News

2018

Watch the Free Expression Campus Life Meeting

October 18, 2018

The Free Expression Campus Life Meeting, held during O-Week, examined and discussed one of UChicago's fundamental values.


Office of LGTBQ Student Life: Safe Space Training

October 16, 2018

The Office of LGTBQ Student Life is holding an open Safe Space Training session Friday, November 2. 


Darren Reisberg and Michele Rasmussen: UChicago Hosts Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting

October 12, 2018

From October 19-21, UChicago will welcome more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world, engaging them with the University campus, and a range of social innovation and entrepreneurship programs.


Campus Conversation on the Laquan McDonald Shooting and Jason Van Dyke Trial Verdict

October 8, 2018

The School of Social Service Administration is hosting a post-trial panel conversation and discussion on Tuesday, October 9, 6:30-8:30 pm.


Reflections on the Laquan McDonald Shooting and Van Dyke Verdict

October 5, 2018

In the wake of the verdict of the Jason Van Dyke murder trial, Campus and Student Life will host a reflection event from 6:30–8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 5, at the Center for Identity + Inclusion so that students may join a facilitated discussion with University staff members or to simply have quiet reflection time. As a reminder, there are a variety of resources that students may turn to for support. 


Eric M. Heath and Michele Rasmussen: Steps In Advance of Trial Verdict

October 5, 2018

While we have no indication at this point that responses to the trial might pose a safety issue on or near our campus, the University is committed to maintain the safety of our campus and neighboring communities.


Associate Vice President for Safety & Security: Autumn Safety Update

October 3, 2018

Eric M. Heath, Associate Vice President for Safety & Security, shares an update on a new safety resource, as well as reminders regarding safety and transportation from the Department of Safety & Security.


October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 3, 2018

The Office for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Support, in conjunction with the Resources for Sexual Violence Prevention Programming Center, is hosting a slate of programs to build awareness, education, and discussion around this important topic.


Vice Provost: Graduate Student Welcome

October 2, 2018

Vice Provost Daniel Abebe writes to graduate students about resources available on campus and the year to come.
 


President and Provost: Fall Welcome

October 1, 2018

President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Daniel Diermeier welcome faculty, students, and staff to UChicago's distinctive intellectual community.


Dean of Students in the University: Policies & Disclosures

September 27, 2018

Michele Rasmussen writes to students about how they can locate certain policies and information that relate directly to the student experience at UChicago.


Campus conversation on the Laquan McDonald shooting and Jason Van Dyke murder trial

September 27, 2018

The conversation will provide an opportunity for those attending, and viewing via livestream, to review the circumstances of the shooting and subsequent events, better understand the historical context of police-community relations in Chicago, and – most importantly – help us all consider the implications of this trial for our city and our communities.


Eric M. Heath and Michele Rasmussen: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Primary tabs

September 26, 2018

The University of Chicago makes its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report available to all students, faculty, other academic appointees, postdoctoral researchers, and staff.


Michele Rasmussen and Bridget Collier: Sexual Misconduct Awareness and Prevention Training Update

September 24, 2018

Dean of Students in the Univeristy Michele Rasmussen and Associate Provost and Title IX Coordinator for the University Bridget Collier wrote to students about mandatory annual sexual misconduct awareness and prevention training.
 


Provost Daniel Diermeier: Sexual Misconduct Prevention Initiatives

September 20, 2018

Provost Daniel Diermeier writes about the Univeristy's commitment to prevent, correct, and, where indicated, take disciplinary action regarding unlawful discrimination and sexual misconduct.


Relocation of CSL Central Administrative Office

August 10, 2018

Campus and Student Life’s central administrative office will be relocating from the second floor of Edward H. Levi Hall to the building that is currently housing the Paulson Institute, at 5711 South Woodlawn Avenue.


President and Provost: Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

July 9, 2018

The University of Chicago’s longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion has been and remains essential to the quality of our research and education and the scope and breadth of their impact.


Save the Date: Rainbow Graduation

April 30, 2018

Rainbow Graduation is an annual event celebrating the achievements of LGBTQ-identified graduates in the class of 2018.


Campus Conversations

April 30, 2018

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in one of the upcoming Campus Conversations about inclusion in our classrooms and within our campus community. Campus Conversations are offered as part of the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative.


2018 Cafferty Lecture on Race and Ethnicity in American Life

April 16, 2018

The Pastora San Juan Cafferty Lecture on Race and Ethnicity in American Life, "Revolutionary Inheritance: Black Professionals and the Black Power Movement," will feature Joyce M. Bell, the Don A. Martindale Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota.


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