SCHWEITZER FELLOWS FOR LIFE “LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE” LECTURE SERIES, ENTERS THIRD YEAR

The speakers in our “Leadership by Example” Series are exemplary individuals who promote the well being and empowerment of vulnerable and marginalized populations.  The purpose of the series is to inspire Schweitzer Fellows, alumni, and the public to “become the change they wish to see.”

July 2010

The next lecture in the series will take place on Wednesday, August 18th, 6pm, featuring LaDonna Redmond, a community activist who has helped raise awareness of “food deserts,” and has developed innovative ways of bringing healthy foods to communities.

The lecture will be held at Northwestern University’s Hughes Auditorium (303 E. Superior St, Chicago).  RSVP to rsvp@hmprg.org.

View the event flier.

June 2010

On Thursday, June 10, 2010, Dr. Bechara Choucair, the Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Public Health, talked about his motivations for service and lessons he’s learned that have shaped his career.  The lecture was held at Northwestern University’s Hughes Auditorium.

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May 2010

On Tuesday, May 4, 2010,  Dr. Greg Scott, a sociology professor at DePaul University and  documentary filmmaker, talked about his extensive experience working with  “underground” communities, including drug users, gang members, sex workers, and homeless people.

Location: Northwestern University Medical School, Baldwin Auditorium

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Dr. Scott’s talk will be aired on CAN-TV as follows:

• Sunday, June 13, 12:30 pm, Channel 21
• Monday, June 14, 8:00 am, Channel 19
• Thursday, June 24, 12:00 pm, Channel 21

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2009 “LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE” LECTURE SERIES, FEATURING DR. ROB MCKERSIE

On Thursday, November 19, 2009,  Dr. Rob McKersie  spoke about dedicating his medical career to helping the underserved both in the U.S. and Nepal.  Dr. McKersie is a faculty member at the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency Program in Lawrence, MA, and regularly travels to Nepal, specializing in treating high-risk obstetrics.

Location: Rush University Medical Center, 600 S. Paulina, Lecture Hall 540

Time: 6:00pm, light refreshments served

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July, 2009

2009 “LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE” LECTURE SERIES HELD  ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH

The August 20th series  highlighted Fellows for Life who have in some way sustained their community projects since their Fellowship year.   Fellows for Life Lola Coke (2001-02 Fellow), Jane Jih (2007-08 Fellow), and John Leahey (2008-09 Fellow)  shared their successes and motivations for continuing their commitment to service.  More information can be found on the event flyer.

The lecture was held at Loyola University Chicago- Beane Hall (111 E. Pearson Street, 13th Floor).

March, 2009

THE 2009 FELLOWS FOR LIFE LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE LECTURE SERIES LAUNCHED!

Now in its second year, the publicly held series invites exemplary individuals to talk about their lives of public service.

The first lecture was held on April 2nd with Youth Advocate and Injury Prevention Expert Dr. Karen Sheehan, of Chicago Youth Programs.

Dr. Sheehan has a long history advocating for children.  In the mid-1980s, she and other medical students at Northwestern University nurtured Chicago Youth Programs (CYP), a mentoring initiative for youths living in the Cabrini Green housing project.  Since then, Dr. Sheehan has played an instrumental role with growing CYP into a successful non-profit organization – still primarily run by volunteers – that provides innovative tutoring programs, free health care, recreational opportunities, cultural activities and career placement services for over 450 youths each year in Cabrini Green, Washington Park, and Uptown.

More more information, please see the event flyer.
Previous guest speakers in the series have included Carmen Velasquez, founder of Alivio Medical Center, Meade Palidosfky, founder and artistic director of Music Theatre Workshop, and the Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madigan.