December 6, 2012
‘Women’s work’“Domestic work isn’t recognized as employment in the traditional sense because it’s seen as ‘women’s work’ and it’s done in someone’s home, not in a conventional workplace.”
December 6, 2012
Hull-House Museum opens exhibition on Jane Addams Day, Dec. 10An interactive exhibition that demonstrates Jane Addams’ legacy for domestic life and public health will mark Jane Addams Day Dec. 10 at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
December 6, 2012
Top officials, business leaders focus on metropolitan resilience strategies at UIC Urban ForumTop federal, state and municipal officials, alongside private-sector and community leaders, gather today for the 2012 Urban Forum at the University of Illinois at Chicago to discuss the issues metropolitan areas have been experiencing during these tough economic times, their responses and strategies to address those challenges and improve quality of life.
December 5, 2012
UIC partner in $120 million energy projectUIC is a partner in a new energy research center that will develop more powerful, lower-cost batteries.
December 5, 2012
PeopleVincent Paglione, who retired in 2010 after 33 years as associate dean for students in the College of Architecture and the Arts, will receive a Distinguished Service Award from the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects at the chapter’s annual meeting Dec. 7.
December 5, 2012
Lectures and workshopsFor more UIC events, visit the campus online calendar. December […]
December 5, 2012
Special eventsInternationally known jazz artist Larry Coryell presents a master class Dec. 7.
December 5, 2012
Highlight2012 UIC Urban Forum brings together civic and community leaders to address metropolitan issues and strategies to meet challenges.
December 5, 2012
Faculty participation is ‘fundamental,’ university president saysFaculty participation in university governance is “fundamental to our long-term success,” University President Bob Easter told UIC faculty members Thursday at the UIC Senate meeting.
December 5, 2012
Campus NewsU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is among the civic and community leaders scheduled to speak at the 2012 UIC Urban Forum Thursday.