Sunday, October 18, 2009

Did you know....
...Immigrants make up 18 percent of Chicago's
population (1.4 million immigrants!)
...80% of the world’s refugees are women and children
...For the first time in history, more immigrants live in
suburban parts of Chicago than in the city
...Illinois ranks fourth among states in the number of
undocumented immigrants

Come to an informal discussion on Wednesday, October 21st at 7 pm in Kresge 4425 and open forum to talk about immigrant and refugee rights, opinions on immigration policies, and ideas on how to make an impact!

And....there will be PIZZA!

All are welcome!

Monday, October 5, 2009

Social Justice Discussion Group--- Chicago Public Schools and Education in the U.S.

Did you know....
...Every nine seconds, a student drops out of a public school in the U.S.
...Just over 50% of students from Chicago Public Schools graduate.
...Over 10 million Americans since 1983 have reached the 12th grade without learning to read at a basic level.

Hear what your peers have to say and share your views and experiences about this important issue
Wednesday, October 7th,
7:00-8:00 pm
in the Norris Lake Room
pizza will be served!
Come to an informal discussion and open forum to share experiences with public schools, opinions on educational policies, and ideas on how to make an impact.
All are welcome!