An Overview of the “New” Bridge: The More Things Change . . .
By Lisa Ciota, Class of 2020, Education Guide When the year started, we knew 2024 would be a year of change. With Volunteer Matters planning to terminate our scheduling platform…
By Lisa Ciota, Class of 2020, Education Guide When the year started, we knew 2024 would be a year of change. With Volunteer Matters planning to terminate our scheduling platform…
By John J. Ivory, Class of 2023, Education Guide Rafael Viñoly never lived in Chicago, but the late architect’s three buildings here reflect our city, both physically and in spirit.…
Betsy Berman 2013 or Betsy Mahon 2016River Cruise, July 2024It was one of the hottest days this summer but the cruise was exceptional. Betsy was our guide and she was…
Libraries are home to a variety of historical artifacts and the Barry Sears Volunteer Library is no exception. Recently, we acquired a vintage copy of the poster announcing the dedication…
If you were unable to attend the screening of Better Than Perfect: The Story of Chicago’s Cloud Gate, or would like to watch it again, you can now screen this…
Tomorrow is open season for November in Better Impact. You are allowed to sign up for any remaining tours and volunteer shifts. Beginning at 9:30am tomorrow, the remaining tours will…
Docents are flexible, patient, and accommodating in all kinds of tour situations. Ellen Shubart (2006) showed tremendous flexibility and quick thinking in her unusual circumstances. Bill Page’s (2001) patience is…
by David Ferguson, Class of 2020 Photographs by the author On July 16, 2024, Millennium Park celebrated its 20th anniversary, fairly quietly by Chicago standards. Mayor Richard M. Daley first…
We’re excited to announce a new way to access The Bridge! Starting is now here! All announcements, features, and articles from The Bridge are now available exclusively through the NEWS section of…
🌳 Explore Humboldt Park with the Enrichment Committee! 🌳 Join the Enrichment Committee to explore one of Chicago's most historic and beautiful parks with our esteemed tour directors, Tom Drebenstedt…