News

2017

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. 


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.


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