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When Pedro Castillo enrolled in a Typography 2 course at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø in Spring 2022, he had no idea what he was in for.
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Staying the Course for Human Rights:
From Awareness to Action
a College of Arts and Sciences Themed Semester - SPRING 2026
For the Spring 2026 semester, the College of Arts and Sciences has created a curriculum with an emphasis on human rights that brings together courses from across our programs and disciplines.
Human rights have always been relevant, but in this political moment, it is critical that we notice and understand what is happening in the world around us. Through observation and study, we can discover where our time and energy are best spent in the pursuit of protecting human rights.
The courses and co-curricular activities in this program aim to explore these issues from a diverse range of perspectives and disciplines.
CAS Human Rights Themes Spring 2026
Co-Curricular Events
| Event | Date | Location | More Info |
| 29th Annual Chicago River Student Congress |
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| Community Mental Health in Chicago: Care as a Human Right |
Thurs., March 5 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
El Centro Campus 3rd floor Atrium |
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Screening of the film: |
Thurs., March 5 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
BBH 102 |
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Fighting Workplace Discrimination in the Age of Trump |
Thurs., March 12 3:00 - 4:00 p.m |
Golden Eagles | |
| Statesville Speaks Panel | Friday, March 13 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
SU 214c | |
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ACLU/Ed Yonkha |
Thurs., April 2, |
TBD |
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| Flyer | |||
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| Programming in the works: Environmental Justice/MWRD; Feminist Club; Exoneration/Prison Reform; Housing Justice; Illinois ACLU | |||
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Argonne Scientists Partner with Chicago Community Organizations to Track Climate Change Impacts
The first CROCUS meteorological station was recently installed on a rooftop at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø, where students will be actively working on the project. .
Peace Corps Prep Program
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Peace Corps to bring the Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) program to the University.
Beginning in Fall 2023, all undergraduate students will have the opportunity to earn a certificate from the Peace Corps in one of the Peace Corps’ six sectors: education, health, environment, agriculture, community economic development and youth development.
For more information about the program, please visit the PC Prep web page or contact ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s PC Prep Program Coordinator Dr. Denise Cloonan Cortez de Andersen at peacecorpsprep@neiu.edu.
The Physics of Kayaking: Where Professor Greg Anderson’s Passions Meet
Professor and Chair of Physics Dr. Greg Anderson, in addition to being an accomplished physicist, is also a skilled kayaker. These two passions intersect and feed each other in fascinating ways. Recently, Dr. Anderson was featured in , where you can read about the confluence of physics, kayaking, and teaching in his mind and experience, as well as his adventures on the sea confronting meat-eating eating mammals and more.
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The first CROCUS meteorological station was recently installed on a rooftop at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø, where students will be actively working on the project. .
Peace Corps Prep Program
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Peace Corps to bring the Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) program to the University.
Beginning in Fall 2023, all undergraduate students will have the opportunity to earn a certificate from the Peace Corps in one of the Peace Corps’ six sectors: education, health, environment, agriculture, community economic development and youth development.
For more information about the program, please visit the PC Prep web page or contact ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s PC Prep Program Coordinator Dr. Denise Cloonan Cortez de Andersen at peacecorpsprep@neiu.edu.
Professor and Chair of Physics Dr. Greg Anderson, in addition to being an accomplished physicist, is also a skilled kayaker. These two passions intersect and feed each other in fascinating ways. Recently Dr. Anderson was featured in , where you can read about the confluence of physics, kayaking and teaching in his mind and experience, as well as his adventures on the sea confronting meat-eating eating mammals and more.
