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Pell Grants under attack in Congress We need your help to oppose changes that will negatively affect UIC students. The federal budget crisis is forcing Congress to consider making changes to student grant and loan programs. Please write your legislators or stop by Student Center East Nov. 2 to write a personal letter. TAKE ACTION				Other News Attention, freshmen: Engineering wants you UIC theater students take shot at high-wire comedy improv act Student chefs aim to cook up winners at event sponsored by UIC Dining Services UIC student crowned Miss Arab USA Intern gets front-row seat to national politics What health care reform means to students

Alumni Authors Series: Gerald Nicosia
The University of Illinois Alumni Association invites you to join author, journalist, poet and literary critic Gerald Nicosia ’71 las, ma ’73 las, on Nov. 16 as he relates the unknown story about his latest book, “One and Only: The Untold Story of On the Road,” at the UIC Daley Library (801 S. Morgan St.).

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