Multimedia

Introduction

Explore our multimedia archive featuring videos from recent GCI events, panels, and community engagements. These recordings highlight the diverse voices and perspectives of our staff, partners, and collaborators. You can also access our content on our YouTube Channel.

Graphic reading “Great Cities Institute’s 30 Years of Impact,” commemorating three decades of research, partnership, and community impact.

Event Videos from Great Cities Institute’s 30 Years of Impact

Posted on March 03, 2026

Videos capturing key moments from the 30 Years of Impact event and the mini documentary reflecting on GCI’s three decades.

Highlight Videos from the Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024

Posted on March 11, 2025

Two highlight videos showcase the Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024, including ¡Actívate!, highlighting community-driven research shaping policy.

Talk with Dr. Stephen Small – The Second City of the British Empire

Posted on December 19, 2024

On December 12th, Great Cities Institute hosted a talk with Dr. Stephen Small, titled "The Second City of the British Empire." Here is the recorded video.

Crossing Latinidades – Climate and Environmental Justice Webinar

Posted on November 25, 2024

On November 18th, Great Cities Institute hosted the Crossing Latinidades: Climate and Environmental Justice Webinar. Here is the recorded video.

Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024: Full Event Video

Posted on November 04, 2024

Here is the full video of Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024 hosted by GCI on September 17, 2024.

Title slide reading “Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024,” featuring ¡Actívate! subtitle about a data-driven guide for Latinas and families.

Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024: ¡Actívate!

Posted on November 04, 2024

Here is the event video of ¡Actívate!, presenting a community data-driven guide helping Latinas and families thrive September.

Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024: Rob Paral

Posted on November 04, 2024

Here is Rob Paral’s event video on Serving Illinois’ Immigrant Communities at Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024.

Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024: José Miguel Acosta-Córdova

Posted on November 04, 2024

Here is José Miguel Acosta-Córdova’s event video on Latino Neighborhoods Report insights at Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024.

Speaker presents at UIC event with audience seated, slides projected on screen, and Great Cities Institute branding visible.

Video from “Mother Earth Meets the Anthropocene” Event

Posted on July 29, 2024

Event video explores Anthropocene concept, politics, and Mother Earth perspectives, held February 20, 2024 at UIC Student Center East.

Memorial slide featuring John Hagedorn portrait with text “Honoring the Life and Work of John Hagedorn,” dated April 2024.

Video from “Honoring the Life and Work of John Hagedorn” Event

Posted on July 29, 2024

Memorial event honoring John Hagedorn’s life, work, and legacy held April 1, 2024 at UIC Student Center East.