Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Vote in the Upcoming Mayoral Election!

The Chicago Mayoral Election will take place on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.  As University of Chicago students, you are eligible to vote for the next Chicago mayor.

To vote you must:
  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Live in your election precinct at least 30 days
  • Not be convicted and in jail
  • Not claim the right to vote anywhere else
The last day to register to vote in this election is January 25, 2011.  However, there is a grace period for registration which lasts from January 26 to February 15.  To register to vote, complete the voter registration form.  This form can be mailed to your County Clerk or Board of Election Commissioners. County Court/Board of Election Commissioners listings can be found here. 

Monday, December 6, 2010

Student Goverment Aiport Shuttle!

Student Government is helping you get home for Winter Break! Below is the shuttle schedule and link to the sign-up form. Hurry up! Slots go quickly!

(Numbers listed in front of time slots are shuttle numbers)

Chicago – SG is running free shuttles to both Chicago airports at convenient times Thursday through Saturday of finals week!

Sign up here: http://www.jotform.com/form/3335222007

Pick-up will be in front of Ratner Athletics Center at:

O’Hare International Airport

Thursday, December 9
  • Thursday 6AM to O’Hare
  • Thursday 9AM to O’Hare
  • Thursday 12PM to O’Hare
Friday, December 10
  • Friday 6AM to O’Hare
  • Friday 8AM to O’Hare
  • Friday 10AM to O’Hare
  • Friday 12PM to O’Hare
Saturday, December 11
  • Saturday 6:00AM to O’Hare
  • Saturday 7:30AM to O’Hare
  • Saturday 9:00AM to O’Hare
  • Saturday 10:30AM to O’Hare
  • Saturday 12:00PM to O’Hare
  • Saturday 1:30PM to O’Hare
Chicago Midway Airport

Thursday, December 9 
  • Thursday 6AM to Midway
  • Thursday 9AM to Midway
  • Thursday 12PM to Midway

University of Chicago Winter Break Hours

Good luck with Finals from OMSA at 5710! If you're sticking around for winter break, below you can find the winter interim hours for your favorite places to eat! If you're planning to get back in shape to prepare for the inevitable hibernation of winter quarter, you'll find the winter break hours for the university's athletic centers as well!


You can find a flyer summarizing the dining information below here.

5710 S. Woodlawn Ave

M-F: 9am - 5pm

Reynold's Club, 5706 S. University Ave
M-F: 7am - 5pm

Food Services

C-Shop (Einstein Bros Bagels)

December 13-17
7am - 11:00am

December 20 - 22
7am - 2pm

December 24 - January 1
CLOSED

January 2
10am - 11:00pm

January 3
Regular Hours

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Weekly Schedule - December 3-9

Friday, December 3

Friday Film Screening at Center for East Asian Studies
Presented by: Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS))
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Room 302 of Judd Hall, 5835 S. Kimbark Avenue


Latin American History Workshop: Diana Schwartz
Presented by: Center for Latin American Studies
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Room 114 Kelly Hall, 5848 S. University Avenue


Saturday, December 4


Celebrate Hyde Park Festival of Lights
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pizza Capri, 1501 E. 53rd Street


Sunday, December 5


Anniversary Concert: A Midwinter Celebration
Presented by: Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Rockefeller Chapel,
1156 E. 59th Street


Study at the Oriental Institute
Presented by: Oriental Institute
6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Oriental Institute,
1155 E. 58th Street


Midnight Breakfast
Presented by: Office of the Reynolds Club & Student Activities (ORCSA)
11:55 PM – 12:55 AM
Marketplace of Reynolds Club,
5706 S. University

Monday, December 6


Nosh at Night - Student Study Break Sponsored by IT Services Solution Center
Presented by: IT Services Solution Center
9:30 – 10:30 PM
Third Floor of the Bookstore, 970 E. 58th Street



Tuesday, December 7

Politics in Chicago and Illinois: Reflection on Ethnicity, Race & Religion
Presented by: The Jane Addams Hull House Association Center for Civil Society
5:30 PM
1030 W. Van Buren Street