The last Food (In)security talk looked to the future and how to breach international divides.
Anthony Gokianluy, Chicago Maroon
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Food security experts discuss long-term needs to ensure access
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Students defend SafeRide at SG forum
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College has lowest acceptance rate ever, touting CAPS resources
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Bankruptcy expert to rejoin Law School this summer
Already seasoned University graduate will contribute business expertise and contacts to Law School faculty.
Medical students team up with CPS to improve HIV/AIDS education
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Storied beginnings and strong foundations
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A series of special guests at the Max Palevsky cinema
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Faculty of color discuss mentorship
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New Cairo program jets to Morocco
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Bowman, public health trailblazer and mentor to minority students, dies at 88
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After an abrupt departure, UCSC names new director
A committee in July unanimously appointed Amy Chan as the new Director of the University of Chicago Service Center (UCSC) and Associate Dean of Students in the University.