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Urban Gateways Awarded Motorola Foundation Grant for Female-focused Gaming Program
August 6, 2010 :: No Comments
Urban Gateways, Chicago’s most comprehensive arts education organization, has received more than $30,000 as part of the Innovation Generation grant program from the Motorola Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Inc. Through the grant, Urban Gateways will launch the program Girls Got Game, in which 125 female middle school students in the Chicago-area will design and build a fully-operational PC- based computer game.
The Motorola Foundation’s signature Innovation Generation program seeks to boost American students’ engagement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by providing $7.5 million to K-12 programs across the U.S., including Urban Gateways, to support hands-on, innovative after-school programs, science and math clubs, teacher training and mentoring programs.
Read Full Article »IN THE CLASSROOM: Connecting to our Students
July 1, 2010 :: No Comments
Urban Gateways teaching artists led two artist residencies this spring around the theme of connectivity. These residencies resulted in student artwork that Urban Gateways featured and auctioned off at ArtsWired 2010, our annual interactive benefit on June 22.
The student artists were paid a stipend for their work and invited to the event to connect with our guests and share their artwork . Below is a description of each residency, as well as links to view the artwork.
Read Full Article »Urban Gateways Selected as Provider for CPS "Culture of Calm Initiative"
July 1, 2010 :: No Comments
Urban Gateways is among 25 community organizations selected by the Chicago Public School District to provide services through its "Culture of Calm Initiative", which is part of the district’s $25 million dollar plan to support high schools and communities most at risk of violence. Urban Gateways is the only arts education organization included as a Culture of Calm provider.
On June 22, Mayor Richard M. Daley and Chicago Public Schools officials announced
that the school system will use almost $25 million in federal economic stimulus
funding for mentoring, community watch, and “Culture of Calm” initiatives.
Media Mentions
Dorothy Walker Runner, 1920-2010
August 11, 2010 :: No Comments
The Chicago Tribune
8/11/2010
It is with profound sadness that we send word of passing of Dorothy Runner, one of Urban Gateways' founding mothers. She will be missed by all, but her legacy lives on in the work we do everyday.
Chicago Schools Pushing Big Bucks for Mentorship, Safe Passage, Culture of Calm
June 22, 2010 :: No Comments
WBEZ
6/22/2010
This article highlights the expected decision by the Chicago Board of Education to approve nearly 25-million dollars in federal stimulus funds for a district-wide violence prevention initiative. Urban Gateways is among the organizations to receive funding through part of this initiative known as Culture of Calm.
Making music, with a mission - ONLINE EXTRA
March 8, 2010 :: No Comments
NBC Nightly News w/ Brian Williams
March 8, 2010
A continuation of the Making a Difference segment entitled Making music, with a mission about the national MusicianCorps program with testimonials from founder Kiff Gallagher and Chicago MusicianCorps Fellows Vernon Lloyd and Cyndy Fyke, as well as their students.
Upcoming Events
Thanks4giving
November 26-28
Where: Harris Theater
Who: Ticket Holders ($15- $55)
What:
Give back this Thanksgiving by attending Global Rhythms at the Harris Theater. You can support Urban Gateways when ordering your tickets use the Urban Gateways code: CHRP-UG, and you’ll get 10% off the ticket price, and Urban Gateways will get 50% of the proceeds from the ticket sale. Purchase tickets today>>
More about this event »Urban Gateways Fall Showcase 2010
September 17th
Where: Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St, Skokie
When: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Who: Teachers, Educators, Parents and Community Members
What:
This free annual event is open to teachers, administrators, parents and community members. It features 15-minute performances by the newest dance, music and theatre groups on the Urban Gateways roster, followed by Q&A sessions with the artists. Register online today >>
More about this event »5th Annual Auburn Gresham 79th Street Renaissance Festival
September 11th
Where: 79th Street & Racine
When: 10am - 6pm
Who: Open to the Public
What:
Please join the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation and the greater Auburn Gresham community as they celebrate their 5th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival. The festival will feature two UG touring groups: Danzas Ceremoniales and Chinese Folk and Classical Dance.
More about this event »