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Recent grad Bethurem dead at 22
01 Feb 2008
College alumnus Alexander Wilks Bethurem (A.B. ’07) committed suicide December 15 in his Chicago home. He was 22 years old. ...
University dedicates new South campus arts complex
11 Jan 2008
The University held a dedication event for the new Reva and David Logan Center for Creative and Performing Arts Wednesday at Midway Studios to commemorate the $35-million gift from the Logan fami...
MAC owner defends management
19 Oct 2007
The Hyde Park–Kenwood Community Conference held an open forum at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Tuesday to allow local residents to converse with Eli Ungar, founder and president of Antheus Capi...
U of C may add charter school
16 Oct 2007
As part of its ongoing efforts to boost its involvement in local public education, the U of C recently revealed plans to seek development of a new charter school to accompany the three schools it...
Life of the stomach: stocking up on groceries in Hyde Park
30 Sep 2007
Whether you live-to-eat or eat-to-live, as a University of Chicago student, chances are that you will devise a grocery ritual of your very own, one that suits your needs as well as your location...
Boden departs for Princeton
22 May 2007
Dean of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Alison Boden will leave the University August 1 to become dean of religious life and the chapel at Princeton University...
Scav Hunters kick off frenzy to finish
11 May 2007
With a characteristic blend of whimsy, obscure trivia, and wit, this year’s list of items for Scav Hunt teams to achieve, perform, and obtain covers a dizzying array of subjects. ...
Debaters exit season with accolades
04 May 2007
The Chicago Debate Society (CDS) ended its 2006–2007 season on a high note at Vassar College’s American Parliamentary Debate National Championships in April. Th...
The Roots, Spoon on board for Summer Breeze
01 May 2007
The Roots and Spoon will perform at the Major Activities Board’s (MAB) Summer Breeze concert on May 19 in Hutch Courtyard. ...
Fourth-years begin lives after B.A. projects
27 Apr 2007
For history concentrator Elizabeth Siarny, the hardest part about being a fourth-year is over. She joins a group of students who, having turned in their B.A...
Hill tapped as new VP of Research to oversee labs
20 Apr 2007
University administrators announced Tuesday the appointment of Laurence Hill to the position of associate vice president for Research and for National Laboratories, effective May 7...
SCC events promote HPV vaccine
03 Apr 2007
The U of C bookstore, in conjunction with the Student Care Center (SCC) and Peer Health Educators (PHE), hosted three free events to promote awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the new HP...
U of C solicits student input on campus retail
30 Mar 2007
The University hosted a discussion on Hyde Park retail options for a group of undergraduate and graduate students Monday night. The discussion was led by Susan M...
Students question U of C disipline procedures
02 Mar 2007
In late October, mischief that began with a few U of C students throwing water balloons at football players quickly escalated into two bloody fights...
Laptop, purse thefts hit Regenstein Library
30 Jan 2007
Three laptops and a purse were stolen at Regenstein Library during a five-day period from January 19–23. ...
A presidential portrait has a unique place in U of C history
23 Jan 2007
The portrait of past University of Chicago President Hanna Holborn Gray contrasts markedly with those around it, not only for the boldness of its colors and its distinctively modern style, but al...
Student-parents flock to family center
21 Nov 2006
For those graduate students pulling double duty as parents, the U of C campus hasn’t always been the most accommodating to their young children’s needs. No...
UCPD will hand over keys to “drunk van”
14 Nov 2006
The U of C Department of Transportation and Parking will take over from the U of C Police Department (UCPD) in managing the late-night van service, starting during winter quarter...
Bursar's Office goofs on Flex charges
07 Nov 2006
The Bursar accidentally charged 132 students’ Flex accounts multiple times in October because of a glitch in transferring student Flex purchases to the Bursar’s Office. ...
University rings in Zimmer presidency
31 Oct 2006
In a day of University celebration, Robert Zimmer was inaugurated as the 13th president of the U of C at a convocation ceremony held Friday in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel...
Students grumble about cross-campus bus system
17 Oct 2006
Lingering problems with the new bus system continue to frustrate students and campus commuters...
Zimmer brings Greene from Brown
14 Sep 2006
This academic year David Greene will assume the position of vice president of Strategic Initiatives, a role University President Robert Zimmer created in order to refine and clarify the Universit...
Class of 06 gears up for future after University
26 May 2006
With graduation time for the Class of 2006 drawing near, fourth-years have been faced with the inevitable question: What are you doing next year? Not only does the impending job hunt character...
Greek boys and girls offer their services
19 May 2006
A raucous audience of undergraduates filled Hutchinson Commons for Alpha Omicron Pis (AOII) Dating Game and Silent Auction Wednesday evening....
Horowitz lectures on conservatism
12 May 2006
A crowd of nearly 300 filled Kent 107 on Tuesday to hear well known conservative David Horowitzs views on race relations on campus in a lecture sponsored by the College Republicans and Young Ame...
Glitch sparks fire alarm hours after drill
13 Oct 2006
Residents of Shoreland Hall had to evacuate the dorm at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday morning when the fire alarm malfunctioned...
Debate Society snags top honors at Harvard competition
10 Oct 2006
The Chicago Debate Society triumphed at the Harvard Debating Championships this weekend, with two debaters scoring in the top three and a novice pair winning the team competition...
Local residents rally against gentrification
03 Oct 2006
Led by the Metropolitan Tenants Organization (MTO) and the Concerned Tenants of Hyde Park, about 150 residents from Hyde Park and surrounding neighborhoods marched on Saturday in a rally against ...
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