From the Chicago Maroon November 19, 2018 William Yuen Yee The Obama Foundation Scholars program was recently featured in an article in the Chicago Maroon discussing a conversation between President Barack Obama and Dave Eggers at the Second Annual Obama Foundation Summit. “I set up this foundation just so I could hang out with cool people like you,” Obama said, according to the article. Obama Scholar Mario Mazic was in attendance. “I think it’s very valuable to have an opportunity to dedicate some time to actually thinking and planning what I’m going to be later,” he said. “Because what we often miss in civil society is actually the time to sit down and think about the approach.” Full coverage available at the Chicago Maroon. Upcoming Events More events Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., July 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM Bridging Capital and Communities: Integrating Impact Investing, Real Estate Development, and Public Policy Thu., July 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM Harris Summer Mixer in Beijing Fri., July 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM Maison Flo 18 Xiaoyun Rd Chaoyang Qu Beijing Shi, 100027 China