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Events: UIC Jewish Studies Public Lecture on the Chicago Garment Workers Strike: “Compassionate Capitalism?”

When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 4:00 pm

Where: Institute for the Humanities, 701 S. Morgan, Lower Level/Stevenson Hall, Chicago

What: The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Jewish Studies Program will present a public lecture by Tobias Brinkmann, the Malvin and Lea Bank Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and History at Penn State University. The subject is the relationship between Jewish garment workers in Chicago and their Jewish employers and is titled: “Compassionate Capitalism? A New Look at the 1910/11 Chicago Garment Workers Strike.” The public is invited.

Events, TDU: Political Analyst Paul Green: Day-After Coverage of the Primary and the Election Ahead

When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 7:00 pm

Where: Midwest Young Artists, 878 Lyster Rd., Highwood (click for map, directions)

What: Tenth Dems University invites you to an evening with Prof. Paul Green, acclaimed political analyst for major news organizations, including WGN radio, lecturer and author. Prof. Green is Chairman of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Director of the Institute for Politics and Arthur Rubloff Professor of Policy Studies at Roosevelt University. We are fortunate be able to hear his analysis following the March primary elections.

The event is free and open to the public. RSVP here or for questions or more information, contact us at 847-266-VOTE (8683) or by email.