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Upcoming Events
Thu Oct, 8 2026 @ Noon and 7pm CST
Stephanie Malia Krauss with Dr. Tony Wagner
Next Steps: What Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s World of Work
Thu Aug, 20 2026 @ Programs are streamed at noon and 7pm CST
GPS 2026-27 Events List
New Topics. Real Support. Stronger Families.
Past Programs
Thu Sep, 7 2023 @ 7pm CST
Frank Palmasani
Financial Aid Workshop: Discovering the Best College Fit at the Best Price
Thu Dec, 7 2023 @ 7-8:30pm CST
Timothy Fields and Distinguished Panel
First a Dream: Find Your Future at College Night / Primero un sueño: Encuentra tu futuro en la Noche Universitaria
Tue Oct, 3 2023 @ noon and 7pm CST
Rick Clark
The Truth Behind College Admissions: A Family's Guide to Getting In and Staying In
Thu Oct, 9 2025 @ Noon and 7pm CST
Dr. Ken Wallace with Dr. Jason Klein
Why Before Where: Career Planning for the Next Generation
Tue Mar, 24 2026 @ Noon and 7pm CST
Ethan Sawyer
College Admission Essentials from ”The College Essay Guy”
Wed Dec, 10 2025 @ Noon and 7pm CST
Jeff Selingo with Ron Lieber
Dream School: Finding and Getting into the College That’s Right for You
Thu Dec, 4 2025 @ 7pm CST
Timothy Fields and Distinguished Panel
From Here to Higher Ed: Why College Includes You
Thu Dec, 4 2025 @ 7pm CST
Susanna Melón and Distinguished Panel
B-PAC in Spanish: De La Preparatoria a una Educación Superior: Porque la Universidad te Incluye a tí / From Here to Higher Ed: Why College Includes You
Thu Dec, 5 2024 @ 7-8:30pm CST
Timothy Fields and Distinguished Panel
FUSE -- First a Dream: Find Your Future at College Night
Wed Dec, 11 2024 @ noon-1:30 and 7:00-8:30pm CST
Elizabeth Hamblet
Preparing Students with Disabilities for Success at College
Thu Oct, 10 2024 @ 7-8:30pm CST
Lissete Ochoa and Lizette Ramirez
B-PAC: Planificar el éxito en el instituto y más allá: El proceso de solicitud de ingreso en la Universidad / Planning for Success in High School and Beyond: The College Application Process
Thu Oct, 16 2025 @ 7pm CST
Lissete Ochoa & Lizette Ramirez
B-PAC in Spanish: Planificar el éxito en el instituto y más allá: El proceso de solicitud de ingreso en la Universidad / Planning for Success in High School and Beyond: The College Application Process
Tue Oct, 8 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST
Jeffrey Selingo
Who Gets In And Why: A Year Inside College Admissions
Tue Feb, 4 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST
Emma Goldberg
Future Proof: Positioning Students for the Changing Tide of Work
Thu Dec, 5 2024 @ 7-8:30pm CST SPANISH ONLY
Susanna Melón and Distinguished Panel
B-PAC in Spanish: Encuentra tu futuro en la noche universitaria / Find Your Future at College Night
Tue Dec, 16 2025 @ Noon and 7pm CST
Dr. Christopher Willard
Mental Health 101: Supporting Your Child's Mental Health Journey in High School, College, and Beyond
Mon Apr, 28 2025 @ 7pm CST
Trevor Muir
Stop Calling them Soft Skills: The Essential Skills Employers Seek
Thu Feb, 8 2024 @ 7pm CST
Dr. Lourdes Ferrer-Allen
Un plan para el éxito en la escuela secundaria, la universidad y la carrera / A Blueprint for High School, College and Career Success
Thu Jan, 8 2026 @ Noon and 7pm CST
Gretchen Rubin with Dr. Laurie Santos
Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Greater Happiness
Wed Feb, 4 2026 @ Noon and 7pm CST
Amy Blankson with Lauren Hasson
Superthinkers: Thriving in a Tech-Saturated World
Wed Apr, 10 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST
Laurence Steinberg
You and Your “Almost” Adult Child: How to Grow Together in Challenging Times
Thu Nov, 7 2024 @ noon-1:30 and 7-8:30pm CST
Ron Lieber
The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make
Wed Nov, 12 2025 @ Noon and 7pm CST
Cathy Adams with Dr. John Duffy
HYBRID EVENT - Restoring Youth: Foster Communication, Conversation and Connection
Thu Oct, 13 2022 @ noon and 7pm CST
Dr. Madeline Levine
Success is NOT a Straight Line: Skills to Thrive in Trying Times
Tue Aug, 26 2025 @ Noon and 7pm CT
Susan Dominus with Dr. Lisa Damour
How Parents Can Support Students to Aim High, Dream Big and Succeed
Thu Aug, 21 2025 @ Noon and 7pm CST
Sarah Ward and Kristen Jacobsen
Start the Year with Organizational Skills for School Success
Thu Mar, 19 2026 @ 6pm CST
Salvador Mora
IN PERSON B-PAC in Spanish: Inculcando hábitos financieros responsables y saludables en los jóvenes / Instilling Responsible and Healthy Financial Habits in Youth
Tue Mar, 19 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST
Emily Kline
The School of Hard Talks: Motivational Interviewing for Better Conversations and Stronger Relationships
Tue Sep, 9 2025 @ 7 pm CT
Bill Cartwright with Mike Hall
IN-PERSON EVENT: Rules for Living Life at the Center
Thu Sep, 19 2024 @ 7-8:30pm CST
Chris Herren, former NBA player
HYBRID EVENT -- Prevention Starts With All: The Chris Herren Story -- 7 p.m. ONLY
Thu Mar, 20 2025 @ 6-8pm CST SPANISH ONLY
Dr. Mario Guzmán
IN PERSON B-PAC in Spanish: Ayudar a su hijo a prosperar y encontrar un propósito en tiempos difíciles / Helping Your Child Flourish and Find Purpose in Challenging Times
Wed Sep, 27 2023 @ 7pm CST
Adam Braun
COMMUNITY READ —The Promise of a Pencil: How An Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change
Thu Oct, 5 2023 @ noon and 7pm CST
Dr. Yael Schonbrun
Work, Parent, Thrive: How to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm and Grow Connection (When Everything Feels Like Too Much)
Tue Jan, 23 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST
Dr. Shefali Tsabary in conversation with Cathy Adams
The Parenting Map: Step-by-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship
Thu Mar, 21 2024 @ 7pm CST
Dr. Mario Guzman
La relación padre-hijo: Equilibrar el amor y la autoridad / The Parent Child Relationship: Balancing Love and Authority
Wed Nov, 30 2022 @ noon and 7pm CST
Timothy Fong MD and Tom Farley
Remembering Chris Farley: Addiction, Love and Forgiveness
Mon Oct, 28 2024 @ 6-8pm CST
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
In-Person GREAT READ at College of DuPage — "Gods of Jade and Shadow"
Tue Dec, 10 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST
Ana Homayoun
The New Blueprint and Essential Skills to Thrive in School, Career and Life.
Tue Aug, 29 2023 @ noon and 7pm CST
Jennifer Wallace
Never Enough: Inspiring Balanced Achievement, Self-Confidence and The Power of Mattering
Mon Aug, 26 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST
Dr. Amy Cuddy with Rosalind Wiseman
Presence: Using Body Language and the Mind to Boost Confidence, Performance Under Stress and Social Bravery
Tue Sep, 17 2024 @ 6-7pm CST
VaLarie Humphrey
IN PERSON FUSE EVENT: Own Your Own Future & Student Recognition Event
Wed Jan, 29 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST
Sam Quinones
The Changing Landscape of the Drug Epidemic: Fentanyl Poisoning, Meth and More
Thu Apr, 24 2025 @ 6-8pm CST SPANISH ONLY
Dr. Ferney Ramirez
IN PERSON B-PAC in Spanish: Herramientas Esenciales para el Éxito Escolar / Essential Tools for School Success
Thu Oct, 30 2025 @ Noon and 7pm CST
Dr. Lisa Damour with Jennifer Wallace
Untangling Teen Challenges: Social Media, Relationships, and the Epidemic of Stress
Thu Feb, 12 2026 @ 7pm CST
Ricky Castro
B-PAC in Spanish: Crianza Activa: Fomenta el Liderazgo y las Habilidades para la Vida / Active Parenting: Foster Leadership and Life Skills
Tue Aug, 27 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST
Alok Kanojia
How to Raise a Healthy Gamer: Navigate Power Struggles and Build Better Screen Habits (to Transform Your Relationship With Your Kid)
Wed Sep, 11 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST
Dr. Ali Mattu
HYBRID EVENT -- Anxiety and Stress Reduction Strategies for Teens and Adults
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