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Jun 25 2019
Midweek on the Midway: Ralph Breaks the Internet
The Office of Civic Engagement's 2019 summer movie series kicks off July 10.
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
TutorCoulombe
Coulombe is a fourth year in the College and works as the Director for MTM.
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.”
EventMay 30 2019
Annual UCSC Community Impact Awards and Socially Conscious Social
Join us for the 3rd Annual UCSC Community Impact Awards and Socially Conscious Social on Friday, June 7, 4-5:30pm
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.
ProgramMaroon Tutor Match
Founded by a UChicago student in 2016, Maroon Tutor Match (MTM) is a University-student-led initiative within NSP that directly matches University students to local families who are looking for one-on-one, individualized tutoring in a particular subject area for their K – 12 student.
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.”