Date:
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Schedule:
8:am-8:30am – Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:30am-9:30am – Program
Speaker:
Michael Strautmanis, Vice President for Civic Engagement, Obama Foundation
Civic engagement and active citizenship – It’s what the Obama Foundation was established to do. They aren’t waiting until the Obama Presidential Center is open to begin their work to inspire the next generation of civic leaders. They began piloting programs last year and are learning with each new event, refining their model for engagement as they go.
The Obama Foundation’s mission is to inspire and empower people to change their world. Their plan is to equip civic innovators, young leaders, and everyday citizens with the skills and tools they need to create change in their communities.
Join us for a discussion with Michael Strautmanis, V.P. for Civic Engagement for the Obama Foundation, to learn about this experiment in citizenship for the 21st century. Hear how the Obama Presidential Center will be a new landmark for the South Side and an economic engine for the city of Chicago — drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, creating thousands of new jobs on the South Side.
Location:
Prentice Women’s Hospital
250 East Superior Street
Third Floor, Room L North
Chicago, IL 60611
Host:
CR Group member: Northwestern Memorial Foundation