We imagined our Northwestern University Dance Marathon (NUDM) 22 person executive board on stage hugging and crying in utter disbelief because the final reveal of our fund-raising proved to us that all of the late nights, overwhelming meetings, and sacrifices we made over the past year were worth it. The 30 hour dance marathon was supposed […]
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer just a progressive perspective on how to run a business.
On February 28, Loyola’s Baumhart School of Business held its 3rd Annual Leading for Good Summit. Gathering the top business and nonprofit leaders who are at the intersection of social purpose and business strategy, the day-long summit featured panels and discussions around inspiring change, and celebrated how doing good leads to new business opportunities. The bottom […]
While the rate of adolescents experiencing mental health problems is on the rise, a group of local North Shore teens are busy combatting this alarming trend and the stigma that commonly surrounds mental health as members of The Josselyn Center Junior Board. Much like the Northfield nonprofit, The Josselyn Center Junior Board has grown leaps […]
Make It Better’s founder and chief visionary officer recounts how two difficult experiences reminded her of the value of community, and paying it forward.
On Nov. 2, 2019, the Midwest Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS) hosted its annual gala at The Geraghty in Chicago. While celebrating 70 years of scientific innovation, the roughly 300 guests in attendance raised more than $700,000 for the Institute’s mission of “science for the benefit of humanity.” […]
The YMCA has had a presence in Evanston since shortly after the city’s inception. The Evanston Y was founded in 1885 to “promote mental, moral, physical and social welfare.” Over the course of the past 134 years, McGaw’s mission and who has been involved has reflected the local and national social norms. One of the […]
Henry “Hank” Schueler was that kid everyone always wanted to have on their team. “He may not have been the top individual athlete,” explains Hank’s father, Matt Schueler, of his son who loved football and baseball, “but he loved sports and was a natural leader on his teams. He played hard and had such a […]
The 2020 Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence, the Chicago restaurant industry’s “Oscars,” will be handed out at Venue SIX10 on Sunday, Jan. 19. And once again, the man at the helm, the host with the absolute most, will be Michael Muser. This award is often a barometer for bigger, national recognition. Many past nominees […]
This weekend is all about the arts, with a favorite annual concert at Auditorium Theatre, a Shakespearian ballet at Harris Theater, and a new exhibit at Evanston Art Center. Plus, find seven ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your family. Illinois Resident Free Days at Shedd Aquarium Jan. 16-20 Chicago Shedd Aquarium’s […]
