2025 UIC Urban Forum – The Power of Community Engagement: Building Bridges for Shared Impact
April 8 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm CDT
The 2025 UIC Urban Forum, titled “The Power of Community Engagement: Building Bridges for Shared Impact,” will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from Noon to 4:30 p.m. at UIC Student Center East (Illinois Room), 750 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL. This event will bring together leaders from community organizations, academia, business, and government to explore how anchor institutions can evolve beyond traditional outreach and actively participate in fostering reciprocal partnerships for sustainable community impact.
The forum will address key questions, such as:
• What defines successful community engagement?
• How can anchor institutions maximize their resources and expertise to address urban challenges?
• How can institutions redefine their role as active participants in societal well-being?
Speakers will include Toni Preckwinkle, President of the Cook County Board, and Marie Lynn Miranda, Chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago, who serve as co-chairs for the event.
The UIC Urban Forum, in collaboration with the UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA)—which has over 30 years of experience in community engagement—will showcase best practices, explore engagement models, and inspire impactful partnerships.
• Click here for schedule and here for speakers
• Click here for online registration/RSVP
• More details: urbanforum.uic.edu | Call 312-413-8088 | Email uicurban@uic.edu
• Follow on social media (Facebook/Twitter): @UIC_UrbanForum
Attendees are encouraged to mark their calendars and participate in discussions that will shape the future of community engagement and collaboration between institutions and local communities.
