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Jun 28 2019
Local Change in a Global City: Darius Ballinger (CLA'19) and the Power of Community
With the help of the University of Chicago’s Civic Leadership Academy, founder and executive director of Chasing 23 Youth Empowerment Group Darius Ballinger works to build unity and introduce life-skills to Chicago’s young people.
NewsJun 27 2019
Neighborhood Schools Program celebrates another highly engaged school year at annual reception and awards ceremony
With more than 400 active University of Chicago students participating in Neighborhood Schools Program (NSP) through the Office of Civic Engagement this school year, there was much to celebrate at NSP's annual reception and awards ceremony.
NewsJun 25 2019
A summer of sequels: Midweek on the Midway begins July 10
This year, the Office of Civic Engagement's popular Midweek on the Midway summer movie series kicks off on July 10.
NewsJun 24 2019
Twins Bound for Ivy League after UChicago College Readiness Programs
South Side Twins Naomi and Nannette Beckley are bound for Ivy League schools after participating, respectively, in the Collegiate Scholars Program and Office of Special Programs-College Prep, UChicago college readiness and access programs.
NewsJun 14 2019
Metropolitan Universities: Civic Leadership Education at the University of Chicago
Metropolitan Universities issue 30.2 ‘Partnering for Equity: Chicago Conference Issue,' features a paper by the Office of Civic Engagement's Joanie Friedman.
ProfileLeah Shapiro and Josh Aaronson
“Polsky gets the right people into the room. We’ve talked with a host of people — venture capitalists, food engineers, education nonprofit consultants, tech experts. Getting ideas from other perspectives has been a real benefit.” - Josh Aaronson
TutorMichael Chen
Michael is a 2nd year studying Economics, Public Policy, and Data Science from Chicago.
NewsJun 1 2019
Community Business Workshops
The University of Chicago's commitment to promoting the economic development of its surrounding communities includes supporting local businesses, both through contracting and purchasing opportunities and by providing educational resources to help them succeed.
ProfileDorian Nash
“I had always aspired to work at the University of Chicago. At the Smart Museum, I’m able to bring my experiences to the table to inform some of what we do in terms of meeting the needs of our community as well as the needs of the academic institution.”
NewsMay 29 2019
University of Chicago Launches Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Early to mid-stage nonprofit professionals who work in or focus on Chicago’s South Side are invited to apply for the University of Chicago’s new Certificate in Nonprofit Management — a free, two-year program designed to help leaders create, grow and operate sustainable, effective community-based organizations.
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ProfileNneka Jones
“I think the number one aspect for me was the support. I gained a network of faculty, staff, administrators, and like-minded students who weren’t afraid to think critically and really learn. Early exposure to that was essential to my success — and my experience in diverse classrooms prepared me to have deeper conversations with professors and fellow students than what my peers were ready for. That’s a skill I’ll take through undergrad and graduate school.”