Jul
31
Block City 2021
91ÖÆƬ³§ Institute of Technology is hosting the ninth annual community-wide LEGO blocks building day in Chicago’s Bronzevillle neighborhood on Saturday, July 31. Children and families are invited to...
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May
18
Tech and Social Justice Speaker Series: Tech Companies—Equal Opportunity Policies vs. Realities
Many technology companies have stated their commitment to social justice, vowing to increase the numbers of African-Americans, ethnic minorities, and women in the ranks of their technical and...
May
15
Film Screening—Far East, Deep South
Join the Office of Community Affairs and Outreach Programs on May 15 for a special virtual screening of the film Far East, Deep South, which explores the seldom-told history of Chinese immigrants...
Apr
20
Technology and Social Justice Series: What Can the Tech Community Do—Practitioners and Their Employers
Tech workers, including developers at some of the largest tech companies, have started to push back against the use of their application code for purposes that violate the norms of social justice...
Apr
15
Community Book Club—Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
Are you looking to connect with others? Do you love reading all kinds of books? If you answered yes, the Community Book Club is for you! Join us and explore Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout. The...
Mar
26
Virtual Screening of Judas and the Black Messiah and Discussion Session
Be our guest for a special pre-film discussion, beginning at 5 p.m., and screening of Judas and the Black Messiah, beginning at 6 p.m. The virtual event will take place via Stream Yard. Join the...
Mar
16
Technology and Social Justice Series: Researchers and their Research
Technical innovations, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media, are known to introduce biases into the applications that replicate and amplify the prejudices and...
Mar
4
Virtual Book Club, What Should I Do With My Life?
Are you looking to connect with others? Do you love reading all kinds of books? If you answered yes, the community book club is for YOU! Join us and explore What Should I Do With My Life? by Po...
Feb
26
Film Screening: The Impact of Roberts Temple Church in Chicago and the World!
Join us on February 26 at 4 p.m. for a special documentary chronicling the impact of the historic Roberts Temple Church a few blocks from the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Tech campus. The film discusses the church's role...
Feb
18
The Color Tax: Origins of the Modern Day Racial Wealth Gap
This film screening and discussion is the third episode of a five-part documentary series titled Shame of Chicago. The Color Tax tells the story of how a system of predatory home contract sales during...