Upcoming Events:
@ 12:30 pm CDT - 2:00 pm CDT
Nancy Nicholas Hall Room 4285F or Zoom
@ 3:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT
Virtual via Zoom
@ 12:30 pm CDT - 2:00 pm CDT
Nancy Nicholas Hall Room 1199 or Zoom
@ 12:00 pm CST - 1:00 pm CST
@ 12:30 pm CST - 2:00 pm CST
Nancy Nicholas Hall Room 1199 or Zoom
@ 12:00 pm CST - 1:00 pm CST
@ 3:30 pm CST - 5:00 pm CST
Hybrid - Location TBD and Zoom
Featured Events:
CommUnity Conference
The CommNS hosts a bi-annual CommUnity Conference to offer a space for inquiry and action. Formerly known as the Annual Event, in 2020, we transitioned to a day-long conference every other year. The CommUnity Conference provides a space for community leaders, students, faculty, researchers, and nonprofit professionals come together to share ideas and bring their unique perspectives on building more vibrant, democratic, and engaged communities.
Our next CommUnity Conference is on April 27th, 2026!
Chicago Friends of the CommNS
The CommNS hosts a biennial networking event (for nonprofits, foundations, and socially related orgs) with alumni, students, and representatives of nonprofit and civil society efforts in Chicago. The goal is to build a strong network – a Chicago “Friends of the CommNS” for our students as they seek jobs and internships, connect with alumni residing in Chicago and build awareness about our Center and programs, as well as collaboration and support, across a range of stakeholders.
Our next Chicago Friends of the CommNS event will take place in the spring of 2027!
CommNS Connect
The CommNS hosts one CommNS Connect event each fall and spring semester. Join the CommNS team, faculty, affiliates, alumni, advisors, partners, and friends for this networking event. Hear flash talks from students and CommNS affiliates.
Keep an eye on our upcoming events for the next CommNs Connect!
CommUniversity Sessions
The CommNS hosts multiple CommUniversity sessions during the fall and spring semesters. These sessions often cover nonprofit related topics and are open to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
You can find future CommUniversity events and their descriptions in the Upcoming events column to the left!