Features Archive: 2011
December Homepage Features
Passion for education inspires diversity honorees
Shayne Evans and Sylvia Puente, recipients of 2012 Diversity Leadership Awards, say schools can foster equality.
Campbell explores freedom’s untidy details
In authentic novels of rural America, Bonnie Jo Campbell, AB’84, draws from her own tales of farms and hitchhiking.
Pioneering WHPK keeps Chicago rap fresh
Radio station that hosted hip hop superstars like Common and Kanye West is a training ground for students and community
November Homepage Features
Science pubs create lively intellectual exchange
UChicago speakers help bring informal research discussions to Chicago's suburbs.
Peirce urges young artists to test limits
Filmmaker Kimberly Peirce, AB’90, says teachers like Prof. Lauren Berlant shaped her sense of artistic adventure
October Homepage Features
Dawson seeks change through political research
Michael Dawson sees flux in views about race and progress
Theaster Gates takes new leap as arts pioneer
Long ambitious in his artistic and civic vision, Gates will foster new connections as Director of Arts and Public Life
Eric Fischer’s social maps show world in a new light
In illustrations of social media usage and other trends, alumnus bridges art and analysis.
Mansueto Library emerges as a Chicago icon
Oct. 11 dedication at Harper Memorial Commons celebrates new library’s central role in campus life and scholarship.
Students study insects as ‘green’ food
Undergraduate-led company sees bugs as sustainable alternative to traditional meat. Can they convince consumers?
September Homepage Features
Pawar brings student’s focus to City Council
At age 30, SSA graduate student Ameya Pawar surprised everyone by winning a Chicago City Council seat.
New Bucksbaum Institute fosters doctor-patient communication
Landmark pledge of $42 million from Bucksbaum Foundation to train physicians as trusted advisors and partners with patie
How medieval studies led journalist to Libya
Clare Gillis, AB’98, was taken prisoner as she reported from Libya, but her path began with academic interests.
Soviet art retrospective goes citywide
University leadership sparked the Soviet Arts Experience, with 100 events around Chicago this fall.
Metcalf fellows get vital career preparation
With rapid growth to 450 internships, program gives College students funding to pursue career options.
August Homepage Features
Hit Porgy and Bess points to Court’s future
Scholarly re-imagining of the Gershwins' classic musical brings unprecedented success, with plans for more.
How wine defined European colonialism
Anthropologist Michael Dietler studies interplay of trade, culture, and violence in ancient France.
Fujita’s tornado research stirs legacy
UChicago’s influence in geophysical, atmospheric sciences owes much to the late Ted Fujita, aka “Mr. Tornado.”
Smart exhibit blends art and technology
Organizers of Go Figure use touch-screen technology to engage visitors, tell artists’ stories.
Taking a hard look at health disparities
Monica Vela, MD’93, helps lead Medical Center education on health problems in underserved areas.
July Homepage Features
City students discover love of science
Project Exploration gives inner-city youths an inspiring look at research careers.
Baseball ritual inspires anthem tour
Alumnus Joe Price is taking his research interest on the road, singing the national anthem at 100 games this summer.
Law alumni lead through the courts
Judges like Rebecca Pallmeyer, JD’79, say the Law School fosters public service and understanding of complex, conflictin
China gives undergrads full immersion
Students at new Center in Beijing explore a diverse and complex nation.
June Homepage Features
Alum marshals data to fight Chicago crime
As CPD’s Chief Data Officer, Brett Goldstein, SM’05, uses predictive analysis to find trouble spots.
“Heroic” dictionary project reaches goal
Now complete after 90 years, the Chicago Assyrian Dictionary details everyday life of ancient Mesopotamia.
At age 88, graduate completes College journey
After lifetime of discovery, retired doctor Albert Liebman finishes degree that began in 1939.
University announces Gray Center for Arts & Inquiry
Gift from Richard and Mary L. Gray to support novel program linking artists, scholars.
May Homepage Features
Award-winning teachers find the unexpected
For Valentina Pichugin and other winners of Quantrell and Booth teaching awards, the classroom spurs new questions.
Mansueto Library creates new space for thought
Opening this week, the new library serves a “hybrid culture” of physical and digital holdings.
Ready, set…Scav Hunt!
Beloved campus tradition of Scavenger Hunt marks 25th anniversary—and shoots for a world record.
Terrorism research gains world’s attention
Following Osama bin Laden’s death, experts like Robert Pape and Jenna Jordan ponder nation’s next steps.
April Homepage Features
Language quest turns to the brain
UChicago linguists use innovative tools to find the common features of languages.
Fighting tuberculosis in India’s slums
Sandeep Ahuja, MPP’06, policy alum from the Harris School, finds innovative ways to track and treat impoverished TB pati
Freakonomics ideas flourish in the classroom
Economist Steven Levitt’s national following has not dimmed his love of teaching undergraduates.
March Homepage Features
Real “Glee” inspires alum’s choir film
Sparked by a College course, Marissa Flaxbart, AB'05, creates a documentary on show choir at her former high school.
UChicago nurtures city’s Internet start-up scene
With mentors from Groupon and other local companies, young entrepreneurs are joining Chicago’s burgeoning tech industry.
Opera gives voice to veterans’ memories
For Lyric Opera’s “Hercules,” famed director Peter Sellars reaches out to UChicago veterans and scholars.
Molecular Engineering names founding director
Matthew Tirrell, currently head of bioengineering at Berkeley, will lead new program poised for far-reaching innovation.
February Homepage Features
Gilliam leads research to prevent teen pregnancy
With a 'visionary' approach to reproductive health, Dr. Melissa Gilliam seeks to change teens' perceptions and behavior.
Evolution of writing began with graffiti
Oriental Institute exhibition, running through March 6, explains origins of a seminal human invention.
Divinity alum gets Grammy nomination
Justin Roberts, AM'99, sings smart songs for children, and wrote a hit while studying Sanskrit.
Buried by blizzard, students seize the day
Last week's Groundhog Day Blizzard brought many chances to create art, serve others, or just join in a snowball fight.
January Homepage Features
Digital tools broaden study of humanities
UChicago's ARTFL Project gives international scholars new insights on complex texts in art, literature, and philosophy.
College prep starts early in UEI program
6to16 builds a web of support for Chicago students, from middle school through college graduation.
Giant telescope could solve deep mysteries
Search for dark matter, dark energy, and origins of galaxies leads to Andes Mountains.
Jamison’s grace leaves artistic and social legacy
Judith Jamison, legend in American modern dance, is keynote speaker for University's Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.
