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Design Apprenticeship Program helps teens connect with community 26 Aug 2013 | 08:35 pm
Launched in April 2013, the Design Apprenticeship Program at the Arts Incubator in Washington Park encourages community transformation by empowering youth to become stewards of their local community. ...
University statement in response to inquiry from CNN 24 Aug 2013 | 03:07 am
Earlier this week, a University of Chicago student posted to CNN iReport a personal account of sexual harassment while studying abroad in India. The University provided the following response to an i...
Oriental Institute looks to expand ties to Hyde Park, greater Chicago community 21 Aug 2013 | 12:30 am
The Nile restaurant, a staple of Hyde Park’s 55th Street for more than two decades, is getting help from the University of Chicago Oriental Institute in giving its new location an authentic Middle Eas...
Peter Huttenlocher, pediatric neurologist, 1931-2013 20 Aug 2013 | 12:22 am
A pioneering neuroscientist and highly respected pediatric neurologist, Peter Huttenlocher, MD, professor emeritus and former section chief of pediatric neurology at the University of Chicago Medicine...
Robert J. Zimmer and Andrew Alper responses to media inquiries about University finances 18 Aug 2013 | 06:32 am
In response to questions last week about the University's financial planning process, the aims of that planning and the trajectory of the University, President Robert J. Zimmer and Andrew Alper, Chair...
New book explores evolution of human reproduction 17 Aug 2013 | 12:26 am
Human beings would probably be known as pilosals rather than mammals if Carl Linnaeus had not been a proponent of breast-feeding. For social and political reasons, the famed taxonomist labeled the cla...
Computation-enabled design under way for Chicago Lakeside Development 16 Aug 2013 | 02:30 am
Rapid urbanization around the world is leading to the construction of real estate developments at a scale and pace far beyond human experience. Among these efforts is Chicago Lakeside Development, a 6...
Earliest complete fossil from rodent-like ancient mammal discovered 15 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
Flexible ankles and versatile, ridged teeth were the key adaptations that allowed a group of rodent-like ancient creatures to become the most successful ancient mammals. UChicago scientists in the Aug...
Oriental Institute exhibition reveals ancient origins of modern-day jobs 15 Aug 2013 | 07:52 pm
On an average weekday, Americans spend more time working than doing anything else—sleeping, engaging in leisure activities or enjoying the company of loved ones. But for all the hours devoted to their...
University of Chicago Presents introduces new ‘Jazz at the Logan’ in its 70th season 14 Aug 2013 | 11:42 pm
The University of Chicago Presents, UChicagoʼs professional music presenting organization, will showcase great jazz artists across a range of stylistic influences in its first jazz concert series. The...
