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Category Archives: Education

28 Oct
2017, Chicago Global Family, Education, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP, Sharing the Faith, Social Responsibility, Special Events

Niagara Forum: Rethinking Veterans Day

10 Oct
2016, Education, Niagara Forums, Society and Culture, Wisconsin

Niagara Forum with Vincent Lyles, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

12 Apr
Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Dr. Elizabeth Loentz Discusses Yiddish, Its Relevance in Jewish Identity

“Once Yiddish has taken hold of you...then you will no longer recognize your earlier tranquility. Then you will feel the true unity of...

| Tagged culture, Dr. Elizabeth Loentz, identity, Judaism, language, Niagara Foundation, University of Illinois at Chicago, Yiddish
26 Feb
Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Sallie Latkovich Speaks on Biblical Study Programs at CTU, Her Experiences Traveling in the Middle East

On February 18, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Sallie Latkovich to discuss the benefits of religious studies abroad. Latkovich, C.S.J.,...

| Tagged Biblical study, Catholic Theological Union, Christianity, CTU, Egypt, Greece, Interfaith, islam, Israel, Jordan, Judaism, Middle East, Palestine, Sallie Latkovich, Study abroad, travel, travel programs, turkey
26 Feb
Blog, Democracy, Diplomacy, Education, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Health, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Public Affairs, Society and Culture

Yemen, Iran, and Syria: The 2016 State of the Middle East Forum on the “Crisis in the Gulf”

On February 17, the Niagara Foundation hosted the annual “State of the Middle East Forum” at Roosevelt University’s Fine Arts Building. The forum...

| Tagged 2016 State of the Middle East Forum, Dr. David Faris, Iran, Middle East, State of the Middle East Forum, Syria, Yemen
05 Feb
Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Brian Bannon Talks Human-Centered Design, Refocused Mission for Chicago Public Library

On February 3rd, the Center for Public & Global Affairs welcomed Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon to Niagara Foundation. While the presentation...

| Tagged Brian Bannon, chicago, Chicago Public Library, Commissioner, design, information, library, literacy
27 Jan
2016, Branches, Chicago Global Family, Education, Gender, Human Rights, Illinois, Leadership, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Linsey Maughan, President of USNC-UN Women- “Global Issues Facing Women Today”.

27 Jan
2016, Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Leadership, Media, Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Values

Jeff McCarter from Free Spirit Media Speaks on Importance of Diversity, Role of Urban Youth in Media

On January 21, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Jeff McCarter. He is Founder & Executive Director of Free Spirit Media....

| Tagged activism, chicago, development, Free Spirit Media, journalism, media, society, youth
04 Dec
Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Gender, Society and Culture, Values

Event Recap: Marvinetta Penn on Global Girls Inc. and the Power of the Arts

The vision of Global Girls Inc. is clear and powerful: “Globally, all girls have the ability to voice their stories, create opportunities, and...

| Tagged arts, chicago, Global Girls Inc., Marvinetta Woodley-Penn, South Side
24 Nov
Blog, Democracy, Education, Event Recaps, Leadership, Politics, Public Affairs, Science and Technology

Event Recap: John Sirek Speaks on McCormick Foundation’s Civics Program

Mr. Sirek stressed the McCormick Foundation’s mission: “to foster communities of educated and engaged citizens.” To achieve this goal, the foundation runs key...

| Tagged civics, Democracy, Education, government, John Sirek, journalism, McCormick Foundation
19 Nov
Blog, Day Overviews, Education, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Today is World Philosophy Day

Every person is born with the right to wonder, and the act of wonder is what gave birth to the world of philosophy,...

| Tagged Philosophy, United Nations, World Philosophy Day
09 Nov
2016, Chicago Global Family, Education, Events, Illinois, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Commissioner Bannon to speak on “Chicago Literacy”

09 Nov
2015, Chicago Global Family, Default Category, Education, Events, Gender, Leadership, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Marvinetta Penn, the Executive Director of Global Girls to speak on “The EMCEE Method”

16 Oct
Blog, Economic Development, Education, Event Recaps, Society and Culture

Event Recap: Arshia Ali-Khan Discusses Poverty in Chicago, Lake County

On October 14th, Niagara Foundation was pleased to host Arshia Ali-Khan, Director of Business Development & Marketing for the UMMA Center. The UMMA...

| Tagged chicago, Lake County, poverty, UMMA Centers
09 Oct
Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Education, Global Issues

Today is World Post Day

On October 9, 2015, it is World Post Day. The day marks the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union’s establishment. The union’s goal...

| Tagged mail, Universal Postal Union, World Post Day
28 Sep
Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Education

Sunday was World Tourism Day!

Every year, United Nations’ World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27. The day aims to promote tourism and to raise awareness about...

25 Sep
Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Education, Global Issues

Today is World Maritime Day!

World Maritime Day was created by the International Maritime Organization to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the...

| Tagged World Maritime Day
16 Sep
2015, Chicago Global Family, Education, Events, Illinois, Leadership, Media, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP, Science and Technology

Chicago & Global Family: John Sirek, McCormick Foundation to speak on “Funding and Fostering Democracy”

10 Sep
Blog, Education, Global Issues, Society and Culture

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day!

World Suicide Prevention Day is annually observed on September 10. This year, the theme of the day is to encourage people and organizations...

08 Sep
Blog, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner

Today is International Literacy Day!

Every year, on September 8, The United Nation’s International Literacy Day shines a light on global literacy need as it promotes the significance...

| Tagged International Literacy Day, literacy, UNESCO, United Nations
26 Aug
2015, Chicago Global Family, Education, Illinois

CGF: Howard Learner, President and Executive Director of the Environmental Law & Policy Center

26 Aug
2015, Education, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality

FIF: Dr. Aasim Padela to speak on “Exploring the Encounter of Islam with Modern Biomedicine”

24 Aug
Blog, Education, Interns' Corner, Values

“Different” is Good: Why Diversity Matters

We are often separated and segregated from different groups of people during our lives, however when it comes to college it is probably...

| Tagged College, Diversity
11 Aug
Blog, Education, Interns' Corner

The Power of a Bilingual Education

Before I learned to add one plus two, I learned to añadir uno más dos. When I was five, my parents enrolled me...

| Tagged Bilingual, Diversity, Education, Intercultural exchange, Spanish
10 Aug
2015, Chicago Global Family, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Leadership, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture, Values

Chicago & Global Family: Travis Rejman of Goldin Institute to speak on “The Power of Community in Social Change”

04 Aug
Blog, Education, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Values

Why Dialogue and Debate Promote Learning

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Academics, Debate, dialogue
23 Jul
2015, Blog, Education, Religion and Spirituality, Values

The Importance of Learning in Judaism

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Judaism, Learning
20 Jul
2015, Chicago Global Family, Default Category, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Public and Global Affairs

CGF: Charlene A Carruthers to speak on “Activism in Chicago”

15 Jul
2015, Blog, Default Category, Education, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values

Studying Abroad in Yemen

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

11 Jun
2015, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Community Projects, Default Category, Education, Fast-a-thon, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Lecture Series, Peace and Conflict, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, RSVP, Sharing the Faith, Social Responsibility, Speakers, Special Events, Values

Ramadan Experience : Lecture and Iftar 2015

06 Mar
2015, Education, Gender, Global Issues, Niagara Forums, Values, Wisconsin, Women's Club

Perspectives in Public Health: Women’s Health

19 Feb
Articles, Blog, Education, Illinois, Interviews, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture

Anti-bullying activist Patrick Dati to speak at Chicago & Education Forum

Niagara Foundation is excited to host Patrick Dati, an anti-bullying advocate and child abuse prevention spokesman, at our upcoming Chicago & Education Forum:...

| Tagged activism, advocacy, anti-bullying, bully, domestic violence, LGBT, LGBTQ, rape, sexual abuse
10 Feb
Articles, Blog, Education, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Reverend John Cunningham Event Recap

By: Joshua Heine, Public & Global Affairs Intern On February 4, Niagara Foundation was pleased to welcome Reverend John Cunningham, a Jesuit priest and...

| Tagged faith, Jesuit, physics, science
09 Feb
Chicago Global Family, Education, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Interviews, Leadership, Society and Culture

Interview with Stacy Ratner, Founder of Open Books

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Edited by: Kathleen Ferraro, Communications and Membership Coordinator On Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Stacy...

| Tagged community, literacy, Open Books
23 Jan
Blog, Education, Interviews, Religion and Spirituality

Interview with Father Cunningham of Loyola University Chicago

By: Kathleen Ferraro, Communications & Membership Coordinator On Wednesday, February 4 from 11:30 AM – 1PM, Niagara is excited to host Father John...

| Tagged faith, Jesuit, physics, religion, science and faith
25 Apr
2014, Blog, Chicago Global Family, Education, Leadership, Niagara Updates, Public and Global Affairs

Chicago Global Family with Dr. Sharon Hahs of Northeastern Illinois University

By: Edirin Davis, Communications Officer at the Niagara Foundation The Niagara Foundation is pleased to present our new and improved Chicago Global Family...

2013, 2014, Blog, Education, Global Issues, Interns' Corner, Media, News, Niagara Updates, Sacred Sources

Complicating the East-West Divide in Ukraine: A Niagara Panel

By: Alexis O’Connor, intern at Niagara Foundation and student at Northwestern University Niagara Foundation held a panel on recent developments in Ukraine on...

07 Mar
2014, Chicago Global Family, Education, Illinois, Public and Global Affairs

CGF with President Sharon Hahs of Northeastern Illinois University

07 Mar
2014, Chicago Global Family, Education, Illinois, Values

Niagara Forum with Richard Lariviere, President and CEO, Field Museum

02 Feb
2015, Education, Global Issues

Global Voices Author Night with Rainer Hermann – Where is Turkey Headed?

29 Sep
2014, Education, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

The Importance of Collaboration

2013, Economic Development, Education, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums

Legal Education: Crisis and Transformation

2013, Education, Global Issues, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Public Affairs, Religion and Spirituality

The Gulen Movement: TOWARD AN ISLAMIC ENLIGHTENMENT

| Tagged amazon, book, Cambridge, cemaat, Democracy, fethullah gulen, gulen, gulen movement, hakan yavuz, hizmet, hizmet movement, islam, John Esposito, Middle East, modernity, muslim, Secular State, Secularism, Toward an Islamic Enlightenment, turkey, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2013, Economic Development, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Public Affairs

Recidivism: Is Illinois on top of its game?

13 Dec
2012, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Education, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: PERSPECTIVES ON ABRAHAMIC TRADITIONS 2012

2011, Education, Illinois, Niagara Forums

Dr. George W. Reid, Executive Director, Illinois Board of Higher Education

19 Apr
2011, Education, Global Issues, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Society and Culture, Values

Daniel J. Schmidt, President and CEO, WTTW11

2011, Education, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Values

A Grand Spectacle of Division: News media’s desertion of collective problem solving with Torey Malatia, President & CEO, Chicago Public Media

2011, Education, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Values

Torey Malatia, President & CEO, Chicago Public Media

2009, Education, Illinois, Interfaith, Niagara Forums

Interfaith and Higher Ed with Dr. S. Alan Ray, President, Elmhurst College

2007, Education, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Values

Attracting, Developing and Training Diverse Talent with Deborah L. DeHass, Vice Chairman, Deloitte

2008, Education, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Society and Culture

Multicultural Education in Schools with Sunny P. Chico, President, SPC Consulting, LLC

2008, Education, Illinois, Niagara Forums

No Child Left Behind with Kristine Cohn, Secretary’s Regional Representative, Region V, U.S. Department of Education

2008, Education, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Religion, the Public Good, and the Research Insitution with Dr. Richard A. Rosengarten, Dean of the Divinity School, The University of Chicago

2008, Education, Illinois, Niagara Forums

Education in Chicago with Barbara Eason-Watkins, Chief Education Officer, Chicago Public Schools (CPS)

2007, Education, Gender, Illinois, Niagara Forums

Women in Higher Ed with Dr. Sylvia Manning, Chancellor, The University of Illinois at Chicago

2007, Education, Global Issues, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Society and Culture

Roosevelt University’s Commitment to Diversity in the Globalized World with Dr. Charles Middleton, President, Roosevelt University

2007, Education, Global Issues, Illinois, Niagara Forums

International Education at a Small Liberal Arts School with Dr. Stephen D. Schutt, President, Lake Forest College

2007, Education, Illinois, Interfaith, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict

Humility and Engagement: Reflections on the Legacy of Reinhold Niebuhr with Dr. Bryant L. Cureton, President, Elmhurst College

2008, Education, Illinois, Niagara Forums

Chicago Renaissance Schools Initiative with Arne Duncan, CEO, Chicago Public Schools

2007, Education, Illinois, Niagara Forums

The Importance of Higher Education on National Issues with Dr. Henry Bienen, President, Northwestern University

2006, Education, Global Issues, Illinois, Niagara Forums

DePaul University’s Commitment to Diversity with The Rev. Dr. Dennis H. Holtschneider, President, DePaul University

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