How can schools manage racial issues? Find out.

The Moon takes center stage at Lunapalooza! Watch it dance with our home planet in a total lunar eclipse, shout “WOW!” to your family and friends, and take your lunar experience to the next level with outdoor observing and indoor activities that celebrate Earth’s celestial companion. See the Adler’s newest sky show and treat your little explorers to a pajama party for kids who are up past their bedtime. Don’t miss your chance to sway to the rhythms of our Universe—reserve your pass today!

How can schools manage racial issues? Find out.

Join the IOP as we welcome retired General Stanley McChrystal for a conversation on his new book Leaders: Myth and Reality, cowritten with Jeff Eggers and Jason Mangone. Modeled after Plutarch’s Lives, Leaders explores the stories of thirteen leaders – including Robespierre, Boss Tweed, Coco Chanel, and more – to find patterns of practical leadership in a variety of contexts.

Lou Raizin, twice Board Chair of Chicago Loop Alliance lead the creation of Pop Up Art Loop, as well as the installation of a number of major public art projects in the city including the lighting and music display along State Street.

Join the IOP as we welcome former U.S. Representative and Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney (D-MD) to campus to discuss his vision for the Democratic Party and for America. During his time in Congress, he served on the House Committee on Financial Services and the Joint Economic Committee. Prior to his election in 2012, Mr. Delaney was founder and CEO of two companies, CapitalSource and HealthCare Financial Partners.

Located in the basement of the White House, the Situation Room, has been the scene of some of modern history’s most fraught moments. Join the Council for a behind-the-scenes account into the complexities and challenges of global policy-making in the White House’s most guarded decision-making space.

Author, CEO and analyst Daniel Newman will guide us through the 7 future-proofing pillars that drive a digitally-transformed enterprise.

In this introductory course, we will take a look at the basics of accounting, financial statements and financial analyses – specifically as it relates to food & beverage companies. We’ll go through accounting methodology for important aspects of the business, as well as key KPI’s to track as you grow.

The Chi Hack Night is a free, weekly event in Chicago to build, share and learn about civic tech and tools to create, support, or serve public good.

Negativity has become a constant presence in our daily life. We are bombarded with frightening headlines, upsetting viral images, angry neighbors, and family members caught in a political stand-off. But is the world as bad off as we think? Where are the silver linings, and who are the hopeful thought leaders creating ripples of optimism that just might restore our faith in what is possible? How can we be part of the shift? You’ll leave this Talk having been on a journey that inspires endless optimism as you kick off a new year.