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7:00pm Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Online: The Civics of Technology Project #652

The Civics of Technology Project (CoT) is a grassroots education organization that conducts research, develops curriculum, and offers professional development for teachers and students to critically inquire into the effects of technology on people’s individual and collective lives. At a time when powerful Big Tech companies seek to control how, what, and why people learn with and about technology, CoT brings together educators and students from across disciplines and institutions to consider ways to resist and refuse corporate capture of classrooms while reimagining justice-oriented technology education.


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7:00pm Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Online: Chicago Food Rescue #651

Chicago Food Rescue bridges the gap between food waste and food insecurity in Chicago. Volunteers use an app to deliver surplus food that would otherwise be thrown out directly to organizations serving people in need. Food Rescue makes nutritious food accessible to people facing food insecurity while giving volunteers a flexible, meaningful way to contribute.

Online: Chicago Food Rescue

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Meet Chi Hack Night

Meet Chi Hack Night's New Co-Presidents!

Apr 6, 2025 by Sean Watland, Sneha Jalukar & Samantha Goodman

After serving as Chi Hack Night’s second President, Sean Watland is stepping down after two years. Congratulate Sneha Jalukar & Samanatha Goodman Chi Hack Night’s new Co-Presidents!

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2025 Board Election Results

2025 Board Election Results

Feb 18, 2025 by Elections Committee - Michael Chladek, Sean Watland, Cameron Sow, Viktor Köves

On Feb 18th, we held our sixth election for our Board of Directors. Congrats to our elected and appointed Board Members Derek Eder, Katie O’Shea, Josh Kalov, Adam Hecktman, and Vien Nguyen!

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Join us remotely every Tuesday from 7-10pm on our YouTube livestream and Slack channel to hear from amazing speakers, and learn by doing! Everyone is welcome!

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