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Our mission is to preserve, promote, and propel the right of all people to a place where they can live and prosper—a place to call home.

    Housing and Higher Ed

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    • National Public Housing Museum, 919 S. Ada Street, Chicago, IL 60607

    • Free
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    Working towards a world where housing and higher education are a human right.

    The Chronicle of Higher Education, College Unbound, and National Public Housing Museum present storytelling sessions about housing justice and the future of higher education.

    Join us for conversations about City Colleges of Chicago’s efforts to end housing and food insecurity, College Unbound’s partnerships and programs to support the learning of housing and house-ers, and college students’ struggles to overcome college debt and achieve home ownership.

    Plus, stories from current students on their own experiences advocating for higher ed and housing justice, and open museum hours at the National Public Housing Museum.

    Register for the event

    Also: drinks and bites with fellow community members!

    FREE, but space is limited. Please register in advance.

    Schedule

    5–6 pm | Reception, with museum open for exploration

    6–7:30 pm | Program

    Featuring

    Professional portrait of Scott Carlson

    Scott Carlson
    Chronicle of Higher Ed

    Professional portrait of Juan Salgado

    Juan Salgado
    Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago

    Professional portrait of Salin Geevarghese

    Salin Geevarghese
    Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of International and Philanthropic Innovation, Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Professional portrait of Wendell Pritchett

    Wendell Pritchett
    Past Interim President & Provost, University of Pennsylvania

    Professional portrait of Kristin Faust

    Kristin Faust
    Executive Director, Illinois Housing Development Authority

    Portrait of Lisa Yun Lee

    Lisa Yun Lee
    Executive Director, National Public Housing Museum

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