Past Events

Rhetoric Day

Posted on May 07, 2026

Rhetoric Day explored rhetoric’s influence on identity, law, governance, political life, and contemporary social and historical crises.

Building a Just, Innovative, and Renewable Energy Transition From the Bottom-Up: The Story of Casa Pueblo

Posted on February 17, 2026

GCI hosted Dr. Massol Deyá on community-led solar microgrids and democratic energy transformation in Puerto Rico.

Great Cities Institute’s 30 Years of Impact

Posted on December 01, 2025

GCI celebrated its 30th anniversary, honoring decades of urban research, policy leadership, partnerships, and community-centered impact.

Crossing Latinidades: Climate and Environmental Justice

Posted on November 18, 2024

Webinar explored Latino climate justice research, highlighting community knowledge, environmental inequities, and resistance across multiple U.S. regions.

Honoring the Life and Work of John Hagedorn

Posted on April 01, 2024

Commemoration gathering honored John Hagedorn’s life, scholarship, activism, and lasting influence on criminology, community research, and justice.

Latino Environmental Justice Leadership Along Industrial Waterways

Posted on November 07, 2023

Nov. 7, 2023 forum highlighted Latino environmental justice leadership confronting industrial pollution, logistics impacts, and community-led just transition strategies.

Chicago's 2023 Mayoral Race: Reclaiming Harold Washington's Multiracial Coalition

Posted on March 27, 2023

Forum examined Harold Washington’s multiracial coalition and its lessons for Chicago’s 2023 mayoral race and democratic governance.

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Celebrating 10 Years of Partnerships

Posted on December 15, 2022

Celebrating 10 years of partnerships and Dr. Teresa Córdova’s leadership, honoring democracy, community power, and collaborative urban change.

Impact 2022: Economic Trends & Opportunities of Invest Southwest - North Lawndale

Posted on April 25, 2022

Panel discussion on Invest Southwest, exploring North Lawndale economic trends, investment opportunities, and community impacts of growth and displacement

Gangs on Trial: A Conversation with John Hagedorn

Posted on March 17, 2022

Conversation examined how gang stereotypes and dehumanization shape courtroom narratives, legal outcomes, and mass incarceration in the United States.