Core Course

The ACM Chicago Programs will share a Core Course that introduces students to Chicago. Guest speakers from around the city will spark discussions and reflection. Common readings will prompt conversation, research, and exploration. And, most important, the Core will get students into the city to meet people making the art, attacking the problems, and transacting business.

The Core will focus on giving students a comprehensive view of Chicago -- seeing how art, business, and politics intertwine and exploring how race, class, and ethnicity affect culture and commerce. But we’ll also look for ways to give each of the areas -- Urban Studies, Arts, and Business, Entrepreneurship, and Society -- special sessions that provide greater depth.

Above: Students meet with Congressman Bobby Rush.