UChicago News

Very low-performing Chicago schools make progress after reform efforts

mdrapa — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:36:59 +0000

A new report from the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research shows that at the elementary level, turnaround efforts in Chicago had positive effects on students in chronically low-performing schools. Success at the high school level remained elusive, however.

Seven UChicago faculty members receive named professorships

ldavis — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:35:11 +0000

Seven members of the University faculty—Habibul Ahsan, Pete Angelos, Shadi Bartsch-Zimmer, Young-Kee Kim, Paul Mendes-Flohr, David H. Song, and Jerrold R. Turner—have received named professorships. All appointments are effective Jan. 1.

Friday webcast to feature UChicago Crime Lab forum with key city leaders, experts

ldavis — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:39:53 +0000

The challenge of reducing youth violence in Chicago will be the subject of a Friday, Feb. 10 forum featuring city officials and scholars from the University of Chicago Crime Lab and the Urban Education Lab.

Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker to deliver annual Kent Lecture on Feb. 16

mdrapa — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:36:39 +0000

Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker, known for his deep belief in service and social justice, will talk about “Empowering Urban America” at the 2012 George E. Kent Lecture at the University of Chicago. Sponsored by the University’s Organization of Black Students, the free, public lecture will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

Clarke’s 24-hour restaurant to open Feb. 13

mdrapa — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:55:35 +0000

Clarke’s, a new 24-hour restaurant located at 1451 E. 53rd St., will open its doors at 8 a.m. Feb. 13. During its opening day, Clarke’s will offer a 10 percent discount for each total bill from 8 a.m. to midnight as a pre-Valentine’s Day customer appreciation special.

University of Chicago Medicine, CeaseFire partner to address violence

mdrapa — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:17:55 +0000

In an effort to address urban violence on the South Side, the University of Chicago Medicine is partnering with CeaseFire Chicago to sponsor a “Violence Interrupter,” who will focus on monitoring, mediating and defusing disputes in neighborhoods that the medical campus serves.

Oriental Institute exhibit shows seeing isn’t always believing

mdrapa — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:33 +0000

The way people think about life in the ancient Middle East is largely based on the pictures, paintings and images they see in books and museums.

Odds of living a very long life lower than formerly predicted

mdrapa — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:11 +0000

Americans’ chances of reaching extreme old age are much lower than previously thought, new research shows.

Three new members join Argonne Board of Governors

mdrapa — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:43:54 +0000

Constellation Energy executive James L. Connaughton, former U.S. Sen. Byron L. Dorgan, and Invenergy founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Polsky have been appointed as the newest members of the UChicago Argonne, LLC Board of Governors.

Bond Chapel to become new home for Reneker Organ

mdrapa — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:57 +0000

Late this fall, Bond Chapel will echo with the sounds of a remarkable musical instrument.

The Reneker Memorial Organ, a baroque-style organ built in 1983, will be moved this summer from 5757 S. University Ave., the current home of the Chicago Theological Seminary, to Bond Chapel.