Lectures and conferences

Former Gov. Jim Edgar

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November 28

“The State of the State After Elections” 
Discussion with former Gov. Jim Edgar. Part of the “Future of Chicago” lecture series. Dick Simpson, professor and head of political science, moderates. Noon-12:50 p.m. LC C3. 312-413-3780

November 29

“Over the Hill at 40+: Overcoming Age Issues in the Job Search”
Webinar sponsored by the Alumni Career Center. 7-8 p.m. Alumni, free; others, $45

December 1

“Arrested Justice: A Conversation on Black Women, Violence and America’s Prison Nation”
Beth Richie, director of the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy and professor of African American studies. 4-7 p.m. Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. RSVP required

December 6

“Metropolitan Resilience in a Time of Economic Turmoil”
2012 UIC Urban Forum. UIC Forum

December 13

“Acing Difficult Interview Questions”
Webinar sponsored by the Alumni Career Center. 12:30-1 p.m. Alumni, free; others, $45