Shimer College encourages dynamic and friendly conversation. Our favorite topics include: 'What is society? What is love? What does it mean to be human? What is our relationship with past and future generations? What is our responsibility to each other? What is the meaning of life?' We will be hosting events around Chicago to provide a format for open discussion.

Support 100% Paid Internships The Paid Internship Meetup Group was inspired by a movie short made by an Iowa college student. "Is Your Dream Unpaid Internship Illegal" asks college students to examine if their dream unpaid internship is illegal. The mission of Paid Internships Meetup Group is to rally interns together and educate them about unpaid internships that are illegal. Additionally, Paid Internships Meetup Group will connect, engage and share resources to each and every member on how th …

ASPiE is a group for college students with ASD! We are looking for new members, which is why we started this meetup group. Please join us -- we would love to meet you! ASPiE is a peer support group geared toward college students with ASD. The group includes all students from colleges and universities in the Chicago area. Those who attend will have opportunities to meet students with similar interests, discuss college life in a supportive environment, hear about topics of interest (relationships, …

Are you WAY past the bar scene and looking to make some quality friends your own age while exploring some great venues?! Let's explore the neighborhoods, restaurants, pubs, BYOB's, festivals, theatre, coffee shops, brunches, bands and all that the Northside of the city has to offer! I am a professional living in Lincoln Square and I would like to meet other professionals who are social, friendly and down to earth... like I am! :) Please be a college educated professional in your 30's or 40's...s …

Don't believe all the hype you hear from the talking heads on the T.V. It's not all doom and gloom, there are areas all over the country that are still appreciating. Besides, an educated investor knows how to make money if the market is going up, down, or sideways. It all comes down to being educated. When former Fed. Chairman Alan Greenspan was asked what he thought the difference was between the wealthy and the middle class, his answer was very simple, "The right education!" and he wasn't talk …

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business Women's Club (IFBPWC) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. The Downtown Chicago IFBWC Chapter formed in the Fall of 2007. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions. We meet in downtown Chicago for monthly for brown bag lunches and occasional after-work events Meeting topics are focused on issues impact …

MEET ME AT THE MOVIES is a monthly screening of a classic Hollywood film, sponsored by the Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance, a non-profit community organization based in the South Loop area of Chicago. Screenings take place in the beautiful recital hall at the Sherwood Community Music School at 1312 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, with a suggested donation of $5.00 at the door. Proceeds go toward a scholarship program for students at Sherwood.  We would like to connect with movie lovers all over …

Diversity – Diversity – Diversity! Live Love Laugh is loosely based upon a theme from the Expressions by Teuwanda novel series. It is purposeful life event(s) that that brings joy, contentment, and happiness. Our meetups vary, and may include or be anything -- a Yahtzee party, a meetup for a road trip across the USA, a walk at a local park, a college or professional sports event, dancing, attending a ballet, bowling, horseback riding, a drive to a scenic area for lunch, pizza party, a day at an …

OH-IO!!! This is a group for anyone hailing from the state of Ohio, or who is interested in Ohio sports teams. Most activities will involve social meetups at bars to watch sporting events, like Ohio State, Cleveland Browns, or Cincinnati Bengals football. It is also a great place to find out about the many Ohio bars in the Chicago area. Welcome!

Sunday Pickup Football League – Chicago Football Club We are a group of around 30 regulars who play football (8 on 8 two hand touch with blocking) on Sunday mornings all year around, regardless of weather or temperature. Although we have a consistent core group, we occasionally like to add to our group to replace or supplement guys who move away, “retire,” or are unable to make it as regularly as they might like. We hail from all different walks of life– you will find doctors, lawyers, executive …

Get INSPIRED!!! Join the BABC Chicago (a non-profit, business-forward, international organization) at our monthly event, The Speaker's Series. Each event features a fascinating speaker from all corners of the business world. You are bound to be inspired and motivated by their stories. A personal Q & A session allows you to pick the minds of some of today’s great business leaders! We have been graced by the presence of great minds such as, Laurence Geller of Strategic Hotels, Martin Radvan, Presi …

Inspired by the crazy group on How I Met Your Mother... We’re a fun, rowdy bunch… Think... that big, random group of crazy friends in college that always had the best stories. We're 25-40 mostly, men & women, gay, straight, single, coupled… as long as you can hold your own at a Karaoke bar, tell a good dirty joke or pull the crazy answer to that final trivia question out of your a**, you’ll fit right in. I have a feeling you'll enjoy Bros & Chicks if... You find the only word in the Urban Dicti …

The Goal: A community of people dedicated to consciousness elevation in all aspects of life, individual, communal, social, political, scientific, and beyond. We each have the potential to each a unique level of "Human Optimization".  Attention, communication, intelligence, thoughtfulness, balanced emotion and speech and action, empathetic, beautiful, kind. To achieve this peak potential and manifest it into "life as we know it" including the status quo, we effectively change the whole system in …

This is a group of Northern Illinois University graduates and friends from the ages of "just graduated" to approximately ten years after graduation. It is created to socialize, network, meet people, and develop professionally with fellow Huskies. Low-cost and free events will be planned in Chicago, suburbs and DeKalb area. If you have an idea for an event or want us to host something in your area, please let us know. We would love to meet you! Even if you're not a Huskie, join us!

This is a study group and support group for people preparing to take the GRE. We will meet and collaboratively determine the format of the group. There is no cost.  However, $2 donations are appreciated to help keep the group open.  This group is NOT a ploy to get you to pay for classes, study materials, or anything else.  It really is free.  The idea is, we will support each other in committing to a regular study schedule, in order to achieve the best possible scores.  We will share knowledge …

This is group is located in Chicago. It is targeted towards doctoral candidates (or those who are close) with an emphasis on completing the dissertation process. We share ideas regarding methodology, drafting problem statements, establishing the significance (answering the “so what” question) of the study, developing a comprehensive literature review, and creating an effective conceptual framework. This is a focused and pragmatic group, we do not cry into our coffee or soup, our goal is to help …

Chicago Fire Rec Soccer was created specially for our adult fans who want to watch the game and also play it! In addition to that, CFRS exists to connect with a whole new group of adults - those who perhaps have never come out to see the Fire play before, but love playing the game recreationally week in and week out. We want to bring the Fire brand to where you already spend your time - on the soccer pitch. By partnering with WCW FA, Chicago's Adult Recreational Football Association, the Chicago …

We are a group of first or second generation Business Owners, Executives and Entrepreneurs that meet to discuss topics relating to starting up a business, scaling, selling, and planning for our exit from our business. We meet once a month. Each meeting has a presenter on a topic that Entrepreneurs want to learn more about. Some of our Past Topics include: Selection of a Business Entity, Acquiring Venture Capital, What to know about your Employment Agreements? Top Ten thing to know in being Acqui …

miCHi was formed to connect Michigan Professionals Living in Chicago. So many Michigan people from East Side to West Side have moved to the Windy City for jobs, opportunities, and of course friends. It's the hottest spot after college and our numbers are only growing! Let's connect and stay connected!