August 24, 2024 Bloomberg published an article about Chicago's smooth and overwhelmingly positive feeling week for the Democratic National Convention. Harris Public Policy Senior Advisor Marc Farinella was quoted: This has been so far nothing but upside for the city,” said Marc Farinella, a longtime Democratic political consultant and a senior adviser to the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. “People that attended are likely to come out with a favorable view of the city, and that will be very supportive of tourism. Read the full story here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-24/chicago-overcomes-convention-skeptics-with-calm-parties-and-sun?sref=tvCSZRbR Faculty Spotlight Marc Farinella Senior Advisor to the Harris School; Executive Director, Center for Survey Methodology Marc Farinella is a Senior Advisor to the Harris School. Additionally, he serves as executive director of Harris's Center for Survey Methodology. Upcoming Events More events Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States Coffee Chat in St. Louis, Missouri Wed., February 11, 2026 | 12:30 PM Good Press Cafe at 21c St. Louis 1528 Locust St St. Louis, MO 63103 United States