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Feb 10 2021

Pathbreaking Black mayors paving the way in urban policy

A February 1 event brought together a group of Black mayors who have been on the front lines of urban policy.

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Jan 26 2021

Diverse learners, volunteers gain new perspectives through Winning Words partnership

At Hyde Park’s City Elementary, UChicago Civic Knowledge Project’s pre-college philosophy program makes a unique impact with the school’s diverse learners

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Jan 19 2021

After expanding from annual one-day event, MLK Jr. Week of Service brings campus and community together virtually

Students, faculty, and staff from more than 13 campus units participated in service projects including translation for local immigrant populations, resume reviews, and more.

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Jan 13 2021

University of Chicago expanding annual MLK Day of Service to week-long virtual event

Virtual service projects from January 17 – 23 will bridge more than 1,000 students and 13 units across campus with neighboring communities through career and translation services, community workshops, and other events

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Jan 7 2021

The University of Chicago Center for Effective Government and Harris Public Policy Announce 2021 Class of Civic Leadership Academy

The Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) based at the University of Chicago Center for Effective Government (CEG) and the Harris School of Public Policy recently welcomed the 2021 class of 30 government and nonprofit leaders.

Staff

Grant, Sharon

Sharon Grant joined the Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) in November 2020 as the new Executive Director of the Community Programs Accelerator. In this position, Sharon will work to strengthen and scale the program through strategic partnerships, robust program development, and new revenue models to increase the number of South Side organizations we serve with our distinct nonprofit capacity building services.

Impact

Inclusive Construction Initiative FY2020 Report

This annual report is designed to not only provide a culmination of goal progress at the close of Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020) on projects in construction during that timeframe, but provide some insights as to exactly how ICI has impacted the minority and women-owned contracting community along with local hires.

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Dec 15 2020

New class of Collegiate Scholars helps readiness program reach largest ever enrollment

It looks a little different in the remote era, but with its just-admitted cohort, the Collegiate Scholars Program is supporting more high-achieving CPS high school students than ever

Workshop
Dec 8 2020

Introduction to Virtual Events

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Dec 2 2020

IJ Clinic’s South Side Pitch Contest Honors Small Chicago Businesses Confronting the Challenges of 2020

​​​​​​​A Chicago-based marketplace that connects consumers to Black-owned businesses won this year’s South Side Pitch, a “Shark Tank”-style competition hosted by the Law School’s Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship.

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Dec 2 2020

Chicago Citizen: Students get tuition fully paid to University of Chicago

Two local high school students, Zenin Miller and Mia Rodgers, recently recieved admission to UChicago through the university's UChicago Stand Together initiative, which is intended to expand educational access and career success for students of color and underrepresented groups.

Event
Nov 24 2020

Applying for Financial Aid: Hear from a UChicago Admissions Counselor

Join this Presentation/Q&A given by a UChicago admissions counselor on the ins and outs of financial aid.