Love and Longing in Hyde Park

By Myra Bajwa / March 4, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic made itself felt in every aspect of daily life — including people's interpersonal relationships.

Love and Longing in Hyde Park: Shakra Payne

By Myra Bajwa / March 1, 2021

Shakra Payne worked as an in-home caregiver throughout the pandemic and feared for her patients' safety.

Love and Longing in Hyde Park: Jasper Koota

By Myra Bajwa / February 28, 2021

Jasper Koota's car, which he named Zeke, saw him through the frightening early days of the pandemic.

Love and Longing in Hyde Park: Rev. Maurice Charles

By Myra Bajwa / February 28, 2021

Rev. Maurice Charles said that virtual connection has allowed him to expand his circle of friends.

Love and Longing in Hyde Park: John and Monica Flynn

By Myra Bajwa / February 28, 2021

John and Monica Flynn have spent 42 years together. The pandemic allowed them to spend more time together.

Love and Longing in Hyde Park: Orli Morag

By Myra Bajwa / February 28, 2021

Orli Morag did her best to bring people into her life during the pandemic, despite the challenging circumstances.

Love and Longing in Hyde Park: Madeleine Roberts-Ganim and Oscar Taub

By Myra Bajwa / February 28, 2021

Madeleine Roberts-Ganim and Oscar Taub suddenly found themselves hundreds of miles apart when the University went remote for the spring quarter.

Love and Longing in Hyde Park: Saba Ayman-Holley

By Myra Bajwa / February 28, 2021

Saba Ayman-Nolley first feared for developing countries as COVID-19 began rapidly spreading across the world last year.

Love and Longing in Hyde Park: Carol Krucoff and Rebecca

By Myra Bajwa / February 28, 2021

The pandemic prevented Carol Krucoff from seeing her daughter throughout the spring and summer.

Love and Longing in Hyde Park: Nick Taylor and Tommy Sodeman

By Myra Bajwa / February 28, 2021

Hyde Park residents share how their relationships with others were altered by the pandemic and quarantine.

Spiritual Leader, Dean of Rockefeller Chapel, Scholar: Maurice Charles (M.Div. ’90, Ph.D. ’13) Returns to Hyde Park

By Myra Bajwa / February 10, 2021

Charles’s childhood and early work has influenced his approach to UCPD both as a student and now as dean of Rockefeller Chapel.