Arts & Humanities

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The South Asian Students Association spring showcase is the largest cultural event on campus, an explosion of color and music. In this year’s show, hundreds of College and graduate students celebrate the rhythms and traditions of the subcontinent through dance, song, and drama.

Dianna Douglas
Published June 3, 2013
June 3, 2013
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Prof. Nicholas Epley's research shows most people see themselves as more, rather than less, attractive than they really are

Salon.com
Published May 21, 2013
May 22, 2013
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Director of Arts and Public Life Theaster Gates describes how good art can save bad neighborhoods

Chicago Magazine
Published May 8, 2013
May 8, 2013
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'The friendliest black artist in America' opens 'magical' on-campus installation with focus on race, sex

Chicago Magazine
Published May 3, 2013
May 7, 2013
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Study by UChicago's Cultural Policy Center examines economic realities at Chicago-area cultural institutions

Chicago Tribune
Published March 13, 2013
March 13, 2013
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Director of Arts and Public Life initiative describes vision for Washington Park venue

Chicago Tribune
Published March 7, 2013
March 7, 2013
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Prof. David Bevington explains Shakespeare’s move from romantic comedy to doomed love

Published February 25, 2013
February 27, 2013
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Prof. David Nirenberg traces intellectual history of 'anti-Judaism' from ancient Egypt through Marx to present

The Chronicle of Higher Education
Published January 28, 2013
January 30, 2013
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Four-decade project deepens knowledge of ancient life and links to modern languages

William Harms
Published January 28, 2013
January 30, 2013
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Scholars visiting the Center in Beijing cultivate collaborations in fields from Jewish studies to music theory

Susie Allen
Published December 31, 2012
January 30, 2013
citation December 17, 2012
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Curator Jack Green says Oriental Institute exhibition shows how birds embodied the life cycle of rebirth and death

Chicago Tonight/WTTW
Published November 12, 2012
November 12, 2012
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Three esteemed UChicago composers describe the work and wonder of inspiration

Jeremy Manier
Published November 5, 2012
November 6, 2012
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Prof. Janet Johnson says Demotic Dictionary reveals 'personal side of Egyptians'

Chicago Tribune
Published October 22, 2012
October 23, 2012
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Logan Launch Festival on Oct. 12-14 to feature free events showcasing innovative facility.

Ruthie Kott
Published October 1, 2012
October 2, 2012
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Neubauer Collegium, supported by $26.5 million gift, to promote collaboration on big questions.

Susie Allen
Published September 25, 2012
October 2, 2012
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President Robert J. Zimmer says integrating arts with critical thinking 'provides the richest possible fundamental mission'

Wall Street Journal
Published September 11, 2012
September 11, 2012
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UChicago scholars and library curators lead effort to share preservation expertise with counterparts in China.

Susie Allen
Published August 20, 2012
August 23, 2012
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Legendary cartoonists join scholars to explore young field of study.

Susie Allen
Published July 30, 2012
July 31, 2012
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Applicants take on tradition of unusual essay questions created by current students and alumni.

Dianna Douglas
Published July 23, 2012
July 24, 2012
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Jessica Stockholder takes on her biggest canvas yet, a public art project that captures city-dwellers’ imagination.

Dianna Douglas
Published July 16, 2012
July 17, 2012
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New York Times
Published July 12, 2012
July 13, 2012
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Three veterans trade military service for graduate studies in the humanities.

Susie Allen
Published July 9, 2012
July 10, 2012
citation July 5, 2012
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Cultural Policy Center study shows how expansion hurt many cultural centers

New York Times
Published June 27, 2012
July 5, 2012