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LIT FEST: Walter Jacobson and Keith Koeneman in conversation with Rick Kogan 6/8/13 10AM 2013-06-08 10:00:00 2013-06-08 10:45:00

University Center: Lake Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Walter Jacobson, author of "Walter's Perspective: A Memoir of Fifty Years in Chicago TV News" and Keith Koeneman, author of "First Son: The...

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LIT FEST: Kevin Guilfoile and Jonathan Eig in conversation with Billy Lombardo 6/8/13 10AM 2013-06-08 10:00:00 2013-06-08 10:45:00

University Center: Park/Fountain Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Kevin Guilfoile, author of “A Drive into the Gap” and Jonathan Eig, author of “Get Capone" in conversation with Billy Lombardo, author of...

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LIT FEST: Jennifer Armstrong and David Misch in conversation with John Warner 6/8/13 10AM 2013-06-08 10:00:00 2013-06-08 10:45:00

University Center: River Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Jennifer Armstrong, author of “Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted” and David Misch, author of “Funny: The Book Everything You Always Wanted to...

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LIT FEST: Art Spiegelman in converation with Ivan Brunetti 6/8/13 10AM 2013-06-08 10:00:00 2013-06-08 10:45:00

Harold Washington Library Center/Cindy Pritzker Auditorium 404 S State St Chicago IL | View map

Harold Washington Literary Award Winner Art Spiegelman, author of “Co-Mix: A Retrospective of Comics, Graphics, and Scraps" in conversation...

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LIT FEST: Society of Midland Authors Award Winners: Mary Losure, Jack Driscoll and Neil Steinberg 6/8/13 10AM 2013-06-08 10:00:00 2013-06-08 10:45:00

Grace Place/2nd Floor 637 South Dearborn Street Chicago IL | View map

The Society of Midland Authors has given out awards since 1957 for the best books by Midwestern authors. Three of this year’s winners will...

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LIT FEST: Past Lives: Melanie Benjamin, Valerie Sayers and Suzanne Hayes & Loretta Nyhan. Moderated by Courtney Crowder 6/8/13 10AM 2013-06-08 10:00:00 2013-06-08 10:45:00

Wyndham Blake Hotel/Burnham Room 500 S Dearborn St Chicago IL | View map

Melanie Benjamin, author of "The Aviator's Wife," Valerie Sayers, author of "The Powers: A Novel" and Suzanne Hayes and Loretta Nyhan,...

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LIT FEST: Chicago Literary Hall of Fame: Joe Meno, Gioia Diliberto, Brian Hieggelke and Donald Evans 6/8/13 10:15AM 2013-06-08 10:15:00 2013-06-08 11:00:00

Jones College Prep: Student Learning Center (Use entrance on Harrison) 606 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

The 2013 Class will be revealed, and selectors Joe Meno, Gioia Diliberto, Brian Hieggelke and Donald Evans will discuss reasons for the...

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LIT FEST: The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival presented by James Kennedy 6/8/13 10:30AM 2013-06-08 10:30:00 2013-06-08 12:00:00

Jones College Prep: Auditorium (Use entrance on Harrison) 606 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Presented by founder James Kennedy, author of  “The Order of the Odd Fish,” The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival is a video contest in which...

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LIT FEST: Audrey Petty and Hallie Gordon in conversation with Steve Mills 6/8/13 10:30AM 2013-06-08 10:30:00 2013-06-08 11:15:00

University Center: Loop Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Audrey Petty, author of “High Rise Stories: Voices from Chicago Public Housing" and Hallie Gordon, the artistic and educational director of...

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LIT FEST: Thomas Kennedy and Alan Grostephan in conversation with Brigid Pasulka 6/8/13 10:30AM 2013-06-08 10:30:00 2013-06-08 11:15:00

University Center: Multi-Media Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Thomas Kennedy, author of "Kerrigan in Copenhagen"  and Alan Grostephan, author of "Bogotá: A Novel" in conversation with Brigid Pasulka,...

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LIT FEST: Anchee Min in conversation with Mary Schmich 6/8/13 11AM 2013-06-08 11:00:00 2013-06-08 11:45:00

University Center: Lake Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Anchee Min, author of “The Cooked Seed: A Memoir” in conversation with Mary Schmich, Pulitzer Prize- winning columnist at the Chicago...

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LIT FEST: Stephen Wade in conversation with Mark Guarino 6/8/13 11:15AM 2013-06-08 11:15:00 2013-06-08 12:00:00

University Center: Park/Fountain Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Combining projected images and live music playing, 2013 Grammy nominee Stephen Wade will bring listeners along on his journey into musical...

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LIT FEST: Bill Savage and Paul Durica: In conversation 6/8/13 11:15AM 2013-06-08 11:15:00 2013-06-08 12:00:00

University Center: River Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Bill Savage and Paul Durica, co-editors of “Chicago by Day and Night: The Pleasure Seeker's Guide to the Paris of America” discuss their...

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LIT FEST: Meg Wolitzer, Christine Sneed and Jean Thompson. Moderated by Carolyn Alessio 6/8/13 11:15AM 2013-06-08 11:15:00 2013-06-08 12:00:00

Grace Place/2nd Floor 637 South Dearborn Street Chicago IL | View map

Meg Wolitzer, author of “The Interestings,” Christine Sneed, author of “Little Known Facts,” and Jean Thompson, author of “The Humanity...

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LIT FEST: Jack Gray and Nathan Rabin in conversation with James Finn Garner 6/8/13 11:15AM 2013-06-08 11:15:00 2013-06-08 12:00:00

Wyndham Blake Hotel/Burnham Room 500 S Dearborn St Chicago IL | View map

Jack Gray, author of “Pigeon in a Crosswalk: Tales of Anxiety and Accidental Glamor” and Nathan Rabin, author of “You Don't Know Me but You...

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LIT FEST: Debut Fiction: Samantha Hoffman, Kiesie Laymon and Jason Mott. Moderated by Scott Blackwood 6/8/13 11:30AM 2013-06-08 11:30:00 2013-06-08 12:15:00

Jones College Prep: Student Learning Center (Use entrance on Harrison) 606 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Samantha Hoffman, author of "What More Could You Wish For," Kiesie Laymon, author of "Long Division" and Jason Mott, author of "The...

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LIT FEST: Roxana Robinson in conversation with Elizabeth Taylor 6/8/13 11:45AM 2013-06-08 11:45:00 2013-06-08 12:30:00

University Center: Loop Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Roxana Robinson, author of "Sparta" in conversation with Elizabeth Taylor, Literary Editor at the Chicago Tribune.

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LIT FEST: Andrew Vachss in conversation with David Heinzmann 6/8/13 12PM 2013-06-08 12:00:00 2013-06-08 12:45:00

Jones College Prep - Auditorium 606 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Andrew Vachss, author of “Aftershock: A Thriller” in conversation with David Heinzmann, who has covered crime and government for the...

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LIT FEST: Everybody Stand Up: Using Performance Techniques in the Writing Process. Featuring Julie Ganey and Earliana McLaurin. 6/8/13 12PM 2013-06-08 12:00:00 2013-06-08 13:00:00

University Center: Multi-Media Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

For both new writers and those working through the nitty-gritty to get to that last rewrite, 2nd Story will show you new ways to find,...

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LIT FEST: N4 with Sting, Luis Alberto Urrea, and Colum McCann. Moderated by Charles Miles 6/8/13 12PM 2013-06-08 12:00:00 2013-06-08 12:45:00

Auditorium Theatre 50 East Congress Parkway Chicago IL | View map

Colum McCann and Luis Alberto Urrea, authors and co-founders of Narrative 4, will be joined by Narrative 4 honorary committee members...

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LIT FEST:Gillian Royes, Libby Fischer Hellmann and Sharon Fiffer. Moderated by Jamie Freveletti 6/8/13 12:30PM 2013-06-08 12:30:00 2013-06-08 13:15:00

University Center: River Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Gillian Royes, author of “The Man Who Turned Both Cheeks," Libby Fischer Hellmann, author of “A Bitter Veil” and Sharon Fiffer, author of...

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LIT FEST: Henry Hodges and Margaret Engel in conversation with Ellen Warren 6/8/13 12:30PM 2013-06-08 12:30:00 2013-06-08 13:15:00

University Center: Park/Fountain Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Henry Hodges and Margaret Engel, co-authors of “How To Act Like A Kid” in conversation with Ellen Warren, Chicago Tribune Senior...

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LIT FEST: Becoming a Show Biz Kid with Henry Hodges and Margaret Engel in conversation with Ellen Warren 6/8/13 12:30PM 2013-06-08 12:30:00 2013-06-08 13:15:00

University Center: Park/Fountain Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Broadway performer Henry Hodges tells how he sang and danced into show business with no connections to the world of entertainment. Henry's...

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LIT FEST: Mystery Writers of America: Writing and Selling a Mystery 6/8/13 12:30PM 2013-06-08 12:30:00 2013-06-08 12:45:00

Grace Place/2nd Floor 637 South Dearborn Street Chicago IL | View map

Mystery Writers of America--Midwest authors give the advice on writing and publishing they wish they'd had before their first books....

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LIT FEST: Michael Hainey and Neil Steinberg in conversation with Rick Kogan 6/8/13 12:30PM 2013-06-08 12:30:00 2013-06-08 13:15:00

Harold Washington Library Center/Multipurpose Room 404 S State St Chicago IL | View map

Michael Hainey, author of “After Visiting Friends” and Neil Steinberg, author of "You Were Never in Chicago" in conversation with Rick...

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LIT FEST: Rebecca Makkai, Dina Nayeri and Benjamin Lytal and Jill Pollack 6/8/13 12:45PM 2013-06-08 12:45:00 2013-06-08 13:30:00

Jones College Prep: Student Learning Center (Use entrance on Harrison) 606 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

This Must Be the Place: Rebecca Makkai, author of “The Borrower,” Dina Nayeri, author of “A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea,” and Benjamin Lytal,...

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LIT FEST: Irvine Welsh in conversation with Jennifer Day. 6/8/13 1PM 2013-06-08 13:00:00 2013-06-08 13:45:00

Harold Washington Library - Cindy Pritzker Auditorium South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Irvine Welsh is the author of “Skagboys,” the prequel to his best-selling phenomenon "Trainspotting." He is in conversation with Jennifer...

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LIT FEST: Kevin Cullen and Shelley Murphy in conversation with Phil Rosenthal 6/8/13 1PM 2013-06-08 13:00:00 2013-06-08 13:45:00

University Center: Lake Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Kevin Cullen and Shelley Murphy, co-authors of “Whitey Bulger: America's Most Wanted Gangster and the Manhunt That Brought Him to Justice"...

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LIT FEST: Short and Sweet: Simon Rich, Amina Gautier and Justin Bog. Moderated by Frank Tempone 6/8/13 1PM 2013-06-08 13:00:00 2013-06-08 13:45:00

University Center: Loop Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

Short and Sweet: Simon Rich, author of "The Last Girlfriend on Earth," Amina Gautier, author of "At-Risk" and Justin Bog, author of...

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LIT FEST: The Age of Aging: Ted Anton, Jay Olshansky and Kathy Bonnar 6/8/13 1:30PM 2013-06-08 13:30:00 2013-06-08 14:15:00

University Center: Multi-Media Room 525 South State Street Chicago IL | View map

We are living through a life span revolution as the median age in the developed world rises. Two authors and a work-life expert discuss the...

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Printers Row: Phil Jackson, May 23 5/23/13 7PM

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  Legendary Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson, who guided the team to six NBA championships and went on to coach the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Trib U: SEO for Social Media 5/22/13 6PM

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May 22 / Trib U: SEO for Social Media  You’ve decided to take the plunge into using social media, now learn about how to optimize your...

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TribU: Editorial Cartooning with Scott Stantis 5/21/13 6PM

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MAY 21 / Editorial Cartooning with Scott Stantis Are you an aspiring editorial cartoonist or comic strip storyteller? Even super-fans and...

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CANCELED - TribU: Podcasting 101: Produce, Publish, Promote 5/16/13 9AM

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** This event has been canceled **  Thursday, May 16 TribU: Podcasting 101: Produce, Publish, Promote This beginner-level workshop...

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Printers Row: Kevin Powers, May 13 5/13/13 7PM

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Michener Fellow in Poetry Kevin Powers will discuss his new war novel, “The Yellow Birds.” First-time novelist Powers brings his...

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TribU: Writing Your Personal Story 5/8/13 6PM

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May 8 / TribU: Writing Your Personal Story Join the Tribune’s Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Mary Schmich and nation/world editor...

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TribU: Success for Digital Entrepreneurs 5/7/13 6PM

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Success for Digital Entrepreneurs Turn your ideas and innovative spirit into a successful career. Chicago Tribune business columnist...

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TribU: Twitter Basics 5/2/13 9AM

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MAY 2 / Twitter Basics You've decided it's time to unlock the mysteries of Twitter, and the good news is you'll find it not all that...

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TribU: How the Newsroom Works: Breaking News 4/30/13 6PM

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  TribU: How the Newsrooom Works: Breaking News Tuesday, April 30 This class centers on a discussion of breaking news coverage with the...

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Printers Row: Keith Koeneman, April 24 4/24/13 7PM

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Join third-generation Chicagoan Keith Koeneman as he discusses his new book, “First Son: The Biography of Richard M. Daley,” on the day...

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TribU: Investing 101 4/24/13 12PM

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April 24 TribU: Investing 101 Learn how to make your savings turn into real money, and maximize your 401(k)s, 403(b)s, IRAs, college...

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TribU: How the Newsroom Works: Page One Decisions 4/23/13 6PM

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TribU: How the Newsrooom Works: Page One Decisions Tuesday, April 23 Tribune managing editor Jane Hirt and planning editor Cara...

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Printers Row: Letty Cottin Pogrebin, April 22 4/22/13 7PM

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Writer, journalist and feminist advocate Letty Cottin Pogrebin will discuss her new book, “How to be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick”...

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TribU: How the Newsroom Works: Food Journalism 4/16/13 6PM

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TribU: How the Newsroom Works, Part 1 Tuesday, April 16 Reporters Bill Daley and Judy Hevrdejs and editors Joe Gray and Carmel Carillo...

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TribU: College: How to Get In and Pay for It 4/13/13 12PM

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TribU: College: How to Get In and Pay for It   APRIL 13 Nationally syndicated columnist and financial expert Gail MarksJarvis will...

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TribU: Life After Divorce 4/9/13 6PM

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Tuesday, April 9 TribU: Life After Divorce Jumpstart your social calendar during a fun and informative evening with Tribune columnists...

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Printers Row: Maria Semple, Apr. 4 4/4/13 7PM

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Meet novelist and screenwriter Maria Semple, who will discuss her second novel, “Where’d You Go, Bernadette,” a satirical look at modern...

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Press Pass: Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg 3/28/13 6PM

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Watch the video of this sold-out program >> Thursday, March 28 Press Pass: Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg...

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Printers Row: Aleksandar Hemon, Mar. 20 3/20/13 7PM

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Aleksandar Hemon, Chicago resident and author of National Book Award finalist “The Lazarus Project,” will discuss his newest work, “The...

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CANCELED: When Faiths Collide, with Manya Brachear 3/19/13 7PM

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  Thank you for your interest in our event, "Press Pass: When Faiths Collide with Manya Brachear."    As you may have heard or read,...

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TribU: Bracket Building 3/19/13 7PM

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Looking for a leg up on your tournament bracket this year? Come grab a drink and find out what it takes to achieve Duke-like dominance in...

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Press Pass: Watch ‘Hoosiers’ with David Haugh and Michael Phillips 3/18/13 7PM

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 JUST ADDED: Special guest panelists Chelcie Ross and Bobby Plump  Watch 'Hoosiers' with David Haugh and Michael Phillips Tournament...

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Chicago Forward: The Future of the Arts in Chicago, Mar. 13 3/13/13 6PM

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What does it mean to be a creative professional in Chicago? And what should the city be doing to leverage its creative resources? Chicago...

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TribU: Smart Negotiating 3/12/13 6PM

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How do you win a raise? More vacation? Or the right to work from home? This class is geared toward women who want to learn how to ask for...

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Canceled: Printers Row: Emily Bazelon, Mar. 7 3/7/13 7PM

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  This event has been canceled. Emily Bazelon is particiapting in another event, and you can learn more at this...

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TribU: Time Management: How to Become More Productive 3/6/13 6PM

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If you wish there were more hours in the day, this seminar is for you. The Tribune’s “I Just Work Here” columnist Rex Huppke will lead a...

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TribU: ‘Crucial Conversations’ for the Office 3/5/13 9AM - 3/6/13 12PM

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Tuesday-Wednesday, March 5-6 TribU: ‘Crucial Conversations’ for the Office Has work lost its luster in your organization? Are you or...

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Chicago’s Chinese Market 3/1/13 9AM - 11AM

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 Chicago’s Chinese Media Market Join media and communications professionals for a roundtable discussion of the Chinese-language media...

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TribU: The MBA Decision 2/28/13 6PM

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Thursday, February 28 TribU: The MBA Decision Is an MBA the right choice for you? Business columnist Melissa Harris leads this class,...

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Mar. 21 || TribU: How to Create Your Own Blog, Part 3 2/26/13 6PM

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DUE TO WINTER WEATHER, PART 3 OF THE BLOGGING SERIES HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 21.    Tuesday, February 26  Thursday,...

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