UIC Day – Chicago Humanities Festival

Join Chicago Humanities at the University of Illinois Chicago for a day of events highlighting movement in its many definitions — from political activism to immigration.

Chicago Humanities will be at UIC on Oct. 5, for a full day of programming featuring Connie Chung, who will discuss her legendary career in broadcast journalism; MacArthur Genius Grant winner Dylan C. Penningroth, who will talk about the overlooked roots of the Black Civil Rights Movement; best-selling author Max Boot, who will review his latest book on Ronald Reagan; and historian David Greenberg, who will discuss John Lewis’ incredible life of political organizing.

You’ll also hear from one of Chicago’s most beloved authors, Erik Larson, on his newest book illuminating the Civil War, multimedia artist Anna Marie Tendler on the pressures women face in the 21st century, and Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers in conversation with Rebecca Makkai.

In the afternoon, check out our two-panel discussions focused on movement and migration: “Revolutionary Movements of Hope or Despair?” and “Seeds in a Suitcase: Growing Place within Chicago Gardens.”

A limited supply of free tickets is available for UIC faculty, staff and students. Visit the Institute for Humanities website for more details.