News

2017

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. 


Student Leader Awards Nominations Open

January 24, 2017

Each Spring, the University and the College honor a select number of student leaders for their contributions to the campus community.


Beach Night: UChicago vs. Brandeis

January 10, 2017

Come to the Ratner Athletics Center in your favorite tropical or beach-themed apparel while cheering on the Maroons during their double header against Brandeis on Friday, January 20.


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

UChicago Dining Winter Break Hours

December 14, 2016

UChicago Dining locations will be open over Winter Break with limited hours of operation. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 3.


Ratner and Henry Crown: Winter Break Hours

December 14, 2016

The Ratner Athletics Center will be closed December 23–December 26 and January 1, and the Henry Crown Field House will be closed December 23–January 2. Both facilities will have limited hours of operation throughout winter break.


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.


UChicago Dining: Thanksgiving Hours and Menu

November 21, 2016

The UChicago community is invited to celebrate Thanksgiving at Baker Dining Commons from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 24. Other UChicago dining locations will be running on reduced hours over the Thanksgiving holiday.


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.


Nominate Staff, Faculty, or Alumni for Diversity Leadership Awards by Nov. 14

November 8, 2016

The Diversity Leadership Awards seek to recognize University faculty and staff members who display leadership in fostering diversity both on campus and within the surrounding community and to highlight contributions of alumni who advance the cause of justice and equality.


Hackathon: Campus Total Energy Usage and Building Control

November 7, 2016

In 2015, UChicago's 160 campus buildings and grounds used $40 million worth of energy. The Hackathon will help improve our understanding of campus energy usage and increase energy efficiency.


Against the Norm: Body, Citizen, Constitution, State

November 7, 2016

Against the Norm is part of the Discovery Series, which brings speakers together from across campus who investigate through short talks how our knowledge is formed and challenge the assumptions that guide our lives.


Early Voting Transportation for Students

November 3, 2016

UChicago Democracy Initative is offering rides for students who wish to vote early.


Update on 530th College Convocation

October 27, 2016

Dean of Students in the College John "Jay" Ellison shared exciting changes to the College Convocation taking place this spring.


Apply for the Emerging Minds Project

October 26, 2016

The Emerging Minds Project is an intergroup dialogue program for College students to engage in conversation about diversity and social justice.


Celebrate Voll-oween

October 25, 2016

Fans at the UChicago volleyball matches against Dominican and North Park this Friday, October 28, can enjoy free pizza and a costume contest.


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.


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