Student Veterans of America – UIC Chapter
The purpose of Student Veterans of America - UIC Chapter shall be to foster a community that can assist student veterans and their dependents at UIC to identify and utilize the resources available to them to advocate for their success in academics, career development, and social integration.
Visit Student of Veterans of America website for more information about the national organization and the resources and opportunities associated with membership. If you are interested in joining, create your account and then reach out to the president of the UIC Chapter.
Primary Student Veterans of America contact: Dallas Godina: dgodi3@uic.edu
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Dallas Godina
President
I proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry Rifleman and Basic Security Guard for Security Forces. Now, I am a senior at UIC, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. Looking ahead, I plan to bypass a Master’s program and go straight into a PhD in Engineering Management, with the long-term goal of starting my own consulting firm to help businesses integrate AI into their workforce.
Throughout my time at UIC, I’ve been involved in several impactful roles, including serving as a committee member and mentor in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. I also assist freshmen and transfer students as a Teaching Assistant in the College of Engineering’s Engineering Success Program. Additionally, I lead a team of prompt engineers, leveraging AI tools in various projects as part of my internship with the Veterans Affairs’ Digital Media Engagement Team.
I’m passionate about helping veterans and their families succeed—we’ve earned it, and we all deserve it. My advice to those considering joining Student Veterans of America? Come and experience the sense of belonging that’s often hard to find as a non-traditional student. No matter your background or branch of service, we’re a family here, united by our desire to succeed.
As president, my goal is to strengthen our veteran community, making the transition from service member to college graduate smoother for everyone. Together, we can help each other thrive.
