Summer 08 Student Presentations

When: Summer
Where: Summer Program

Here are the student presentations from this year's 2008 Summer Program:

Class: "Hidden Chicago" Instructor" Steven Szmurlo Biography of Abraham Lincoln's family

Class: "From Dusable to the Fire: Early history of Chicago" Instructor: Inna Obodyanik  Chicago Architecture

Class:"From Dusable to the Fire' Early history of Chicago" Instructor: Inna Obodyanik Chicago Outfit

Class:"Traveling through history with the Chicago's Flag" Instructor: Inna Obodyyanik Chicago's Flag

Class:"Chicago Has Game!" Instructor: Paul Thomas Cubs Curse

Class:"The World Within Your Reach" Instructor: Hana Collins Highlights of various cultures in Chicago

Class:"Art Everywhere in Chicago" Instructor:Jenna Wrublik Michael Godard

Class:"Art Everywhere in Chicago" Instructor: Jenna Wrublik Salvador Dali

Class:"Hidden Chicago:Spaced of Spirituality & Beauty" Instructor: Lynne Sabas Summer in Chicago

Class:"The World Within Your Reach" Instuctor: Hana Collins Traditional Clothing

Class:"Art Everywhere in Chicago" Instructor: Jenna Wrublik Van Gogh

Class:"Columbian Exposition" Instuctor: Regina Szeligowski Columbus World Fair

Class:"Out On The Town in Chjicago" Instructor:Aaron Kingsley Soccer at Cricket Hill

Fall 1 Registration is Now Open

When: Today!
Where: Student Portal

Fall 1 online registration for ESL and TOEFL students is now open.

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Summer Registration is Now Open

When: Today!
Where: Student Portal

Summer online registration for ESL and TOEFL students is now open.

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Northwestern Engineering Students Project Presentation

When: June 10, 2008
Where: Northwestern University

Four Northwestern engineering students recently presented their model of an ergonomically designed CNC workstation developed for BIR Training. The student team of NU's Segal Design Institute was assigned the task of designing a wheelchair-accessible workstation for use in the classroom. Through a series of tests, the students explored ways to make CNC programming less restrictive to people with ambulatory disabilities. 

Pictured (left to right) Carly Ho, Can Kisagun, Steven Cai, and Kenny Tay

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BIR Attends Korean Education Fair

When: April 2008
Where: Seoul and Busan South Korea

BIR made its first trip to South Korea to attend the AIEF educational fairs in Seoul and Busan.  We had a great time meeting prospective students and reconnecting with alumni. The trip was a great success, and we hope we can visit Korea again in the near future.

If you met BIR at one of the fairs, send an email to info@birtraining.edu and say hello!

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BIR Teams Up with Northwestern University on Engineering Project

When: April 10, 2008
Where: BIR

Four Northwestern engineering students will team-up with BIR to create a CNC (Computer Numerical Control, often referred to as Computerized Manufacturing) workstation that is ergonomically designed to accommodate CNC programmers with physical disabilities. BIR's CNC Program Coordinator, Chris Carstens, says the underlying goal of the project is to enhance the working environment of all CNC programmers. Typically, a CNC programmer stands in front of a large computer console and types in numerical directions for the machine to follow. The Northwestern students will be exploring ways to make CNC programming less restrictive to people with ambulatory disabilities.

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Seven BIR Students Receive National Phlebotomy Certification

When: March 21, 2008

BIR Training Center would like to applaud the following students on their successful completion of the Phlebotomy Certification exam on March 14th: Amber Sampson, Ulyana Gural, Anna Kubik-Wanelik, Jolanta Kowalski, Angel Lashley, Mary Spencer, and Brittany Bradd. These medical assistant students received their national certification and now look forward to successful careers in the health care profession. Congratulations and good luck in your future endeavors!

Photos from the Chinese New Year Celebration

BIR students, instructors and staff members all took part in celebrating the Chinese New Year. Food, games, music and other traditional activities were on hand for the Saturday event.

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Chinese (Lunar) New Year Celebration

When: Saturday, February 9th, 2008 from 1-4pm
Where: Devon Campus in Lab 2

BIR will celebrate the New Year by hosting a “Student Talent Show” that any student can participate in. Do you own traditional costumes from your home country? Bring them along! Are you good at Mongolian or Sumo wrestling? Let’s see your moves! Do you know of any other traditional East Asian games or music that would impress the crowd? We want to see and hear it!

Bring friends or family members and have them participate with you.  All Talent Show participants will receive a special gift. If your guest is a prospective BIR student, he/she will be eligible to receive a Red Envelope promotional coupon for $50 off first term tuition. If your guest is interested in BIR programs he/she will have one week to make a decision and enroll (between February 9th and 16th, 2008).

Reserve your spot by sending an email to: chudnovskym@birtraining.edu

$50 Coupon

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Poster Display (Get Workshop Credit!)

When: January 14-26, sign up to volunteer before Jan. 18
Where: All four BIR locations

BIR is looking for two volunteers from each campus to research the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King and create posters to be displayed at each campus.  Students taking part in this activity will receive workshop credit for their efforts.

If you wish to participate, please speak to the Learning Center staff or see a
BIR Counselor no later than Friday, Jan. 18. Workshop credit will be
given on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited, sign up today!

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