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...
View ArticleUChicago 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...
View ArticleUniversity 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...
View ArticlePreparing Chicago’s emerging leaders
Civic Leadership Academy makes an impact for city’s future
View ArticleAcclaimed 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...
View ArticleHyde 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...
View ArticleContempo’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...
View ArticleEarth 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....
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleThree 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...
View ArticleMusician 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...
View ArticleFaculty 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...
View ArticleCollege 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...
View ArticleUniversity 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...
View ArticleUniversity 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...
View ArticleMartin 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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