2018
Participate in Campus Health Needs Assessment
March 22, 2018
Learn about the different opportunties to participate in the University's Campus Health Needs Assessment.
Countdown to Graduation Kick-Off Formal
February 23, 2018
The Countdown to Graduation Kick-Off Formal will be held next Thursday, March 1, at 8 p.m. at the Adler Planetarium, where the Class of 2018 can enjoy city views, food and drinks, a DJ, and transportation to and from campus.
DACA Update
January 16, 2018
In a press release issued on Saturday, January 13, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated it will resume accepting and processing certain applications for deferred action under DACA. This change was made in response to a preliminary injunction issued in federal court last week.
MLK Commemoration Celebration
January 3, 2018
The MLK Commemoration Celebration takes place Tuesday, January 16, and will feature keynote speaker Dorothy Butler Gilliam, the first African American female reporter at the Washington Post.
2017
President and Provost: Update on Federal Tax Bill
December 20, 2017
UChicago President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Daniel Diermeier write to the University community about the range of implications that the federal tax bill will have on universities.
California Wildfires
December 12, 2017
Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen offers support for students affected by the California wildfires.
Join Health Promotion and Wellness’ Refresh Sleep Program
December 1, 2017
Refresh Sleep, a seven-week email program, provides students with the skills and strategies to achieve more restful nights and wakeful days.
Video Preview: 2017 NCAA Soccer Final Four
November 29, 2017
For only the second time in the University of Chicago history and first time since 1996, both the Maroons' men's and women's soccer teams will make their appearance in the NCAA Division III Final Four.
Nuclear Reactions Commemoration Events on December 1 and 2
November 21, 2017
On December 1 and 2, the University-wide commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the world’s first nuclear chain reaction will culminate in a two-day symposium titled “Reactions: New Perspectives on Our Nuclear Legacy.” The University community and the general public is invited to join in these events.
Vice Provost Melissa Gilliam: Become Involved in the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
November 7, 2017
Melissa Gilliam, Vice Provost for Academic Leadership, Advancement, and Diversity, shares ways the University community can become involved in the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative.
Dean of Students in the University: Autumn Quarter Message to Students
October 24, 2017
Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen writes to remind students of the various resources, programs, and services available to integrate academic, co-curricular, and social experiences in a healthy and balanced way.
Know Your Rights and Immigration Legal Screening
October 20, 2017
The University will be hosting a Know Your Rights workshop, along with free legal immigration screenings. The purpose of the screenings will be to identify whether there may be viable paths to citizenship.
Associate VP for Safety and Security: Autumn Safety Update
October 18, 2017
Eric M. Heath, the Associate Vice President for Safety and Security, shares news and reminders about safety and transportation.
President and Provost: Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
October 16, 2017
President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Daniel Diermeier ask for a commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion, free expression, and open discourse.
Campus North Residential Commons Honored by American Architecture Prize
October 12, 2017
Campus North Residential Commons is a winner of the 2017 American Architecture Prize, which honors architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture projects for their design excellence, innovation, and function.
President Robert J. Zimmer: Professor Richard Thaler Awarded Nobel in Economics
October 9, 2017
Richard Thaler, the Charles R. Walgreen Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, was awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for 2017.
Nuclear Reactions: Mini-Grant Opportunity
September 28, 2017
Campus and Student Life invites UChicago students, both graduate and undergraduate, to submit proposals for programs, events, or exhibits that recognize and explore the complex legacy of the Chicago Pile-1 experiment, including its cultural, scientific, and ethical dimensions.
Dean of Students in the University: Unauthorized Campus Poster Campaign
September 27, 2017
During the last week, UChicago witnessed a campus poster campaign from an outside organization that targets individual University students and faculty based on their involvement with social movements.
President and Provost: Fall Welcome
September 25, 2017
As we begin the new academic year, President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Daniel Diermeier welcome new and returning faculty, students, and staff.
Dean of Students in the University: Message of Support for Students Affected by Hurricane Maria
September 22, 2017
Michele Rasmussen, Dean of Students in the University, writes to students affected by Hurricane Maria.