Chicago: From the Indigenous word for allium tricoccum
By Bill Coffin, Class of 2004 The name Chicago comes from the Indigenous Miami-Illinois word shikaakwa*, the name of a plant that most Americans today call wild leek or ramp…
President’s Letter, March 2022 – Relax and Refresh
Dear Docents, Early March brings me to spring break. Yes, I am still governed by a “school” schedule. Teaching at Loyola University gives me a month off around the new…
Volunteer Connections! Begins
On February 23, 2022 seven volunteers met at the Cultural Center for a Meet-Up. Facilitators Betsy Pilmer and Suzy Ruder gathered the group, split them up to explore CCC and…
Looking Local Returns!
The Enrichment Committee is pleased to offer popular CAC tours to its volunteer corps of docents, education guides, exhibit hosts and guest services. hosts. These tour offerings have been reserved…
CAC Update 3.11.2022
New Comp Ticket Request Form We have updated the link on The Bridge for Comp Request Form. If you have bookmarked this page, please delete and use the new one…
VolunteerMatters Scheduling Begins Saturday, March 12 at 9:30
May signups will be available by 9:30 am Saturday, March 12. We are holding off a week to accommodate those attending the Historic Treasures refresher AND for our new volunteer…
Marvelous Marina City Merits Another Round of Applaulse
By Kathy Krepps, Class of 2017 Six decades after Marina City rose along the industrialized bank of the Chicago River, Bertrand Goldberg’s urban vision continues to tell an innovative story…
Globetrotting – A Timely Visit to Kyiv and Chornobyl
By Michael Weiland, Class of 1984 My wife has always been intrigued by abandoned and decrepit places. A few years back, she planned a trip for us to the Apostle…
Art Nouveau, Chicago, and Louis Sullivan
By Maurice Champagne, Class of 2004 As we approach refreshers before “opening day” of touring season, some information about Louis Sullivan and the Art Nouveau movement could be of interest.…
Globetrotters Wanted
We know you're out there - docents and volunteers who've been traveling. We've heard rumors of trips to Zimbabwe, Mexico, Arizona - and more . Share your travel experience with…
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