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DR. MARK NAGLER AT UIC
Dr. Mark Nagler was born with Cerebal Palsy which was not diagnosed until he was 5 years old.with the help of parents, relatives and friends he had the support to progress through the educational system to receive a PhD in Sociology from the University of Sterling in Scotland. Nagler specializes in the study of disability-related issues, deviance and race and ethnic relations. He is the immediate past president of the Advocacy Resource Center for the Handicapped (ARCH) in Toronto, Canada. ARCH is the umbrella legal clinic which covers 41 organizations for people with disabilities. Dr. Nagler has also chaired a committee for people with disabilities on behalf of the Canadian Jewish Congress. He is presently Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Renison College, University of waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Nagler is also editor of the book "Perspectives on Disability," 1st and 2nd editions. He will be coming out with a 3rd edition, next year.
- DATE: Friday, November 13, 1998
- TIME: 2:00 pm
- PLACE: Conference Room B, Student Services Building (SSB)

Dance>Detour at UIC
Dance>Detour is Chicago's "mixed abilities" dance troupe. They have performed with the Joffrey Ballet and Chicago's Bryant Ballet. Dance >Detour is a culturally diverse troupe of seven skilled, multitalented artists who explore the philosophy that everyone can dance regardless of their individual and varying range of physical abilities.
- PAST DATE: Tuesday, June 30, 1998
- PAST TIME: 1:00 p.m.
- PAST PLACE: Chicago Rooms at CIU
- Photographs of Dance>Detour.
  Sponsored by the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities

THE EXTRA MILE AWARD
Luncheon and Award Ceremony
The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities will recognize UIC's Faculty and Staff members who went the "Extra Mile" in supporting students with disabilities. Students nominate faculty or staff who have made a difference and who went over and above accommodation.
- PAST DATE: Thursday, April 30, 1998
- PAST TIME: 12:30 - 2:00 pm
- PAST PLACE: Hyatt at University Village (Corner of Ashland and Harrison)
- Sponsored by the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities

"Enable Yourself for Today's Job Market"
This free workshop by Karen Meyer highlights the importance of having good business orientation and skills.
- PAST DATE: Thursday, September 25th., 1997
- PAST TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- PAST PLACE: 501-2 Chicago Circle Center.
- Sponsored by the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation.

"Understanding Today's Job Market"
This free workshop by Karen Meyer highlights understanding the real world of work.
- PAST DATE: Thursday, September 25th., 1997
- PAST TIME:1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- PAST PLACE: 501-2 Chicago Circle Center.
- Sponsored by the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation.

"Time Out:Learning the new rules for college athletes with disabilities,"
UIC TO PRESENT SPORTS SYMPOSIUM ON NCAA REGULATIONS, THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND COLLEGE ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES.
- PAST DATE: October 31, 1997
- PAST TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- PAST PLACE: Conference room A,B, and C at SSB (Student Services Building, 1200 W. Harrison)

"UIC: Unity In Community."
In support of Unity Month, a September celebration sponsored by the Human Relations Foundation of Chicago, UIC is conducting a month long series of events.
- Unifying to Move Beyond Differences: Visions for the Future
- Representatives of the various Chancellor's Committees (Carlos Drazen representing CCSPD) will come together to discuss their program focus and visions for developing unity between the diverse communities on campus.
- PAST DATE: Sept. 23, 1997
- PAST TIME: 2:00 p.m.
- PAST PLACE: Conference Rooms A, B & C, Student Services Building (1200 W. Harrison)