2013
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.
Winter Festival - POSTPONED
January 28, 2013
The Winter Festival has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions. Watch for additional information.
Constructing an Indestructible Self: a presentation by Dr. Alex Lickerman
January 28, 2013
In a presentation from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, January 28, at International House, Alex Lickerman, MD, will discuss whether resilience is something that individuals can learn. Lickerman, drawing on the tenets of Buddhism and new scientific research, argues that resilience is something we can all take action to develop.
Winter Festival takes place from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, February 1 Primary tabs
January 28, 2013
The Winter Festival, originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, has been rescheduled from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, February 1. Join ORCSA in Hutchinson Courtyard for an afternoon of ice scultptures, horse drawn carriage rides, activities, and performances.
Saturday’s MLK Day of Service events full, other volunteer opportunities available
January 16, 2013
All 200 volunteer opportunities for Saturday's MLK Day of Service have been filled. You can still participate in the national MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 21, by finding opportunities through the national website. Days of service and volunteer referrals are also available through UCSC throughout the academic year.
2012
Foreign students find a home for the holidays
November 26, 2012
More than 150 international students experienced a classic American Thanksgiving last week through the Thanksgiving Homestay Program run by the International House at the University of Chicago. The program paired students from the University of Chicago and several other Chicago-area schools with Illinois families who hosted the students and their families for the Thanksgiving weekend. Read the Chicago Tribune article about this program.
Message of support for students affected by Hurricane Sandy
October 30, 2012
We are closely monitoring Hurricane Sandy, a powerful storm that has already caused destruction in the Caribbean and is expected to hit the East Coast later today and tomorrow. We are aware that you might have loved ones in the area and wanted to reach out to offer you our support. Campus and Student Life offices can provide resources and services for those who have been affected or have loved ones affected by this storm.
U. of C. moves up to 4th in U.S. News college rankings
October 8, 2012
U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings of the nation's top colleges and the University of Chicago tied with Columbia University as the fourth best national university, moving up from the fifth spot last year. Read the Chicago Tribune article about the rankings.
Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services: Statement regarding undocumented student issues and new federal policy
August 15, 2012
President Barack Obama announced that the Department of Homeland Security will implement a policy that will allow youth who meet certain qualifications to be considered for relief from deportation or from entering into removal proceedings.