Students from Metro engaged in a number of Engineering field trips and activities, focusing on STEM initiatives.
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To kick off National Engineers Week, February 20-24, more than 30 high school students from the COP program had an immersive learning experience at OptumRx.
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In honor of National Mentoring Month, MEF would like to showcase the great work some of our mentors do at Metro!
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In honor of National Mentoring Month, MEF would like to showcase the great work some of our mentors do at Midtown!
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More than 300 guests were still in a festive mood at MEF’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Party on January 5, 2017 at Macy’s on State Street.
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The Midtown community came together just before Christmas to assemble and deliver Christmas baskets to nearly 300 Chicago families in need.
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MEF's Glenn Wilke sits down with David Dault on the radio show Things Not Seen to discuss MEF's impact on Chicago youth, and the future of the organization.
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Rebeca Valencia, Metro alum, volunteer and part-time staff member, was featured by My Favorite Outfit as part of their "Women Who Inspire Us" series.
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PR apprenticeship instructor Aray Rivera reflects on his summer working with the high school students at Midtown Center for boys.
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Dr. & Mrs. Don Haider and Tonise Paul received the Reach for Excellence Award at MEF's 25th Awards Dinner on October 11, 2016. Over $966,000 was raised to support Chicago youth!
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MEF welcomes Peter Ladwein as the new Director at Midtown Center for boys.
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Funeral and Wake arrangements for our beloved friend, teacher and mentor, Dr. Jerry Shepherd.
Read MoreCandace Vogler leads a team of philosophers at the University of Chicago who are studying: "Virtue, Happiness and the Meaning of Life. She recently shared some of her observations about human nature and happiness at MEF's Breakfast with Champions speaker series.
Read MoreFor the third consecutive year, the PRSA Foundation has awarded a grant to DePaul University and Midtown Educational Foundation (MEF) to encourage Chicago minority high school students to pursue a career in public relations or journalism.
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MEF will honor Dr. Don Haider, board member of nearly 20 years and distinguished professor at the Kellogg School of Managment at the October 11th Reach for Excellence Awards Dinner.
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Read a re-cap of the summer, the latest MEF in the news features, upcoming events and more!
Read MoreThis summer, MEF students heard from 81 professional career speakers, went on 5 service trips, took 32 behind the scenes tours at Chicago corporations and enjoyed fun & educational field trips at 21 of Chicago's cultural institutions!!
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After an afternoon with 7 attorneys from Discover Financial Services and 2 partners from Burr & Forman, the Midtown Law Apprentice students have a deep appreciation for the law and the grit, determination and preparation it takes to argue cases in front of the bench.
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Midtown's Architecture Apprentices presented drawing and models to a panel of architects, architecture students, and Midtown alumni, gaining valuable insights on their designs and what it takes to become an architect.
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Midtown & Metro Business Apprenticeship students spent a day at Potbelly's Support Center learning about the company's culture and values—many of which align strongly with MEF's Character Education model! CEO Aylwin Lewis also presented a check to six student CEOs for Potbelly's contribution to MEF programs from the 6-week long milkshake fundraiser.
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