Cook County is partnering with the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement to offer seven weeks of curated educational content for the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are excited to offer this unique educational opportunity to residents of Cook County and hope to empower learning during a difficult time when people are at home and looking for something new to do,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said in making the announcement Monday. She is an alum of the University of Chicago.
The content for the “Cook County Presents: Open Lectures for Residents” will feature a combination of past lectures and interviews by University of Chicago faculty and staff in audio and video formats. Themes for each of the seven weeks include:
- Racial Justice Movement.
- COVID-19.
- Humanities.
- Community and Education.
- Democracy and Citizenship.
- Science and Discovery.
- Law and Policy.
Additionally, Career Development webinars, originally developed for UChicago students, will be available during the same period.
“The Office of Civic Engagement is pleased to partner with Cook County and share a unique cross-section of offerings from our faculty and experts throughout the university with our neighbors,” said Derek Douglas, vice president of Civic Engagement and External Affairs at the University of Chicago.
While new content will be published each week, participants can enjoy the lectures and interviews at their own pace. The courses will be available on the University of Chicago’s civic engagement website and linked from the county’s website.
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