News

2017

Provost Daniel Diermeier: Update on Supporting International and Undocumented Students, Staff and Scholars

January 4, 2017

Provost Daniel Diermeier writes about the University's work in investigating how best to support students, staff and scholars who have come from other nations, including those with undocumented immigration status or who qualify for relief under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.


2016

Provost Daniel Diermeier: Message on Unauthorized Postings

December 6, 2016

Provost Diermeier shares a message with the University community about unauthorized postings on campus.


MLK Celebration

November 29, 2016

UChicago will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on our collective responsibility to work toward a more equitable society at the MLK Commmemoration Celebration on Monday, January 9. This year's keynote speaker is Bryan Stevenson, executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of Just Mercy.


President and Provost: Message Regarding Free Expression

November 14, 2016

President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Daniel Diermeier reaffirm the University's commitment to diversity and inclusion and free expression and open discourse in light of recent national events.


Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen: Autumn Quarter Message to Students Primary tabs

October 21, 2016

Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen welcomes University of Chicago students to the 2016-17 academic year.


Seeking Applications for the Office of the Provost’s Sexual Misconduct Advisory Board

October 17, 2016

The Advisory Board is seeking students (representing the College, graduate divisions, and professional schools) to serve a term of one academic year.


Homecoming 2016

October 11, 2016

An old tradition given new life in recent years, Homecoming is an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, cheer on the Maroons, and remember that rigor and discipline can extend beyond academia.


Hyde Park Jazz Festival Concerts at I-House

September 22, 2016

The annual event being held September 24-25 features the finest artists in local, national, and international jazz and celebrates jazz's legacy and bright future on Chicago's South Side.


President Robert J. Zimmer: Update on Safety and Security

July 27, 2016

President Robert J. Zimmer details the steps the University is taking to promote safety and security, building on approaches that have significantly reduced crime in our area over the last decade.


Standing in Solidarity: LGBTQ Student Life hosting a gathering on June 13

June 13, 2016

LGBTQ Student Life is hosting a gathering in solidarity with those impacted and affected by the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. All are welcome and encouraged to participate, including allies, on Monday, June 13 at 3:30pm in the Community Lounge at the Center for Identity + Inclusion, 5710 S. Woodlawn Ave.  


Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services Karen Warren Coleman: CSL Staff Announcement

May 19, 2016

Karen Warren Coleman shares news of Karlene Burrell McRae's departure from UChiago at the end of the academic year.


UChicago Innovation Fest Kicks Off May 12

May 9, 2016

The UChicago Innovation Fest is a three-week celebration of the University of Chicago's entrepreneurial and innovative advances.
 


Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services Karen Warren Coleman: Campus and Student Life Update

May 3, 2016

Karen Warren Coleman shares news of her departure from UChicago at the end of the academic year. 


UCSC’s Alternative Spring Break

April 28, 2016

The University Community Service Center created a video on its Alternative Spring Break program, when 13 UChicago students, an undergraduate team leader, and a graduate program coordinator volunteered at Woodlawn's Living Hope Church for five days.


Climate Survey Party

April 19, 2016

UChicago community members can now share their thoughts and experiences in the 2016 Campus Climate Survey. The Center for Identity + Inclusion is hosting a Climate Survey Party to encourage participation.


April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 8, 2016

Join Resources for Sexual Violence Prevention in honoring National Sexual Assault Awareness Month in order to raise awareness about sexual violence and how we can prevent it.


International Women’s Day Keynote

March 4, 2016

Dr. Monica Vela, associate dean for multicultural affairs at the Pritzker School of Medicine, will deliver a keynote speech in honor of International Women's Day on March 8, a day celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women.


Cyber Defense Competition

February 25, 2016

Students are invited to register for Argonne National Laboratory's inaugural Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, in which teams will work to design a mock corporation's system and defend it from attack.
 


Provost Eric D. Isaacs: Message about Sexual Misconduct

February 15, 2016

Provost Isaacs sent a message to UChicago students, faculty, and staff on February 15 that provided an update on how the University is using the results of the 2015 sexual misconduct climate survey to renew the University's commitment to creating a community free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.


Vice President of Campus Life and Student Services and Dean of Students in the University: Supporting an Inclusive Campus Community

February 4, 2016

Karen Warren Coleman, Vice President of Campus Life and Student Services, and Michele Rasmussen, Dean of Students in the University, issued a statement on February 4 in response to a BuzzFeed article that revealed offensive emails attributed to individuals who have been or are students at the University of Chicago and are affiliated with a fraternity.


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