The new apartments will include modern amenities, but preserving the historical features of the building has been a priority of the project.
Lina Li, Chicago Maroon
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Shoreland, former dorm, to get a new lease on life
Patients forge UCMC signatures
After years of renovation, the Shoreland, a former University dorm, is reopening as a high-rise apartment this fall. The 13-story building will contain 330 apartments. Peter Cassel, a representative for Antheus Capital, which owns the Shoreland, expects some student interest…
U of I prof offers critical view of post-colonialism, liberalism
Professor Mimi Thi Nguyen’s talk, titled “The Napalmed Girl; or War, Beauty, Forgiveness,” problematized conventional understandings of the benefits of liberalism, the politics of intervention, faith, and forgiveness.
Westward bound: U of C arts hub opens in Washington Park
The incubator will house artists-in-residence and host exhibits and performances.
University receives preservation award
The University, along with the Woodlawn Home Owners Association, received an award for its community-oriented development of 5700 block of South Woodlawn Avenue last Saturday.
Pi Phi finds a future for female friends—finally
The new sorority is one result of the increased demand for Greek life on campus.
New fund brings diversity out front
$15,000 will be awarded to the Campus Dialogue Fund annually to bring social justice speakers to campus.
Alumni grant sponsors visiting Israeli scholars
The donation will bring scholars from Israel to the Law School.
U.S. Rep. Jackson resigns, South Siders to pick new rep. in special election
Health problems prompted Jackson to leave the U.S. House of Representatives.
SSN lays down landlord law
Tenants have rights against landlords who withhold relevant information and overcharge for fees, among other violations.
Residents to be relocated after official close of Pierce in June 2013
The new residence hall, which will occupy the Pierce lot, is slated to open in 2016.
New markers to guide visitors to, from, and around campus
University revamps signage and maps to improve clarity.
University to investigate series of dorm break-ins
One Hitchcock resident woke up at 4:30 a.m. to find an intruder in his room.
Humanities Day 2012: China’s reinterpretation of Western classics
In modern times, Chinese thinkers have come to view Western philosophy as how not to govern.
Former Hillel leader starts new Jewish group
New Jewish RSO aims to provide inclusive, accessible events for students.
Back in the black, MAB sells out Summer Breeze
The Major Activities Board, which plans Summer Breeze and other major cultural events, has recovered from its deficit from last year.
Cochran on schools: it takes a village
Twentieth Ward Alderman identifies high foster-care rate an example of his community’s troubles.
International law expert foresees mixed results in Arab Spring’s future
Harvard professor Noah Feldman talked from his experience in the helping Middle Eastern democracies rebuild.
Connect slate wins with nearly half the vote
The Connect slate, led by second-year law student and now President-elect Renard Miller, beat out ChicagoSpirit and the Moose Party for 2012-2013.
Before summit, Mearsheimer charts NATO decline
Political science professor John Mearsheimer said that NATO is headed for a decline, just weeks before the organization holds its summit here in Chicago.
Illusionist rolls up his sleeves and channels the paranormal at Ida Noyes
Prevalent “extraordinist” brings levity to University community.
At Broadview, faulty fire alarms ring, then ring again
After eight false fire alarms in a period of about a week, Broadview residents demanded action from administrators.
Pierce residents to get thousands in total compensation
Residential houses and individual students will receive compensation for past plumbing and other facility inconveniences.
Does God exist? Gentlemen, you have two minutes
The leaders of campus atheist groups debated with representatives of a local church over the age-old question.
Student anger subsides after Pierce renovations
Among the dorm’s new amenities are new plumbing fixtures and furniture.
Woodlawn resident among dead after city-wide crime wave
After years of renovation, the Shoreland, a former University dorm, is reopening as a high-rise apartment this fall. The 13-story building will contain 330 apartments. Peter Cassel, a representative for Antheus Capital, which owns the Shoreland, expects some student interest…
Admins meet with students over Pierce plumbing woes
University administrators continue to work with students to address Pierce’s litany of facility problems.
Pierce residents cry foul over plumbing fiascoes
Exploding toilets and fetid water are just a few of the problems that residents have faced.
Zimmer talks financial aid at open forum
President Zimmer discussed housing, dining, financial aid, and more over coffee and donuts yesterday afternoon.
UCPD chief responds on SafeRide, racial profiling
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) hosted the Tuesday panel in an effort to increase communication channels between students and campus security administrators.
Booth grads see increase in job offers
A majority of this year’s graduating class at the Booth School of Business has secured job offers.