http://chicagosemester.org/ en phild@chicagosemester.org Copyright 2012 2012-05-04T17:33:20+00:00 http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/our_big_fat_greek_final_party http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/our_big_fat_greek_final_party#When:17:33:20Z Bookending each semester are two events we all share in common: Orientation and our traditional “Final Party.”

]]> Around Town, Staff Stories, Student Activities, 2012-05-04T17:33:20+00:00 http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/fall_2012_student_teachers_visit_chicago http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/fall_2012_student_teachers_visit_chicago#When:19:40:59Z Friday, March 30, 2012 started off with a thunderstorm, but after the arrival of the Fall 2012 student teachers, the skies cleared.  

]]> Around Town, Internships, Special Tracks, Staff Stories, 2012-04-16T19:40:59+00:00 http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/interacting_with_homeless_individuals http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/interacting_with_homeless_individuals#When:20:19:44Z How many times have you passed someone homeless and/or asking for money on the street? Uncomfortable and not knowing how to respond, we may fall into the habit of not responding at all.

]]> Around Town, Service-Learning, Special Tracks, Staff Stories, Student Activities, 2012-04-03T20:19:44+00:00 http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/sunday_night_supper http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/sunday_night_supper#When:16:36:31Z On March 25 a group of Chicago Semester social work students and I volunteered at Fourth Presbyterian Church’s Sunday Night Supper. 

]]> Around Town, Service-Learning, Special Tracks, Staff Stories, 2012-03-26T16:36:31+00:00 http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/chicago_semesters_progressive_dinner http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/chicago_semesters_progressive_dinner#When:17:30:05Z College students don't often have the funds to treat themselves to a great meal.  But, with so many different cuisines to choose from in Chicago, I’d imagine it's hard for them not to spend time wishing they could eat anything and anywhere they wanted.

]]> Around Town, Staff Stories, Student Activities, 2012-02-27T17:30:05+00:00 http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/project_onwards_portrait_slam http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/project_onwards_portrait_slam#When:15:22:24Z On February 11, my friend and fellow artist, Christopher Fischer, and I visited Project Onward for their “Valentine’s Day Portrait Slam.”  Project Onward is an artist studio located on the first floor of the Chicago Cultural Center, which fosters the creative abilities of talented individuals living with mental and developmental disabilities. 

]]> Around Town, Staff Stories, 2012-02-20T15:22:24+00:00 http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/meeting_chicago_semester_supervisors http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/meeting_chicago_semester_supervisors#When:18:49:46Z Yesterday Chicago Semester held our semi-annual “Site Supervisor Orientation.” At the beginning of each semester, we invite the supervisors working with our current students to visit our offices for a two-hour session.

]]> Internships, Orientation, Practicum Group, 2012-02-08T18:49:46+00:00 http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/chicago_semesters_first_ever_citizenship_day http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/chicago_semesters_first_ever_citizenship_day#When:21:25:10Z Friday, November 11, 2011 (11-11-11!) was what we have dubbed “Citizenship Day” at Chicago Semester. This day, which was also Veterans Day, was a response to the Hunger Banquet we hosted the week before.

]]> Around Town, Service-Learning, Staff Stories, Student Activities, 2011-12-15T21:25:10+00:00 http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/chicago_semesters_first_ever_hunger_banquet http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/chicago_semesters_first_ever_hunger_banquet#When:21:36:27Z Hunger is a problem facing many individuals and families whether they live in a city, suburb, or another country. As Christians, we are called to take care of our brothers and sisters who are in need.

]]> CS Seminars, Guest Speakers, Practicum Group, Service-Learning, Special Tracks, Staff Stories, Student Activities, 2011-12-06T21:36:27+00:00 http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/what_cs_is_all_about http://chicagosemester.org/news_and_events/blogs/staff_blog/what_cs_is_all_about#When:15:29:50Z Check out Chicago Semester's latest promotional video to find out what our program is all about!

]]> Around Town, CS Seminars, Internships, Orientation, Practicum Group, Special Tracks, Staff Stories, Student Activities, 2011-11-21T15:29:50+00:00