Spring ’26 Events
Professional Writing Events are open to any member of the UIC community. Please join us!
Writing Beyond the Academy:
Understanding Trade Publishing
Friday, January 30
12:00 – 2:00 pm
UIC Daley Library
room 1-470 (first floor)
This short, intensive seminar covers the basics of commercial publishing – how it differs from academic publishing, what to expect, the pros and cons of trade publishing, and some of the resources available for scholars wanting to make this transition. The guest speaker is John Ghazvinian of Scholars to Storytellers.
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Register here.
Headshot and Resume Review Event
~~ Rescheduled! ~~
Wednesday, March 11
3:00 – 5:00 pm
UIC Daley Library
room 1-470 (first floor)
Stop by the library to get a free professional headshot taken! Use these on your LinkedIn profile or elsewhere during your job search. Bring your resume and receive expert advice from faculty and tutors!
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Sponsored by LAS Career Development and Internships
and the Professional Writing Program
Book Release Celebration with Margena Christian
Wednesday, March 11
3:00 – 5:00 pm
University Hall 2028
Dr. Margena Christian will discuss her new biography, It’s No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown’s Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy.
Professor Christian retired from UIC’s Professional Writing Program last year. We are thrilled to welcome her for this special event! Refreshments will be served.
Madison Street Books will provide books for purchase.
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Read more about the book here.
Writing for Money: Professional Writers offer Career Advice to Students
Friday, March 13
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Institute for the Humanities
BSB, suite 153
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Please join us for a lively discussion with a panel of professional writers who will describe their career paths, discuss industry trends, and offer advice to students.
Learn about writing careers from local journalists, critics, and public relations specialists!
Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to attend.
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The Professional Writing Program is part of UIC’s English Department.
UIC Professional writing Program
English Majors may earn a Concentration in Professional Writing. Other Majors may earn a Minor in Professional Writing.
What do Professional Writing students have in common? Whether they are studying STEM or social science,
or if their goal is to work in journalism or the publishing field, these students all gain hands-on expertise in professional writing
and establish proficiency in writing as a strategy for career development and advancement.
Students in diverse disciplines become more competitive in the professional marketplace
by learning written communication and rhetorical skills.
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