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Celebrate 15 years of International Jazz Day in Chicago with a global symphony

Design by Eleftheria Lialios

GET READY FOR AN EVENING of cultural exchange, fun and music as the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association joins efforts with the Consulates General of Brazil, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Switzerland to celebrate the 15th anniversary of International Jazz Day. While 2026 marks the United States’ semiquincentennial, the spotlight is on Chicago as the global host for this world-class musical event. We invite our alumni, students, and scholars to experience the power of jazz as a tool for international diplomacy and cultural unity in the heart of our beautiful city.


WHAT 2026 International Jazz Day
WHEN Thursday, April 30, 2026
TIME 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
WHERE Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 (The event will be held in the Fainman Lounge)
COST Free!
RSVP by filling out this form by Monday, April 27, 2026


Let’s mingle and enjoy an evening reception filled with appetizers, beverages, and the extraordinary participation of thinkers, artists, creators and scientists that represent our Fulbright spirit. We will experience four special performances that bridge continents: the soulful vocals of Czech artist Martina Bárta, the innovative compositions of Swiss-born Sam Mösching Quartet, the technical mastery of Polish pianist Artur Dutkiewicz Trio, and the high-energy, infectious rhythms of the Chicago Samba musical ensemble.

Come and joins us in this unique and special experience!

Join the Fulbright Chicago Chapter and ONE in a Global Movement Campaign!

EXTEND YOUR REACH and voice by joining us in a discussion and workshop to aid in the global movement campaign with the guidance of ONE to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030!

The discussion and workshop will be followed by a reception for an opportunity to network with the members of ONE*.

WHEN Saturday April 29, 2023
TIME 1:00pm – 2:30pm
WHERE Roosevelt University 425 S. Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60605, Room 616
RSVP BY April 27, 2023 
CLICK TO RSVP

* ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030 so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity, co-founded by U2 frontman Bono, Fulbright Prize Laureate 2022 

PROGRAM

Putting the “global” in global activist: 3 current campaigns:

  • Make the World Bank the “World’s Bank!”
  • Jobs Now Africa
  • Re-Authorization of US Presidents Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR)

>> Check-in Information: please present your ID to the front desk of Roosevelt University for entry into the building