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Volunteer Opportunity with ACEing Autism in Chicago Lincoln Park/Lakeview

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ACEing Autism, a nationwide nonprofit organization on a mission for children with autism to grow, develop and benefit from social connections and fitness through affordable tennis programming, is looking for volunteers ages 13 and older for its local program in Chicago Lincoln Park/Lakeview.

Program Details
đź“Ť Location: McFetridge Sports Center (3843 N California Ave, Chicago, IL)
đź“… Dates: Saturdays, 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/14
⏰ Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Volunteers will see firsthand the impact they make on the participants and families of those they work with. They will form friendships and relationships with the athletes, other volunteers, and learn lifelong skills, including organization, management, and adaptability. Growth opportunities are also offered.

For those interested in volunteering, follow the steps below to sign up:

Step 1: Register and join ACEing Autism’s Chicago Lincoln Park/Lakeview user group → Register Here
Step 2: Sign up for the dates you’d like to volunteer → Select Dates

You can find more information about the local program here. You can also check out the linked flyer that contains a link to sign up for this location.

COE Winter Quarter 2026 Student Teaching & Internships Scholarship

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The College of Education Winter Quarter 2026 Student Teaching & Internships Scholarship is open now until January 18th.

Any counseling students who are currently doing their internship DURING Winter Quarter 2026 are eligible for this scholarship. Counseling interns are only eligible to be awarded during one quarter of their year-long internship – they will not be awarded more than once even if they apply more than once.

The maximum award amount is $3,000 depending on the number of students who apply and qualify. The minimum award is $350. Approved scholarship recipients will be awarded within this range. To be considered, you must submit your application by Sunday, January 18, 2026, 11:59 PM.

We will prioritize the awards based on demonstrated financial need. To be eligible for the award, students must have a current FAFSA completed with the Financial Aid Office.

Please see below a flyer with the information about the scholarship. Here is the link to the application and the description: https://depaul.academicworks.com/opportunities/55538

Share Your Student Loan Story

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Share how federal student loans have enabled you to pursue a degree in counseling! The Department of Education is considering lowering federal student loan borrowing limits for students, which could force some student towards expensive private lenders and discourage others from pursuing counseling altogether. ACA is collecting stories about the importance of these loans for enabling students to attend graduate programs and ultimately serve the community by becoming counselors.

Please share your federal student loan story. For instance,

  • How have these loans enabled you to pursue counseling?
  • How would these changes discourage students from joining the counseling field?
  • How could changing federal student loan limits harm access to counselors by shrinking the workforce?
For more information on how you can share your story and participate, check out the ACA Take Action page at: Take Action – Engage and Amplify Your Voice (counseling.org)

Internship Opportunity – Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

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Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates has just opened their application process for the 26-27 year. They conduct their application/interview process on a rolling admissions approach which means that as soon as applications are received, they are reviewed and, if chosen, interviews are scheduled. The majority of their interviews take place from January through March. They will continue to accept applications until all 20 of our internship positions are full.

Please see the linked brochure and application for a detailed list of the clinical training opportunities offered.

In order to apply, students need to complete the one page application and email it along with two letters of recommendation, a resume, a cover letter and unofficial graduate school transcripts to Marie Duetsch at Marie.duetsch@ascension.org.

More information about Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital can be found here: https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/illinois/ilchi/hoffman-estates-ascension-alexian-brothers-behavioral-health-hospital

CMHC Internship Opportunity – DePaul University Counseling & Psychological Services (UCAPS)

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DePaul University Counseling & Psychological Services (UCAPS) will be accepting applications for the 26-27 year starting in January. The application period for the 2026-2027 academic year will open on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM and closes on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Interested students can see the program flyer for specific details.

More information about DePaul University Counseling & Psychological Services (UCAPS) Training Program can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/student-affairs/support-services/counseling/Pages/ucaps-training.aspx

CMHC Internship Opportunity – Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC)

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Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC) is currently accepting applications for the 26-27 year. Interested students can reach out to Christine Collins at ccollins@chicagocounseling.org with a Cover Letter, CV or Resume, Transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and 1 or 2 letters of recommendation. See attached document for specific details, and please note that despite the dates written on the attachment that they do make adjustments for DePaul’s start and end dates.

More information about Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC) Clinical Training Program can be found here: https://chicagocounseling.org/clinical-training-program/

Next Monday: A Dialogue with the Dean

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On Monday, November 10, the College of Education will be hosting a student event, “Dialogue with the Dean”, in-person in COE 270 (OASIS Lounge). This event is an opportunity for students to speak with the dean about anything that’s been on their minds, as well as sharing their thoughts with fellow students. Please see the flyer below for additional details. 

Upcoming: Fall 2025 Counseling Advising Meeting, Nov 4, 4:00PM CT

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We are planning to have an advising session next Tuesday (11/4):

  • at 4pm for 1st and 2nd year counseling students, and
  • at 4:30pm for 3rd year counseling students

This meeting will cover helpful information for students including:

  • How to best seek professional and academic advising
  • Where to go to get support and resources
  • Information about licensure
  • Information about completing a thesis
  • What to expect for practicum and internship
  • Preparing for the NCE

and more…

Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and find out who their faculty and academic advisors are.

Save the Zoom link below and joins us on 11/4!

https://depaul.zoom.us/j/93249884401

Join Us for the CoE Brown-Bag Event: Collective Care & Burnout Prevention

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The Education Doctoral Student Association (EDSA) and the Racial Justice and Systemic Change Committee (RJSCC) are hosting the next College of Education Brown Bag event. The event will focus on collective care and burnout prevention and will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

This event is for all CoE members including students, staff, and faculty.

Please share the news with your colleagues. For more information and to register for the event, please see below:

Register Here