Docent Council President’s Message – March 2019
Anyone hear that revving sound in the background? That’s docent motors warming up for the start of the spring tour season including new CAC-based walking tours (Magnificent Architecture of the…
Anyone hear that revving sound in the background? That’s docent motors warming up for the start of the spring tour season including new CAC-based walking tours (Magnificent Architecture of the…
Missing a name badge? There are A LOT of name badges (some still from the initial move back in August!) in the volunteer library. Name badges are on top of…
Each year at Docent Appreciation Night, awards are presented to docents who have made significant contributions to the docent organization. Nominations for these awards are made by YOU, their fellow…
We are recruiting new Education Guides! CAC Education Guides lead interactive experiences for students that focus on architecture and design. The Education Guide portfolio includes youth walking tours, assisting with…
Willis Tower + CAC Event Join us for a presentation from EQ Office representatives about the exciting redevelopment plans now underway at Willis Tower to ensure you have the latest-and-greatest…
Well, March certainly came in like a lion; here’s hoping it leaves us with higher temps, just like a lamb. This is the last month of the 2018 schedule. The…
“The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” -Dr. Seuss It seems like only yesterday that I used this posting to explain the role of the Education Guides at…
By Ellen Shubart, Class of 2006 The D.J. stands for Donald James, a set of initials all the men in his family sport. But don’t call him that; the 28-year…
By Hy Speck, Class of 1995 Let’s go for a swim! I know it’s been a little brisk of late, but wouldn’t you like a nice invigorating swim to get…
By Maurice Champagne, Docent Class of 2004 Of the six “principal elements” that Daniel Burnham laid out at the end of the Plan of Chicago, “[t]he creation of a system…