also in this issue Project Connect Mends Fractured Families Prism Ball Breaks Record 2005 Annual Report SUMMER 2006 To Be Born HIV-Free Healthier Babies the Aim of Prenatal Outreach Project A Word from the President News Prism Ball Sets New Fundraising Record Spirit of Erikson Institute Award recipient John W. Rowe and his wife, Jeanne, enjoy a moment with “Collaboration” and “partnership” President Meisels. are words you hear frequently at Erikson—and here they aren’t just buzzwords. Just as we teach that relationships form the critical context for a child’s development, we also believe that they are vital to our success. Alone, our impact is limited. Working together with social service agencies, schools, colleges, hospitals, and mu- Amy Rothblatt photo seums channels our knowledge of healthy child development Oscar Moresi photo to the community, where it can make a real difference. What’s more, these connections immeasurably enhance our academic programs with real-world exposure and practical experience. We’re pleased and proud that a growing number and range of organizations are seeking to collaborate with us. Call it “Mike at the mic in the eve- provements in those areas, but one Prism Ball cochairs Linda Heagy (right) Equally important are the foundations, corporations, and ning”: With ESPN sportscaster Mike of the key ingredients is early care and Lewis and Shawn Ingall and M.C. individual donors who share our passion for giving children a Greenberg acting as master of cere- and education. Erikson has it right by Mike Greenberg greet guests. The monies, more than 600 guests dined, focusing on the earliest years. We at ESPN sportscaster led a live auction better start in life, and back it up with dollars. In a very real sense, with record-setting results. these donors are true partners in our work, helping us grow and danced, and bid record amounts at Exelon are committed to education reach more students, professionals, children, and families. Erikson’s annual black-tie gala at and we share Erikson’s mission. It is the Museum of Science and Industry an honor to accept this award from Because these partnerships are at the heart of our May 13. Cochaired by Shawn and Erikson Institute.” work—and our success—we felt they should also be at the core Lewis Ingall and Linda and Tom Many people contributed to the of this newsletter. That’s why we’ve redesigned and renamed Heagy, the ball featured both live success of the event, but chief among this publication, to better reflect our shared commitment to us- and silent auctions. them are the ball’s individual and cor- ing knowledge in the service of children. Along with all the news The live auction sparked more porate partners: Susan and Richard found in its forerunner, Erikson Today, each issue of In the Service than one bidding war over choice Kiphart, Exelon, LaSalle Bank, Ameri- of Children will highlight ways that all segments of the Erikson items like tickets to the NBA All-Star can Airlines, U.S. Equities Realty, and community—faculty, students, alumni, and supporters—are Game in Las Vegas and a dinner for Napleton Cadillac, as well as all the reaching out and working together to improve the lives of chil- 10 prepared by famed chef Charlie committee members and merchants dren and families. Trotter. Greenberg did the honors who supported the event with their as auctioneer, skillfully spurring the energy and generous donations. This debut issue contains some shining examples. The bidding to new heights and raising SUMMER 2006 cover story tells how a relationship that started with intern place- the auction’s total take to more than In the Service of Children ments at the Children’s Place Association grew into a consult- $125,000 and the evening’s totals to is published for the donors, ing project that has real promise for preventing HIV infections more than $800,000. alumni, and friends of Erikson in infants. Another story details how two students collaborated John W. Rowe, chairman, presi- Institute. Send comments, suggestions, or changes of with Professor Linda Gilkerson to launch a project that provides dent, and chief executive officer of address to [email protected] much-needed family relationship therapy to parents with young Exelon Corporation, received the Antonio Dickey photos or to Department of Institutional children in foster care. Spirit of Erikson Institute Award Advancement, Erikson Institute, This debut issue also contains our annual report, which for his numerous contributions to 420 North Wabash Avenue, children and families in metropoli- Chicago, Illinois 60611. acknowledges the hundreds of individuals, organizations, com- tan Chicago. panies, and foundations that supported us in 2004–05. We are Contributing Writer: Toni Shears “Exelon and its board recognize Editors: Toni Shears, Patricia Nedeau deeply grateful; we couldn’t do what we do without you. that we can’t move our company Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Design: www.faustltd.com forward without moving the people got a close look at school reform and Primary Photography: Jay Rubinic, of Chicago forward. The health of met with the students who benefit when Chicago Exelon depends on the health and she visited Williams School May 9. She Samuel J. Meisels education of the Chicago commu- toured the school during a visit to Produced by the Office of Communications. President nity,” Rowe told the crowd. “None Chicago as the guest of Mayor Richard © 2006 Erikson Institute. All rights reserved. of us has the perfect recipe for im- J. Daley. Erikson led the effort to reopen 6-06/8M/TS/06-306 and transform the once-failing school. 1 A Word from the President News Prism Ball Sets New Fundraising Record Spirit of Erikson Institute Award recipient John W. Rowe and his wife, Jeanne, enjoy a moment with “Collaboration” and “partnership” President Meisels. are words you hear frequently at Erikson—and here they aren’t just buzzwords. Just as we teach that relationships form the critical context for a child’s development, we also believe that they are vital to our success. Alone, our impact is limited. Working together with social service agencies, schools, colleges, hospitals, and mu- Amy Rothblatt photo seums channels our knowledge of healthy child development Oscar Moresi photo to the community, where it can make a real difference. What’s more, these connections immeasurably enhance our academic programs with real-world exposure and practical experience. We’re pleased and proud that a growing number and range of organizations are seeking to collaborate with us. Call it “Mike at the mic in the eve- provements in those areas, but one Prism Ball cochairs Linda Heagy (right) Equally important are the foundations, corporations, and ning”: With ESPN sportscaster Mike of the key ingredients is early care and Lewis and Shawn Ingall and M.C. individual donors who share our passion for giving children a Greenberg acting as master of cere- and education. Erikson has it right by Mike Greenberg greet guests. The monies, more than 600 guests dined, focusing on the earliest years. We at ESPN sportscaster led a live auction better start in life, and back it up with dollars. In a very real sense, with record-setting results. these donors are true partners in our work, helping us grow and danced, and bid record amounts at Exelon are committed to education reach more students, professionals, children, and families. Erikson’s annual black-tie gala at and we share Erikson’s mission. It is the Museum of Science and Industry an honor to accept this award from Because these partnerships are at the heart of our May 13. Cochaired by Shawn and Erikson Institute.” work—and our success—we felt they should also be at the core Lewis Ingall and Linda and Tom Many people contributed to the of this newsletter. That’s why we’ve redesigned and renamed Heagy, the ball featured both live success of the event, but chief among this publication, to better reflect our shared commitment to us- and silent auctions. them are the ball’s individual and cor- ing knowledge in the service of children. Along with all the news The live auction sparked more porate partners: Susan and Richard found in its forerunner, Erikson Today, each issue of In the Service than one bidding war over choice Kiphart, Exelon, LaSalle Bank, Ameri- of Children will highlight ways that all segments of the Erikson items like tickets to the NBA All-Star can Airlines, U.S. Equities Realty, and community—faculty, students, alumni, and supporters—are Game in Las Vegas and a dinner for Napleton Cadillac, as well as all the reaching out and working together to improve the lives of chil- 10 prepared by famed chef Charlie committee members and merchants dren and families. Trotter. Greenberg did the honors who supported the event with their as auctioneer, skillfully spurring the energy and generous donations. This debut issue contains some shining examples. The bidding to new heights and raising SUMMER 2006 cover story tells how a relationship that started with intern place- the auction’s total take to more than In the Service of Children ments at the Children’s Place Association grew into a consult- $125,000 and the evening’s totals to is published for the donors, ing project that has real promise for preventing HIV infections more than $800,000. alumni, and friends of Erikson in infants. Another story details how two students collaborated John W. Rowe, chairman, presi- Institute. Send comments, suggestions, or changes of with Professor Linda Gilkerson to launch a project that provides dent, and chief executive officer of address to [email protected] much-needed family relationship therapy to parents with young Exelon Corporation, received the Antonio Dickey photos or to Department of Institutional children in foster care.