Hyde Park Happenings in September

As the academic year approaches, check the OMSA Blog every Thursday for a listing of upcoming events in the University of Chicago cultural community. Check out some of the upcoming events in September below.

Saturday, September 10
79th Street Renaissance Festival

Saturday, September 17
World Music Festival Chicago

Sunday, September 17-18
57^th Children’s Book Fair

September 24-25
Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Interfaith Vigil and Act of Remembrance for Japan - Today, March 15

Our hearts and thoughts go out to the people of Japan this week. Please join us at the Interfaith Vigil and Act of Remembrance for Japan on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 5 PM at Rockefeller Chapel, 1156 East 59th Street.

It will be an opportunity to gather as a campus community to remember those who have died and to share our concern for those who are suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

If you have a reading, poem, or reflection you would like to share at the event, please contact Laura Hollinger at marie1@uchicago.edu during the day today (Tuesday).

For additional news please see the Office of Campus and Student Life's Japan Earthquake Response update (PDF).

Spring Break Hours

OMSA wishes you good luck with your Winter Quarter finals and a wonderful Spring Break! For those of you who will be sticking around Hyde Park, enjoying Chicago without all the work, here's some information on the Spring Break hours at campus dining halls, student centers, libraries and gyms!

Looking for dining hours? Look here!

5710 S. Woodlawn Ave
M-F: 9am - 5pm

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

Athletics

Ratner Athletics Center, 5530 S. Ellis Ave
M-F: 6am-9am // 11:30am-2pm // 6pm-9pm
Sat&Sun: 8am -noon // 3pm -6pm

Henry Crown Field House, 5550 S. University Ave
M-F: 7am - 7pm
Sat & Sun: 10am - 6pm

Happy Spring Break!

Weather Updates: 5710 Closure and University Class Cancelation for February 3

5710 will be closed all day tomorrow, February 3. Additionally, tomorrow's University classes and events are canceled.

5710 will re-open Friday, February 4 at 9 AM. Please check the OMSA Web site for the latest information on 5710 and OMSA.

• Please note that all University classes and events are canceled for Thursday, February 4.
  
• For the latest University updates, go to the University weather updates Web page.
  
• Please note that a wind chill advisory is in effect until noon Thursday. Wind chill is expected to be -20 degrees or more.
  

Weather Updates: 5710 Closure and University Class Cancelation

5710 is closed all day today, February 2. Additionally, today's University classes are canceled. Please stay indoors!

5710 will re-open tomorrow, February 3 at 9 AM. Please check the OMSA Web site for the latest information on 5710 and OMSA.

• Please note that all University classes are canceled today. Travel by car and by foot are currently unsafe. Please avoid all travel if possible.
  
• For the latest University updates, go to the University weather updates Web page.
  

MLK Commemoration Service 2011!

Begin the University of Chicago’s Black Heritage Celebration with the MLK Commemoration Service!



The University of Chicago will be commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with several on campus events. The speaker for this year’s activities will be Judith Jameson, American dancer, Choreographer, and Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.



Judith Jameson is a legendary icon in the world of performing arts. Ms. Jameson began her dance efforts at the age of 6 and began her education at Fisk University at the age 15. In 1965 Jamison moved to NYC to join the Alvin Ailey Company where she became a principal dancer for the company. Ms. Jameson was appointed Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in 1989 at the request of her mentor, Alvin Ailey, who personally chose her to succeed him. In her two decades at the helm of one of the most respected dance companies in America, Ms. Jameson has successfully kept the Alvin Ailey brand alive.

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

University Dining Survey

Did you complete the University Dining Survey? Whether you are more likely to eat everything in sight, or you identify as vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, Kosher, Halal – we want to hear from you! All students were emailed the survey starting on Tuesday this week, and the University cannot complete a thoughtful appraisal without your input. It will only take a few minutes!

Featured Campus Resources

• Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture | An interdisciplinary program dedicated to promoting engaged scholarship and debate around the topics of race and ethnicity.

• Culturally-Based Student Organizations | A listing of registered culturally-based student organizations.
• CMore Identity | You have the opportunity to declare your racial and ethnic identity in the University’s cMore system. This system was created in response to student feedback and is available under “Basic Information.” Declaration is voluntary and not required.
• Diversity, Civility & Equity at the University of Chicago | This web site highlights the university’s policies on diversity and equity. It also has information on how to report incidents of bias, discrimination and harassment.
• Experience Chicago | A web site created by students, for students. The web site highlights different neighborhoods in Chicago with information on how to get there, where the cheap eats are and other cultural landmarks in the area.
• Family Resource Center | The mission of the Family Resource Center is to create a welcoming space where families from the university community can access resources, information, and supportive programming and services.
• Graduate Student Affairs | A clearinghouse of information for graduate and professional students.
• University Student Health Insurance Plan (U-Ship)| Each year all students are automatically enrolled in U-Ship. For more information about U-Ship coverage, please visit the Student Health Care Services Web site

University of Chicago Summer Hours

Beginning June 14th, University buildings and services will operate on a summer schedule.

5710 S. Woodlawn Ave
M-F: 9am - 7pm

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

Food Services

Hutchinson Commons, Inside of Reynold's Club
M-F: 11am - 2:30pm

C-Shop, Inside of Reynold's Club
M-F: 7am - 11 am

Midway Market, 6031 S. Ellis Ave
M-F: 11am - 2:30pm

Bartlett--Summer conference dining only
Breakfast: 7am - 9:30am
Lunch: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Dinner: 5:15pm - 7pm

South Campus Dining Hall
CLOSED

Pierce Dining Hall, 5514 S. University Ave.
CLOSED

Maroon Market, 5640 S. University Ave
CLOSED

Medical Center Food Services, 5841 S. Maryland Ave
Normal schedule

Athletics
Ratner Athletics Center, 5530 S. Ellis Ave
M-F: 6am - 9pm
Sat & Sun: 8am - 7pm

Henry Crown Field House, 5550 S. University Ave
M-F: 7am - 7pm>
Sat & Sun: 10am - 6pm

Spring Break Hours

University of Chicago Spring Break Hours

5710 S. Woodlawn
M-F: 9am-5pm

Reynold's Club, 5706 S. University
M-F: 8am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Hutch (Inside of Reynold's Club)
M-F: 7am-10:30am (Continental Breakfast)
10:30am-2:30pm (Lunch)

Midway Cafe, 6031 S. Ellis
March 20th-27th: 11am-3pm

Ratner Athletic Center, 5530 S. Ellis Ave.
M-F: 6am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8am-7pm

Henry Crown Field House, 5550 S. University Avenue
M-F: 7am-7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-6pm

Regenstein Library, 1100 E. 57th Street
M-Th: 8am-8pm
F-Sat: 8am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm

Crerar Library, 5730 S. Ellis Avenue
Sun-Th: 8am-1am
Fri-Sat: 8am-10pm

Harper Memorial Library, 1116 E. 59th Street
CLOSED

UPDATE: University Community Forum on March 2

To: Members of the University Community

From: Kimberly Goff-Crews, Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of Students in the University

Date: March 4, 2010

Re: Update on the Community Forum, March 2, 2010
I am writing to update you on continuing dialogue and actions following the arrest last week of a student in the Regenstein Library.

First, I appreciate the large number of students, faculty, and staff who turned out for Tuesday evening’s forum. I want to acknowledge the deep feelings many of you expressed; my colleagues and I take your concerns seriously. I am grateful for your time, your commitment, and your many thoughtful comments. I also appreciate the open and honest participation of my colleagues who represented the different units of the University involved in the incident.

Because many members of our community were unable to attend, I would like to share some of the feedback we received, the concrete actions that have already been taken, and actions Campus and Student Life, the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD), and the University Library will be taking as we move forward.

Students Organize Relief Efforts for Chile Earthquake Victims

The Latin American Business Group at the Booth School of Business and Latin America Matters at the Harris School of Public Policy have joined forces to collect funds for donation to disaster efforts in Chile. Donations will be accepted online at Chicago Helps Chile, a website set up by the two student organizations.
Proceeds will be donated to a forthcoming charity drive. For additional information, please contact Latin America Matters at jbellolio@uchicago.edu or the Latin American Business Group at eperez1@chicagobooth.edu.

For additional news please see the University News Office's Chilean Earthquake release.

Student Leadership Awards

Each Spring, the University and the College honor a select number of student leaders for their contributions to the campus community. Decisions will be based in part on the extent to which the student's contribution exceeds what is normally expected of an active participant.

Students can be honored for contributions to any part of campus life, including: work with student organizations, intercollegiate athletics, house governments, orientation programs, community service campus arts organizations, graduate activities, the Prospective Students Admissions Committee, etc. The Student Leader Awards Committee will accept nominations from students, staff, and faculty, including self nominations, unless otherwise stipulated in the award description.

All nominations are due by Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 5pm.

Once a student is nominated, if they meet the requirements for nomination, they will be contacted by ORCSA no later than Monday, March 15, 2010, and be asked to submit supporting materials by midnight, Sunday, April 4, 2010.

The Student Leader Awards Selection Committee, made up of a wide variety of campus administrators, will select the award recipients in April. Winners will be announced on April 29, 2010.

If you have any questions about nominations or the processes involved with the awards, please email ORCSA.

As a general note, please be aware that upon successful submission of materials (nominations, letters of support, or student supporting materials) you will receive a confirmation email from ORCSA. This email is sent to your uchicago email account. If you do not receive this email, please attempt your submission again or contact ORCSA.

Intergroup Dialogues Program

Interested in learning about race issues? Identity? Yourself?

With the support of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA), the Intergroup Dialogues Program seeks to build sustainable relationships between students from various backgrounds and cultures. Through a series of dialogues on topics such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic differences, we seek to engage students to reflect upon and share personal experiences pertaining to these topics in a closed, safe environment. All students are welcome to become involved in this project, whether as participants, facilitators, or project coordinators.

Upcoming Information Sessions at 5710

Check out these upcoming information sessions at 5710 S. Woodlawn

Monday, February 15 at 5:00pm - University of Chicago’s Urban Teacher Education Program

The University of Chicago’s Urban Teacher Education Program (Chicago UTEP) is a selective two-year program prepares students to become successful teachers—and eventually teacher leaders—in urban elementary schools and high schools, with a particular emphasis on Chicago. UTEP recruits and prepares individuals with a commitment to social justice; who are specifically interested in teaching in challenging urban schools. Students completing the program receive a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree and an Illinois Teaching Certificate for elementary grades (grades K-9) or a teaching certificate and endorsement to teach in high school mathematics or biology (grades 6-12).

Tuesday, February 16 at 5:00pm - University of Chicago Public Interest Program (UCPIP)
Are you a 4th year considering a career in the nonprofit or public interest sector? Are you looking for a way to give back to the community before starting grad school, law school, or med school?

UCPIP places graduates of the College in year-long, paid Fellowship positions at nonprofit and public interest organizations throughout the Chicago area.

We’ll be conducting an info session at 5710 on Tuesday, February 16, at 5:00pm. If you’re interested in the program, we encourage you to come. If you can’t make it, please contact Eric Rogers at erogers@uchicago.edu or 773-702-4595.

Interested in Teaching?

"OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS- Twice! Be Prepared.

The University of Chicago's Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) is hosting a prospective student information session on February 17,2010 at the Reynold's Club South Lounge from Noon to 1:30PM. Pizza will be served.

Please RSVP to: kthreatt@uchicago.edu on or before February 16,2010. Come find out how you can earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and an Illinois Teaching Certificate in 2 years for less than $3,000 a quarter.

2010 Student Activist Conference - Saturday, January 30, 2010

The Student Activist Conference is an annual event offering an opportunity for students at the University of Chicago to learn the skills and tools to be activists. This year's theme is Working Across Difference, and through the keynote address and the workshops which follow, the conference seeks to challenge and work through ideas on how one can be an active student and work within, across, and on issues of difference (race, ethnicity, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.), and how these differences play into the work that someone does.

The conference will be held at 10am - 4pm in Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E. 59th Street.
Click here to register for this year's conference.

For more information contact University Community Service Center
5525 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Phone: (773) 753-GIVE (4483)
Fax: (773) 834-1160
E-mail: ucsc@uchicago.edu
http://ucsc.uchicago.edu/index.html

The Uncommon Fund

The Uncommon Fund is a $40,000 fund designed to provide grants for projects proposed by students. The committee will accept proposals from any individuals or groups affiliated with students at the University. Funds will be rewarded to projects which the committee feels embody the uncommon spirit of the University and will make a difference in student life on campus. We are looking for creative, innovative and unique proposals. BE CREATIVE!

The applications will be due on Friday, January 22nd 2010 at 5:00pm

You can view the application and more information at the Student Government Website.

Should you have any questions regarding the application, or the process, please send an email to uncommonfund@gmail.com.