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Fans of French novel stage marathon reading

Professor Robert Morrissey and his class staged a 3-day reading of Les Misérables in conjunction with the University Community Service Center. More »

H1N1 Flu Information

The University of Chicago has been planning for the likely occurrence of H1N1 (swine) flu on campus.  In our ongoing planning, the University is following directives from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and working with public health officials and experts at the University’s Medical Center. 

Communication has been sent to students detailing preparations and advice from the Center for Disease Control on ways to protect against the flu. Please visit http://news.uchicago.edu/btn/swineflu.php for more information, including vaccination clinics.

Class of 2010 Spring Convocation

Planning for Spring Convocation 2010 is already underway. Please mark these important dates:

  • Friday, June 11 Afternoon – Senior Baccalaureate Ceremony
  • Friday, June 11 Evening -  Museum of Science and Industry Reception
  • Saturday, June 12 – University Convocation and College Diploma Ceremony

More details will be mailed to parents of graduating students in March.

University Student Health Insurance Requirements

Please take time to read the following important information about the University’s student health insurance requirements.

Family Weekend 2009

We hope you enjoyed Family Weekend 2009. Please take a moment and fill out our brief survey and tell us about your experience.

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Did you know?

John Dewey’s theories of education stressed the need to relate teaching methods to children’s experiences. Dewey established the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in 1896.