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Recap of the DNC: Politics, Police, and Protests

Sep 23, 2024 | chicagomaroon.com | Eric Fang

Categories: What UChicago students, community organizations from Woodlawn and Hyde Park, and the UChicago Institute of Politics got up to as our city hosted the Democratic National Convention. September 23, 2024 The Democratic National Convention (DNC) began at Chicago’s United Center on Monday, August 19. Throughout the week, UChicago provided housing for some of the estimated more than 500 police officers from across Illinois and from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who provided security at the DNC.
Day Two of the DNC: Barack and Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders rally support for Kamala Harris

Sep 3, 2024 | chicagomaroon.com | Eric Fang

Former President Barack Obama, who taught as a senior lecturer at the University of Chicago’s law school from 1992 to 2004, delivered the keynote speech of day two of the Democratic National Convention, hosted in Chicago’s United Center on Tuesday night.
Day Two of the DNC: Barack and Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders rally support for Kamala Harris

Aug 23, 2024 | chicagomaroon.com | Eric Fang

Former President Barack Obama, who taught as a senior lecturer at the University of Chicago’s law school from 1992 to 2004, delivered the keynote speech of day two of the Democratic National Convention, hosted in Chicago’s United Center on Tuesday night.
Doomsday Clock Maintained at 90 Seconds to Midnight

Jan 30, 2024 | chicagomaroon.com | Eric Fang

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists maintained its iconic “Doomsday” clock at 90 seconds until midnight, the closest to midnight the clock has ever been, in a virtual announcement on January 23. Founded in 1945 by prominent scientists including J. Robert Oppenheimer of the Manhattan Project and Albert Einstein, the Bulletin is a non-profit organization based in the University’s Keller Center with the goal of raising awareness about global security risks.
Longtime Hyde Park Liquor Store, Kimbark Beverage Shoppe, Sold

Sep 29, 2023 | chicagomaroon.com | Eric Fang

Kimbark Beverage Shoppe, a liquor store frequented by many Hyde Park residents and UChicago students since 1974 has been sold to A&S Beverages Wine and Spirits, a wine and spirit chain based in the South Side. The sale comes after the passing of John Swain Sr., the former store owner and the father of longtime store owner John Swain Jr.The store has been temporarily closed for remodeling, with the ownership transfer having occurred this past July.
University Scales Back Lyft Ride Smart Program

Sep 29, 2023 | chicagomaroon.com | Eric Fang

The University has scaled back the Lyft Ride Smart Program for the 2023–24 academic year, according to an email sent to Chicago-based students by Michele Rasmussen, dean of students in the University, and Eric M. Heath, associate vice president of safety and security, on September 20. The Lyft Ride Smart Program will now offer students seven rides subsidized up to $10 per ride every month.
University to Pay $13.5 Million to Settle Financial Aid Antitrust Lawsuit

Sep 3, 2023 | chicagomaroon.com | Eric Fang

The University has agreed to pay $13.5 million to settle an antitrust lawsuit that was first filed in early 2022, according to a proposed settlement agreement filed on August 14. The proposed settlement, which accused it and 16 other top universities of illegally price-fixing their financial aid, is now subject to final approval by a judge. UChicago is the first of the 17 universities named in the lawsuit to settle.
University Announces Death of Second-Year Niv Sparkes

Apr 16, 2023 | chicagomaroon.com | Eric Fang

The University announced this afternoon that Niv Sparkes, a second-year in the College, had passed away. In an email to members of the College community, Deans John Boyer and Jay Ellison wrote, “We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family, his fellow students and all other members of our community affected by this loss.”The email did not provide additional information about the time or circumstances of Sparkes’s death.
University Will “Bargain in Good Faith” With GSU-UE, Provost Lee Says

Mar 17, 2023 | chicagomaroon.com | Eric Fang

In an email sent by Provost Ka Yee C. Lee to the University community on Friday, March 17, the University announced its commitment to “bargain in good faith” with Graduate Students United–United Electrical (GSU-UE). The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)’s certification of unionization election results on March 16 means that GSU-UE is set to become the exclusive bargaining unit for graduate students across the university.