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Poster image for Caged Dreams (Short Film Screening and Director Q&A): The Trauma of Chicago's Migrant Crisis

Caged Dreams (Short Film Screening and Director Q&A): The Trauma of Chicago's Migrant Crisis

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Mar 29, 2024 11:00am – 12:00pm CST

Over the last year and a half, Chicago has seen a significant increase in the number of migrants coming to the city. As of February 14th, 2024, there are more than 12,000 migrants in 24 shelters across the city. Presented by Chicago Style and featuring Johannes Favi (Deputy Director for the[...]
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Lynn Sweet | How Conventions Are Financed & How Credentials Are the Golden Currency of Conventions

5707 S Woodlawn Ave,

Apr 01, 2024 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Fellow Lynn Sweet on "How Conventions Are Financed & How Credentials Are the Golden Currency of Conventions" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Monday, April 1 12:30-1:45pm This seminar will dive into the story convention officials never want told, the[...]

Mick Mulvaney Dialogue Dinner

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Apr 01, 2024 5:30pm – 7:00pm CST

Mick Mulvaney Dialogue Dinner (Current UChicago Students Only) Monday, April 1st 5:30-7:00 pm This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Mick Mulvaney in a smaller setting than seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.[...]
Poster image for Mick Mulvaney | The Perfect Call, the Folly of Fauci & More: My Times as White House Chief of Staff

Mick Mulvaney | The Perfect Call, the Folly of Fauci & More: My Times as White House Chief of Staff

5707 S Woodlawn Ave,

Apr 01, 2024 3:30pm – 4:45pm CST

IOP Fellow Mick Mulvaney on "The Perfect Call, the Folly of Fauci & More: My Times as White House Chief of Staff, Part 2" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Monday, April 1 3:30-4:45pm The second half of 2019 is dominated by the first Trump impeachment. We[...]
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The Future of Modi’s India

1307 E 60th St, Chicago, 60637

Apr 02, 2024 5:30pm – 6:45pm CST

In a year in which half the world votes, India, the largest democracy, stands out. Ethnic tensions, nationalist rhetoric, and concerns about the influence of AI and other misinformation campaigns form a tense background for this spring's election. What is the historical context for such a[...]
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Simone Campbell | Immigration & Ourselves

5707 S Woodlawn Ave,

Apr 02, 2024 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Fellow Simone Campbell on "Immigration & Ourselves" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Tuesday, April 2 12:30-1:45pm Why are so many people coming to the U.S.? Realities of home countries? How do they hear about the U.S.? The impact of war and climate[...]

Lynn Sweet Dialogue Dinner

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Apr 02, 2024 5:30pm – 7:00pm CST

Lynn Sweet Dialogue Dinner (Current UChicago Students Only) Tuesday, April 2nd 5:30-7:00 pm This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Lynn Sweet in a smaller setting than seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join[...]
Poster image for Jackie Speier | Women’s Rights Begin With the Purse, Literally

Jackie Speier | Women’s Rights Begin With the Purse, Literally

5707 S Woodlawn Ave,

Apr 03, 2024 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Fellow Jackie Speier on "Women’s Rights Begin With the Purse, Literally" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Wednesday, April 3 12:30-1:45pm Economic discrimination against women has profound implications. We will explore how no-fault divorce, the pink tax,[...]
Poster image for Lori Lightfoot | The Media: Love 'Em, Hate 'Em, Can't Do Without 'Em

Lori Lightfoot | The Media: Love 'Em, Hate 'Em, Can't Do Without 'Em

5707 S Woodlawn Ave,

Apr 03, 2024 3:30pm – 4:45pm CST

IOP Fellow Lori Lightfoot on "The Media: Love 'Em (Nah), Hate 'Em (Mostly), Can't Do Without 'Em (Sad, But True)" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Wednesday, April 3 3:30-4:45pm A vibrant media is essential to our democracy. Period. There are many historical[...]
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Academic Year Intern Coffee Hour with the Pritzker Fellows

Chicago, 60637

Apr 04, 2024 10:00am – 11:30am CST

Poster image for Lynn Sweet | Media, Messaging, Security & Challenges the Biden Team Faces in Chicago

Lynn Sweet | Media, Messaging, Security & Challenges the Biden Team Faces in Chicago

5707 S Woodlawn Ave,

Apr 08, 2024 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Fellow Lynn Sweet on "Media, Messaging, Security & Challenges the Biden Team Faces in Chicago" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Monday, April 8 12:30-1:45pm So, how is the “show” produced? From soaring themes each night to the speakers and the design of[...]

Sister Simone Dialogue Dinner

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Apr 09, 2024 5:30pm – 7:00pm CST

Sister Simone Dialogue Dinner (Current UChicago Students Only) Tuesday, April 9th 5:30-7:00 pm This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Sister Simone in a smaller setting than seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.[...]

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