree candidates, and guests are invited to:</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">CUPPA Commencement </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Friday, May 6, 2011</span></span><br /><strong><br />UIC Forum </strong><br />725 Roosevelt Road (Corner of Halsted Street and Roosevelt Road), Chicago<br />Brief reception to follow. </span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">RSVP required by April 8th, 2011 to</span>:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">UPA Students: Contact Danielle Cheatom, <a href="mailto:dcheat2@uic.edu" target="_blank">dcheat2@uic.edu</a>, 312.413.2565</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">PA Students: Contact Sharon Sanders, <a href="http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/shar@uic.edu" target="_blank">shar@uic.edu</a>, 312.996.3109</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">UPP Students: Contact Hazel Brown, <a href="http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/memi@uic.edu" target="_blank">memi@uic.edu</a>, 312.996.6211<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><strong>ON THE DAY OF COMMENCEMENT: BE PRESENT AND DRESSED BY 9:40 A.M.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">All degree candidates and CUPPA faculty must be present, dressed in academic regalia, and ready to assemble for the processional by 9:40 a.m. on Friday, May 6. Dressing areas at the UIC Forum will open at 9:00 a.m. Enter through the main entrance.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><strong>TRAVEL AND PARKING INFORMATION </strong><br />Please see <a href="http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/commencement/home/directions.htm" target="_blank">http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/<wbr>MainSite/departments/<wbr>commencement/home/directions.<wbr>htm</a> for travel directions to Student Center East and parking information for the UIC Forum.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><strong>CAPS AND GOWNS </strong><br />Academic regalia will be available for purchase at the Student Center East Bookstore beginning <strong>April 28</strong>. The base cost (excluding sales tax) for regalia is as follows:<br />Bachelor: $28.95, Master’s: $54.95, PhD: $82.95</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">If you're eligible to attend this year's commencement ceremony and plan to<br />attend, please see</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9px;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.commencement.uic.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9px;">www.commencement.uic.edu</span></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 9px;"> f</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">or instructions on how to purchase a cap and gown. You **must** purchase a cap and gown before the event. When purchasing a master's gown, be sure to clearly convey your degree title (i.e., MPA or MUPP) to Bookstore staff.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">* <strong>MPA</strong> candidates and graduates should receive a Peacock Blue hood and tassel.<br />* <strong>MUPP</strong> candidates and graduates should receive a Wedgewood Blue hood and<br />tassel.<br />* <strong>Bachelor</strong>: blue cap, blue gown, white tassel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Hint: Peacock Blue is the brighter of the two. Wedgewood Blue has a "dusty" appearance.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">All <strong>PhD </strong>candidates wear the same color regalia, regardless of major.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Caps and gowns will go on sale at the UIC Bookstore on April 28, 2011. See <a href="http://www.uicbookstore.org/" target="_blank">http://www.uicbookstore.<wbr>org</a> for their hours of operation.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">FOR MORE INFORMATION<br />For more information, please contact Jodi White Jones, <a href="mailto:jmwhite@uic.edu" target="_blank">jmwhite@uic.edu</a>, 312.413.9127.</span></p></div></div></div></div>J/Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07439305420652730717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-36641889411885385122011-02-13T14:05:00.001-08:002011-02-13T14:05:23.147-08:00Eating, Voting and Bleeding- - UPPSA Presidential Roundup- February 13th• February General Assembly and Transit Oriented Dining at the Triple Crown Dim Sum Restaurant- Come out to the 2nd general assembly of the semester for all MUPP students, hosted once again by your favorite graduate student board, UPPSA:<br />Triple Crown Dim Sum Restaurant 2217 Wentworth Ave. Chicago, IL 60616 Tel: 312.842.0088 <br />Fax: 312.842.0080 www.triplecrownchicago.com/ Menu: http://www.triplecrownchicago.com/chinese-restaurant-chicago/<br />Directions: Right off of the CTA Red Line stop at Cermak-Chinatown, on Wentworth Ave.<br />Date/Time: Friday, 2/18 @ 6:00 p.m.<br />Please RSVP at www.UPPSA.org before Wed. 2/16 so we can get a rough head count to make our reservation. Please let us know if you have any other questions. We hope to see you there!<br />• UPPSA Board Elections- It’s just the beginning of the semester but UPPSA will soon hold its annual board member elections soon. The deadline for filing as candidate for President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer is Monday, February 28th at 5pm. You can learn about the process in the appendix to the UPPSA constitution at http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html. If you have questions regarding the process, qualifications or how UPPSA functions please email us at UPPSAelections@gmail.com <br />• UPP Faculty Candidate Job Talk, Monday February 14th in Room 262 at Noon- Come hear Nebiyou Tilahun present “Matching Home and Work: Job Search, Contacts and Travel” as part of his candidacy to become a member of the UPP faculty. Students are also encouraged to stick around afterwards for a round table with the candidate to ask him questions and field his. If you are able to attend please RSVP by sending an email to UPPSAinfo@gmail.com <br />• Spring 2011 CUPPA Commencement- Graduation is just a couple months away. Learn details about deadlines, locations, costs and what color your hood is visit the UPPSA blog at http://www.uppsa.org/blog.html<br />• CUPPA Blood Drive on February 15th from 10am-3pm in CUPPAH Rm 110- Among those recovering from the Blizzard of 2011 are Blood Banks across the Chicago area: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/02/04/blood-bank-blizzard-cut-into-donations/ In an effort to help Blood Banks meet patient demands, please consider participating in the next CUPPA Blood Drive: CUPPA Blood Drive-Tuesday, 02/15/2011-Room 110 CUPPA HALL- 412 S. Peoria Street- 10:00am to 3:00pm. Please visit the Dean's Office (Rm 115 CUPPAH) or email sgordo4@uic.edu for eligibility requirements and/or to sign up.<br />• Lodging During the APA National Conference in Boston- The American Planning Association has secured a block of rooms at the Midtown Hotel in Boston for the National Conference. Located just across the park from the Conference Hotel and at a rate of $155/night, you will not likely find a better deal. Please reserve your rooms by March 11 in order to receive this special rate. See http://www.planning.org/conference/boston/housing/student.htm for details.<br />• Non-Profit Panel on Feb. 23rd at 6pm in CUPPAH Rm 413- The Public Administration Student Association (PASA) will host a panel featuring Tom Galassini of the United Way and Greg Cameron of the WTTW Channel 11. There will be food and light refreshments. RSVP for this event at uicpasa.weebly.com <br />• UPPSA Membership- For those students new to the program, those who have been around for a while but haven’t become members and students who became members last spring, enrollment in the Urban Planning and Policy Student Association is open during the first month of the spring semester. You can turn in forms all this week through the General Assembly meeting on Friday, February 18th. Visit http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html to download the membership form. Return it and your check for $15 to Ann Barnds or any UPPSA board member to enroll or renew your membership. Membership benefits include higher reimbursement rates for approved conference travel, the annual UPPSA gift, and the satisfaction of being a part of one of UIC’s most dynamic and good-looking student associations. Email us at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with any questions.<br />• APA National Conference 2011 in Boston Massachusetts April 9-12- The American Planning Association National Conference is right around to corner. Check out the APA website for details on speakers, programs, and student opportunities. http://www.planning.org/conference/<br />Early registration ends February 10, 2011 so sign up early to save money, or apply to be a student volunteer for a $100 refund if you are an APA Student Member. http://www.planning.org/conference/registration.htm<br />UPPSA will be providing more information regarding accommodations, travel, and partial reimbursement in the next few weeks! Join us for a greatnetworking and learning opportunity!<br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-35742913923995029252011-02-07T06:47:00.001-08:002011-02-07T06:47:42.266-08:00Resurgent Rust-belt Cities Forced by Economic Elites to Compete in Sunbelt Setting- UPPSA Presidential Roundup- February 7th• Urban Innovation Symposium, A Great Success- More than 100 people attended each of the symposium’s 3 sessions and were comprised of a great mix of students, planners, community members and academics. Thanks to everyone who attended the Innovation Symposium. This was a fantastic event and the entire team that created it should be proud of this accomplishment. A big thank you goes out to Sara Amaral, Luke Hogan, Adam Moore, Whitney Panneton, Meredith Klekotka, Jack Eskin, Ian “Stix” Ludwig, Arnold Kasemsam, Joseph Van Dyk, Emily Spifle and David Gleicher for planning and implementing this event, as well as Lauren Smith, Tim Jeffries, Jesse Ackles and Chelsea Ross for volunteering during the events. Special thanks to Ann Barnds for all her insight and professional advice. Support for this event was provided by the Great Cities Institute, the Department of Urban Planning and Policy at UIC, and the American Planning Association of Illinois. Each of our presenters and community organizations were thought-provoking and gracious with their time. Finally, Work Studio was a fantastic and flexible host for the PechaKucha event in the evening.<br />• UPPSA Board Elections- It’s just the beginning of the semester but UPPSA will soon hold its annual board member elections in soon. We will hold information sessions for students interested in running for board positions this Wednesday, February 2nd from 4-6pm in the CUPPAH graduate lounge (basement) and from 5-6pm on Tuesday, February 8th from 5-6pm in Lecture Center C (where 505 meets). You can learn about the process in the appendix to the UPPSA constitution at http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html. If you have questions regarding the process please email us at UPPSAelections@gmail.com <br />• UPP Faculty Candidate Job Talk, Tuesday February 8th in Room 110 at Noon- Come hear Hilary Shaffer present “Contentious Politics in Liquefied Natural Gas Facility Siting” as part of her candidacy to become a member of the UPP faculty. Students are also encouraged to stick around afterwards for a round table with the candidate to ask her questions and field hers.<br />• Lodging During the APA National Conference in Boston- The American Planning Association has secured a block of rooms at the Midtown Hotel in Boston for the National Conference. Located just across the park from the Conference Hotel and at a rate of $155/night, you will not likely find a better deal. Please reserve your rooms by March 11 in order to receive this special rate. See http://www.planning.org/conference/boston/housing/student.htm for details.<br />• Non-Profit Panel on Feb. 23rd at 6pm in CUPPAH Rm 413- The Public Administration Student Association (PASA) will host a panel featuring Tom Galassini of the United Way and Greg Cameron of the WTTW Channel 11. There will be food and light refreshments. RSVP for this event at uicpasa.weebly.com <br />• UPPSA Membership- For those students new to the program, those who have been around for a while but haven’t become members and students who became members last spring, enrollment in the Urban Planning and Policy Student Association is open during the first month of the spring semester. Visit http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html to download the membership form. Return it and your check for $15 to Ann Barnds or any UPPSA board member to enroll or renew your membership. Membership benefits include higher reimbursement rates for approved conference travel, the annual UPPSA gift, and the satisfaction of being a part of one of UIC’s most dynamic and good-looking student associations. Email us at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with any questions.<br />• APA National Conference 2011 in Boston Massachusetts April 9-12- The American Planning Association National Conference is right around to corner. Check out the APA website for details on speakers, programs, and student opportunities. http://www.planning.org/conference/<br />Early registration ends February 10, 2011 so sign up early to save money, or apply to be a student volunteer for a $100 refund if you are an APA Student Member. http://www.planning.org/conference/registration.htm<br />UPPSA will be providing more information regarding accommodations, travel, and partial reimbursement in the next few weeks! Join us for a greatnetworking and learning opportunity!<br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-41625086584557581852011-01-30T18:37:00.000-08:002011-01-30T18:38:09.576-08:00UPPSA Presidential Roundup- January 30thUPPSA Board Elections- It’s just the beginning of the semester but UPPSA will soon hold its annual board member elections in<br />soon. We will hold information sessions for students interested in running for board positions this Wednesday, February 2nd from 4<br />6pm in the CUPPAH graduate lounge (basement) and from 5-6pm on Tuesday, February 8th from 5-6pm in Lecture Center C (where<br />505 meets). You can learn about the process in the appendix to the UPPSA constitution at http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa<br />documents.html. If you have questions regarding the process please email us at UPPSAelections@gmail.com<br />· 2010 Urban Innovation Symposium- Friday, February 4th Make sure to sign up for the Urban Innovation Symposium, this Friday, Feb 4th. More info can be found on the UPPSA website www.UPPSA.org<br />CUPPA Blood Drive on February 3rd- The Healthy CUPPA Committee along with the UIC Blood Donor Center is sponsoring a Blood Drive: Date: Thursday, 02/03/2011, Place: Room 110 CUPPA HALL 412 S. Peoria Street, Time: 10am to 3pm. Please visit the Dean's Office (Rm 115 CUPPAH) or email sgordo4@uic.edu for eligibility requirements and/or to sign up.<br />· UPPSA Membership- For those students new to the program, those who have been around for a while but haven’t become members and students who became members last spring, enrollment in the Urban Planning and Policy Student Association is open during the first month of the spring semester. Visit http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html to download the membership form. Return it and your check for $15 to Ann Barnds or any UPPSA board member to enroll or renew your membership. Membership benefits include higher reimbursement rates for approved conference travel, the annual UPPSA gift, and the satisfaction of being a part of one of UIC’s most dynamic and good-looking student associations. Email us at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with any questions.<br />· APA National Conference 2011 in Boston Massachusetts April 9-12- The American Planning Association National Conference is right around to corner. Check out the APA website for details on speakers, programs, and student opportunities. http://www.planning.org/conference/<br />Early registration ends February 10, 2011 so sign up early to save money, or apply to be a student volunteer for a $100 refund if you are an APA Student Member. http://www.planning.org/conference/registration.htm<br />UPPSA will be providing more information regarding accommodations, travel, and partial reimbursement in the next few weeks! Join us for a greatnetworking and learning opportunity!<br />· Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br /><br />· Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br /><br />· If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-75456939208654964322011-01-24T07:37:00.000-08:002011-01-24T07:38:34.809-08:00Spring Economic Development Committee NotesClasses to be offered next year:<br /><br />Fall 11:<br /><br />Ashton: UPP 205, UPA Capstone<br />Drucker: UPP 531, possibly 502<br />Parker: UPP 501, 588<br />Theodore: UPP 594, UPP 536 (Workforce Development - possibly adjunct Marc Doussard)<br />Weber: UPP 535 Dealmaking, possiblyl 583, 533, or 500<br /><br />Spring 12:<br /><br />Ashton: UPP 541, UPP 594 (Community Reinvestment)<br />Drucker: UPP 530, possibly 500, 502, UPA 306<br />Parker: UPA 308, UPP 493 (Gender and the City), possibly 501 or 540<br />Theodore: possibly UPA 308, an International Development Course or UPA 308<br />Weber: Undecided<br /><br />UPP 533 may be taught by an adjunct next year, and there are plans to offer Commercial Strip Revitalization next year as well.<br /><br />***Given the two new profs that will be brought on for next year, decisions for who will be teaching core classes are still undecided, so the classes listed above are not set in stone yet. <br /><br />Classes that may be in the works if there is an interest in them:<br /><br />Innovations Elective - Drucker<br />Market Analysis course (not necessarily in ED) - adjunct Linda Goodman<br /><br />Possible Studios:<br /><br />Village of West Chester Economic Development Project<br /><br />Rosenwald Apartments (Chicago) - ULI has created a technical assistance panel program to assist and advise on land use and real estate development issues for this development. Might be used as a case study in UPP 533Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-23592798204089435652011-01-24T07:36:00.000-08:002011-01-24T07:37:48.667-08:00Connect to Jobs and Internships- UPPSA Presidential Roundup- January 23rd• Networking Event for Current and Recent Students- The CUPPA Alumni Association's Student Alumni Connections Committee is hosting the 2011 Career Prep Event for students on Friday, February 25th. This popular event allows students to brush up their resume and improve interview skills prior to job hunting season. This is a great opportunity for alumni to help students prepare for their career andstay involved with CUPPA. The event will kick off at CUPPA Hall at 3:00pm followed by a networking social at Jak's Tap. More details to come.<br />• UPPSA Board Elections- It’s just the beginning of the semester but UPPSA will soon hold its annual board member elections. Be on the look-out for information helpful if you are interested in running for President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary. You can learn about the process in the appendix to the UPPSA constitution at http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html. We expect to hold an open house for prospective candidates at the beginning of February. If you have questions regarding the process please email us at UPPSAelections@gmail.com <br />• 2010 Urban Innovation Symposium- Friday, February 4th A day–long, 3–part event bringing together pioneering professionals from various industries for a series of interactive discussions and presentations on recent innovations in urban development, technology, and culture. RSVP at www.UPPSA.org as space is filling up quickly.<br />Opening Session (1pm, Location: UIC Student Center East (Room 602), 750 S. Halsted St.)<br />Introductory Presentations from: Aaron Renn of Urbanophile, Marcia Caton Campbell of the Center for Resilient Cities, James Patchett of the Conservation Design Forum, Associate Dean Annette Valenta of UIC's Health Informatics and Technology program, Elise Zelechowski of the Delta Institute, And More...<br />Breakout Session (3pm, Location: TBA)<br />Innovators hold 1 hour long discussion seminars with symposium attendants<br />Pecha Kucha/Networking (6:30pm, Location: TBA)<br />7 minute multimedia presentations from emerging innovators; Dave Snyder of the Chicago Rarities Orchard Project, Jamie Simone of the Wicker Park Business Chamber, Kyle Smith of the Center for Neighborhood Technology<br />Refreshments Included. Stay tuned for more information!<br />• CUPPA Blood Drive on February 3rd- The Healthy CUPPA Committee along with the UIC Blood Donor Center is sponsoring a Blood Drive: Date: Thursday, 02/03/2011, Place: Room 110 CUPPA HALL 412 S. Peoria Street, Time: 10am to 3pm. Please visit the Dean's Office (Rm 115 CUPPAH) or email sgordo4@uic.edu for eligibility requirements and/or to sign up.<br />• UPPSA Membership- For those students new to the program, those who have been around for a while but haven’t become members and students who became members last spring, enrollment in the Urban Planning and Policy Student Association is open during the first month of the spring semester. Visit http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html to download the membership form. Return it and your check for $15 to Ann Barnds or any UPPSA board member to enroll or renew your membership. Membership benefits include higher reimbursement rates for approved conference travel, the annual UPPSA gift, and the satisfaction of being a part of one of UIC’s most dynamic and good-looking student associations. Email us at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with any questions.<br />• APA National Conference 2011 in Boston Massachusetts April 9-12- The American Planning Association National Conference is right around to corner. Check out the APA website for details on speakers, programs, and student opportunities. http://www.planning.org/conference/<br />Early registration ends February 10, 2011 so sign up early to save money, or apply to be a student volunteer for a $100 refund if you are an APA Student Member. http://www.planning.org/conference/registration.htm<br />UPPSA will be providing more information regarding accommodations, travel, and partial reimbursement in the next few weeks! Join us for a greatnetworking and learning opportunity!<br />• American Planning Association- Chicago Metro Section Networking Event- Thursday, January 27th, 5:30-7:30pm at Jak’s Tap- Join fellow Chicago area planners for a fun networking opportunity to meet your peers in the profession, or reacquaint with familiar faces. We are bringing together planners from every stage of planning careers, from seasoned professionals to those new to the profession. This reception is also an opportunity for members participating in the Illinois Chapter Mentoring program to meet with students and recent graduates.<br />Please e-mail apachicagometrosection@yahoo.com by January 21st, please include the number of years of experience you have as a planner or if you are currently a student.<br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-39748746254082973762011-01-17T16:33:00.000-08:002011-01-17T16:34:07.325-08:00UPPSA Presidential Roundup- January 17th• General Assembly and Transit Oriented Dining- On Friday, January 21st UPPSA will hold the first GA/TOD of the new semester at Paul Zakopane Harnas Restaurant, known for its fine central-European faire. We will meet at 6pm, have brief update of UPPSA news and then socialize. This will be a great opportunity for new MUPPs to meet returning MUPPs, for folks to catch up with fellow students as the new semester kicks off. Please RSVP at http://www.uppsa.org/home.html. Email uppsainfo@gmail.com if you have suggestions for future TOD locations.<br />• UPPSA Board Elections- It’s just the beginning of the semester but UPPSA will soon hold its annual board member elections. Be on the look-out for information helpful if you are interested in running for President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary. You can learn about the process in the appendix to the UPPSA constitution at http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html. In the meantime, UPPSA is looking for 2-3 people to aid the board in running a free and fair election. If you are not interested in running for office or are ineligible to run (will graduate before Spring 2012 or will not be on campus for all of Academic Year 2012), please consider serving in this very important role. If you are interested please email Bob at uppsaelections@gmail.com <br />• 2010 Urban Innovation Symposium- Friday, February 4th A day–long, 3–part event bringing together pioneering professionals from various industries for a series of interactive discussions and presentations on recent innovations in urban development, technology, and culture. RSVP at www.UPPSA.org as space is filling up quickly.<br />Opening Session (1pm, Location: UIC Student Center East (Room 602), 750 S. Halsted St.)<br />Introductory Presentations from: Aaron Renn of Urbanophile, Marcia Caton Campbell of the Center for Resilient Cities, James Patchett of the Conservation Design Forum, Associate Dean Annette Valenta of UIC's Health Informatics and Technology program, Elise Zelechowski of the Delta Institute, And More...<br />Breakout Session (3pm, Location: TBA)<br />Innovators hold 1 hour long discussion seminars with symposium attendants<br />Pecha Kucha/Networking (6:30pm, Location: TBA)<br />7 minute multimedia presentations from emerging innovators; Dave Snyder of the Chicago Rarities Orchard Project, Jamie Simone of the Wicker Park Business Chamber, Kyle Smith of the Center for Neighborhood Technology<br />Refreshments Included. Stay tuned for more information!<br />• CUPPA Blood Drive on February 3rd- The Healthy CUPPA Committee along with the UIC Blood Donor Center is sponsoring a Blood Drive: Date: Thursday, 02/03/2011, Place: Room 110 CUPPA HALL 412 S. Peoria Street, Time: 10am to 3pm. Please visit the Dean's Office (Rm 115 CUPPAH) or email sgordo4@uic.edu for eligibility requirements and/or to sign up.<br />• UPPSA Membership- For those students new to the program, those who have been around for a while but haven’t become members and students who became members last spring, enrollment in the Urban Planning and Policy Student Association is open during the first month of the spring semester. Visit http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html to download the membership form. Return it and your check for $15 to Ann Barnds or any UPPSA board member to enroll or renew your membership. Membership benefits include higher reimbursement rates for approved conference travel, the annual UPPSA gift, and the satisfaction of being a part of one of UIC’s most dynamic and good-looking student associations. Email us at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with any questions.<br />• APA National Conference 2011 in Boston Massachusetts April 9-12- The American Planning Association National Conference is right around to corner. Check out the APA website for details on speakers, programs, and student opportunities. http://www.planning.org/conference/<br />Early registration ends February 10, 2011 so sign up early to save money, or apply to be a student volunteer for a $100 refund if you are an APA Student Member. http://www.planning.org/conference/registration.htm<br />UPPSA will be providing more information regarding accommodations, travel, and partial reimbursement in the next few weeks! Join us for a greatnetworking and learning opportunity!<br />• American Planning Association- Chicago Metro Section Networking Event- Thursday, January 27th, 5:30-7:30pm at Jak’s Tap- Join fellow Chicago area planners for a fun networking opportunity to meet your peers in the profession, or reacquaint with familiar faces. We are bringing together planners from every stage of planning careers, from seasoned professionals to those new to the profession. This reception is also an opportunity for members participating in the Illinois Chapter Mentoring program to meet with students and recent graduates.<br />Please e-mail apachicagometrosection@yahoo.com by January 21st, please include the number of years of experience you have as a planner or if you are currently a student.<br />• MUPP Committee Representative- We need a first year who is interested in helping<br />UPPSA attend these faculty meetings that specifically discuss the MUPP experience.. Topics include course development and hiring of professors. A 1st year MUPP would be an ideal candidate since they will be working with the department going forward and any changes might directly affect them and their student body. Email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com to express interest.<br />• Be the MUPP Representative to the Graduate Student Council- An opportunity to serve as the MUPP representative to the GSC, UIC’s graduate student representative body, has opened up. In an ongoing effort to get as many MUPPs involved in representing the student association and keeping the student body well-informed. Meetings take place the second Thursday of each month between now and May from 5pm to 7pm. This opportunity is open to all MUPPs who can attend this monthly meeting and will be able to coordinate with the UPPSA leadership. If you are interested please send a brief statement of interest to uppsainfo@gmail.com Thank you to Joe van Dyk who served in this position during the fall semester.<br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.<br />Have a great week,<br />Bob Fuller<br />President- UPPSABob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-8975980981049711442011-01-11T15:36:00.000-08:002011-01-11T15:38:14.836-08:00An Invitation from our planning friends in AmsterdamDear UPPSA,<br /> <br />I'm a member of the Amsterdam Student Association of Planning (ASAP) and your organization helped us to orginize activities on our studie trip to Chicago in the summer of 2009. We are currently organising an international symposium with Susans Fainstein as keynote speaker and her 'Just City' concept as the main theme. The symposium provides an interactive program through workshops. The cases of the workshop are the Zuidas (South axis business district), the reprofiling of the red light district and the Overhoeks redevelopment project. I believe this symposium offers an unique opportunity for students interested in urban planning and form to apply the learned theory in practice. And the symposium is attracting students from all over the world, so we are confident on a fruitful transfer of knowledge.<br />With this e-mail I would like to invite you to our symposium and ask you to help us promote our symposium by forwarding the information below. Furthermore, I hope our associations will continue to cooperate when the occasion occurs.<br /> <br />Many thanks,<br /> <br />Jasper van Dongen<br /> <br /> <br />Amsterdam: Just City?<br /><br />The Amsterdam Student Association of Planning organizes a symposium about the Just City concept from Susan Fainstein. This professor from the Harvard University is our keynote-speaker. She observes a slow decay of Amsterdam as a 'just city'. Can Amsterdam remain a Just City while globalization forces cities to adopt neo-liberal policies? What are the conclusions for other European cities? The symposium takes four days in February and students can join workshops, lectures and explore the city of Amsterdam. The workshop cases are the Zuidas (South Axis business district), the Overhoeks redevelopment project and the reprofiling of the red light district. This event will take place on February 14-17. Visit the Website and check out the Brochure for more information. Email to info@asapnetwork.nl to register or help us advertise!<br /><br />Website: www.asapnetwork.nl<br />Brochure: http://www.asapnetwork.nl/pdf/brochure_participants.pdf<br /><br /> <br /><br />A brief preview of the program:<br /><br /><br />Monday: You may check in at the hostel from 15:00. This is followed by a canal cruise through Amsterdam to introduce the participants to the city and each other. After dinner it is time for the opening of the symposium, with the first key-note speaker Eric Corijn, who is going to outline the conditions of the network society that effect today’s urban planning practices. After a brief discussion on the subject this day's program ends with the opportunity of informal drinks. <br /><br /> Tuesday: The morning will start with a lecture at the university that outlines the Dutch planning tradition and the context of Amsterdam. After the lunch you will be introduced to your workshop assignment with a site visit and by attending a presentation on the project. After dinner it is time for the main lecture of Fainstein on the Just City concept and her view on Amsterdam. Justus Uitermark, criticizer of Fainstein's theories, will react on her speech. Afterwards there is an opportunity, like the evening before, to socialize.<br /><br /> Wednesday: The Wednesday starts of with an optional visit to a museum. After noon you will start working out the assignment with your workgroup. For this, there will be a teacher of the university present to assist with any questions about the material and assignment. In the evening the Physical Planning Department of Amsterdam (Dienst Ruimtelijke Ordening, or DRO) will provide a lecture on the Structural Vision: Amsterdam 2040. This plan is a statutory planning instrument. It is a long-term strategy and implementation package in which choices are made regarding the functions of living, working, recreation, accessibility, social amenities and sustainability.<br /><br /> Thursday: On this final day of the symposium the workgroups write a small essay on their assignment and prepare a short presentation. The assignment will be about analyzing the case of your workshop within the Amsterdams structural vision by using the Just City concept as an analytical framework. The groups give a short presentation on their findings at the end of the afternoon. There will be a prize contest for the best proposal and all reviews will be bundled into one 'treaty for Amsterdam'. The symposium will be closed on a happy note with a closing dinner and party.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-34708893786886040552011-01-10T17:56:00.000-08:002011-01-11T12:38:16.658-08:00January 10th Presidential Roundup• UPPSA Board Elections- It’s just the beginning of the semester but UPPSA will soon hold its annual board member elections. Be on the look-out for information helpful if you are interested in running for President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary. You can learn about the process in the appendix to the UPPSA constitution at http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html. In the meantime, UPPSA is looking for 2-3 people to aid the board in running a free and fair election. If you are not interested in running for office or are ineligible to run (will graduate before Spring 2012 or will not be on campus for all of Academic Year 2012), please consider serving in this very important role. If you are interested please email Bob at uppsaelections@gmail.com<br />• 2010 Urban Innovation Symposium- Friday, February 4th A day–long, 3–part event bringing together pioneering professionals from various industries for a series of interactive discussions and presentations on recent innovations in urban development, technology, and culture.<br />Opening Session (1pm, Location: UIC Student Center East (Room 602), 750 S. Halsted St.)<br />Introductory Presentations from: Aaron Renn of Urbanophile, Marcia Caton Campbell of the Center for Resilient Cities, James Patchett of the Conservation Design Forum, Associate Dean Annette Valenta of UIC's Health Informatics and Technology program, Elise Zelechowski of the Delta Institute, And More...<br />Breakout Session (3pm, Location: TBA)<br />Innovators hold 1 hour long discussion seminars with symposium attendants<br />Pecha Kucha/Networking (6:30pm, Location: TBA)<br />7 minute multimedia presentations from emerging innovators; Dave Snyder of the Chicago Rarities Orchard Project, Jamie Simone of the Wicker Park Business Chamber, Kyle Smith of the Center for Neighborhood Technology<br />Refreshments Included.<br />Go to uppsa.org for more info!<br />• General Assembly and Transit Oriented Dining- On Friday, January 21st UPPSA will hold the first GA/TOD of the new semester. The location is yet to be determined but we will meet at 6pm, have brief update of UPPSA news and then socialize. This will be a great opportunity for new MUPPs to meet returning MUPPs, for folks to catch up with fellow students as the new semester kicks off. We’ll keep you posted for the location of this meeting. Email uppsainfo@gmail.com if you have suggestions for this or future TOD locations.<br />• UPPSA Membership- For those students new to the program, those who have been around for a while but haven’t become members and students who became members last spring, enrollment in the Urban Planning and Policy Student Association is open during the first month of the spring semester. Visit http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html to download the membership form. Return it and your check for $15 to Ann Barnds or any UPPSA board member to enroll or renew your membership. Membership benefits include higher reimbursement rates for approved conference travel, the annual UPPSA gift, and the satisfaction of being a part of one of UIC’s most dynamic and good-looking student associations. Email us at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with any questions.<br />• APA National Conference 2011 in Boston Massachusetts April 9-12- The American Planning Association National Conference is right around to corner. Check out the APA website for details on speakers, programs, and student opportunities. http://www.planning.org/conference/<br />Early registration ends February 10, 2011 so sign up early to save money, or apply to be a student volunteer for a $100 refund if you are an APA Student Member. http://www.planning.org/conference/registration.htm<br />UPPSA will be providing more information regarding accommodations, travel, and partial reimbursement in the next few weeks! Join us for a greatnetworking and learning opportunity!<br />• American Planning Association- Chicago Metro Section Networking Event- Thursday, January 27th, 5:30-7:30pm at Jak’s Tap- Join fellow Chicago area planners for a fun networking opportunity to meet your peers in the profession, or reacquaint with familiar faces. We are bringing together planners from every stage of planning careers, from seasoned professionals to those new to the profession. This reception is also an opportunity for members participating in the Illinois Chapter Mentoring program to meet with students and recent graduates.<br />Please e-mail apachicagometrosection@yahoo.com by January 21st, please include the number of years of experience you have as a planner or if you are currently a student.<br />• Be the MUPP Representative to the Graduate Student Council- An opportunity to serve as the MUPP representative to the GSC, UIC’s graduate student representative body, has opened up. In an ongoing effort to get as many MUPPs involved in representing the student association and keeping the student body well-informed. Meetings take place the second Thursday of each month between now and May from 5pm to 7pm. This opportunity is open to all MUPPs who can attend this monthly meeting and will be able to coordinate with the UPPSA leadership. If you are interested please send a brief statement of interest to uppsainfo@gmail.com Thank you to Joe van Dyk who served in this position during the fall semester.<br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-6962562782577667162010-12-17T08:03:00.000-08:002010-12-17T08:04:18.256-08:00December 17th Presidential RoundupThe entire UPPSA board wishes you a relaxing winter break and happy holidays. The Presidential<br />Roundup will be taking a much-needed vacation to San Diego until after the first of the New Year. Feel<br />free to email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with any concerns or questions in the meantime.<br /><br />• Update on Meeting with CUPPA Dean Pagano Friday, December 10th- On the Friday of finals week representatives from the CUPPA student associations met with CUPPA dean and College of Business Administration (CBA) acting dean Michael Pagano to discuss the ongoing efforts to evaluate a potential CUPPA-CBA merger. We were joined by professors Karen Mossberger and David Merriman, CUPPA faculty serving on the CUPPA-CBA committee to explore this change. Based on conversations with students in the weeks preceding this meeting the multi-association representatives asked Dean Pagano and the committee members questions regarding the ultimate goal of any such merger, the status of research centers and how this will affect the university’s Great Cities Commitment. Professor Perry assured us that building a stronger academic environment, improving the school’s reputation and further refining its mission are paramount to any possible financial savings a merger might produce. Dean Pagano supported this, noting that savings resulting from a merger would most likely be marginal. <br />The work of the CUPPA-CBA committee has just begun. UPPSA and our partners in the other student associations will continue to work to ensure student voices are heard throughout this exploratory process. Please send any questions, suggestions or concerns to uppsainfo@gmail.com <br />• Graduate Employee Organization update on Assistantship Taxation Changes- Many people with assistantships noticed a recent change in their level of withholding on their pay. The following is the GEO’s explanation of the situation.<br />The waivers that come with Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships are, and will remain, tax free. Graduate Assistants however fall under another tax code and do pay tax on their waivers- at a rate of 25% Federal and 3% State. In the past that hasn't been a real issue as the first $5250/ year was tax-exempt and for amounts exceeding the $5250 the university used other IRS codes available to graduate students to claim exemptions. <br />That changed this Fall semester for a number of reasons and over 100 GAs saw paychecks of between $0 and $300. Some of those of those small paychecks were attributed to a series of errors in the Payroll department - however more than 40 mostly out of state GAs received paychecks that left them almost nothing to live on. We now know that the University of Illinois is currently being audited by the IRS and that it is taking a very rigid approach to withholding- essentially allowing nobody to be tax-exempt above the $5250. <br />Another issue is that after December 31st it is likely that the ruling which allows the $5250 exemption will expire- meaning every dollar of the value of a waiver will be taxable. In-state tuition rates for 6-11 credit hours are $3238/ semester. Out of state rates are $7237/semester. That will mean that in-state students will pay over $800/semester in tax and out of state will owe over $1800/semester. <br />GEO recently filed a demand to bargain with the UIC administration over this- while we cannot bargain that the university does not withhold tax at all we can have a say in how the university does that in order to make the effects on GEO members as small as possible. One way to do that would be to have all graduate employees have in-state tuition assessed and waived, regardless of their actual residency. Another way would be to have the withholding spread out over the whole term of the appointment. GEO will also be demanding that the university notify all GAs in their letter of appointments as to possible taxation of GA positions so that GAs know in advance of the affects this may have on their paychecks<br />We hope to start bargaining early next semester and we need input from as many graduate employees as possible. Please contact GEO at geo@uic-geo.net to get involved! <br />• New MUPP Orientation- On Wednesday, December 8th several dozen new MUPPs attended departmental orientation. Following the orientation, UPPSA members welcomed these new students during a social at Jak’s Tap. The new group includes a fantastic mix of locals, people new to Chicago, experienced planners and folks joining us from other professions or right out of undergrad. Both new and veteran MUPPs are encouraged to join UPPSA at our next General Assembly Meeting and Transit Oriented Dining social in January. Watch your email for news on the date and location of this meeting!<br />• UPPSA Membership- For those students new to the program, those who have been around for a while but haven’t become members and students who became members last spring, enrollment in the Urban Planning and Policy Student Association is open during the first month of the spring semester. Visit http://www.uppsa.org/uppsa-documents.html to download the membership form. Return it and your check for $15 to Ann Barnds or any UPPSA board member to enroll or renew your membership. Membership benefits include higher reimbursement rates for approved conference travel, the annual UPPSA gift, and the satisfaction of being a part of one of UIC’s most dynamic and good-looking student associations. Email us at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with any questions.<br />• Retirement of Atanacio Gonzalez from GCI- The Great Cities Institute announced the retirement of Atanacio "Nacho" Gonzalez from his position as Associate Director of the UIC Neighborhoods Initiativewith GCI. After 16 years of service to the University of Illinois, Nacho will be starting a new chapter of his life on January 1, 2011.<br />Before starting at the university Nacho worked as a Journeyman Rotary Collator Operator in the printing industry, a community organizer, and an organizer trainer. At UIC, he has worked on an astonishing variety of projects: first at the Center for Urban Economic Development, then at the<br />Natalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Development, and finally with the Neighborhoods Initiative at the Great Cities Institute where he was a researcher, community development specialist, and fellow. In his capacity as Associate Director of the UIC Neighborhoods Initiative, he managed projects and raised over $3.745 million from foundation and federal agencies. Author and co-author of numerous participatory research studies, Nacho has also taught non-profit management classes for GCI’s Professional Education program.<br />For his extensive contributions to UIC and to Chicago communities and beyond, we are grateful. For the passion that he applies to his work and to the other activities and people in his life, we are inspired. His leadership and camaraderie have made a lasting impact. We warmly wish<br />Nacho the best of everything in the new adventures that will surely follow his retirement.<br />• Process Over Outcomes: Blog Your Masters Project- UPPSA gets a lot of questions about how students formulate their masters projects, organize themselves to get the work done and stay sane while working on their masters projects. If you would like to blog about your masters project experience contact us at uppsainfo@gmail.com and let us know what your particular take is and whether you would like your own thread or would like to contribute to more of a discussion. <br />• Mayoral Candidate Forum, December 14th- The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs is convening a forum of candidates for the first open mayoral race in Chicago since 1989. Join us at the UIC Forum Tuesday, December 14th from 6:30-8pm. To reserve a seat visit www.jcua.org/townhall <br />• Mentorship Program Comments and Feedback- If you are currently participating in either the APA-IL or CUPPA Alumni mentorship program, we would like to know what you think about your experiences in the program! Let us know what is working well, what is not, and any recommendations or other comments you may have. Please visit http://www.uppsa.org/contact-uppsa.html and leave your feedback using the appropriate form. Your comments are important and will help to improve the future of both programs, so please share your thoughts!<br />• UPP Accreditation Student Participation- In the coming months the Urban Planning and Policy department will undergo its self-study as part of the work to be accredited. Be on the lookout for opportunities to provide the department your feedback and help with the study. In partnership with the department, UPPSA will help disseminate surveys, host focus groups and help analyze how the department tracks outcomes. For more information about accreditation take a look at http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org. <br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Masters Project Forum- Based on a past UPP Next event during which UPP faculty and former students presented on the MUPP masters project, we thought it would be a good idea to begin an on-going discussion board for students to put their ideas out into the MUPP community, learn about resources and find people for collaboration. One of the ideas that came up was the disconnect between completing a solely individual masters project and then working in careers that will almost never involve purely individual work. Us this thread as a forum for collaboration. Feel free to post 1) your idea for a masters project 2) requests for information, sources or people to connect with 3) provide feedback to others and 4) begin the process of pursuing a collaborative masters project. To view it go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html <br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.<br />Have a great week,<br />Bob Fuller<br />President- UPPSABob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-59593204961092122062010-12-06T06:52:00.000-08:002010-12-06T06:53:26.317-08:00Presidential Roundup- December 5, 2010• New Student Orientation on Wednesday, December 8th- Come meet UPP students joining us in January at 8pm at Jak’s Tap this Wednesday. They will just have finished their orientation and will surely like to meet their future classmates. Look for the group of cool people hanging out by the bar talking about planned unit developments.<br />• Meeting with CUPPA Dean Pagano Friday, December 10th at noon, CUPPAH rm 110- Join your fellow students from Public Administration and the undergraduate program for an open forum with Dean Pagano. On the agenda are questions regarding university reorganization and the tuition differential, but please bring your other questions as well.<br />• American Planning Association- Young Planners Group Meeting on Monday, December 6 at 6:30pm at 134 N. LaSalle St. #1100 (Houseal Lavigne)- Hear from Leslie Kirchler of Environmental Resources Management and Todd Vanodilok of Teska and Associaties about “What to do and NOT do as a planner new to the field.” RSVP at www.uppsa.org. <br />• Process Over Outcomes: Blog Your Masters Project- UPPSA gets a lot of questions about how students formulate their masters projects, organize themselves to get the work done and stay sane while working on their masters projects. If you would like to blog about your masters project experience contact us at uppsainfo@gmail.com and let us know what your particular take is and whether you would like your own thread or would like to contribute to more of a discussion. <br />• Mayoral Candidate Forum, December 14th- The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs is convening a forum of candidates for the first open mayoral race in Chicago since 1989. Join us at the UIC Forum Tuesday, December 14th from 6:30-8pm. To reserve a seat visit www.jcua.org/townhall <br />• Mentorship Program Comments and Feedback- If you are currently participating in either the APA-IL or CUPPA Alumni mentorship program, we would like to know what you think about your experiences in the program! Let us know what is working well, what is not, and any recommendations or other comments you may have. Please visit http://www.uppsa.org/contact-uppsa.html and leave your feedback using the appropriate form. Your comments are important and will help to improve the future of both programs, so please share your thoughts!<br />• UPP Accreditation Student Participation- In the coming months the Urban Planning and Policy department will undergo its self-study as part of the work to be accredited. Be on the lookout for opportunities to provide the department your feedback and help with the study. In partnership with the department, UPPSA will help disseminate surveys, host focus groups and help analyze how the department tracks outcomes. For more information about accreditation take a look at http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org. <br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Masters Project Forum- Based on a past UPP Next event during which UPP faculty and former students presented on the MUPP masters project, we thought it would be a good idea to begin an on-going discussion board for students to put their ideas out into the MUPP community, learn about resources and find people for collaboration. One of the ideas that came up was the disconnect between completing a solely individual masters project and then working in careers that will almost never involve purely individual work. Us this thread as a forum for collaboration. Feel free to post 1) your idea for a masters project 2) requests for information, sources or people to connect with 3) provide feedback to others and 4) begin the process of pursuing a collaborative masters project. To view it go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html <br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223805285021521843.post-84682006647795376772010-11-28T14:06:00.000-08:002010-11-28T14:07:25.004-08:00UPPSA Presidential Roundup- November 28th• CUPPA Alumni Party- All current graduate students in Urban Planning and Public Administration are invited to the CUPPA Alumni Association Holiday Party- Wednesday, December 1st, 6pm at Jaks Tap, 901 W. Jackson. Meet MUPPS and MPA’s from years past who are out working and may be a great connection. Great networking opportunity!<br />• Meeting with President Hogan- You are invited to an Open Forum with President Hogan on Monday, November 29 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Room 302 of Student Center East. All UIC students are welcome to attend, so bring your study partner, roommate, or student organization peer. Participants will have chances at door prizes and will receive co-curricular credit for The UIC Experience http://www.uic.edu/depts/ovcsa/uicexperience.html. Plus, the first 75 students to RSVP will be treated to free lunch after the meeting. What are you waiting for? RSVP by Monday, November 22 to ovcsa@uic.edu.<br />• CUPPAH Turkey Bowl Results- The Turkey Bowl was awesome. More than 50 people participated and we collected many meals worth of canned goods for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. While UPPSA lost our first game, we assisted SUPA with a win and then we took on all the undergrads and won, but that didn’t count towards the standings. Pictures (and they are awesome) will be posted to the website tonight www.upppsa.org. Thank you to Eden Sabala for organizing the event and thank you to Sara Amaral for coaching the UPPSA team.<br />• Process Over Outcomes: Blog Your Masters Project- UPPSA gets a lot of questions about how students formulate their masters projects, organize themselves to get the work done and stay sane while working on their masters projects. If you would like to blog about your masters project experience contact us at uppsainfo@gmail.com and let us know what your particular take is and whether you would like your own thread or would like to contribute to more of a discussion. <br />• Mayoral Candidate Forum, December 14th- The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs is convening a forum of candidates for the first open mayoral race in Chicago since 1989. Join us at the UIC Forum Tuesday, December 14th from 6:30-8pm. To reserve a seat visit www.jcua.org/townhall <br />• Mentorship Program Comments and Feedback- If you are currently participating in either the APA-IL or CUPPA Alumni mentorship program, we would like to know what you think about your experiences in the program! Let us know what is working well, what is not, and any recommendations or other comments you may have. Please visit http://www.uppsa.org/contact-uppsa.html and leave your feedback using the appropriate form. Your comments are important and will help to improve the future of both programs, so please share your thoughts!<br />• UPP Accreditation Student Participation- In the coming months the Urban Planning and Policy department will undergo its self-study as part of the work to be accredited. Be on the lookout for opportunities to provide the department your feedback and help with the study. In partnership with the department, UPPSA will help disseminate surveys, host focus groups and help analyze how the department tracks outcomes. For more information about accreditation take a look at http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org. <br />• Book Exchange- As this semester is ending, a new one is going to begin shortly. Don’t forget to sell your books for some extra holiday cash, or rent them out, if you are attached to them. UPPSA book exchange in online! Go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html to post your books.<br />• Masters Project Forum- Based on a past UPP Next event during which UPP faculty and former students presented on the MUPP masters project, we thought it would be a good idea to begin an on-going discussion board for students to put their ideas out into the MUPP community, learn about resources and find people for collaboration. One of the ideas that came up was the disconnect between completing a solely individual masters project and then working in careers that will almost never involve purely individual work. Us this thread as a forum for collaboration. Feel free to post 1) your idea for a masters project 2) requests for information, sources or people to connect with 3) provide feedback to others and 4) begin the process of pursuing a collaborative masters project. To view it go to http://www.uppsa.org/forum.html <br />• Academic or Assistantship Advocacy- Any MUPPs with concerns about department-wide academic issues are encouraged to contact UPPSA at UPPSAinfo@gmail.com with your feedback about the program. The Board of UPPSA meets regularly with the UPP department and the Dean of CUPPA. Let us be your advocate. Also, for those students with assistantships, UPPSA President Bob Fuller is also the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) steward for CUPPAH. If you feel you have been treated unfairly in your assistantship (Teaching, Graduate or Research) feel free to contact him at rfulle5@uic.edu to get connected with the GEO’s grievance resources.<br />• If you have important news for fellow MUPPs and you would like it included in the President’s Weekly Roundup and/or on the UPPSA website email UPPSAinfo@gmail.com by 2 p.m. each Sunday.Bob Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06160033478038227383noreply@blogger.com0