The Delta Phi Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota is gearing up for a fantastic year of events for our students and alumni—and we’d love your help making them happen!

On the form below, you can:

• Sign up for the Mentorship Program (open to all students and alumni)
• Register for NCE Prep (for third-year students and alumni)
• Volunteer for CSI DPU committees to help plan and host events (for CSI members)

Please take a minute to fill out the form:

https://forms.gle/8LYKHFdxguYh8QrC8

Questions? Reach out to Ryne Thacker (CSI DPU President) at RTHACKE2@depaul.edu.

Thanks—more exciting updates to come!

The Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship is currently recruiting graduate students to apply for 2026-2027 Schweitzer Fellowships. Information about the Fellowship program is available at our website. The deadline to apply is February 1st 2026.

The Schweitzer Fellowship is a prestigious year-long service learning program for graduate students in health-related professions who design and implement innovative direct-service projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of underserved Chicago area communities. Annually, they select 26 graduate students from diverse fields to become Fellows who will design and implement year-long direct service projects. In addition to their service projects, other elements of the Fellowship program inspire and inform the Fellows, and reinforce their commitment to community service. These elements include supportive mentors, trainings and workshops, and monthly meetings with a cohort of Fellows passionate about collaboration to improve health equity.  Fellows receive a $2,750 stipend for their participation.

To learn more about the Fellowship, attend an informational session!  To register for sessions, find out more, and see the application, please visit the website at: https://www.hmprg.org/chicago-area-schweitzer-fellowship-program/

Join the 2026-2027 cohort of outstanding interdisciplinary Fellows and a network of over 4,500 Fellows nationwide! Apply by Feb 1, 2026.

*Please note that hours completed toward this fellowship cannot be counted toward DePaul’s 700 practicum and internship hours in the 3^rd year of the counseling program*

BGF Children’s Therapy is still recruiting!

This therapy practice provides in-home and center-based behavior therapy for children diagnosed with Autism. They are seeking individuals to work one-on-one with the children we serve, starting in Fall 2025. Ideal candidates are working towards their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field and have some experience working with children. They train their staff in behavior analytic principles and the skills necessary to work with children diagnosed with Autism. They have hired students from DePaul in the past and have been very happy with their work and dedication. Hourly rates range from $20 to $25, depending on experience.

If you are interested, please reach out to the Clinical Director, Nicole Cissell, at nicole@bgftherapy.com or at 312-806-7937

www.bgftherapy.com

On behalf of Dr. Priscilla Rose Prasath, President of the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW), we are delighted to extend an invitation to faculty and students to be part of the ASGW 2026 Conference, taking place February 5–7, 2026, at the Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois.

ASGW conferences are known for their close-knit, welcoming community and unparalleled networking opportunities. This is a unique space where faculty, students, and practitioners connect, share ideas, and collaborate on advancing the field of group work.

We would be thrilled to see your program represented—not only in attendance but also through presentations that showcase the innovative and impactful group work happening at your institution. Submitting a proposal offers a meaningful way to:

• Strengthen professional identity for both faculty and students
• Share best practices and research with a national audience
• Build lasting professional relationships within the ASGW community

Proposal Submission Link: Submit Your Proposal Here

Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and students in your program. If you have questions about the submission process or conference details, we are happy to assist. We also invite you to register and join us at the ASGW 2026 Conference to experience the engaging sessions, collaborative spirit, and warm community that make ASGW events so special.

We look forward to welcoming you and your students to Chicago for what promises to be an engaging, inspiring, and collaborative conference experience.

Warm regards,

Krissy Treviranus, PhD
Brenna Breshears, PhD
2026 Conference Committee Co-Chairs

A Virtual Interest Meeting for the ISCA 2025-2026 Graduate Student Committee

Please join us on Sunday, September 7 at 5:00pm for a virtual interest meeting about the ISCA 2025-2026 Graduate Student Committee!

Requirements:

• Be a current graduate student in one of Illinois’s 15 graduate-level school counseling programs.
• Have a desire to communicate and contribute to furthering connections and training between Illinois school counseling graduate students.
• Attend one 1-hour virtual meeting per month from September until May.
• Depending on the given projects and initiatives of various sub-committees and events taking place at various times in the school year, contribute 3-5 hours of additional work each month as needed by the committee.

The Illinois School Counseling Association (ISCA) is dedicated to advancing school counseling excellence in Illinois. Much of the work of ISCA is carried out through a variety of committees. As the future generation of school counselors, graduate students are a critical component of the association’s mission.

The Graduate Student Committee gathers graduate students from all over the state of Illinois (primarily virtually) and carries out projects that cover advocacy, professional development, social connections, and more! The commitments of membership are light: attendance at a monthly virtual meeting and participation in one project sub-committee (Education & Professional Development or Social & Professional Networking).

Our initial interest meeting will be held virtually on Sunday, September 7 at 5pm. To receive a meeting link (Google Meet), please fill out the RSVP form here.