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General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Find Your Superpower: Design Your Dream Career As you settle into 2020, you remember how much you dislike your current job. How every day feels like an uphill battle and no weekend ever feels long enough. Don’t wait until next year to make moves. Seize this chance to design your ideal career now! In this workshop, you will get a brief introduction to future visioning and project design (the methodology we will use to learn and create in the...
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
If you're interested in becoming a project manager or simply want a more effective way to streamline and achieve your project goals, then this class is for you! We'll cover the fundamentals of project management, dissecting the differences between waterfall & agile project management. We'll then take a deeper dive into agile project management, highlighting best practices for proper planning and execution. By the end of the class, you'll...
General Assembly @ 150 N Wacker, Chicago, IL
Due to the current health concerns, all GA programs will temporarily be held online - including this one. Registered participants will be notified 24 hours in advance with information on how to log in to the Zoom meeting room and other tools needed for the workshop. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the start time in order to allow participants ample opportunity to have the technology enabled. The Excel at Excel workshop is designed for...
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General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Using the Power of Body Language: The New "Must Have" For Confidence Leaders In this fun and interactive workshop, learn secrets for more confident body language to amp your executive presence whether you are the boss or aspire to be one! Leading a team; consulting in different environments; interviewing for a new position; or developing a book of business—all need effective communication. With over 70% of our communication from nonverbal signals,...
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Every single one of us has unlimited potential for what we want to create with our businesses. But a shocking majority of us never even come close because we are exhausted and overwhelmed by things we believe we need to do to be successful. The fastest path to experience true profit and freedom is when you have a crystal clear Priority Plan, designed to create the business, the money, and the life you want in the time you have to give. In this...
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
What are the historical roots of nationalism? How does it impact nations across the globe today? What is the future for this political ideology? Nationalism is at the root of most of the violence in the world today, both internationally and domestically. Dictators and would-be dictators appeal to nationalism to solidify their support. Their ideology poses a threat to democracy, whether in the U.S., Hungary, or non-Western states. In this class,...
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Get your poker face ready for this class focused on how gambling is depicted in literature and film. From classics like Dostoevsky’s "The Gambler" to cult novels like A. Alvarez’s "The Biggest Game in Town," this class will explore depictions of gambling in literature, both fiction and non-fiction, and film, with a special emphasis on poker. We will ask, how does the randomness intrinsic to gambling create narrative suspense, tension,...
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Full Course Title: Travel Writing: How to Set Yourself Apart from the Crowd Learn the foundations of travel writing and get a chance to workshop your own stories in this guided class. "I never travel without my diary. One should always keep something sensational to read in the train." —Oscar Wilde Travel writing is more than just traveling. It is imbuing your reader with the nuances and textures of your experiences in a unique and riveting...
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Dive into the works of Petrarch, one of Italy’s most influential humanist poets, in this four-session class. Petrarch (1304-1374) is Italy's greatest and most influential humanist and lyric poet. As a humanist, he is celebrated for the revival of classical antiquity. The sonnets from his "Canzoniere" provided a model for stylish, elegant, and eloquent love poetry for the Western lyric tradition. Using Laura as inspiration, his collection of 366...
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Beginning in the 1950s, Chicago became known for figurative art—what we now call “Imagism.” This class will explore the development of the figurative tradition in Chicago, beginning with works we will compare to Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art being produced in New York, and continuing through to the contemporary era. While the figurative tradition still is vibrant in the city, we will also consider abstract works by Chicago artists. Throughout,...
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Uncover the rise and legacy of the Chicago Black Panther Party in this thought-provoking course. Explore the political climate, community programs, and tragic events surrounding Fred Hampton’s activism. Join us to delve into the multiethnic alliances formed by the BPP and the historical significance of their struggle.
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Delve into the historical context of recent Supreme Court decisions on abortion and school prayer, and explore the evolving relationship between church and state in this thought-provoking class. Discover how ideas about freedom of conscience have been challenged and reevaluated throughout American history, leading to a recent acceptance of religious influence on law.
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
This is a one time FREE course. Meet the Author: Tom Shachtman, How the French Saved America Americans today have a love/hate relationship with France, but in this illuminating new history, Tom Shachtman shows that without France, there might not be a United States of America. How the French Saved America: Soldiers, Sailors, Diplomats, Louis XVI, and the Success of a Revolution is about French aid to Americans during the American...
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Liesl Olson, Chicago Renaissance: Literature and Art in the Midwest Metropolis This remarkable cultural history celebrates the great Midwestern city of Chicago for its centrality to the modernist movement. Author Liesl Olson traces Chicago’s cultural development from the 1893 World’s Fair through mid century, illuminating how Chicago writers revolutionized literary forms during the first half of the twentieth century, a period of sweeping aesthetic...
Kaplan International @ 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
The GRE® is a user-friendly test that is required if you wish to study at a graduate school in the USA. Our GRE ® Exam Preparation Course will help you practice your English and learn test-taking skills using exclusive course materials. Learn about the structure of the GRE®, the types of questions and topics you’ll see, and improve your score on the test. We offer the Kaplan Higher Score Guarantee when taking a GRE ® preparation course. If...
Kaplan International @ 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
GMAT® is a popular test that is required if you wish to study an MBA course in the USA, and is highly respected in the world of business. Our GMAT® Exam preparation course includes detailed lessons, practice tests and Kaplan’s exclusive test materials. Additional lessons focus on improving your English by using print and online exercises. We offer the Kaplan Higher Score Guarantee when taking a GMAT® preparation course. If you are not ready...
Kaplan International @ 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
TOEFL® is the most popular examination for North American English and is the most widely accepted English language test in the world. Our TOEFL® and Academic English Exam Preparation course will give you the test skills and the level of English that you need to do well on your exam. We focus on test-taking strategies and highlight the academic English skills needed for exam success. The course includes TOEFL®-focused reading, writing, listening...
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Photoshop allows you to create powerful images and designs. This workshop is designed to get you up and running with Adobe Photoshop in just three days. The focus will be on step-by-step instruction leading students through the most important tools and concepts in Photoshop. Takeaways The Basics Learn Photoshop interface, basics of Photoshop Practice editing documents and using tools like brush and gradient Retouching Part Learn the basics...
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
As digital experiences expand beyond our browsers and into our physical environment, it is pivotal to understand the ways in which context informs interaction, narrative, and technology. This class is ideal for people interested in exploring the intersection of user experience, architecture, and code who would like to be equipped for projects in museum, retail, and service-oriented spaces. Takeaways: How an experience in physical context...
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Learn the workflow of leveraging Illustrator pallets, tools, guides and file formats to produce quality art that can be deployed in numerous sizes, types and applications. Takeaways: How to find inspiration, import traceables, organize layers structure and save for legacy use. The tools to make perfect shapes, custom shapes and point adjustments. How to save for web and devices. Bonus: How to use your logo as an alpha channel...
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