The petition, organized by students in the College on August 30, includes demands for a flexible pass-fail policy for students and course schedule flexibility for international students, among others.
Dorms will operate at 60 percent capacity, with first-year students grouped by their humanities sequence. International students may have the opportunity to complete coursework at one of UChicago's international facilities.
President Zimmer and Provost Lee announced new plans for autumn quarter, including details about in-person and remote classes, changes to housing and dining, and COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.
The current plans for a possible reopening would include significantly reducing course instruction and research capacity, including the number of students allowed in each classroom, while maintaining remote options for both.
“There’s a sequence of steps that have to take place which are relatively detailed and not glamorous, but necessary to keep it a viable building for the next 125 years,” said Dianna Colman, chair of the Yerkes Future Foundation.
The City released a new version of the Woodlawn affordable housing draft ordinance, but does not have a schedule for when it will be brought to a vote.
Former United States Secretary of State John Kerry spoke about US affairs in Syria, President Trump’s potential impeachment, and the importance of new climate change legislation.
The panel noted a growing trend in the number of reports filed over the past several years, especially during several moments of nationwide controversy.
Students for Justice in Palestine organized a silent protest at Thursday's event, hosted by UChicago Alliance with Israel, Chabad Center, and Booth Armed Forces.
President Robert Zimmer and Provost Daniel Diermeier also issued a public letter to President Donald Trump emphasizing the importance of the DACA program in early September.
Michael Hayes discussed the University's efforts to support students affected by DACA.
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