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Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES)

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The Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services program has been in existence since 1975. LARES was established to assist UIC in the recruitment of Latino students and to provide academic support to increase their chances for success.

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Updated: Spring 2024

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Tune in to 1:44:30 for an acknowledgement and shout out to LARES!

For full video of Excelencia in Education’s National Announcement of the Seal of Excelencia ceremony, visit: (1633) National Announcement of the Seal of Excelencia – YouTube

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Join the LARES Program today!
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Dia de La Familia / Family Day Event (LARES Annual Yield Event)
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Annual Recognition Dinner for Latino Graduates

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Attention UIC students! Our LARES Tuition Award i

Attention UIC students!

Our LARES Tuition Award is now open and accepting applications. The LARES Tuition Award aims to assist students reach their goal of obtaining a baccalaureate degree. Candidates are considered based on merit, leadership, and commitment to the Latino Community.

For eligibility and to apply, visit: lares.uic.edu/scholarships

Deadline: Sunday, April 28, 2024; 11:59 pm.
Questions? Contact Daisy Medina, dmedin20@uic.edu

#LARESestacontigo

ATTENTION ADMITTED UIC STUDENTS! LARES invites yo

ATTENTION ADMITTED UIC STUDENTS!

LARES invites you to the LARES Family Day on Saturday, March 9, 2024 to celebrate your achievement and help you and your family get to know UIC and the LARES program! You do not want to miss this opportunity to meet other admitted students; explore UIC's campus; learn about other academic programs, student orgs, financial aid, and support services; and a chance to win a textbook scholarship! LARES will host a series of information sessions in both English and Spanish.

Let us know you're coming at: lares.uic.edu/admissions/family-day/

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¡Atención estudiantes y familiares interesados e

¡Atención estudiantes y familiares interesados en la Universidad de Illinois!

Están invitados a una plática informativa para los que tienen la intención de solicitar ingreso al Sistema de la Universidad de Illinois. La plática será en español a través de Facebook Live (FacebookConsulmexChicago) el 13 de Febrero del 2024 a las 4pm.

El objetivo es contestar sus preguntas sobre el proceso de admisión y como proveer los contactos apropiados para un proceso de admisión exitoso. También aprenderán sobre los servicios y el apoyo que ofrece el programa de LARES en UIC a estudiantes Latinos de UIC.

📢 Calling all new Latino UIC Transfer students!

📢 Calling all new Latino UIC Transfer students!

LARES invites you Tuesday, January 30th to the LARES Transfer Connect, an event specifically designed and dedicated to YOU to help you gain the confidence in navigating UIC! Join us to make connections and identify networks of support that are essential to your student experience. The LARES staff is excited to meet and work with you!

To join, please RSVP at go.uic.edu/LaresTransferConnect

#UICLares #LARESestacontigo #LARESmade

Attention UIC students and or recent UIC grads: A

Attention UIC students and or recent UIC grads:

Are you a Latino UIC student or recent alum that is considering grad school or a Latino student currently enrolled in a UIC master's/doctoral degree program? If so, you may be eligible for the LARES Kaplan Award or the LARES Graduate Scholar Award!

The LARES Kaplan Award was established to support the academic ambitions of Latino students pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree by sponsoring their enrollment in a LSAT, GRE, or GMAT Kaplan Test Prep course.

The LARES Graduate Scholar Award was established to support the academic success of currently enrolled Latino students pursing a post-baccalaureate degree from UIC.

Apply today! For additional eligibility requirements and to apply, visit: lares.uic.edu/scholarships.
See flyers for more info.

Our LARES tutors are in! 🤓 If you're a UIC stud

Our LARES tutors are in! 🤓
If you're a UIC student enrolled in Math 090, 110, 121, 125, 140, 141, 165, 180, 181 and or a student enrolled in Chemistry 101, 115, 122, 124, 130, 230, 232, 234 and need extra support, please visit the LARES office (SSB, Suite 2640) for tutoring. Our LARES tutors are excited to meet and work with you!

See flyer for tutoring schedule.

Thank you for a great 2023 and always trusting us

Thank you for a great 2023 and always trusting us to serve you and your families’ educational needs. May your holiday season be wrapped in cheer and filled with celebration for the New Year!

Que nunca te falte un sueño por cumplir en 2024!

Warm Wishes,
LARES Familia

This holiday season is all about laughter, love, a

This holiday season is all about laughter, love, and family. The LARES family wishes all much love and joy this season.

From your LARES family to yours, Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año!
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Tu puedes! You're almost there, no te des por venc

Tu puedes! You're almost there, no te des por vencid@. TGIF to all of our resilient students and happy last day of finals! May this holiday season be to recharge and come back stronger next year/semester! 💪
Remember, if you need a place to study or grab a snack, #LARESestacontigo. Visit our office for some finals week snacks. ❤️

Recuerda que tu puedes. LARES wishes you muchisima

Recuerda que tu puedes. LARES wishes you muchisima suerte! We are proud of you. #LARESestacontigo #LARESfinalsweek

#LARESestacontigo as you wrap up the semester! May

#LARESestacontigo as you wrap up the semester! May you all finish this fall semester strong. Don't forget to visit LARES for all day snacks if you need to refuel, if you need a place to study, destress or need Math and or Chem tutoring. Swipe to see LARES Finals Week tutoring schedule. #sisepuede

Become a champion today on #GivingTuesday and help

Become a champion today on #GivingTuesday and help LARES support its mission!

Calling on all of our #UIC & #UICLares community #UICAlumni family and friends to join the cause! Together, we can empower our #UIC Latino students by providing personal growth and educational opportunities and prepare leaders who will make individual and collective contributions toward the cultural and social advancement of the Latino community. Together, we can change the world.
Your generosity es un abrazo across generations!

Give an 'abrazo' by giving to the "Sí Se Puede" Corazón de León Scholarship: https://yourgift.uic.edu/GTlares and or giving to the 'LARES Support Fund': https://yourgift.uic.edu/GTstudentsuccess

#UICtogether #LARESestacontigo #UICLARESchampion

LARES challenges its #UICLARES community, alumni,

LARES challenges its #UICLARES community, alumni, family, and friends to become a champion for LARES this #GivingTuesday and help us support our mission! Together, we can empower our #UIC Latino students by providing personal growth and educational opportunities and prepare leaders who will make individual and collective contributions toward the cultural and social advancement of the Latino community. Together, we can change the world. 💪 Your generosity es un abrazo across generations! ❤️

Give an 'abrazo' by:
Giving to the "Sí Se Puede" Corazón de León Scholarship: https://yourgift.uic.edu/GTlares

Giving to the 'LARES Support Fund': https://yourgift.uic.edu/GTstudentsuccess

Attention UIC Students! Finals week is right arou

Attention UIC Students!

Finals week is right around the corner and #LARESestacontigo every step of the way! Join us for our annual LARES Final's Week if you need additional tutoring right before your exams, a place to study, and or to refuel on some delicious all-day snacks! Our Chemistry and Math tutors will be on a special finals week tutoring schedule, so be sure to see flyer for more info!

We can't wait to see you finish this semester strong! Remember, you can do anything cuando te pones las pilas. ¡Ánimo, si se puede! 💪

🚨EXTENSION ALERT!🚨 The LARES Tuition Award

🚨EXTENSION ALERT!🚨

The LARES Tuition Award has been extended to Sunday, November 19, 2023; 11:59pm. Do not miss your opportunity to apply!

For additional eligibility requirements, information, and to apply, visit: lares.uic.edu/scholarships.
#LARESestacontigo

Thank you to all who joined us as the annual LARES

Thank you to all who joined us as the annual LARES Dia de los Muertos Workshop on Wednesday! We had so much fun seeing your creative talents! 💕
#LARESestacontigo #LARESddlm

Attention UIC students, staff/faculty! Do not mis

Attention UIC students, staff/faculty!

Do not miss the LARES Dia de los Muertos Workshop today from 11am to 3pm! We are ready to have some creative fun with you! We can't wait to see you! 🥰 💀

#LARESestacontigo

Attention UIC Students! Join LARES at our annual

Attention UIC Students!

Join LARES at our annual LARES Dia de los Muertos workshop on Wednesday, November 1; 11am-3pm! Be sure to stop by LARES after class to partake in our fun-filled workshop activities while enjoying some cafecito con pan dulce.

Bring a friend or two and your creativity! Scroll carousel for more info. 🎨💀 #LARESDDLM #LARESestacontigo

LARES congratulates UIC for its recertification of

LARES congratulates UIC for its recertification of the Seal of Excelencia by Excelencia in Education for intentionally serving Latino students, while serving all! UIC is one of 5 institutions that received recertification of the Seal of Excelencia in 2023.

Thank you Excelencia in Education and Chancellor Miranda for acknowledging the great work LARES does in supporting Latino students at UIC. LARES is proud to be serving the educational needs of the Latino community at UIC since 1975!

Education in Excellencia: https://www.edexcelencia.org/seal/seal-excelencia-certified-institutions

Full Video on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yRV0QnQWvk&t=6350s

#LARESestacontigo #UICproud

This past weekend, the LARES Leaders Academy had t

This past weekend, the LARES Leaders Academy had the pleasure of meeting and welcoming some special guests! Thank you @illcfoundation @senatorcelina @senatoraquino for the incredible conversations. A special thank you to Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda @uicchancellor and Executive Associate VP for Student Success & Belonging, Dr. Aisha El-Amin, for joining our students in welcoming our distinguished guests.

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