The Phoenix Forum is a newsletter for UChicago College undergraduates and their families. This Winter 2021 issue contains the latest news from the College, as well as resources for the upcoming Spring Quarter.

Meet Incoming UChicago President Paul Alivisatos

Paul Alivisatos, AB'81, was elected as the University of Chicago's 14th president on Feb. 25 and will assume his role on Sept. 1. In the following video, Alivisatos greets the UChicago community, describes how the University inspired him as a College student, and shares his ambitions as our next president.

College News & Updates

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Spring Break Activities

A message from Dean Boyer about a variety of activities available to College students staying in or near Hyde Park between Winter and Spring Quarters.

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UChicago to begin construction on the new Center in Paris in June 2021

Long at the heart of UChicago's programs abroad, Paris will soon be the home to an expanded center for scholarship and education.

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UChicago Intramurals bring students together through virtual competition

This winter, students compete in a wide variety of virtual games and e-sports, including Minecraft, Scrabble, and Super Smash Bros.

The College launches nine new minors + Four UChicago alumni named 2021 Schwarzman Scholars + Rep. Andy Kim, AB'04, shares career advice + Inquiry and Research in the Humanities: the College's newest major + Cross-country runners live, study, and train together + Visit UChicago's online Gather campus

UChicago in 360 Degrees

As the end of Winter Quarter approaches, the College would like to wish students good luck during finals. For those who are missing campus, College Admissions has created a virtual tour for visiting favorite spots and discovering new ones.

Learn About Programs & Resources

Library Services + Smart Museum + Study Spaces + Research & Fellowships

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Winter 2021 Issue

Key Dates

Mar. 13-15: College Reading Period
Mar. 20: Winter Quarter ends
Mar. 22-26: Spring Break
Mar. 29: Spring Quarter begins
Mar. 29-Apr. 2: Classes held remotely
Apr. 5: In-person classes begin

For the Scholar in You

Pope.L's newest exhibition
MAPS of FORM virtual exhibit
Ida B. Wells web exhibit
Center in Beijing 10th anniversary videos
Harper Lectures

UChicago Forward

Spring planning
COVID vaccination information
Campus-wide FAQs
Convocation 2021

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Winter Quarter at The College

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A person dressed in a polar bear costume leads a group of students through yoga poses at sunrise outside in the snow

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