2014
Nkemdilim Nwaokolo receives 2014 Nike Prize
March 12, 2014
University of Chicago women's track and field athlete Nkemdilim Nwaokolo was the recipient of the 2014 Nike Prize, which was handed out on Sunday, Mar. 2 during the Jackie Robinson Foundation Mentoring and Leadership Conference.
Study at the ___.
March 7, 2014
On successive days this reading period, UChicago’s museums, galleries, and art centers will be transformed into inspiring study halls. Spread out in a chapel, read beneath a Rothko, open your mind with penthouse views of the Midway, venture off campus to incubate new ideas, and get inspired by the monumental achievements of ancient civilizations.
Civic Engagement Selects First Student Advisory Committee
February 26, 2014
10 University of Chicago students selected to help shape the University's civic engagement efforts
UChicago to Host Illinois Republican Gubernatorial Primary Forum
February 21, 2014
University of Chicago's Institute of Politics, Harris School of Public Policy and NBC 5 to host the Illinois Republican Gubernatorial Primary Forum at the Reva and David Logan Center Performance Hall at 6:00 pm on March 4, 2014. Current UChicago students will have the first chance to get tickets, starting at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, February 25.
Power Restored at Blackstone
February 21, 2014
Electricity has been restored at Blackstone Hall after an overnight outage due to a Commonwealth Edison problem.
The Chairmen Battle Again!
February 11, 2014
Alper vs. Crown! See which House won the annual broomball tournament.
2014 George E. Kent Lecture
January 29, 2014
Join the University of Chicago Organization of Black Students for the 2014 George E. Kent Lecture featuring political strategist, professor, author, and columnist, Donna Brazile on February 6, 2014 in Mandel Hall. Doors open at 5:30pm at the program begins at 6:00pm.
New TransLoc app now available
January 14, 2014
A new version of the TransLoc app that helps track UChicago shuttles and CTA buses that travel near the campus and Hyde Park areas is now available for iPhone users.
Second Annual Neon Night
January 14, 2014
Cheer on the Women's and Men's UChicago basketball team at Neon Night Friday, January 17th at 6 p.m. in Ratner Athletics Center. Free pizza, candy and giveaways throughout the night.
Inclement Weather Notification: Bus Routes 170,171, 172, and 192
January 10, 2014
These routes are operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, and the most up-to-date information about CTA bus service is available on the CTA's web site at transitchicago.com.
UChicago to host NPR show Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
January 8, 2014
The University of Chicago will host a special free taping of the popular NPR news quiz Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me! for UChicago students and the general public at Mandel Hall on January 30 at 7:30 p.m.
First Friday Night on 53rd Street - January 10
January 7, 2014
Campus and Student Life, the College, and the Commercial Real Estate Department have partnered with many retailers on 53rd Street to launch a new event filled with promotions, sales, freebies, raffles and much more.
Weather update: Classes resume Tuesday, January 7
January 6, 2014
Classes as well as most University operations are expected to return to normal, but everyone is encouraged to check unit and office web sites for information on specific programs and offices.
Severe Weather - Classes and non-essential activities canceled for Monday, Jan. 6
January 5, 2014
Due to heavy snow and record-breaking cold, all classes and non-essential activities have been canceled for Monday, January 6. Residence halls and dining commons will remain open, and shuttle routes will continue to operate.
2013
Provost Thomas F. Rosenbaum and Vice President Karen Warren Coleman: Letter to Campus
December 23, 2013
On November 6, Provost Thomas F. Rosenbaum and Vice President Karen Warren Coleman issued a letter to the campus regarding the University's fundamental commitment to free expression.
24th Annual MLK Celebration January 15th
December 10, 2013
On January 15, 2014 at 6 p.m. in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel the University of Chicago's 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Celebration will feature keynote speaker Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts
Midnight breakfast begins Sunday, Dec. 8 at 11:55 p.m.
December 5, 2013
Take a break from studying for finals on Sunday, Dec. 8, for midnight breakfast, which begins at 11:55 p.m. in the Reynolds Club.
Uncommon Nights on Wednesday, Dec. 4
December 4, 2013
Uncommon Nights returns to help bring a close to Fall 2013 with a Snow & Mistletoe winter celebration from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. in Reynolds Club.
Architect Jeanne Gang to reveal details of New Residential and Dining Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 3
November 22, 2013
Chicago architect Jeanne Gang will host a lecture and Q&A about the new Campus North Residential Hall and Dining Commons on Tuesday, December 3, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the South Campus Residence Hall.
UChicago Body Project wins award for Promising Student Health Initiatives
November 20, 2013
The UChicago Body Project, a new Health Promotion and Wellness initiative that aims to promote positive body image and prevent eating disorders was selected for the Chris Labyk Award for Promising Student Health Initiatives at the Mid-Atlantic College Health Association conference.