The 2013 Community Based Research Faculty Seminar, hosted by the Beck Research Initiative for Women, Gender and Community and the Steans Center for Community-Based Service Learning, featured two exciting projects which emphasize the multi-disciplinary aspects of community-based research: the first by Miles Harvey of the Department of English, and the second by Dr. Naomi Steinberg of…
In 2012, the Beck Research Initiative for Women, Gender and Community and the Steans Center for Communiyt-Based Service Learning began co-sponsoring a series of faculty workshops focused on fostering community based participatory research at DePaul University. The first seminar featured Dr. Beth Catlett, Chair of the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies and Director of…
Woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University, How Long Will I Cry? provides raw, truthful insight into the problem of youth violence. By giving voice to those who know the tragic consequences of violence first-hand—families of the victims, residents of crime-ridden neighborhoods and especially young people—How Long Will I…
On May 26, 2011 we celebrated the official renaming of the Women and Gender Research Initiative with a launch party for the Beck Research Initiative for Women, Gender and Community. Irene and Bill Beck were honored for their generous, faithful, and ongoing support for our community-based work. Please enjoy the photos from this very special event!
