Practitioner Lecture Series
- February 23, 2016
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 CST
- Room 425
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Masters of Urban Affairs and Public Policy
Isaac Reichman, muapp@luc.edu - Free
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All Students, Faculty, and Staff
Open to the public. - Add to calendar
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Details
Alderman James Cappleman of the 46th Ward is coming to campus to speak as part of the MUAPP Program's Practitioner Lecture Series. This series highlights Chicago professionals that have built career in public service, government, or policy analysis. The Alderman will share his insight into the very broad world of public policy and how he carries out a career of service through his daily work. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP to Isaac Reichman at muapp@luc.edu.
Bio for Alderman Cappleman:
Elected in 2011, Cappleman was the first openly gay Chicago Alderman to be elected initially. James is a licensed clinical social worker with a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Houston and a Masters in Social Work from University of Illinois-Chicago. Prior to serving as Alderman, he co-founded a homeless shelter that provided care for people living with HIV/AIDS and for three years served as chair of the Illinois' National Association of Social Workers' HIV Task Force. As Alderman, he has pushed for the economic development of Uptown and has helped bring crime in the ward down to historic lows. He is also an active board member of Annie's Legacy, a Southside not-for-profit organization that empowers women who
have experienced abuse and poverty.
