2017
Derek Douglas and Eric D. Isaacs: Federal Funding Update
July 8, 2017
Derek Douglas, Vice President for Civic Engagement and External Affairs, and Eric D. Isaacs, Executive Vice President for Research, Innovation and National Laboratories give update on federal funding.
Kate Robinson Named the First UChicago Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach
May 25, 2017
University of Chicago women's lacrosse launched a new era on Thursday with the hiring of Kate Robinson as the program's first head coach.
Provost and Dean of Students in the University: Message on May 11 Posters
May 15, 2017
Daniel Diermeier, Provost, and Michele Rasmussen, Dean of Students in the University address the May 11 Posters.
Derek Douglas and Eric D. Isaacs: Update on Federal Funding
May 8, 2017
Derek Douglas, Vice President for Civic Engagement and External Affairs, and Eric D. Isaacs, Executive Vice President for Research, Innovation and National Laboratories, give update on federal funding.
Nominate Staff Members for the Marlene F. Richman Award
May 5, 2017
Students may nominate staff members for this award, which is bestowed to an individual who deserves recognition for their excellence and dedication to students.
Campus Conversations
April 21, 2017
The University is holding two upcoming Campus Conversations. The Provost's Office looks forward to engaging the campus community in discussing the 2016 Climate Survey Results and Report on Religion and Spirituality.
Dinner with 12 Maroons
April 21, 2017
The Student Alumni Committee is holding its annual Dinner with 12 Maroons. Dinner with 12 Maroons provides an amazing opportunity to bring together students, alumni, and faculty from the University of Chicago.
President Robert J. Zimmer: Free Expression on University Campuses
April 7, 2017
President Zimmer outlines the Chicago Prinicples in his address about free expression.
Provost Daniel Diermeier: Climate Survey Findings on Religion and Update on Diversity and Inclusion
April 7, 2017
Provost Daniel Diermeier writes to share a news report summarizing results relating to religious identity from the 2016 Campus Climate Survey.
Executive Vice Provost and Dean of Students: Update on Support for UChicago’s International, Undocumented and DACA students and scholars
April 3, 2017
Executive Vice Provost Sian Beilock and Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen update information related to the support for UChicago's International, Undocumented, and DACA students and scholars.
Improve Your Snooze: Sleep Promotion Program
March 28, 2017
Health Promotion and Wellness is holding a 7-week sleep promotion program
Provost and Dean of Students in the University: Message on Recent Posters
March 11, 2017
Provost Daniel Diermeier and Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen wrote to the University community about anonymous posters placed on campus that encourage intolerance and hate, and the University's support of individuals who experience discrimination.
Provost Daniel Diermeier: Faculty Report on University Discipline for Disruptive Conduct
March 8, 2017
A faculty committee established in May 2016 to review and make recommendations about procedures for student disciplinary matters involving disruptive conduct, particularly interference with freedom of expression, inquiry, and debate, shared its report with the University community.
President and Provost: Update on Executive Order Regarding Immigration
March 7, 2017
President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Daniel Diermeier comment on the March 6 executive order on immigration and express concerns about the unnecessary restrictions on the ability of international scholars and students to work and study in the United States.
Domestic Partnership Privileges for Students
February 28, 2017
The University is revising the domestic partners program following the landmark 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing same sex marriage.
Ruth Knee Lecture on Spirituality and Social Work: Forgiveness in the African American Religious Tradition
February 16, 2017
Albert J. Raboteau, a specialist in American religious history, will give a lecture that examines the long history of forgiveness in the African American Church tradition, stretching from slavery to the present day, on Tuesday, February 28, 5:30-7 p.m.
Executive Vice Provost and Dean of Students in the University: Update on Support for the UChicago International Community
February 7, 2017
Executive Vice Provost Sian Beilock and Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen provide an update on the actions the University of Chicago has been taking in support of community members who may be affected by recent developments on immigration.
President and Provost: Letter to President Trump Regarding Immigration
January 30, 2017
Read the letter University President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Daniel Diermeier sent President Donald J. Trump regarding the importance of continuing to welcome immigrants to the United States.
Executive Vice Provost and Dean of Students in the University: Information on Immigration Issues
January 30, 2017
Executive Vice Provost Sian Beilock and Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen share information related to the University's response to the executive order that was signed on Friday, January 27, 2017, restricting travel from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen and placing new restrictions on the U.S. visa process.
President and Provost: Message Regarding Immigration
January 29, 2017
President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Daniel Diermeier reaffirm the commitment of the University of Chicago to our international students, faculty, and staff as well as to those members of our community with undocumented immigration status or who qualify for relief under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.