Chair Chats with Magic Johnson
Featuring Magic Johnson
Having left the basketball court for the boardroom, Earvin “Magic” Johnson has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity as an athlete into the business world as chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises. Johnson has continued to make history as a co-owner of teams in the NFL, MLB, WNBA, Major League Soccer, the National Women’s Soccer League, and eSports.
His investment company focuses on fostering economic empowerment in urban communities through sports, real estate, infrastructure, financial services, and consumer brands like SodexoMAGIC, UIC’s dining and food services partner.
Join Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda as she chats with Johnson about the influence his college journey continues to have on his success as an athlete and executive.
You're invited
Where:
Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum
725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
When:
Friday, April 10, 2026
5 p.m.
Registration:
Chair Chats is open to the UIC community and broader public.
About
About
The Chair Chats series brings well-known leaders and influential visionaries to the UIC community to explore powerful ideas for an equitable, vibrant future. Through engaging conversations on crucial issues, the series fosters connection and access to educational, research and clinical excellence, in line with UIC’s mission and role in shaping the future in Chicago and beyond.
This in-person–only event has been designated as an approved event for nonexempt civil service employees. These employees may be released from work to attend in person or virtually without having to charge a benefit, operations permitting and with prior supervisory approval.
If you have questions about the Chair Chats events, please email chairchats@uic.edu.
Sponsors
Sponsored by SodexoMagic
Sponsored by SodexoMagic.
Sponsored by Mi Costeñita.
Sponsored by Mi Costeñita.