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Chicago Tribune in Conversation with Judy Blume on Wednesday, June 17

Judy Blume will be in Chicago on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. to discuss her latest book, In the Unlikely Event, with Chicago Tribune columnist Heidi Stevens. The event, presented by the Chicago Tribune Printers Row series and the Chicago Humanities Festival, will take place in the Diane and David B Heller Auditorium at Francis W. Parker School (2233 North Clark Street). Tickets…Continue reading Chicago Tribune in Conversation with Judy Blume on Wednesday, June 17

Apply for a Graduate Student Seminar with Peter Galison (Deadline: 11/3/14)

The Chicago Humanities Festival, in partnership with the Baskes Family and the History of Science Society, is offering a graduate student seminar with Peter Galison on Sunday, November 9. Professor Galison is the Pellegrino University Professor in History of Science and Physics and Director of the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments at Harvard University. Graduate students interested in participating…Continue reading Apply for a Graduate Student Seminar with Peter Galison (Deadline: 11/3/14)

Chicago Humanities Festival Seeks Applications from Chicago-Area Teachers

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) is now accepting applications for EdLab: Spring 2015. This professional development program focuses on The American Revolution, a performance piece by Theater Unspeakable. Fourth- to eighth-grade teachers in the Chicago area (15 teachers maximum) will: Learn strategies for effectively teaching writing Design writing activities that meet Common Core Standards in hands-on workshops Get access to a matinee performance…Continue reading Chicago Humanities Festival Seeks Applications from Chicago-Area Teachers

Anthony Grafton at the Chicago Humanities Festival and Chicago Shakespeare Internships

The Chicago Humanities Festival is hosting an upcoming event with Anthony Grafton on the past, present, and future of the book. It will take place on Saturday, March 31 at 2pm at First United Methodist Church (77 West Washington Street). Grafton, a distinguished writer, author, and professor of history at Princeton University, will be giving a…Continue reading Anthony Grafton at the Chicago Humanities Festival and Chicago Shakespeare Internships