Harry S Truman College Proudly Presents Its First Light of Day Social and Music Symposium (Chicago, IL) – (June 30, 2025) – Harry S Truman College in partnership with some of Chicago’s biggest music artists will present, for the first time, a Light of Day Social and Music Symposium with a focus on house music. This free event is open to the public and is designed for anyone interested in music production, podcasting, DJing, and more. You must be 18 years old or older to attend.
“We’re inviting everyone into the creative process here at Truman College,” said Dr. Shawn Jackson, president of Harry S Truman College. “Our Sound Asylum isn’t just a program, it’s a catalyst for growth, community, and opportunity. We believe in the power of music to engage young people and spark passion. Sound Asylum is a springboard for creativity, community, and opportunity.”
“House music was created here in Chicago and 40 years later, ‘our music’ has become the musical pulse of diverse cultures and countries all around the world,” said Gershon Jackson, music producer, DJ and Principal of Harry S Truman’s College’s Alternative High School program. “As a transformative leader in education, it is my mission to support student success and community engagement. I’ve chosen to do this through my passion, music. We know that there is a tremendous value in connecting people through music so I created Sound Asylum at Truman College to keep young people engaged and interested so that they invest in themselves creating a positive future, one with choices and one they deserve,” said Jackson.
The Light of Day Social and Music Symposium will be an electric celebration of Chicago’s unparalleled legacy in House Music, and its historical impact on the world’s ever-changing entertainment industry. Consisting of two panels, the music symposium will feature some of the world’s best in music and entertainment. Label executive’s, record producer’s, recording artists, international & radio DJ’s, promoters, CEOs of digital print and magazine publications, on-air personalities and podcasters come to share their knowledge and expertise with aspiring artists, singers, DJs, and entrepreneurs.
The symposium begins at 1pm to 3pm followed by a music party from 3pm to 8pm and will be held in the McKeon Building at Harry S Truman College, 1145 West Wilson Avenue in Chicago. Free parking available in the college’s parking deck.
The program includes the following artists and music leaders:
- Maurice Joshua
- Meghan McNeal
- Wayne Williams
- DJ AMPM
- Mike Dunn
- CZBoogie
- First Lady
- Bryon Stingly
Symposium Panelists include:
- Maurice Joshua – Grammy-award winning producer (Beyonce); Music production instructor at Truman’s Sound Asylum program
- Meaghan McNeal – R&B Soul/Dance & Electronica singer
- Wayne Williams – DJ and Record label executive
- DJ AM PM – DJ Power 92 Chicago
- Mike Dunn – DJ/Producer; Learn to DJ instructor at Truman’s Sound Asylum program
- CZ Boogie – DJ, dancer and owner of a House Music publication called 5 Magazine
- First Lady Khris Raye – DJ/TV/Radio personality
- Byron Stingily – R&B/House music singer
For more information, click here or email TRC-Innovationone@ccc.edu. This event is hosted by City Colleges of Chicago, Innovation One, Harry S Truman College and Sound Asylum.
Due of the high demand of the Sound Asylum programs, Harry S Truman now offers Intro/Advanced Music Production & Sound Design, Intro /Advanced Podcasting and Radio Broadcasting as well as Intro/Advanced Art of DJing courses. Classes are available as part of the Truman College’s Continuing Education programs. For more information on CE programs, click here.
Harry S Truman College Proudly Presents Its First Light of Day Social and Music Symposium
