#JETogether in Pilsen

Sunday, November 11, 2018

1:00 pm

National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. (Pilsen), Chicago, IL 60608

Free

Former Vice President Gabriel Coronado is planning a little cultural excursion into Pilsen this weekend, inviting fellow alumni to join and view the annual Día de Muertos exhibition at the National Museum of Mexican Art.

Driving

The museum is easily accessible by car being located near I-290 and I-55. There is a lot of free parking on the streets directly bordering Harrison Park (Damen, 18th, Wood, 19th), however pay attention to the signs because some of the side streets nearby are permit parking only. On Sunday, you will not have to worry about meter fees.

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The museum is equidistant from two Pink Line stops: 18th Street and Damen.  From either, it is only about a 2 block walk. The Damen bus is another option, as it drops you off essentially right across the street.

The museum is family friendly and handicap accessible. If you have never had the opportunity to visit before, I can not recommend making the trip enough. Even if you have, why not visit again? The exhibits and art works on display are constantly rotating, and always offer a unique view into our city’s history and a culture that has played a major role in it for decades.

All alumni are welcome, and anyone else that would like to come is as well.

If you have any questions about traveling down to Pilsen, please reach out. Contact us at info@jetaachicago.com and we'll put you in touch with Gabe.

2018 Career Development Workshop

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Saturday, November 17, 2018

2:30 - 5:00 pm

Oak Park Public Library

https://guestli.st/587244

Just got back from Japan and looking for a job? Unsure about how to leverage your experiences in Japan? Maybe you have a job and are considering a career change? Wondering what skills you need to get that promotion?

Attend JETAA Chicago’s annual Career Development Workshop on Saturday, November 17, 2018 to get guidance on building a path to career success. Our keynote speaker for the 2018 Career Development Workshop will be Mary Burns, MBA Career Coach at Kellogg School of Management. She has prepared a 90-minute program designed to assist JETAA Chicago members with the fundamentals of completing a thoughtful and strategic job search – one that maximizes time, is focused and does not drain time or resources.

For more details and to RVSP, please go to the Guestlist page here:https://guestli.st/587244

An RSVP through Guestlist is required to attend.

If the workshop isn't enough networking for you, JETAA Chicago is providing participants the opportunity to connect with some of you fellow JETs over food at The Wild Onion, a nearby brewery, around 5:30 pm.

The price of the ticket covers any food item, up to $16, and one drink, up to $6. That's a $22 meal for only $15!

Call for JASC 32nd Annual Holiday Fundraiser Volunteers

The Japan America Society of Chicago is pleased to announce that this year’s 32nd Annual Holiday Fundraiser & Bonenkai will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W Jackson Blvd., Crystal Room, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604.

The Society is currently seeking volunteers to assist the day of the Gala. Please see below information:

Volunteers will assist with registration, passing out auction books, auction room monitoring, raffle sales and auction coordination. A light dinner will be provided with a thank you brunch to follow in the New Year!

• Shift 1: 5:00-7:30 PM

• Shift 2: 7:15-9:30 PM

If you are interested in the above, please email Erika Kono at kono@jaschicago.org or call (312) 263-3049 ext. 25.

Thank you for your ongoing support!