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The world of education is ever evolving with advancements in technology, regular studies being released, and new models of education frequently being rolled out. 
Join the Publicity Club of Chicago on Wednesday, October 16 to hear from a panel of education experts discuss how this all impacts those in our community. This  discussion will feature education reporters, higher education leaders, and practitioners in education PR. 

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Panelists

Kevin Davis, Senior Director of External Affairs, City Year Chicago

Anne Marie Mitchell, Associate Chair and Associate Professor, Columbia College Chicago Communication Department

Cassie Walker Burke, Bureau Chief, Chalkbeat Chicago

ROWing Through Adversity
Jenn Gibbons, Executive Director, Recovery on Water (ROW)

Recovery on Water (ROW) is a rowing team that gives breast cancer patients and survivors the unique opportunity to interact, become active in their recovery, and gain support from their peers.

ROW was founded in 2007—a collaboration of passions between a breast cancer survivor and a high school rowing coach. These two believed that, through the power of sport, they could help breast cancer patients and survivors navigate life following diagnosis and discover a new kind of physical empowerment.

We hosted our first practice in 2008, and our team has since grown to become a national force for hope and athletic inspiration. With year-round rowing and fitness programs available free of charge, ROW gives women a chance to get fit, fight back and have fun.

Jenn first began rowing at Michigan State University. She began her coaching career at Ignatius Chicago Crew (ICC) in 2005. It was while coaching for ICC that Jenn met ROW co-founder Sue Ann Glaser and, together, they founded the organization in 2007.

While leading ROW as a volunteer, Jenn worked as a research analyst, nonprofit event coordinator, and corporate account manager, building a diverse operational skillset. In fall 2012, after rowing the 1,500 mile perimeter of Lake Michigan and raising $150,000 to purchase boats for ROW earlier in the year, Jenn was hired full-time as ROW’s Executive Director. She now leverages her experience to manage operations, assess programs, and build relationships with partners and supporters.

Jenn has been honored with the Athena Foundation Chicago Young Professional Award (2009), Today’s Chicago Woman’s INSPIRED Award (2010), the Spartan Innovator Award from the Michigan State Chicago Alumni Association (2014), the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Lakeview High School (2016), and the USRowing Anita DeFrantz Award (2018). She has also been recognized as a USRowing Masters Coach of the Year (2011), and she sits on the Associate Board for Girls in the Game.

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Menu:

Braised and Sliced Beef Short Rib(GF) Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom Essence Roasted Brussel Sprouts 
Vegetarian Option: Japanese Squash Ravioli Julienne Vegetables, Broccolini, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Oregano Butter Sauce 
Dessert: Pumpkin Tart 

Do you have issues with time management? Is procrastination your middle name? Brainstorming is an event that is focused on bringing people together to talk about a specific theme, cultivate community, and hopefully inspire personal and professional growth. This month we are focusing on the topic of time and schedules.

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The Optimizing Digital Innovation Conference is an annual gathering hosted by the DePaul Innovation Development Lab. Each year, nearly 200 industry professionals from a number of Fortune 500 Companies come together to discuss new ways that their organizations can approach innovation. The event features discussions with speakers ranging from Executives and Sr. Directors to Academics and Award-Winning Authors. The DePaul Center, 1 E Jackson Blvd., 8th floor, Chicago. Networking Reception: Thursday, October 17, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Conference: Friday, October 18, 7:30 am - 7:00 pm.

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The Optimizing Digital Innovation Conference is an annual gathering hosted by the DePaul Innovation Development Lab. Each year, nearly 200 industry professionals from a number of Fortune 500 Companies come together to discuss new ways that their organizations can approach innovation. The event features discussions with speakers ranging from Executives and Sr. Directors to Academics and Award-Winning Authors. The DePaul Center, 1 E Jackson Blvd., 8th floor, Chicago. Networking Reception: Thursday, October 17, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Conference: Friday, October 18, 7:30 am - 7:00 pm.

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Participating in groups can be challenging for many people. In this workshop, we explore the conflict people often experience between their desire to conform to group norms in order to belong, and the human desire to express our personal truths and reveal our thoughts and opinions when they don’t fit what others are expressing. This applies in our workplaces, our families, and communities., We will look at the ways we can develop ourselves to become more effective and more satisfied team members, group participants and leaders.

Benefits of this Training

• Build a stronger sense of self.
• Strengthen the way you communicate and create better rapport.
• Become more effective and fulfilled in your personal and professional life.
• Improve your contributions and leadership on teams and in other groups
• Develop greater moment-by-moment self-awareness and make different choices in your behaviors and attitudes.
• Increase your influence in your professional and personal life.

In this Training, You Will Learn:

• Understand the inner dynamics of what motivates you and blocks you from expressing your authentic self.
• Learn skills to keep yourself engaged, affirm yourself and contributing during conflict situations.
• Identify gaps in skills and personal development which are barriers to your being the best you.
• The Wright Model of Human Development and Personal Transformation as a framework for facilitating your professional and personal development.

How to use the Wright Model to become a more influential and fulfilled contributor in group situations.

How to use the Wright Model to analyze in-the-moment, here-and-now, challenges and develop effective strategies to address these challenges.

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This free day-long conference will focus on the evolving regulatory and legal issues in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Moving past the typical canned pitches, the conference will include a number of talks, interviews, and debates—delving deep into the complicated issues that affect the crypto-landscape, such as the future of U.S. regulation of crypto-assets, government’s role in promoting blockchain adoption, minimizing the risks of crypto-litigation, the role of lawyers (“crypto counsel”), the evolution of smart contracts and the impact on the legal profession, and myriad other legal issues that stem from the use and implementation of blockchain and distributed ledger technology

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The Women Influence Chicago initiative, powered by ITA, works to cultivate women leaders, connect the community and increase female leadership roles.

One-fifth of seats of public-company boards are now held by women, a sign of change as U.S. corporations face increased pressure to diversify. Research shows diversity on boards makes for more successful companies, but research alone won't get us there.

Please join us for a cocktail reception and panel as we discuss what the path to a public company board position looks like – what experience is necessary, what skill sets to build, how the process works and what to expect in terms of compensation. Hear from women who can speak about their own experiences and the journey they have taken or are currently on. Attendees should gain actionable insights on what drives board member selection and how women can lay their paths.

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2019 PWCC Membership Drive - Fall Féte
Join us for our annual Fall Fête Membership Drive. This yearly networking event celebrates PWCC membership and offers current and prospective members a chance to mingle and have fun in a one of a kind Chicago venue. 

Forty floors above the financial district's hustle and bustle sits The Library at 190 S LaSalle. Warm and palatial, The Library offers an air of refined elegance that nods to another era. The two-story-high, book-lined walls — containing over 50,000 volumes of law books — are flanked by soaring Palladian windows that frame dramatic views of Lake Michigan and the majestic statue of Ceres.

A ticket to the event includes an open bar with passed hors d'oeuvres, (1) complimentary raffle ticket for the silent raffle, gift bag, and discount of $15 off your yearly dues if joining or renewing that night.

Don't miss your chance to spend an evening networking with the best professional group around! 

MEMBER Ticket pricing:
End of Summer Special 
Through September 30, 2019: $100
October 1 - October 24, 2019: $125

NON-MEMBER Ticket pricing:
End of Summer Special 
Through September 30, 2019: $125
October 1 - October 24, 201: $150

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Sign up as a group and take 15% off your your total cost when you register 5 or more attendees. (Call the Office at (312) 263-1808 for assistance with registering multiple guests.) 

The 5th Annual Midwest Food Matters Leadership Awards gala will bring together leaders, suppliers and service providers from the many faces of the food industry for an evening of networking and to celebrate the impact, accomplishments and bright promise for the future of the food industry in the Midwest.

Whether you're an industry member, service provider or supplier to food companies, this promises to be a memorable evening of renewing friendships, making new connections for global business opportunities and celebrating our award winners.

All net proceeds from this non-profit initiative will support the important industry-focused non-profits, America Meals on Wheels, Beloit Meals on Wheels, and the innovative food industry support and development programs of Global Midwest Alliance.

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Join us for an upcoming event! Every six weeks SOFIA sponsors a Women’s Event which is open to anyone who wants to gain complimentary access to our women’s curriculum. Join us any one of these evenings to be inspired to tap your potential as a woman leader and to network with other women looking to do the same.

Reflect, Rejoice, Renew: Creating a Meaningful Holiday

No matter your faith, holiday seasons can become a pressure cooker rather than a playground. Too often we speed through our holiday seasons on autopilot, doing what we have always done, hoping it will bring us a sense of joy and inspiration. Or we put too high of an expectation one big day rather than weaving a season of joy and inspiration. Join us for this evening workshop where you will press pause for a moment to step back and really vision for the quality of the holiday season you would like to create. No matter what your faith, what you celebrate or don’t, this evening will give you thought-provoking perspectives on what it means to take charge of your life at this time of year to create a template for living inspired all year long.

When: Tuesday, October 29
8:15 pm-9:30 pm CST

Where:
Wright Foundation
445 E. Ohio
Suite 360
Chicago

Price: Free!

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