As health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo respond to a growing outbreak of a rare Ebola virus, countries are implementing measures to protect their populations. In a recent article for The Conversation, Katrine Wallace, a UIC epidemiologist who studies infectious disease outbreaks, examines the history of border closures during epidemics and explains why scientific consensus generally advises against them. Wallace is available to discuss the current outbreak and the longstanding public health debate over movement restrictions versus investments in systems to detect, monitor and treat disease. She can also address evidence-based strategies, such as screening travelers and isolating exposed individuals, that have proven effective in controlling outbreaks.

Contact: Scott Goldberg  |  224-539-7733

Two Illinois bills, SB 315 and the POWER Act, represent significant state-level efforts to regulate artificial intelligence and the rapidly growing data center industry. Michael Bennett, associate vice chancellor for data science and artificial intelligence strategy at UIC and an affiliate faculty member in the UIC School of Law, is available to discuss the measures, one awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature and the other still under legislative debate. Bennett can address SB 315’s implications for AI accountability and oversight, how Illinois’ approach compares nationally and globally, the ethical and societal implications of the POWER Act, and what both efforts signal about the future of AI regulation at the state and federal levels.

Contact: Brian Flood  | 312-835-5432

As the U.S. approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, UIC's Kevin Schultz, an expert on American intellectual, political and religious history, is available for interviews on the country’s founding era and its modern relevance. He can discuss the evolution of American democracy, the role of religion in its founding and ongoing debates, and the “No Kings” tradition in the nation’s political culture. Schultz, professor and chair of history at UIC, can also speak to Chicago’s place in the national story.

Contact: Brian Flood  | 312-835-5432

Pride Month is observed in June to mark the 1969 Stonewall riots, celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and recognize their ongoing fight for rights. Historian Jennifer Brier, LAS distinguished professor of history and gender and women’s studies at UIC, can provide context on the origins of Pride Month, including the historic protests and pioneering activists who shaped the movement, as well as its relevance in today’s political and social landscape. She can also speak to the broader national and Chicago-specific history of LGBTQ+ activism, along with the history of HIV/AIDS and its lasting impact on communities, public health and policy.

Contact: Brian Flood  | 312-835-5432

Open through Dec. 15  |  Free  |  Phone: 312-413-5353

"Perennial City" connects early urban gardening experiments at Hull-House to today’s movements for environmental justice, food access and land stewardship. Drawing on rarely seen archival materials alongside new artist commissions, the exhibition at UIC's Jane Addams Hull-House Museum explores how Chicagoans, past and present, have used gardening as a tool for creativity, care and community action. Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.–4:50 p.m.; 
Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Closed Sunday–Monday. Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, 800 S. Halsted St., Chicago. 

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