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UChicago interns find connection between artistic life and community work

Celebrating the spirit of grit and resilience of Chicago’s people, the inaugural Great Chicago Fire Festival , undertaken by the theater spectacle company Redmoon Theater , is an ambitious project...

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UChicago honors South Side activist Timuel Black with guest lecture, jazz...

The University of Chicago’s Civic Knowledge Project will honor South Side activist and civil rights leader Timuel D. Black, AM’54, at an April 11 event celebrating the culture and legacy of Chicago’s...

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University of Chicago staff members give back to the community

Carrying paint cans, drywall and construction equipment, University of Chicago staff volunteers from various departments traveled to the far South and West sides of the city on April 24 and 25 to lend...

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Preparing Chicago’s emerging leaders

Civic Leadership Academy makes an impact for city’s future

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Acclaimed director Ryan Coogler to deliver George E. Kent Lecture on Feb. 9

Ryan Coogler, the critically acclaimed director and screenwriter of the films Creed and Fruitvale Station , will deliver the annual George E. Kent Lecture at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9. The Organization of Black...

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Hyde Park Historical Society honors members of the UChicago community at...

The Hyde Park Historical Society has announced the 2016 winners of its Paul Cornell, Marian and Leon Despres Preservation and Jean F. Block Book awards presented at its annual dinner on Feb. 27 at the...

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Contempo’s new artistic director continues season with return of...

Contempo , the University of Chicago’s renowned music collective, continues its 51st season , and its first under new artistic director Marta Ptaszyńska, with a return of the Contempo-Jazz Double Bill...

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Earth Day draws campus partners together for sustainability events

The University of Chicago will commemorate Earth Day with a series of events designed to inform and engage the campus community on ongoing research, student-driven initiatives and sustainable projects....

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New events augment UChicago Convocation traditions

Starting this year, Convocation weekend at the University of Chicago will include new events intended to help ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience for graduating students in the College and...

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Three faculty members elected to American Philosophical Society

Three UChicago faculty members have been elected to the American Philosophical Society , the oldest learned society in the United States. They are Lorraine Daston, visiting professor in the John U. Nef...

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Musician and educator Steve Coleman to receive Jesse L. Rosenberger Medal

The University of Chicago will award the 2017 Jesse L. Rosenberger Medal to Steve Coleman, a composer, saxophonist, educator and native of the city’s South Side. Coleman, who will receive the award at...

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Faculty honored for excellence in graduate teaching

The Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring recognizes tenure-track and tenured faculty in the Biological Sciences, Divinity School, Humanities, Institute for Molecular...

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College recognizes excellence in teaching with Quantrell Awards

The Llewellyn John and Harriet Manchester Quantrell Awards, believed to be the nation’s oldest prize for undergraduate teaching, reflect the College’s commitment to honor inspiring teachers. Andrew...

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University to celebrate Convocation Weekend June 9-10

The University of Chicago is preparing to celebrate Convocation Weekend on June 9 and June 10. The weekend starts with Class Day, a new UChicago tradition for graduating students in the College and...

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University to bestow five honorary degrees at Convocation

The University of Chicago will present honorary degrees to five distinguished scholars during the 531st Convocation on June 9. The honorary degree recipients are Fabiola Gianotti, the director-general...

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Martin Baron, executive editor of The Washington Post, to receive Benton Medal

The University will award the Benton Medal for Distinguished Public Service to Martin Baron, executive editor of The Washington Post . Baron will receive his honor at the University of Chicago’s 531st...

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