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July 30, 2009 - From the field
MacArthur Grantees Participate in U.S.-Russia Civil Society Summit
In a show of support for Russian civil society groups, President Obama also addressed the U.S.-Russian Civil Society Summit in Moscow. Read More
July 30, 2009 - From the field
New Digital Library Space Opened for Teens in Chicago
YouMedia, a new digital library space for teens, opened this month at the Chicago Public Library. Supported by MacArthur, the new space is designed to engage young adults with library resources and connect them to Chicago ... Read More
June 16, 2009 - Article
Challenges Facing Arts Organizations
MacArthur's Elspeth Revere discusses challenges facing Chicago arts organizations in a recent interview on Chicago Public Radio's show, 848. Read More
June 9, 2009 - In the Media
"Goodman Theatre And Science Chicago Team Up To Present Three Free Readings, 6/8, 6/15 And 6/22"
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June 8, 2009 - From the field
Art Institute of Chicago Opens the Modern Wing
The new Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago houses the museum’s collection of 20th- and 21st-century art. The 264,000 square-foot building makes the institute the second largest art museum in the U ... Read More
May 16, 2009 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Community Renewal Society’s 35 Under 35 Leadership Awards
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci highlights the Foundation's work with CRS, a grantee, and its leader, Calvin Morris. Read More
May 4, 2009 - Speech
“Migration in a Changing World,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes the Foundation's efforts to better understand migration patterns and support better migration governance. Read More
April 28, 2009 - Press release
MacArthur Announces 2009 Winners of Award for Creative & Effective Nonprofits
MacArthur announced that eight organizations in five countries will receive the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. Read More
April 14, 2009 - In the Media
"Georgetown's Robert Gallucci Named MacArthur Foundation President"
From the Chicago Tribune
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April 14, 2009 - From the field
Chicago Shares Theatrical Productions with New York
As a great theater town, Chicago often shares its theatrical works with New York. The latest example is Goodman Theater's production of Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms, directed by Robert Falls. Read More
April 8, 2009 - Press release
$1 Million Will Bolster Illinois’ Local 2010 Census Participation
Ten of Illinois’ leading foundations, including MacArthur, announced they are jointly investing $1 million to improve participation in hard-to-count, poor, minority, rural, and high-rise communities in the 2010 Census. Read More