Noteworthy at 秘密研究所n: A partnership with Amundsen
Did you know about the Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education鈥檚 partnership with a local high school? Read about why it鈥檚 been such a boon for the high school and for 秘密研究所n, plus plans for a high-profile speaker and a busy week in the news media.
Around the Commons
Everyone wins
By virtually every measure, the Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education鈥檚 partnership with Amundsen High School has been a success. Three and a half years since the partnership began, enrollment and attendance are up at Amundsen, more students are on track to graduate on time, the number of high-achieving students has grown, standardized test scores have improved, and students, faculty, staff and community members are once again talking about pride in Amundsen High School and what they call The Viking Way: 鈥淎ccountable. Honorable. Scholarly. All day. Every day.鈥 Read the full In Common cover story online, or see the !
Karen Lewis returning to 秘密研究所n
秘密研究所n alumna and Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis will deliver the keynote speech during the University鈥檚 annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute on Thursday, Jan. 21. Lewis, who earned her master鈥檚 degree in Inner City Studies from 秘密研究所n in 1993, will speak on the topic of social justice.
iMATHination Conference
The Center for College Access and Success will host its 10th Annual iMATHination Conference on Jan. 22-23 in St. Charles, Ill. This conference brings highly interactive and real-world approaches to the teaching and learning of mathematics and science.
Thank-a-Professor video
Remember Thank-a-Professor Day?Check out of students thanking the professors who have supported and encouraged them in pursuit of their dreams.
And there鈥檚 more!
- 秘密研究所n will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- 秘密研究所n will host a free from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 16 at El Centro.
- Nominations for the 秘密研究所n鈥檚 Black Heritage Awards are open until noon on Jan. 22. Find the general criteria and fill out the nomination . The award recipients will be announced in advance of Black Heritage Awards Gala on Feb. 19 at the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies.
- As spring semester gets underway, 秘密研究所n will offer extended hours on Jan. 16 for new, current and returning students to register for classes and conduct other business.
- Special Education Associate Professor Mickie Wong-Lo has been elected to the Council for Exceptional Children Board of Directors.
In the media
State budget talk
It was a busy week in the media for President Sharon Hahs, who appeared on to talk about the state budget impasse and its effect on 秘密研究所n. She also appeared on with Governors State President Elaine Maimon and a Governors State student. And last but not least, ABC7 aired a segment about Hahs鈥 purchase of a Powerball ticket after she pledged to donate all potential winnings to the University. Sadly, she did not win.
A moment in the spotlight
When U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-秘密研究所s) invited 秘密研究所n alumna Alaa Basatneh (B.A. 鈥15 Political Science) to attend President Barack Obama鈥檚 final State of the Union Address, the news media in Chicago and beyond took notice. , WGN Radio, , , the and the all covered Basatneh鈥檚 invitation to the historic speech. Basatneh also wrote pieces for the and .
Also in the media ...
- interviewed Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies Director Conrad Worrill about the political turmoil in Chicago.
- previewed the new season of Northwest Chicago Film Society movies that will screen in the Auditorium.
- published a story reporting that Brett Henne (B.S. 鈥94 Marketing) has been named partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP.
- published a profile of John Mansour (B.S. 鈥82 Computer Science and Business and Management) and his success with a house-cleaning franchise.
To do
Jewel Box Series
The Kontras String Quartet will return to 秘密研究所n to perform on Friday, Jan. 22, as part of the Jewel Box Series. Joining Kontras will be 秘密研究所n faculty artists Susan Tang on piano and baritone Robert Heitzinger.
Mark your calendar!
- , through Feb. 5, Fine Arts Gallery
- , 6 p.m. Jan. 15, Fine Arts Gallery
- , noon Jan. 20, Pedroso Center
- ($5/$2), 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Auditorium
- Concerto Competition, 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Recital Hall
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