Students pushing for a committee of students, faculty, and alumni to advise on the University’s investments have scheduled a meeting with Chief Investment Officer Mark Schmid for next Wednesday.
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Students to relaunch SRIC campaign by meeting with CIO
Uncommon Interview: Soledad O’Brien
O’Brien on reporting: “I think the idea that only certain communities have good stories is ridiculous.”
Undocumented students face hurdles despite Univ. support
Though the University has affirmed its commitment to admit and support undocumented students, some find a hostile atmosphere for discussing issues surrounding immigration on campus.
Amidst five-month Red Line closure, alternative transit options abound
The Green Line, CTA buses, and the Metra can reach popular Red Line destinations, but students should account for extra travel time and more crowded conditions than usual.
Ginsburg offers alternative, critical perspective on Roe
Justice Ginsburg, the second female to serve on the Supreme Court, discusses why Roe v. Wade actually hurt the pro-choice movement.
Breakdown of 2013-2014 student activities fee released
UChicago Students for a Socially Responsible Investment Committee (SRIC), a group which urges the University to create a committee of students, faculty, and alumni to advise on the University’s investments, has scheduled a meeting with Chief Investment Officer Mark Schmid…
Notable items from the 2013 Scav list
UChicago Students for a Socially Responsible Investment Committee (SRIC), a group which urges the University to create a committee of students, faculty, and alumni to advise on the University’s investments, has scheduled a meeting with Chief Investment Officer Mark Schmid…
BREAKING: 2013 SG Election Results
UChicago Students for a Socially Responsible Investment Committee (SRIC), a group which urges the University to create a committee of students, faculty, and alumni to advise on the University’s investments, has scheduled a meeting with Chief Investment Officer Mark Schmid…
Cathey fails health inspection—again
UChicago Students for a Socially Responsible Investment Committee (SRIC), a group which urges the University to create a committee of students, faculty, and alumni to advise on the University’s investments, has scheduled a meeting with Chief Investment Officer Mark Schmid…
SG 2013 Community and Government Liaison: Christina Dong
UChicago Students for a Socially Responsible Investment Committee (SRIC), a group which urges the University to create a committee of students, faculty, and alumni to advise on the University’s investments, has scheduled a meeting with Chief Investment Officer Mark Schmid…
Frustrated Canter supporters argue against middle school’s closing at 2nd public meeting
Community members mostly blamed Mayor Rahm Emanuel for the imminent closing of Canter Middle School and 53 other CPS schools, a decision they saw as rash and ill-informed.
87 Nobels, 49 Rhodes Scholars, and a Webby?
UChicago Students for a Socially Responsible Investment Committee (SRIC), a group which urges the University to create a committee of students, faculty, and alumni to advise on the University’s investments, has scheduled a meeting with Chief Investment Officer Mark Schmid…
Pierce students notified of mugging across 55th St
The UCPD’s policy on sending campus-wide security alerts applies to “any violent crime on campus.” However, for specific incidents, it is common practice to notify students who live near the affected area.
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UChicago Students for a Socially Responsible Investment Committee (SRIC), a group which urges the University to create a committee of students, faculty, and alumni to advise on the University’s investments, has scheduled a meeting with Chief Investment Officer Mark Schmid…
Blagojevich prosecutor joins faculty
Patrick Fitzgerald also served as special prosecutor in the case that convicted Lewis “Scooter” Libby for revealing the identity of covert CIA agent Valerie Plame in 2003.
SSA hosts panel for local teenage boys
The panels discussed college, safe sex, and conflict resolution.
Students call for marriage equality
A coalition of civil rights-oriented student organizations have hosted phone banks to advocate for Illinois state legislation that would legalize gay marriage.
Kelly wins 2nd District Democratic primary
UChicago Students for a Socially Responsible Investment Committee (SRIC), a group which urges the University to create a committee of students, faculty, and alumni to advise on the University’s investments, has scheduled a meeting with Chief Investment Officer Mark Schmid…
IOP Executive Director reveals new fellows
Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau and Vanity Fair contributing editor Bethany McLean were among those announced Tuesday.
Born amidst ’60s student protests, Kalven Report remains controversial
The document outlining the University’s adherence to political neutrality is still a highly debated issue, especially in the areas of University investment and student protests.
New library catalog in the works
UChicago Students for a Socially Responsible Investment Committee (SRIC), a group which urges the University to create a committee of students, faculty, and alumni to advise on the University’s investments, has scheduled a meeting with Chief Investment Officer Mark Schmid…
Uncommon Interview: Madeleine Albright
The former Secretary of State talks about the key moments of her diplomatic career, her advice for current Secretary of State John Kerry, and the importance of studying abroad.
Albright recalls diplomatic challenges
The former Secretary of State discussed her career with former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.
Istria Café serves its last customers
The café has opened and closed two locations since its founding in 2005.
Baby, it’s cold outside—and inside
Students in Max Palevsky, Blackstone, and Stony Island have reported heating issues in their dorm rooms.
Crime lab advice in pres. proposals
Crime Lab recommends research on firearm regulation.
Newtown prompts Crime Lab to get political
The University of Chicago Crime Lab issued a letter on gun violence to Obama’s commission created in response to the Newtown shooting.
CTA changes extend, eliminate transit options
The X28 is among the bus routes being eliminated, while the 6 and 28 bus routes and the Red and Green Line train routes are all being expanded.
Reagan’s HP home to be torn down
The former president’s one-time abode will be converted into a parking lot.
Admin. opens up about Student Life Fee at forum
SG held a public meeting with administrators in an effort to create transparency about the allocation of funds from the Student Life Fee.
B-J lounges renamed for alums
The renaming will honor two beloved University professors and alumni.
Don’t rain on the book parade
Seminary Co-Op patrons marched the last books to the new location.
Poets’ group thrown for a loop
RSO searches for a permanent home.
Students help plan Pierce replacement
Concerns raised over the new dorm, slated to open in the 2016-2017 school year, include preserving a strong sense of community within the housing system.
Still in Theological Seminary, Co-op bookstore to move in November
The bookstore’s new home will now be ready by the end of the quarter and is still operating from its 58th and Woodlawn location.
Pulitzer-winning journalist traces path to political reporting
Jeremy Peters, whose coverage of New York governor Eliot Spitzer’s resignation in 2008 won him and his colleagues a Pulitzer for breaking news reporting, spoke with students on Tuesday.
Student groped by unknown assailant
The perpetrator pushed his victim into an alleyway on East 57th Street before fleeing Saturday night.
In Yo-Yo Ma, Woodlawn school finds its master of ceremonies
The fine arts program at the University’s Woodlawn Charter School has been flourishing. Yo-Yo Ma knows why.
Admins brief community on Woodlawn renovations
University administrators pledge that renovations on Woodlawn Avenue will be mindful of parking and light pollution concerns.
UChicago TED talks find ‘x’ ways to have a revolution
UChicago’s second TEDx conference on Sunday focused on revolutions.
Connect slate wins SG elections, benefits from graduate student votes
Connect slate, with second-year law student Renard Miller as President-elect, beat out ChicagoSpirit and Delta Upsilon’s satiric slate the Moose Party.
Qdoba to open in Hutch Commons this fall
Students are excited about the addition of the popular Mexican chain.
Hispanic RSO revives culture show after three-year absence
OLAS will seek to bring back once popular culture show for parting fourth year students and the University.
Bike rental company pedals its way under 53rd street Metra tracks
The University invests in community and alternative transportation with neighborhood bike rental.
SG finally acquires van for RSO use
A van dedicated to RSO use was a campaign promise that is now over a year old.
Scooter start-up pushes for a smoother way to glide
Two second-years are looking to spark a campus-wide scooter culture.
Logan to stage student shows in preview
University Theater productions will be center stage this spring, alongside a number of student exhibitions.
For sale, an experimental precursor to Robie House
The Heller House, which was designed 12 years before Wright’s more famous Robie House, is on the market for $2.5 million.
Grant funds research into cell mechanics
The new Center for Multiscale Theory and Simulation (CMTS) will aim to develop better ways of predicting molecular motion inside of a cell to more accurately examine what happens to a cell when it is infected with a disease.
Michael Mussa (A.M. ’70, Ph.D. ’74), former Booth professor and influential economic forecaster, dies at 67
Mussa was known for bringing humor and wit to economic forecasting.
Stand-up economist meets demand for supply of comedy
Jokes touched upon basic microeconomic concepts, travel anecdotes, and the current political climate.
Public policy professor launches bid for Congress
The lecturer is the next U of C lecturer to challenge Representative Bobby Rush for the first congressional district—after Barack Obama.
University remembers Herman Sinaiko
Family, friends, former students, and colleagues gathered at Bond Chapel on Friday to celebrate the life of Humanities professor Herman Sinaiko (A.B. ’45, Ph.D. ’61).
Cloudy, with a chance of waking nightmare
You can only shelter yourself from the uncertain for so long.
Archrival Wash U comes to town for season finale
Fresh off a 1–0 win against Rochester, women’s soccer will close their regular season when they face Wash U tomorrow. Chicago (9–5–2, 2–2–2) needs a strong performance in Sunday’s match to propel them to another win, and a spot in the NCAA D-III tournament.
Humanities Day 2011: Fuhgeddaboudit: Middle-class New Yorkers try to shed their accents
In a lecture titled “Oy <3 Noo Yawk (But Maybe Not Da Tawk a’ Da Town)!” Linguistics Professor Michael Silverstein tackled the distinctive New York accent and its socioeconomic and cultural ramifications.
Once rebuffed, students press for ethical investments
Students pushing for a Socially Responsible Investment Committee aren’t quitting.
