As part of our Juneteenth Speaker Series, join Graduate Council and International House for a fireside chat with Professor Eve Ewing on dismantling preconceptions about the South Side of Chicago. The event will take the form of a student-moderated conversation to discuss ways to increase our involvement with, support of, and collaboration with neighboring communities. All registered attendees will receive a copy of Professor Ewing’s award-winning book, Ghosts in the Schoolyard, Racism and School Closings on Chicago’s South Side, thanks to our partners at Seminary Co-op Bookstores.

This event is free and open to the public.

Event format:

5:00-6:00PM – Moderated conversation with Dr. Eve Ewing

6:00-6:30PM – Ghosts in the Schoolyard, Racism and School Closings on Chicago’s South Side book signing

6:30-7:00PM – Reception