2020
Dean of Students in the University: Reminder on Policies and Laws Concerning Marijuana
January 9, 2020
Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen wrote to undergraduate and graduate students with important reminders about marijuana use on campus.
Ka Yee C. Lee Appointed Provost
January 7, 2020
UChicago President Robert J. Zimmer announced the appointment of Ka Yee C. Lee, Professor in the Department of Chemistry, the James Franck Institute, the Institute for Biophysical Dynamics, and the College, and Vice Provost for Research, as Provost of the University of Chicago starting February 1, 2020.
2019
Provost Daniel Diermeier becomes Chancellor of Vanderbilt University
December 4, 2019
Vanderbilt University is announcing that Provost Daniel Diermeier has been appointed Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, effective July 1, 2020.
Dean of Students in the University: Policies and Disclosures
September 26, 2019
Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen writes to students about how to locate specific policies and information that relate directly to the student experience.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
September 24, 2019
The University of Chicago’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is published annually and contains important safety-related information.
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Initiatives
September 23, 2019
Provost Daniel Diermeier highlights on-campus resources and efforts to prevent and address sexual misconduct, including the Office for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Support.
Sexual Misconduct Awareness and Prevention Training Update
September 23, 2019
Dean of Students Michele Rasmussen details the mandatory annual sexual misconduct awareness and prevention training that all graduate students, professional students, and second- through fourth-year students are required to complete by October 25.
International Houses Worldwide Receive 2019 PIEoneer Award
September 20, 2019
International House at the University of Chicago, along with International Houses Worldwide, has been awarded one of the 2019 PIEoneer Awards for championing diversity.
University Diversity & Inclusion Initiative
July 30, 2019
Vice Provost Melissa Gilliam shares the first report on the University's Diversity & Inclusion Initiative.
UChicago Awarded 2019 EVERFI Impact Award
June 27, 2019
The University of Chicago has been recognized with the 2019 EVERFI Impact Award for demonstrating excellence in sexual assault prevention programming.
Attend the 2019 AHEAD Virtual Conference
June 24, 2019
Attend a live streaming of the annual conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (“AHEAD”) on July 11 and 12, 2019 on campus, hosted by the Office for Access and Equity and Student Disability Services.
Dr. Meeta A. Kumar Named Director of Student Counseling Service
June 20, 2019
Dr. Meeta A. Kumar will be joining the University of Chicago as the Director of Student Counseling Service (SCS), effective September 1, 2019. Kumar is currently Deputy Executive Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has served for more than twenty years.
Simone Browne, AB’19, Passes Professional Carillon Examination through Guild of Carillonneurs in North America
June 19, 2019
Simone Browne, AB’19, member of the University of Chicago Guild of Carillonneurs, passed her professional examination at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Florida last week. Under the guidance of Rockefeller Chapel's Joey Brink, Simone performed in front of more than a hundred carillonneurs from around the world gathered for the 77th Congress of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA).
Robert J. Zimmer: International Scholarship
June 10, 2019
Given recent developments impacting U.S.-China relations, along with questions about the nature of interactions between scholars in the U.S. and other countries, University of Chicago President Robert J. Zimmer wrote to reaffirm the University’s unwavering commitment to welcoming and supporting people of all backgrounds and nations.
Daniel Diermeier: University Position on Graduate Student Unionization
June 6, 2019
University of Chicago Provost Daniel Diermeier wrote to the University community to reaffirm the University's position on graduate student unionization.
Daniel Diermeier: Update on Graduate Education
May 30, 2019
University of Chicago Provost Daniel Diermeier wrote to the University community to provide an update on the work of the Committee on Graduate Education.
Nominate Staff Members for the Marlene F. Richman Award
April 30, 2019
Students may nominate staff members for this award, which is bestowed to an individual who deserves recognition for their excellence and dedication to students. The deadline for nominations is May 17.
Eric Heath: Survey on Campus Transportation and Parking
April 11, 2019
Safety & Security is asking for the campus community's input on their 2019 Campus Transportation Survey.
Daniel Diermeier: Report by the Committee on Graduate Education
April 10, 2019
The Committee on Graduate Education – composed of faculty and PhD students from across campus – was charged with providing a thorough and comprehensive assessment of the present state of PhD education at the University.
Eric Heath and Kevin Boyd: 9-1-1 Direct Dialing Begins March 28
March 28, 2019
Members of the campus community will no longer need to dial ‘9’ before dialing ‘9-1-1’ from University of Chicago telephones (e.g., land-line phones on desks or in common areas in University facilities) to reach emergency services.