The hamburgers at the dining hall probably contribute more to global warming than the trucks that deliver them.
Louise Lerner, Chicago Maroon
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Professor farms out agriculture and climate research to U of C students
In locked down biohazard lab, University professor studies causes of mad cow
In the prion lab deep within the maze of the U of C hospital complex, large plate-glass windows line the wall that separates the biohazard laboratory from the rest of the hospital.
Professor strives to test economic theories in real-life experiments
Economics professor John List doesn’t hesitate to set up field experiments to test his theories on everything from school incentives to discrimination.
SG drafts opposition to admin’s Student Life Fee consolidation
SG will present their resolution to Goff-Crews at next week’s College Council meeting
Scared of the swine flu? University fellow tracks spread of Chicago’s deadlier 1918 pandemic
Michael David studies the 1918 Spanish flu’s effects on World War I soldiers stationed at the U of C.
Zimmer talks China, Medical Center, and financial aid at forum
President Robert Zimmer fielded questions about a new University center in China, the U of C Medical Center review, the University’s Olympics policy, and the tuition hike announced for next year in a forum on Monday.
As Blue Gargoyle closes, staff works unpaid to relocate clients of all ages to new programs
Betsy Rubin, who worked for Blue Gargoyle until 2001, called the closing “a devastating loss to a lot of people and the community.”
Researchers’ observations of neuron patterns could help amputees use prosthetics
As associate professor Nicholas Hatsopoulos watches neurons fire, he pulls threads from biology, mathematics, statistics, and computer science in research that could be the key to restoring mobility to amputees.
Researchers’ observations of neuron patterns could help amputees use prosthetics
Associate professor Nicholas Hatsopoulos pulls threads from biology, mathematics, statistics, and computer science in research that could be the key to restoring mobility to amputees.
Mental health clinics granted stay after students help stage City Hall sit-in
20 to 30 students have been involved with advocacy over the course of the campaign, attending pickets, protests, and town hall meetings on the fate of the clinics.
MRSA bacteria escape from jails to cause Staph infections among local children
How did a pediatrician come to head a study about jails? The answer winds back the clock to 1998, just before public awareness of the bacteria MRSA began to build.
Prof’s son charged in Dead Sea scroll scandal
Golb allegedly stole identity of father’s academic rival to discredit opposing theories
Under the Microscope: Early human diet a hard nut to crack for University researchers
“If ancient humans mostly ate soft plants, why did their faces need such strong bones?”
Grad students ask for more interaction with undergrads
Eight graduate students gathered Thursday to discuss their role on campus at a meeting hosted by Assistant Vice President for Student Life Bill Michel and ORCSA Director Sharlene Holly, part of an ongoing series of discussions about student life.
Proposed Gold Line could bring El to Hyde Park, improve Olympic shot
Students shivering at the Garfield Red Line overpass may welcome the news that some South Side activists are pushing to send a CTA rail line straight through Hyde Park.
University, city host global science conference
University co-sponsored a meeting of world-renowned scientists this week, co-chaired by President Robert Zimmer. The event included presentations and posters illustrating U of C research in everything from physics to linguistics, behavioral ecology, and genetics.
Science research at U of C could profit from stimulus package
After years of decreased federal funding, the University’s science divisions could compete for billions of dollars earmarked for science research by President Barack Obama’s new stimulus bill.
Known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the bill passed the House Wednesday and is currently in revision in the Senate.
College denies readmission to student on leave
Art: If Kong returned to the U of C, it is “highly unlikely” that he would be successful
U of C community gathers as Obama takes oath of office
Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States Tuesday in front of almost two million people, the first African-American to hold the office. Obama, a former lecturer at the Law School, spoke to the largest crowd ever to gather in the capital, calling on Americans to work together to restore the nation’s prosperity.
Bus system freezes up
Students trying to get home during the deep freeze last week got a cold reception from University transportation.
Lowery reflects on past, future civil rights struggles
Kicking off the University’s week-long celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, civil rights activist Reverend Joseph Lowery delivered the keynote speech at Rockefeller Chapel Thursday.
U of C embraces SAT program allowing students to hide low scores
Starting this March, U of C applicants will be able to pick their best SAT score and hide embarrassing re-tests from admissions officers. Score Choice, the new SAT system, will replace the current policy mandating scores from all tests be sent to colleges.
U of C embraces SAT program allowing students to hide low scores
Starting this March, U of C applicants will be able to pick their best SAT score and hide embarrassing re-tests from admissions officers. Score Choice, the new SAT system, will replace the current policy mandating scores from all tests be sent to colleges.
Students to interview candidates for new safety VP
Student Government (SG) is interviewing three final candidates this week for a new administrative position that will take charge of all campus safety and security measures.
University bids for $550-million Department of Energy accelerator
Argonne is competing to win a $550 million contract from the government to build a new nuclear physics facility that would create beams of rare unstable atomic nuclei.
Valerie Jarrett, chair of Medical Center Board, appointed White House advisor
University trustee Valerie Jarrett will be leaving Chicago to serve as senior advisor in the White House, President-elect Barack Obama announced Saturday.
Newsstands sell out as papers become Obama-bilia
“We have seen the White Sox win the World Series, seen the Bears win the Superbowl, but we have never seen anything like this,” said Willi Wilkov, senior director of marketing for the Sun-Times.
Hyde Park block attracts thousands of South Side trick-or-treaters
It’s become a South Side tradition: Thousands of children flock to one Hyde Park block each year—South Harper Avenue between East 57th and 58th Streets—where the candy is plentiful, the residents are welcoming, and decorations run the gamut from tombstones to animated monsters fully clothed and posed on the porches.
Nobel Peace Prize winner reflects on Cold War efforts to prevent nuclear war
A Nobel Laureate visited campus Tuesday discussing his prize in a category U of C professors have yet to attain. Bernard Lown, winner of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize, reflected on his Cold War anti-nuclear efforts.
Law professor blogs on American presidential race for French magazine
French news magazine L’Express has hired U of C law professor Bernard Harcourt to cover the U.S. presidential campaign.