UChicago News

Scav 2018 in pictures

Mon, 14 May 2018 11:22 -0500

UChicago students and alumni came together to participate in Scav, one of the world's largest scavenger hunts. Over the course of four days, teams of students and alumni embarked on a wild journey to find, build, perform, write, program, eat and sometimes endure the 315 items from The List. This year’s winning team was Snell-Hitchcock.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits the Institute of Politics

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 18:55 -0600

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with David Axelrod, Feb. 7, 2018 at Mandel Hall, during the 5th anniversary of the Institute of Politics.

Honoring Prof. Lars Peter Hansen

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:23 -0500

Division of the Social Sciences, Chicago Booth, Harris Public Policy and the Law School hold Oct. 6 reception to honor Prof. Lars Peter Hansen and recognize his long service to the Becker Friedman Institute.

STEM Broader Impacts Fair

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:48 -0500

The STEM Broader Impacts Fair on Oct. 4, 2017, at GCIS, gave students and faculty the opportunity to hear about various volunteer opportunities. The fair is co-sponsored by the Physical Sciences Division, the Biological Sciences Division, the Institute for Molecular Engineering and the Office of Civic Engagement.

Oct. 9 Nobel Prize news conference for Prof. Richard Thaler

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:49 -0500

UChicago community gathers to gaze at eclipse

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:30 -0500

Gallery of Vivian Maier photographs

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 11:13 -0500

NASA's mission to sun honors Prof. Eugene Parker

Wed, 31 May 2017 13:58 -0500

A May 31 event in the William Eckhardt Research Center celebrates Prof. Emeritus Eugene Parker, who developed the concept of solar wind. NASA announced the naming of the Parker Solar Probe in his honor.

Announcing The Duchossois Family Institute

Wed, 24 May 2017 21:39 -0500

On May 24 it was announced that a $100 million gift would establish The Duchossois Family Institute at the University of Chicago Medicine. The new initiative seeks to accelerate research and interventions based on how the human immune system, microbiome and genetics interact to maintain health.

The 2017 Scav Olympics

Mon, 15 May 2017 11:29 -0500

UChicago students and alumni participate in Scav Olympics on the Main Quad at the University of Chicago on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

UChicago celebrates Earth Day 2017

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:07 -0500

UChicago celebrated Earth Day on April 22 with a series of events designed to inform and engage the campus community on ongoing research, student-driven initiatives and sustainable projects. The events were sponsored by 16 campus partners, including the Office of the Provost, the Office of Sustainability and the Program on Global Environment.

Broomball Chairman's Cup 2017

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 15:45 -0600

Crown House and Alper House faced off during the annual Chairman's Cup broomball game on Feb. 17 at the Midway Ice Rink. Alper House won 1-0 to capture its seventh title in a row.

Beach Night for varsity women's and men's basketball

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:38 -0600

Fans sport summery clothes and cheer at Beach Night.

Community event with Selwyn Rogers

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 11:57 -0600

Selwyn Rogers, director of the UChicago Medicine adult trauma center, greets and speaks with community members during an event at the Gary Comer Youth Center.

Hunger, Brain, City workshop

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 11:19 -0600

Hunger, Brain, City workshop held at the University of Chicago Polsky Exchange

2016 Latke-Hamantash Debate

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 15:07 -0600

The 70th Annual Latke Hamantash Debate took place on Nov. 22, 2016. The debate has been a tradition of the University of Chicago Hillel since 1946.

Nov. 21 event announces Francis and Rose Yuen Center in Hong Kong

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:13 -0600

Representatives from the University of Chicago, Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust attend the naming ceremony for the Francis and Rose Yuen Center in Hong Kong on Nov. 21.

Francis and Rose Yuen Center in Hong Kong

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 16:37 -0600

The University of Chicago announces the Francis and Rose Yuen Center in Hong Kong supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and University Trustee Francis Tin Fan Yuen, AB’75, and his wife, Rose Wai Man Lee Yuen.

UChicago event honors veterans

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 16:16 -0600

Students find opportunities at GRADFair 2016

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:39 -0500

GRADFair is the annual career fair exclusively for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and recent grad alumni. The event provides opportunities for those looking for an internship, a full-time job, or just looking to network with employers and learn about future opportunities.

This year, GRADFair had over 50 employers from industry, nonprofits and government organizations connecting with over 500 graduate students and postdocs who attended the event.

John Kerry speaks at Institute of Politics

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:55 -0500

Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at an Oct. 26 event at Mandel Hall.

UChicago community celebrates Homecoming

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:37 -0500

The UChicago community celebrated Homecoming this past weekend. The activities included the Maroons football team's 33-26 victory over Rhodes College, a Homecoming block party and a Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony that honored seven new members.

Groundbreaking for new emergency department with adult trauma care

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:32 -0500

UChicago Charter School Woodlawn groundbreaking

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 09:20 -0500

Community leaders and state and local officials joined President Robert J. Zimmer on Sept. 14 to celebrate the start of construction on a state-of-the-art high school in the Woodlawn neighborhood.

Tour of Campus North Residential Commons

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 14:58 -0500

Architect Jeanne Gang and President Robert J. Zimmer accompany a tour of the new Campus North Residential Commons.