2013
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.
UChicago Dining among America’s Top Universities for Food Lovers
July 20, 2012
Read here about how The Daily Meal ranked University of Chicago Dining in the Top 20 Dining Programs for food lovers.
How core values shape the University’s response to bias reports
May 26, 2012
In the past few weeks, the University has received two separate reports of incidents in our student community that invoked offensive stereotypes of members of particular racial, ethnic and gender groups.