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THE TIME HAS COME! Tonight, at 6:30 PM we will learn about candidates' plans regarding early childhood education in the city of Chicago. We are so excited about this event and hope you are too!

Online RSVP for this FREE event is closed however last minute registration will be available. Seats will come at a first come first serve basis for everyone.. Guests can also view the event via livestream using this link. https://livestream.com/blueroomstream/events/10740412

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Hello Erikson Students! My name is Stefani Scott I am a proud alum who now works full time with the Erikson Institute Policy and Leadership team at Erikson Institute. Please come and see what we are up to and join us for games, food, and fun on Monday, November 7, 3pm-6pm! Our office is on the second floor by the library.

Check out this The Decolonizing Language QRIS presentation from the BUILD Initiative!

How Decolonizing Data and Language can Lead to Equitable and Inclusive System Solutions This webinar will explore how data is used in the early childhood policy process with particular attention on identifying data points that illuminate structu...

Introducing your Student Committee Officers for 2020-2021! Join us this Friday from 3-4pm for our first meeting of the year!

Dear Erikson Students,

The Erikson Institute Student Committee is excited to welcome you to the new academic year! Attached you will find introductions to your Student Committee Officers. We all look forward to getting to know you better throughout your time here.

This year comes with unique challenges that implore us to find creative solutions to support each other in our communities. We want to hear from you about your needs, interests and hopes for this year.

Please complete our online feedback survey and
Join us for our first Student Committee Meeting
Friday, August 7, 2020 from 3pm - 4pm via Zoom.
Send us a message to get the zoom info!

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Attention all students and 2020 graduates!

Apply now- You are eligible to apply for a grant through Erikson’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund Support Program. This program is funded by the CARES Act, and the federal government has limited eligibility to students who were enrolled in on-campus programs on March 13,2020. These grants are available for specific financial expenses resulting from campus disruption associated with COVID-19 and do not need to be repaid.

Erikson students enrolled in on-campus courses as of March 13, 2020 who are also eligible for Title IV financial aid (Federal Loan program excluding institutional scholarships). A completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) demonstrates a student’s eligibility for Title IV funds.

Expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child-care expenses are eligible.

Please click HERE to complete the online application.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=wltmnPDhUki-JY2n-M8k2xazMb1qVBlCkE542HHnOkpUNVI4TUlSRjlBRjAzNzM3V00wRkRLNTJTSiQlQCN0PWcu

Erikson “Re-Entry” — We know the topic of “re-entry” is top of mind for everyone. We found this graphic from the Chicago Tribune to be very helpful in understanding the criteria needed for an area to move from one phase to the next in Governor Pritzker’s five-phase plan to reopen Illinois. Along with describing the regions and phases, the graphic includes indicators for when businesses, schools, and other organizations can move to in-person operations. (Excerpt from Erikson's COVID-19 update email 5/13/2020)

Student and Alumni Virtual Mixer
On May 15 from 2-3 p.m., new and current students, along with alumni, will have the chance to meet one another and learn more about their shared experiences. This virtual meeting is for all degree programs and certificates. RSVP here.

Student & Alum Virtual Mixer - Erikson Institute New and current students along with alumni will have the chance to meet one another and learn more about their shared experiences. This virtual meeting is for all degree programs and certificates. This webinar will be conducted via Zoom. RegisterRead More ›

Dear Erikson family—

As you know, Colette Davison, Erikson’s Dean of Students and Coordinator of Disability Services, is retiring at the end of April. As she has touched so many lives in so many different ways, we would like to give people the chance to say goodbye and wish her well. Please send a short farewell message in video or written form to Maggie Brett, Erikson’s Director of Field Education and Career Services @ [email protected]. The deadline in April 22nd.