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Who Owns the Past? The Oriental Institute and Beyond
Author: Caglayan Bal Program of Study: PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Division of the Humanities (HUM) Description: Western museums, as modern “cabinets of curiosity”, are legitimized spaces of colonialism and can end historical injustice only through repatriation. Listen here: Transcript (provided by author): Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for AEPP 2020!...
Mies: a Star of the German Diaspora in Chicago Architecture
Author: Roberto Albores Gleason Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: In today’s podcast, I will talk about a fantastic story that has influenced Chicago architecture. Mies van der Rohe: a Star of the German Diaspora. How can a middle-aged immigrant become a breakthrough in Chicago’s history? Listen here: Transcript...
Racial Disparities in Healthcare: Prevalence in Chicago During COVID Times
Author: Shubhashree Pani Program of Study: Phd in Chemistry, Physical Sciences Division (PSD) Description: Racial discrimination in the healthcare sector in the US has been on the spotlight since a while. In this podcast, we will explore how it translates to disparities during the pandemic situation in Chicago and worldwide and possible measures to tackle it. Listen here: ...
Traffic Jams in Chicago
Author: Maolin Wang Program of Study: PhD in Chemistry, Physical Sciences Division (PSD) Description: The traffic situation in Chicago has gradually deteriorated in recent years and it has become the top three congested cities in the US. What are the reasons for it, what impact will it bring to the public and how can people deal with it? Listen...
Beyond August 9th Downtown Looting: Mending Interracial Wounds
Author: Dwi Cahyo Ardianto Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: The Magnificent Mile Looting has its roots in the centuries of discrimination, but policies could help counteract its underlying problem. Listen here: Transcript (provided by author): Introduction: Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for AEPP...
Youth Homelessness in Chicago and the U.S.: Debunking the Myths
Author: Jieyi Chen Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: In 2018, 6,475 kids under 18 years old were homeless in Chicago according to Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. This podcast concerns the severity of youth homelessness in Chicago and the United States, why things become like this and how to...
Eustasio Rosales: Chicago’s First Hispanic Composer
Author: Daniela Pérez Giraldo Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: Eustasio was a Colombia Opera Singer, who arrived at Chicago in 1900. He developed his music career in the city, reaching that the Chicago Symphony Orchestra played some of his work. The podcast explores the immigration barriers that Eustasio dealt...
Chicago’s Effort to Support Local Restaurants under the Pandemic
Author: Tingjuan Yang Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: On May 12, 2020, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced new rules that require all food delivery apps to disclose a full breakdown of the cost of each order. How do these first-in-the-nation rules ensure proper supports for local businesses during this time...
Reconnecting the Communities by the Great Chicago Rivers
Author: Ninging Lin Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: Chicago rivers are just like a lens, through it, we can see Chicago’s problems and they also have the capacity to address problems such as segregation and inequality if people leverage this city-wide asset properly, it requires joint efforts from residents,...