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YWCA Laura Parks & Mildred Francis Center
UChicago Dining vendors prepared and delivered 600 meals to the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Laura Parks and Mildred Francis Center in Woodlawn location each Sunday starting in mid-April, providing nearly 5,000 meals to those struggling to feed themselves and their families.
NewsJul 30 2020
University of Chicago accepting applications for certificate in nonprofit management program
Applications are now being accepted for the Certificate in Nonprofit Management program offered by the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement’s Community Programs Accelerator and School of Social Service Administration (SSA) to help nonprofit professionals in their work to build a stronger South Side.
NewsJul 27 2020
Hyde Park Herald: UChicago makes lectures available to the public
As disparities in access to quality education are compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, UChicago's Office of Civic Engagement partnered with Cook County to make seven weeks of online lectures and academic resources available for free to Chicago residents.
NewsJul 23 2020
Forbes: Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, New University Ranking System Emerges Based On Social Impact
Co-authored by UChicago Vice President for Civic Engagement and External Affairs Derek Douglas, the Advancing University Engagement report creates a framework to evaluate and rank universities according to their engagement with local communities.
ProfileSouth Shore Chamber of Commerce
South Shore Chamber of Commerce, helped identify 27 small businesses in need and provided assistance as those businesses applied for and were awarded $93,000 in grants through the University’s COVID-19 Community Support Initiative.
NewsJul 22 2020
Report recommends global evaluation process to elevate and encourage community engagement at universities
The report – developed in partnership with The University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement, King’s College London, The University of Melbourne and Nous Group – proposes eight Engagement Indicators that would allow universities to measure and elevate their community impact.
ProfileJamar Sullivan Jr.
Jamar Sullivan Jr. says he is confident that the time he spent through UChicago's STEM Initiative science enrichment program and the University’s Office of Special Programs-College Prep has prepared him to attend UChicago in fall 2020.
ProfileBess Cohen
Bess Cohen co-founded StoryArts Summer Camp, an affordable, summer program for middle school students that launched in 2015.
EventJun 15 2020
Virtual Event: Community Business Workshop: Networking for Small Businesses
At this workshop, you’ll learn tips to networking with the goal of creating meaningful connections whether it’s a professional or personal setting. Particpants and workshop leaders will discuss types of networking and where to find opportunities to socialize.
EventJun 15 2020
Virtual Event: Community Business Workshop: Accounting Basics - Get Your Books Right in 2020
Whether you’re bootstrapping or investment-backed, pre-revenue or turning a profit, just started up or have been operating for years, there are steps you need to take to stay on top of your finances, maintain compliance, and establish or maintain a strong foundation.
EventJun 15 2020
Virtual Event: Community Business Workshop: Well-being for Entrepreneurs
This interactive workshop will allow entrepreneurs to reflect on their personal and professional goals, envision a future where their well-being is fully supported, and determine actionable steps to create that vision.
NewsJun 9 2020
The University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement Response to "Towards a Whiter Woodlawn"
The OCE team appreciates the opportunity to respond to the article “Towards a Whiter Woodlawn” and clarify, given our mission and programs, the misrepresentation of a program of value for our shared community.