The Catholic Youth Organization’s Golden Gloves and the Greek Orthodox Church’s sports leagues promote ideals of athletic excellence. However, they do more than that. Each instills in children pride in their heritage while helping them to build their American identities through physical competition and recreation.
This event is part of the "Bodies in Motion" series.
The "Bodies in Motion" series explores the cultural significance of athletic activities for Chicago’s different ethnic communities. This series is offered through Cultural Connections, a public-education program developed by The Field Museum to offer cross-cultural, public events based in an anthropological framework of Common Concerns, Different Responses. The program also offers continuing professional development courses for Chicago Public School teachers.
"Bodies in Motion" Schedule
- 10.19.08 – Going the Distance
- 11.8.08 – Time to Spare
- 12.6.08 – Going for the Gold
PRE-REGISTRATION is required and space is limited!
Admission fees will be collected at the door. Cash or check only, please. General admission is $15. Teachers, students, and seniors $10. Children under 12 are always free. Event capacity varies depending on venue, and reservations are accepted on a first-received basis. A sampling of traditional foods is always served.
To pre-register call 773.830.1481 or e-mail with your name, telephone number, the event name and date to culturalconnectionsevents@gmail.com.
TEACHERS can receive 2.5 Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDUs) as approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for each Cultural Connections program they attend. Teachers can also enroll in our Professional Development course for Lane Credit and/or CPDUs. Level I of the course begins in October and February of each year, and Level II for alumni of Level I is offered in the summer. A limited number of scholarships are available for the course on a first-come basis.
For more information visit www.fieldmuseum.org/culturalconnections.