Varsity Hall I & II in Union South were at capacity the night of 28 August as members of University Staff gathered to hear a presentation by Professor Christy Clark-Pujara on the background and significance …
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Inaugural Meeting
Members of the 4th Congress held their first business meeting of their session on 21 August. The meeting was Chaired by Vice Chancellor Laurent Heller. Congressional Representatives had the opportunity to hear from and ask …
The Waning Days of Summer
Summer is nearly at an end (the photo pictures a wing-tipped Richard Nixon poolside) but University Staff still has a lot to look forward to. The office of the Secretary will be sponsoring a number …
Public Art
It was on 15 August, 1967, that Mayor Richard J. Daley dedicated the installation known simply as the ‘Chicago Picasso’, an unnamed gift of sculpture from the artist to the city. Now one of the …
The Forgotten Kennedy
It was on this date, 12 August, in 1944 that Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., son of Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy and eldest brother of future Presidential candidates, John, Robert, and Teddy Kennedy, would be killed …
Food, Music and Celebration
On both day and evening shifts, members of University Staff, as well as guests from the Student, Faculty and Academic categories, filled Varsity Hall of Union South in a celebration of Tibetan Culture and Heritage. …
Last Call…3rd Congress
Members of the 3rd Congress of University Staff met for their final meeting on 19 June. Members heard updates from the Vice Chancellor regarding the University Budget, a report on the recent Congressional elections, and voted …
Fists of Freedom
5 June marks the birthday of John Carlos (seen in the above photo on the right), who holds numerous titles for records set in track but is likely best remembered for his participation in an …
An Historic First
On 30 May, University Staff on both day and evening shifts, gathered for the first time, under the sponsorship of the Office of the Secretary, to celebrate Africa Liberation Day. This event to celebrate …
The Duke
On 26, May, 1907, John Wayne was born in Iowa. He would go on to become one of Hollywood’s most recognized actors. Forced to drop out of college after an injury preventing his further participation …