[FAN] 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People David Yeager, Ph.D.

Evanston Township High School Auditorium 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL

Monday, September 9, 2024, 7:00 PM, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Ave., Door 6, Evanston, IL 60201. BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY of 10 to 25 at the event, while supplies last. No registration required. “David Yeager has spent his career designing experiments that inspire students […]

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[FAN] 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People David Yeager, Ph.D.

Lake Forest High School 1285 N. McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL, United States

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 7:00 PM, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, Lake Forest High School, Raymond Moore Auditorium, 1285 N. McKinley Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045. BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY of 10 to 25 at the event, while supplies last. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: www.bit.ly/YeagerLFHS “David Yeager has spent his career designing experiments that […]

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[MLB GLENVIEW] Rocktember Fest 2024

MLB Glenview 1948-D Lehigh Road, Glenview, IL, United States

Support FSC along with other local worthy causes while having fun with the men of Making Lives Better of Glenview. $80 per ticket...but check out the Pre-sale at $60 per ticket through August 31st! Tickets Purchased: https://mlbglenview.org/products/rocktemberfest-2024

[FAN] Math Mind: The Simple Path to Loving Math Shalinee Sharma

Zoom

Monday, September 16, 2024, 7:00 PM, Math Mind: The Simple Path to Loving Math, a FAN webinar featuring Shalinee Sharma in conversation with Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. (FAN ’12, ‘16). REGISTER: www.bit.ly/SharmaFANWebinar BONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Math Mind from FAN's partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS […]

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Combat Cyberbullying: Community Solutions/Upstanders Film

Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook, IL

Sponsored by the Village of Northbrook Community Commission, Community Action Together for Children’s Health (CATCH), Cook County United Against Hate, and the Northbrook Public Library. Nearly half of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online: it's a growing problem for our youth, their parents, and our schools. Join us for a screening of The Upstanders to learn more about how […]

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[FAN] Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price Anthony Abraham Jack, Ph.D.

Zoom

Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 7:00 PM, Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price, a FAN webinar featuring Anthiny Abraham Jack, Ph.D. in conversation with Jeff Selingo. REGISTER: www.bit.ly/JackFANWebinar BONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Class Dismissed from FAN's partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an […]

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[FAN] Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness Jamil Zaki, Ph.D.

Zoom

Thursday, September 26, 2024, 7:00 PM, Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness, a FAN webinar featuring Jamil Zaki, Ph.D. (FAN ’19) in conversation with Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D. REGISTER: www.bit.ly/ZakiFANWebinar BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY! We are giving away copies of Hope for Cynics to randomly selected Zoom attendees. Details on the webinar registration page. […]

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NAMI CCNS NAMI Walks

Gallery Park 2412 W Lake Ave, Glenview

Join NAMI CCNS on September 28, 2024, at Gallery Park in Glenview for their annual walk to raise awareness and funds for mental health programs in our community!   Learn more here: https://www.namiwalks.org/event/ccns

[FAN] Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net Jessica Calarco, Ph.D

Zoom

Monday, September 30, 2024, 7:00 PM, Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net, a FAN webinar featuring Jessica Calarco, Ph.D. in conversation with Heidi Stevens. REGISTER: www.bit.ly/CalarcoFANWebinar BONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Holding It Together from FAN's partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event […]

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[FAN] Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts Oliver Burkeman

Zoom

Monday, October 7, 2024, 7:00 PM, Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts, a FAN webinar featuring Oliver Burkeman in conversation with Daniel Pink (FAN ’18, ’22). REGISTER: www.bit.ly/BurkemanFANWebinar BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY! FAN is giving away hundreds of copies of Meditations for Mortals to randomly selected Zoom […]

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[FAN] Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future

Zoom

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 7:00 PM, Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future, a FAN webinar featuring Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley in conversation with Liz Gerber, Ph.D. REGISTER: www.bit.ly/CCSDFANWebinar BONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Assembling Tomorrow from FAN's partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an […]

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Cook County United Against Hate and The Glenview Public Library: Waking In Oak Creek

Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL

Cook County United Against Hate and The Glenview Public Library are sponsoring a screening and discussion of the documentary Waking In Oak Creek on October 15th.  "As the Sikh community in Oak Creek, Wisconsin prepares for Sunday prayers, a deadly hate attack shatters their lives, but not their resilience." All are welcome. Waking in Oak […]

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