Congratulations to Cynthia Johnson, IL Office of Communication and Information Deputy Director, on being recognized as @NASCAorg 20 Under 40 Award recipient.
This national honor celebrates Cynthia’s leadership in shaping innovative communication across state government.
👏 We had a fantastic time gathering with State agency leaders at this year’s CMS Interagency Executive Roundtable!
At CMS, we remain dedicated to being a strategic, responsive, and trusted partner in serving both agencies and the people of Illinois.
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So enjoyed being with the Governors Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L) today to share my perspective on being a leader in public service.
Thank you for the work you do each and every day for the future of Illinois. The future is bright!
Join CMS in welcoming Cynthia Johnson as the new Deputy Director of the Illinois Office of Communication and Information! Cynthia brings a wealth of experience in journalism, marketing, & media relations.
Let's give a warm welcome as she embarks on this new journey with CMS!
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That's how long a CTA employee sat in the driver seat of their bus before being found unconscious. They later died. I looked into what happened that night and how a stalled bus, that missed over 50 scheduled stops, never raised any red flags. https://t.co/tLgMy8gT7q
As migrants arrived in Chicago in growing numbers, several public school administrators turned to @uchicagoNSP for help. Twenty Spanish-speaking NSP student employees and volunteers are currently supporting migrant students across five Hyde Park schools.⬇️ https://t.co/JaYOzDjKPL
.@UChicago, @UChicagoMed, @ChiCityColleges & @ChicagosMayor today announced plans for a joint project that would create new jobs, establish healthcare career pathways for South Side residents, and activate underutilized land on Garfield Blvd.⬇️ https://t.co/o2gwsmrWV7
Congratulations to @ChiPubSchools student Gabriella Aviles on being admitted to @UChicagoCollege's Class of 2028! “I fell in love with the support systems UChicago has for students, specifically Chicago Public Schools students and first-generation students like me,” she says.⬇️
“The biggest takeaway from the South Side Science Festival, we hope, is that kids and their families begin to see themselves in STEM and understand how science is applicable to everyday life,” said UChicago assistant professor Maanasa Raghavan. https://t.co/4ltTeDVOvi
That’s a wrap on the second annual UChicago South Side Science Festival! Thank you to all who joined us and all who helped make this event possible. Sign up for our newsletter to get info on other free, UChicago STEM programs and events: https://t.co/MBiZEmTk4l.
Visualize the power of atmospheric pressure using marshmallows, shaving cream, suction cups, and a vacuum chamber at @UChicago's South Side Science Festival on September 30! Science enthusiasts of all ages are invited to attend this free event: https://t.co/IT4HQr1KQg.
This past Friday at a board retreat, Fenwick welcomed three new board members to its board of directors: Cynthia Johnson '09, Eli Boufis '94 and Carl Bergetz '87. Welcome, and congratulations to Cynthia, Eli and Carl!
In 2011, Julian Champion founded @WestPointSOM, a tuition-free music school to give South Side youth the opportunity to discover and grow their talents. With @UChiAccelerator's support, the school has flourished in recent years, now serving 500 students.⬇️ https://t.co/UnmxnS5Kbm
During his tenure as president, Robert J. Zimmer greatly increased UChicago's work in civic engagement, including partnerships with the city of Chicago and organizations on the South Side, and made broad investments in programs and facilities in the arts: https://t.co/jWOnvOpQsL.
The University of Chicago Youth Internship Program is accepting applications! This paid, summer employment opportunity is for @ChiPubSchools students who live on the South Side. Apply by May 12 here: https://t.co/mYrr3fF6UV.
Congrats to Kyla Jimenez, an @IntrinsicSchool Belmont Campus student, on joining @UChicagoCollege's class of 2027! Kyla says, as a soon-to-be #firstgen college student, @CollegiateSclrs helped prepare her for this moment and made @UChicago feel like home: https://t.co/xSJPuYJgAJ.
The Office of Civic Engagement’s annual reach and impact report from FY22 features our work alongside campus, community, and philanthropic partners to strengthen neighboring communities by supporting nonprofits, small businesses, civic leaders, and youth: https://t.co/m7LOcX72Xb.