Arts & Humanities
By Andrew Bauld
November 9, 2017
In recognition of a career spent helping to create the field of contemporary Chinese art history in higher education, Prof. Wu Hung will receive one of the highest academic honors...Read more
By Andrew Bauld
November 9, 2017
Dieter Roelstraete, an internationally renowned curator of contemporary art, has been named the next curator of the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society . In his new role, effective November...Read more
Source: UChicago
October 31, 2017
Book of the Dead exhibit at Oriental Institute showcases ancient beliefs, rituals
By Andrew Bauld
October 26, 2017
Artist examines history of embassy that opened in Cuba before the Cold War
Source: UChicago
October 22, 2017
Scientists’ writings reveal fears, fateful decisions behind 1942 experiment
October 20, 2017
Programming throughout fall reflects on 75th anniversary of historic experiment
By Andrew Bauld
October 19, 2017
Humanities Day has become an annual University of Chicago tradition since it began in 1980. On Oct. 21, visitors will have the chance to take part in the free, daylong...Read more
October 17, 2017
A gift from Joyce Z. Greenberg, AB’52, will support the expansion of Jewish Studies at the University of Chicago through the newly named Joyce Z. and Jacob Greenberg Center for...Read more
By Andrew Bauld
October 11, 2017
Festival honors South Side roots of blues
By Andrew Bauld
October 6, 2017
Oct. 13 and 14 event caps Virtue, Happiness & the Meaning of Life project
October 5, 2017
Artists and scholars convene Oct. 13-19 for public discussion
Source: WGN Radio
October 5, 2017
Bill Michel, executive director of Logan Center, describes Logan anniversary celebration
By Ronia Holmes
October 3, 2017
12-hour arts festival includes live performances, art workshops, courtyard BBQ and more
Source: New York Times
September 25, 2017
Article examines UChicago’s approach to discussing unpopular ideas
September 22, 2017
Oriental Institute features papyri, mummy to explain concepts of afterlife
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September 20, 2017
University of Chicago glaciologist Douglas MacAyeal provided the soundtrack for a Chicago art installation about climate change—eerie, seismic recordings of icebergs breaking off from Antarctica. "White Wanderer" will be on...Read more
Source: PRI
September 19, 2017
Prof. Doug MacAyeal discusses art exhibition on glaciers
By Andrew Bauld, Louise Lerner
September 15, 2017
Art Deco building appears cracked in half to illustrate climate change
September 14, 2017
Source: WBEZ
September 13, 2017
Prof. Doug MacAyeal contributes seismic recordings of icebergs to art installation