News

2016

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.


UChicago Spring Wellness

March 29, 2016

Student Health and Counseling Services is hosting several wellness iniatives that can support students throughout the Spring Quarter, including yoga sessions, The Body Project's workshop on challenging ideal beauty standards, and the Refresh Sleep Program, an online program that provides the skills, strategies, and support to achieve more restful nights.


Center for Identity + Inclusion Open 24 Hours During Finals Week

March 14, 2016

The Center for Identity + Inclusion at 5710 S. Woodlawn will be open 24 hours a day at the beginning of finals week to provide additional study space.


UChicago Dining Spring Break Hours

March 9, 2016

UChicago Dining locations will have limited hours of operation over Spring Break. Normal hours will resume on Monday, March 28.


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.


Spring 2016 Climate Survey Forums

February 11, 2016

Students are invited to provide feedback on the development and implementation of the 2016 Climate Survey during several upcoming Climate Survey Forums. 


Healthy Minds Study

February 10, 2016

Health Promotion and Wellness is launching a campus-wide confidential survey on February 11 about how students are handling University life and how well their mental and emotional health needs are being met. If you are randomly selected to participate in the survey, you will receive an email from HealthyMindsStudy@uchicago.edu.


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.


Maclean House Tops Maroon Cup Fall Standings

February 2, 2016

The Maroon Cup is awarded annually to the undergraduate house earning the most points in sanctioned intramural activities throughout the academic year (by way of participation and place).


Student Leader Awards Nominations Open

January 26, 2016

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


UChicago Night at the Art Institute

January 26, 2016

UChicago students, staff, and faculty with a UCID can enjoy free admission to the Art Institute of Chicago on Thursday, January 28, from 5–8 p.m. Complimentary shuttles from the Reynolds Club are available.


I-House Expands Diplomatic Encounters Series

January 21, 2016

The University of Chicago's International House, Institute of Politics, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, and other area studies centers are joining forces with the Chicago Consular Corps to expand the Diplomatic Encounters series to better connect the UChicago community with representatives of diplomatic missions from around Chicago and across the nation.


Hoops at Hogwarts

January 8, 2016

Come to the Ratner Athletics Center in your favorite Harry Potter apparel and cheer on the Maroons during their basketball doubleheader versus New York University on Friday, January 22. Tip-off for the first game is at 6:00 PM.


MLK Commemoration Celebration

January 8, 2016

Join the University of Chicago as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on our collective responsibility to work towards a more equitable society.


Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services & Dean of Students in the University: Winter Quarter 2016 Welcome

January 5, 2016

Karen Warren Coleman, Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services, and Michele Rasmussen, Dean of Students in the University, welcome students back to campus for the Winter Quarter and preview the quarter's events.


UChicago Winter Wellness

January 4, 2016

Student Health and Counseling Services is hosting several wellness initiatives that can support students throughout the Winter Quarter, including an introductory mindfulness series, the Refresh Sleep Program, Pet Love, and more.


2015

Voices in Your Head Performs at the White House

December 21, 2015

Voices in Your Head, a student-run a cappella group at UChicago, had the chance to show off their talents during the 2015 White House Holiday Tour on Sunday, December 13.


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