Director’s Notes directors note Heading link Copy link In solidarity with UIC faculty Wednesday, January 18, 2023 UIC’s Women’s Leadership and Resource Center and its Campus Advocacy Network program stand in solidarity with the UIC United Faculty Local 6456 as it works to negotiate a fair contract with the University of Illinois Chicago. The Centers for Cultural How to Remember Tuesday, November 22, 2022 As I write this note, people are still at the polls voting in the U.S. midterm elections, their choices promising to shape local and state politics for the next two years, if not longer. And by the time that you read this, most electoral There is [always] work to be done Wednesday, November 9, 2022 As I write this note, people are still at the polls voting in the U.S. midterm elections, their choices promising to shape local and state politics for the next two years, if not longer. And by the time that you read this, most electoral Thinking about violence and solidarity Thursday, October 6, 2022 Thanks to everyone who came to our Fall Open House! We look forward to seeing you again at our various events. If you weren’t able to attend, there are plenty ... Welcome to Fall Semester! Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Welcome to fall 2022 and a new academic year! Whether you are returning to UIC or are brand new to the campus, we look forward to being in conversation with you over the . . . On this day Friday, June 24, 2022 On this day, Friday, June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision to terminate U.S. women’s constitutional right to an abortion. The implications of this decision are far-reaching... Here and Now Wednesday, June 15, 2022 So much has happened in the past month that has made many of us cry, feel furious or afraid, venture into despair, but also become radicalized as we try to figure out how to move on from here. Ending the semester on a mixed note Thursday, May 12, 2022 At the end of another academic year, we are ending on a mixed note, especially concerning our students. We have plenty to celebrate. Many families were able to join in recognition of the hard-won academic success of their kin... We have work to do Wednesday, May 4, 2022 On Monday night, I watched my Twitter feed transform from a steady stream of commentary about Met Gala outfits, to shock and anger about the contents of the draft of Supreme Court Justice Alito’s opinion that was leaked to the media. Rejecting silence Thursday, April 7, 2022 In the report dated March 17, 2022, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois stated the following: “Upon consideration of the record from the hearing and the extensive materials submitted prior thereto … it is the decision of the Board...
