Barbara Lanctot, 1973 – She Wrote the Book
By Brent Hoffmann, Class of 2005 “You really make these people come alive.” Barb often has heard that compliment from tourees during her long tenure as a docent on the…
A Few Quick Tips to Help Grow CAF’s Social Media Presence!
In today’s digital age, social media is an important tool to help increase awareness about CAF’s offerings. As a docent or volunteer, you play a very important role in encouraging…
Farewell Celebration for Jen Masengarb
Please join us on March 1st from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Lecture Hall for Jen Masengarb's farewell celebration. We will be sending her off with as much…
Sign Up to Volunteer at the Engineering Festival!
Celebrate National Engineers Week by volunteering with us at the annual Engineering Fest on February 24 and 25. We will be exploring Chicago's tallest skyscrapers through FREE activities for children…
The Move Update – February 9, 2018
Things continue to march on toward our Move date of July 1, 2018, with trainings, refreshers and certifications taking place every week (including during the upcoming 10-inch snow, because as…
VEV Chair’s Message – February 2018
Greetings fellow volunteers, As February blows into Chicago on freezing cold temps, it is easy to stay inside where it is cozy and warm. However, what warms my heart is…
The Devil is in the Details
By Kathleen Carpenter, Class of 2006 Mary Jo Hoag and I were on a mission: to meet Adam Selzer, a Chicago writer, historian, and tour guide with a special fondness…
Docents Needed: Opportunity to Learn a Neighborhood Tour
Interested in learning a neighborhood tour this year? River North: Transformation of a Neighborhood and Graceland: Symbols in Stone are both looking for a few docents. Below is a description…
New Password for Docent/VEV Library Computers
We made some updates to the computers in the library which required a password change. The new password for both computers is !C@F224! The letters are capital and it is…
Current view from 12th floor
Saint Julian Watches over Millennium Mile
By Tom Stelmack, Class of 2017 Editor’s note: To reach the photo album and all the illustration figures noted in the article, CLICK HERE. The historic Atlantic Bank building at…
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