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Nov 14 2022
‘Somewhere I definitely wanted to be’: Local student joins UChicago’s Class of 2027
Celebration welcomes Kyla Jimenez from Belmont Cragin neighborhood to University community
NewsNov 11 2022
South Shore community organizations, with support from UChicago, share comprehensive local housing data and policy recommendations with residents
Local leaders addressed their latest South Side Housing Data Initiative recommendations, including the development of a coordinating oversight council and anti-displacement strategies, at a community event this month
EventOct 19 2022
World Cities Day: Equitable Urban Development with Affordable Housing at the Core
This virtual panel discussion, for domestic U.S. and international audiences, will share successful U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approaches to increasing affordable housing for low-to-moderate income households while investing in supports to advance opportunity among multiple indicators.
NewsOct 11 2022
Polsky Center revitalizes Small Business Growth Program with new funding from JPMorgan Chase
The University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is expanding programming that fuels local small business growth and improves the economic health of communities.
NewsSep 28 2022
Inaugural South Side Science Festival draws more than 2,500 Chicagoans of all ages for day of live experiments, inclusive STEM engagement, and fun
On a recent Saturday, South Side families and science fans of all ages flocked to University of Chicago’s campus for a chance to meet UChicago scientists, marvel at live demonstrations, dig into ice cream made with liquid nitrogen, and more as the University hosted its inaugural South Side Science Festival.
NewsSep 28 2022
Incoming College students meet with local civic leaders to learn about Chicago and opportunities to thoughtfully engage at Engage Chicago orientation event
More than 60 community partners connected with UChicago students as part of the annual University Community Service Center-led event
NewsAug 31 2022
Discussion about re-opening 57th Street as a two-way street
During the month of August, the University of Chicago engaged Ald. Leslie Hairston and Hyde Park residents and businesses in discussions about the potential of re-opening 57th Street as a two-way street between Lake Park Avenue and Stony Island Avenue.
EventAug 8 2022
Sing 2: Midweek on the Midway
Sing 2 has been rescheduled for August 17. Join us before the movie for a choreography lesson led by Dance Connect Worldwide.
NewsJul 27 2022
More than 130 Chicago Public Schools high school students connect with professionals at 11th annual Peter and Judy Kovler Career Conference on UChicago’s campus
On July 15, more than 130 Chicago Public Schools high school students —representing nearly 50 high schools and 12 Chicago zip codes, predominantly on the South Side— gathered on UChicago’s campus to gain new insights on their future professional options and opportunities at the 11th annual Peter and Judy Kovler Career Conference.
NewsJul 22 2022
Partners in Learning — How the Graham School and the Office of Civic Engagement’s Loom are working together to open the doors of UChicago
The Office of Civic Engagement partnered with the University of Chicago's Graham School to bring learning opportunities to the broader community. Their most recent course, titled “Black Women Writing History: Slavery and its Afterlives" spotlights the writings of Black female authors.
EventJul 6 2022
Luca: Midweek on the Midway
The annual Midweek on the Midway series, hosted by the Office of Civic Engagement, returns on Wednesdays this year starting July 6 with a slate of six popular films and corresponding family-friendly activities.
EventJul 6 2022
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Midweek on the Midway
The annual Midweek on the Midway series, hosted by the Office of Civic Engagement, returns on Wednesdays this year starting July 6 with a slate of six popular films and corresponding family-friendly activities.