The Counseling Center would like to acknowledge the impact of the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas this weekend. This is yet another act of violence and oppression toward the…
The Counseling Center staff has been feeling the impact of recent acts of systemic violence and oppression toward women. From legislation that impacts women’s bodily autonomy to domestic and sexual violence in relationships,…
The recent violent shooting of Asian Americans that took six lives of women of Asian descent is a clear representation of racism and systemic oppression, and we are grieving with the Asian American…
The latest modification to the temporary exemptions for the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) that was announced by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on July 6th, 2020 puts our international…
Concerns for one’s health and ongoing news reports about the coronavirus can cause anxiety and fear. UIC Counseling Center staff are aware that fear and anxiety can lead to bias, discrimination, and hatred, and…
The Counseling Center shares in the sadness regarding the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada on Oct. 1, 2017. This tragedy can certainly be difficult for any of our UIC students who are…