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Support from Graham School helps strengthen and expand College Bridge program at UChicago
Graham School helps strengthen and expand College Bridge
 Through the College Bridge program, Jones College Prep Senior Olivia Wagner took an Intro to Economics course at UChicago this summer and is taking a Calculus 2 course this fall.
(Photo by Eileen Fleming)
Since 2006, the University of Chicago has opened its campus and classrooms to academically advanced public high school students who take select college courses for free year-round. Now, thanks to new support from the Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies, students in the University’s College Bridge program are set to receive additional assistance to help them prepare for the rigors of college.
CLA graduate helps transform historic Pullman
(Photo by Jean Lachat)
Civic Leadership Academy graduate helps transform historic Pullman
On October 18, the Civic Leadership Academy–with support from JPMorgan Chase and the Chicago Community Trust–sponsored a Chicago Ideas Week tour of the Far South Side community of Pullman. The tour was led by CLA alumna Jennifer Bransfield, general counsel and vice president of operations for Community Neighborhood Initiatives, the nonprofit leading much of the redevelopment happening in Pullman. 
Local high school debaters get a taste of UChicago
(Photo by Jean Lachat)
Local high school debaters get a taste of UChicago
Through a partnership with the Chicago Debate Commission and Chicago Debate League, UChicago welcomed more than 100 high school debate team members to campus on November 7. The visit was designed to give the students, who attend schools on the city’s South and West sides, a glimpse of the college experience. The day included a discussion with four current UChicago students who described how team debating in high school helped to prepare them for college. 
JPMorgan Chase Sponsors Community Programs Accelerator Financial Capacity Building Workshop Series
UChicago Lecturer Christa Velasquez leads No Money, No Mission workshop on Nov. 9, at the Community Programs Accelerator. 
Partner Spotlight: JPMorgan Chase Sponsors Community Programs Accelerator Financial Capacity Building Workshop Series

The Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago has kicked off a new series of workshops to improve the financial acumen of nonprofit leaders. The series is made possible by a $5,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase, and will enrich the Accelerator’s ongoing Community Programs Education Series of capacity-building workshops and seminars.

“Local nonprofit organizations are working every day to strengthen communities, provide critical services, and advance the causes of equality and opportunity,” said Damion Heron, Office of Non-profit Engagement, JPMorgan Chase. “The technical assistance and organizational capacity that the Accelerator provides will help strengthen nonprofits to better serve communities and we are proud to support the program.”

The 11-session series will cover: financial practices, taxes and legal responsibilities, social entrepreneurship, grant writing, and fund development. The workshops are free and open to any nonprofit in Chicago, and will be held at the Community Programs Accelerator office, at 5225 S. Cottage Grove Ave., twice a month until March 2017. Presenters will include experienced nonprofit professionals, corporate experts, private consultants, and University instructors. 
Upcoming events
Connect Hyde Park | Nov. 18-20
UChicago Commercial Real Estate Operations (CREO) is partnering with local 53rd Street business owner Eric Williams, from The Silver Room, to present Hyde Park’s new three-day, multi-sited art festival combining visual and performing art, designed objects, film, music, fashion, and literary culture – taking place in three gallery spaces and multiple storefronts, businesses, and restaurants on 53rd Street in Downtown Hyde Park. Explore curated exhibitions, live performances, DJs, independent film programs, and more.

Friday-Sunday, November 18-20
Various times and locations
Court Theatre Day of Absence | Nov. 19
Court Theatre's Spotlight Reading Series is a yearlong, citywide event to rediscover classic plays by writers of color. The series concludes with Douglas Turner Ward's Day of Absence, directed by Ron OJ Parson. The play is a satire about an imaginary Southern town where the white residents, to their shock and horror, wake to find that the town’s black residents have vanished. All readings are free and open to the public, but space is extremely limited. 

Saturday, November 19
3 p.m.
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 S. South Shore Dr.
Southside Friends of the Chicago Sinfonietta Holiday Breakfast | Dec. 10
This 17th annual breakfast, “A Tip of the Hat to the Chicago Sinfonietta,” ushers in the holiday season with a prelude by pianist George T. Cooper, followed by the music of the Chicago Sinfonietta. Tickets are $75 and include a sumptuous breakfast. Funds raised through the event and silent auction will help continue programs for elementary and high school students, and professional development fellowships. 

Saturday, December 10
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave.
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