WHO'S INVITED: All GCOE Students, Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Friends of NEIU (Free Admission)
DATE: Thursday, October 15, 2026
TIME: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S
Michael Jin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History University of Illinois at Chicago
"Reckoning with Redress: What Teachers Need to Know"
In a distinguished lecture on the Japanese American Redress Movement, Dr. Jin will examine and demonstrate what teachers can do to develop curriculum and instruction on the historical topic. The goal is to make this significant moment in American history relevant and meaningful for today’s students.
5:00PM - Meet and Greet - Dinner and beverages · Student Union 115 North & South
6:00PM - Lecture — Reckoning with Redress - Michael Jin, Ph.D. · NEIU Auditorium (E-106)
7:00PM - Question and Answer
7:15PM - Reception - Tea, pastries, dessert, and refreshments · Corridor outside the NEIU Auditorium
8:00PM - Conclusion
Free parking in Lot D on NEIU Campus
See the flyer for more details