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Housing and Higher Ed

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

  • Free

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. Before the program, enjoy open hours at the National Public Housing Museum and 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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