2012
Clarke’s 24-hour restaurant to open Feb. 13
Opening-day special to offer 10 percent discount to students, community.
Spirited election panel previews new Insitute of Politics
The Jan. 19 panel, “2012: The Path to the Presidency,” gave a glimpse of what incoming institute director David Axelrod, AB’76, plans to be a regular part of the new initiative when it begins operation in 2013.
Community collaboration may lead to faster networks
As part of the University Community Next Generation Innovation Project, the University of Chicago and its surrounding communities have teamed up to participate in a country-wide collaboration.
2011
Passion for education inspires diversity honorees
Shayne Evans and Sylvia Puente, recipients of 2012 Diversity Leadership Awards, say schools can foster equality.
Community Reception 2011
Nearly 300 key stakeholders and elected officials attended the annual Community Reception with President Robert J. Zimmer to discuss the external work at the University and meet the new VP of Civic Engagement Derek Douglas.
Voice your dream
During November, the Dream Wall will be traveling across the University of Chicago campus to collect dreams from UChicago students, faculty, staff, and friends.
Derek Douglas to join University as Vice President for Civic Engagement
Derek Douglas, who serves as President Obama’s senior advisor on urban policy, will join the University of Chicago as its next Vice President for Civic Engagement, beginning in January.
Jazz Fest draws record attendance
University faculty and alumni join a deep jazz lineup as the festival expands to two days.
Celebrate Oktoberfest
Area residents, students, and friends of the community packed 53rd Street and Nichols Park to listen to music, take part in various children's activities, and just hang out while enjoying the food during the second annual Celebrate Hyde Park Oktoberfest.
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
The 5th annual Hyde Park Jazz Fest will feature 41 jazz performances with over 150 musicians playing in 13 venues on 15 different stages.
HUD to give $30.5 million to revitalize Woodlawn
Funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Planning to help renew Grove Parc Plaza.
LA Fitness, UChicago join Harper Court
Harper Court Partners, LLC recently announced that LA Fitness and the University of Chicago will become anchor tenants in the new Harper Court.
Ushering urban youths into college
As the current director of the University’s Office of Special Programs-College Prep, Dovetta McKee is helping urban youths transition to college.
Celebrate Hyde Park Summer Festival
Join us for a citywide celebration on July 30-31 at 53rd Street in Hyde Park between Harper and Kimbark avenues.
King College Prep architecture tour
King College Prep High School students took a tour of the development along 53rd Street.
Art Chicago brings art enthusiasts to Hyde Park
Little Black Pearl was among the arts organizations toured at Art Chicago's first annual Hyde Park Day.
Nimocks inducted into Senior Hall of Fame
Rudy Nimocks has spent a lifetime blazing new trails, so it seemed only natural when the City of Chicago gave Nimocks a special award as part of his induction into the city’s prestigious Senior Citizen Hall of Fame.
Richard M. Daley appointed distinguished senior fellow at University of Chicago Harris School
Austin Murphy, AB’95, the youngest member of his Benedictine monastery, leads his elders as abbot.
Future of the City: The Arts
Join us Tuesday, June 7, for the Future of the City: Arts Symposium, as we bring together leaders to engage in a discussion about the future of the arts in Chicago.
Express Yourself
Three alumnae help Logan Square girls find a voice through art.
Police & Fire Scholarships 2011
Nine students were honored with scholarships Feb. 21 at the Police and Fire Scholarship dinner reception held at the Smart Museum.
War follows everyone home
For Lyric Opera's "Hercules," famed director Peter Sellars reaches out to UChicago veterans and scholars.
