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The Music of Chicago, a Migration Product
Author: Ricardo Almada Monter Program of Study: PhD in Chemistry, Physical Sciences Division (PSD) Description: There is no doubt that what is usually called American Music has a great influence from many migrant groups that came from outside or even within the US. In this podcast we discuss about these influences in the music of Chicago. Listen here: ...
Life of people with disabilities in Chicago: What makes them different?
Author: Jiae Myung Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Listen here: Transcript (provided by author): Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for AEPP 2021. I’m your host, Jiae Myung, and I’m currently enrolled in the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. Today we will...
The Environmental Impacts on the Reversal of the Chicago River
Author: Zijun Li Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: In the 19th century, Chicago had to reverse the direction of Chicago River to protect the water quality of Lake Michigan. The reversal was recognized as a marvel of human engineering at that years. However, the reversal has caused some negative...
A Source of Equality and Inequality: “Ban the Box” Law in Chicago
Author: Ryoya Hashimoto Program of Study: Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: “Ban the Box” Law is a popular policy removing the check box asks applicants have a criminal record in the job application process. However, recent research has revealed that this law, which was intended to promote...
Refugees In Chicago
Author: Haoming Liang Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: We are in the midst of the biggest refugee crisis the world has ever seen. At the end of 2020, more than 80 million people around the globe were displaced by war and oppression. Since Chicago is one of the main...
Automation might widen the racial income gap in Chicago
Author: Aizhan Mukhyshbayeva Program of Study: Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: Automation could hit black workers in Chicago harder than other groups and further widen the racial income gap. Listen here: Transcript (provided by author): Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for...
Art and Activism: the Life and Works of Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs
Author: Wanawat Wechakit Program of Study: Master of Laws (LLM), Law School Description: Do you think art and activism are conflicting? Let’s find out in this podcast how these two concepts, when combined, can transform the society in a unique way through the works and life of a poet, writer, teacher, reformer, artist and above all an activist: Dr....
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: ...