Jacoby Cochran is the Senior Podcast Host for the award-winning City Cast Chicago. He has used his MA in Communication from Syracuse University to translate his passion for connecting people into a lucrative career designing podcasts and newsletters to promote Chicago events, businesses, and creative partnerships. A celebrated storyteller and national champion public speaker, Jacoby received the 2024 Uplifting Voices Award at the 29th Annual Chicago Community Media Awards.

Following the October 1 Harriet Elliott Lecture Series Keynote Event, this workshop will give students and community members a chance to engage with our guest – Jacoby Cochran, and our community partners – In the Beat of the Night, in a more interactive conversation.

Our spring events get a little more personal, as we emphasize the “art” in the Art of Connecting. Featuring Dr. Lynn Harter – Professor of Communication at Ohio University, and Peacehaven – a longtime CST community partner, these events promise performances, arts & crafts, and highly-interactive workshops.

Following the March 24 Keynote Event, this workshop will give students and community members a chance to engage with our guest – Lynn Harter, and our community partners – Peacehaven, in an interactive, arts-based collaboration.