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2013

Leadership Conversation on Community Engagement April 24

April 22, 2013

Join Student Government and Campus and Student Life for a Leadership Conversation about Civic Engagement on Wednesday, April 24. The conversation will begin at 5 p.m. in the McCormick Tribune Lounge (Reynolds Club). 


University responses to events in Boston

April 20, 2013

Along with the nation, the University of Chicago mourns the injury and loss of life in Boston this week, at the Boston Marathon bombings and in the violence that followed. View some of the ways in which the University has showed its solidarity and sympathy for those affected, and extended resources to our own community.


Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services: Statement on Facebook postings

April 19, 2013

This week we were notified about a Facebook page with anonymous comments about our University. The University played no part in the page, and has no control over it. But we need to be clear: many of those postings are hurtful, ugly, irresponsible, and harmful to the very spirit of free expression the page pretends to promote.


Spirit Week April 17-28

April 15, 2013

The Spiritual Life Office at Rockefeller Chapel invites you to join in a week of events celebrating the diversity of faith traditions on our campus beginning Wednesday, April 17, and ending on Sunday, April 28. 


DISCOVER CHICAGO program offers student inexpensive arts and culture opportunities Primary tabs

April 11, 2013

Explore the city of Chicago through the DISCOVER CHICAGO program. During spring quarter, students can take advantage of opportunities to experience Chicago arts destinations, theater performances and cultural festivals for little to no cost.


Take Back The Light event on April 18

April 11, 2013

Add your voice to the many who will gather together for a community march on Thursday, April 18, to shed light on the injustice of sexual and domestic violence. The Take Back the Light event empowers survivors and community members to take back the light within.


Race & Chicago Politics: 30 years after the election of Harold Washington

April 9, 2013

Learn more about the historic election of Mayor Harold Washington, examine the impact of race in Chicago Politics, and consider the future of racial poiltics in 2013 at a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 9, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at International House.


New Graduate Student Innovation Grant fuels creative ideas

April 3, 2013

The winners of funding from the 2013 Graduate Student Innovation Grant have been announced. Seven student-designed projects have received funding from the new Grant, which provides seed money of up to $5,000 for initiatives overseen by graduate students from the academic divisions and professional schools.


UChicago National Student Athlete Day event Friday, April 5 Primary tabs

April 3, 2013

All UChicago Students are invited to a National Student Athlete Day event, taking place on the Bartlett Quad on Friday, April 5, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The event will feature t-shirt and tattoo giveaways, competitions for prizes and a make your own trailmix station. 


Leadership Conversation: Finance and Higher Education

March 29, 2013

Join CSL and Student Government for a Leadership Conversation on finance and higher education with members of the division of finance and administration from 4:30 - 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, in the Reynolds Club McCormick Tribune Lounge. 


myUChicago will replace cMore as primary student portal on April 22

March 22, 2013

Beginning on Monday, April 22, myUChicago (http://my.uchicago.edu/) will replace cMore as the primary student portal. myUChicago will be the only online method to access your student information, academic information, and accounts. 


Recharge at Ratner on Friday, March 15

March 6, 2013

Take a break form reading and stop into Ratner on Friday for free food, relaxation and fun on Friday, March 15. Activities include Cardio Kickboxing, Mindful Meditation, games such as red rover and freezetag and more. 


Winter Festival celebrates the 5 year anniversary of 5710 on February 26

February 21, 2013

Join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and LGBTQ Student Affairs for a Winter Festival at 7 p.m. on February 26, 2013, in celebration of the 5 year anniversary of 5710 Woodlawn, the building that houses those offices. 


Dr. Michelle Alexander to give the 2013 George E. Kent Lecture on February 21

February 18, 2013

Dr. Michelle Alexander, a highly acclaimed civil rights lawyer, advocate, legal scholar and author, will give the 2013 George E. Kent lecture from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, in Mandell Hall. 


RSVP engages in events as part of Sex Week 2013

February 8, 2013

Resources for Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) will engage in several events as part of Sex Week 2013, a collection of 36 events organized by students on topics ranging from abstinence and religion, intimacy, consent, contraception, fetish and more. 


“ENGAGE: What is our civic responsibility?” event Feb. 9; RSVP by noon Feb. 8

February 6, 2013

All University of Chicago students are invited to reflect on and discuss critical issues in our shared civic life, such as inequities and disparities in healthcare, education, housing, employment and more during "ENGAGE: What Is Our Civic Responsibility?", an event taking place from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, at 5710 Woodlawn (OMSA). 


SG hosts Career Forum on Thursday, February 7

February 5, 2013

Student Government at the University of Chicago will host a career forum on Thursday, February 7, from 5-6 p.m. in the McCormick Tribune Lounge in the Reynolds Club. The forum will focus on career education, opportunities for graduates and undergraduate students, and recent initiatives. 


Hoops for Hyde Park fundraiser and clothing drive at basketball games tonight

February 1, 2013

The University of Chicago Women's Athletic Association will host their annual Hoops for Hyde Park Schools event this year at the women's and men's basketball games against Case Western, which begin at 6 and 8 p.m. The Order of the "C" will also host a clothing drive and raffle fundraiser at the event. 


Message to Faculty, Students, and Staff about Sunday’s Demonstration

January 30, 2013

Thomas F. Rosenbaum, Provost, and Karen Warren Coleman, Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services, issued a statement today to faculty, students, and staff regarding the demonstration on Sunday at the Center for Care and Discovery. 


Statement on Protest at Center for Care and Discovery

January 28, 2013

The University issued a statement on the protest at the Center for Care and Discovery. 


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