Newcity
Kelly Roark is currently the Director of Teaching & Learning and Educational Technology at Illinois Institute of Technology. With a background as a Book Reviewer at Newcity and experience as a Senior Learning Technologist at Northwestern University, Kelly has a strong track record in educational technology and innovation. With a BA in Art History and Theatre from Indiana University Bloomington and an MA in Art History, Theory, and Criticism from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Kelly's expertise spans various industries and roles, from researching provenance at the Art Institute of Chicago to developing intranet sites at Charles Schwab.
Newcity
Newcity is a media company based in Chicago, founded in 1986 and still owned and operated by its founders, Brian & Jan Hieggelke. PRINT Newcity magazine, Newcity’s flagship alt weekly CUSTOM PUBLISHING UChicago Arts, quarterly magazine of culture at the University of Chicago Music Box Theatre Calendar & Magazine Expo Chicago Official Guide Chicago Artists Month Official Guide (Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events) DIGITAL Best of Chicago Booze Muse: The Art and Craft of Liquid Inspiration Boutiqueville: Welcome to the Style Wonderland Newcity Art: Reviews, profiles and news about art in Chicago Newcity Design: Fashion, Home, Architecture and Product in Chicago Newcity Film: Reviews, profiles and news about movies in Chicago Newcity Music: Reviews, profiles and news about music in Chicago Newcity Resto: Dining and food culture in Chicago Newcity Stage: Theater, Dance, Comedy and Performance in Chicago NATIONAL Newcity helps operate the B2B network in print and digital, Alternative Weekly Network, which helps national brands market to young adult city dwellers in more than 150 North American markets.