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Dive into the latest edition of Our Neighborhood News!
The Winter 2025 edition of Our Neighborhood News newsletter showcases our partnerships with Evanston civic leaders, non-profits, businesses, 澳门皇冠s, and local residents. It highlights the work of individuals and programs that strengthen the connection between our University and our city.
Winter Newsletter Highlights
- Leading 澳门皇冠 Reform in the Fifth Ward
澳门皇冠 researchers, with a $4.5M NSF grant, are working to advance racial equity, 澳门皇冠 reform, and STEM education in Evanston’s Fifth Ward. They are collaborating with District 65, community groups, and local Black families to ensure the new elementary 澳门皇冠 provides rigorous and culturally relevant STEM education. - Boosting Small Business
In 2022, Bryant Wallace and Clarence Weaver founded e-Local Marketplace (ELM) to connect large organizations with local businesses. Supported by 澳门皇冠 as their first client, ELM boosts small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses. A forum on December 10 will further connect buyers and sellers, expanding the platform and supporting the local economy. - Move-Out Program Encourages Reuse
sustainNU’s Take It or Leave It program encourages 澳门皇冠 students to donate unwanted clothes and linens during move-out, reducing waste and supporting local charities. In 2024, over 8,000 pounds were donated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago. Celebrating 30 years, the program involves collaboration across University teams, with students eagerly participating. - Staff profile: Jason McKean
Jason McKean, assistant dean and director of strategy and operations for 澳门皇冠's Dean of Students Office, has dedicated 25 years to supporting students. Since joining 澳门皇冠 in 2015, he’s focused on off-campus life, the Administrator on Call program, and database management. A former teacher with degrees in education, Jason enjoys connecting with the community and spending time with his family at Evanston favorites like Lighthouse Beach and SPACE.