2026 Event Archive

 Swing by when you arrive on campus to pick up your official name tag, weekend itinerary, and exclusive alumni swag. While you’re here, make the Phoenix Lounge your home base for the weekend: Enjoy complimentary refreshments, comfortable seating, and a quiet place to catch up with classmates between events.  

Join a casual gathering of Shorey House alumni with light bites and drinks. Space is limited. Please email Patrick Rezek at patrickrezek@uchicago.edu by April 22, 2026, to register.

Missing trivia nights at the Pub? You won’t want to miss this! Join fellow alumni for some fierce competition and tough questions. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

 Swing by when you arrive on campus to pick up your official name tag, weekend itinerary, and exclusive alumni swag. While you’re here, make the Phoenix Lounge your home base for the weekend: Enjoy complimentary refreshments, comfortable seating, and a quiet place to catch up with classmates between events. And don’t forget to visit the photo booth!

Join the Biological Sciences Division and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering for a fascinating lecture highlighting UChicago’s Cellular Adaptation Lab, where a multidisciplinary team is uncovering how cells respond and adapt over time—from split-second changes inside the cell to genetic shifts that last for generations. Discover how this cutting-edge research aims to transform our understanding of aging, cancer, neurodegeneration, and cellular stress responses linked to climate change.

Welcome back to UChicago Sociology! Join us for coffee, pastries, and conversation. Reconnect with your classmates and professors, and meet some of the new faces around the Social Sciences Research Building.

Tour the Rockefeller Chapel Carillon Tower for an up-close view of a campus treasure. Walk the catwalks in the chapel’s attic, visit the tower’s mechanical room to see the electropneumatic hour chime machine, experience the largest bell (37,000 pounds of bronze) up close, witness a demonstration of how the carillon is played, and visit the roof for a 360-degree view of Chicago. The 271-step spiral staircase is taken at a leisurely pace and is not recommended for anyone who may be afraid of heights or claustrophobic. Children are welcome if they can make it up the stairs and are accompanied by an adult.

Chicago Studies and its many partners make it easy to explore the city—and understand it better—on an architectural walking tour of UChicago’s original campus. In the 1890s, the institution’s founders had a novel idea: a university that was not merely in but also for the young city of Chicago. Learn how that vision is expressed in the historic buildings and landscapes of what is now known as the Main Quad. Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. to pick up audio aids and make introductions. This tour involves about one mile of walking with frequent stops.

Experience the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) on an hour-long tour of the galleries led by current UChicago student museum educators.

Discover the house Frank Lloyd Wright himself described as “a cornerstone of modern architecture” on this guided tour of the residence. Inspired by the expansive landscape of the Midwestern prairie, Wright’s Robie House is the most famous of his groundbreaking Prairie style houses. Completed in 1910, the house is recognized today as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Please meet at Robie House at 10:00 a.m. to begin the tour.

Join undergraduate students from the Office of College Admissions for a guided tour of campus. They’ll highlight important places and share stories about their social and academic experiences as current UChicago students. Bring your questions and get ready to reconnect with the places that shaped your journey at UChicago. Check-in will take place at the information desk in the Ida Noyes Hall Main Lobby.

Discover the house Frank Lloyd Wright himself described as “a cornerstone of modern architecture” on this guided tour of the residence. Inspired by the expansive landscape of the Midwestern prairie, Wright’s Robie House is the most famous of his groundbreaking Prairie style houses. Completed in 1910, the house is recognized today as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Please meet at Robie House at 10:15 a.m. to begin the tour.

Join Leigh Stanton Breslau, University architect, and Katie Martin Peck, University landscape architect, for an exclusive exploration of how the University has preserved historic buildings while revitalizing them for use by today’s students. This tour features insights into the renovations of Saieh Hall for Economics and the Keller Center. Please arrive by 10:15 a.m. to receive audio aids and make introductions.

Hear an alumni panel, moderated by the Department of Sociology’s Undergraduate Advisory Board, explore career trajectories after earning a BA in sociology.

Members of the Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression faculty advisory board will lead a thoughtful conversation examining how the University’s steadfast commitment to free expression has influenced their teaching, scholarship, and professional growth. Faculty will delve into the distinct challenges to free speech they’ve encountered within academia and in wider society, sharing insights from their experiences. This forum will illuminate the ongoing significance of the UChicago tradition of free inquiry contextualized within today’s complex and evolving landscape. 
 
This program, presented by the University of Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, will be moderated by Tom Ginsburg, the Leo Spitz Distinguished Service Professor of International Law and faculty director of the Chicago Forum.  

Reminisce about your house experience—and see how the UChicago residential experience has evolved—in these exclusive tours of Burton-Judson Courts and Campus North Residential Commons.

Join undergraduate students from the Office of College Admissions for a guided tour of campus exclusive to the Class of 1976. The undergraduate tour guides will highlight important places and share stories about their social and academic experiences as current UChicago students. Bring your questions and get ready to reconnect with the places that challenged, inspired, and transformed you. Check-in will take place at the information desk in the Ida Noyes Hall Main Lobby.

Join undergraduate students from the Office of College Admissions for a guided tour of campus exclusive to the Classes of 1975 and earlier. The undergraduate tour guides will highlight important places and share stories about their social and academic experiences as current UChicago students. Bring your questions and return to the classrooms, libraries, and courtyards that sparked a lifetime of learning. Check-in will take place at the information desk in the Ida Noyes Hall Main Lobby. 

Join a guided tour of the Smart Museum’s spring exhibitions Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which draws on the extensive holdings of Alma Thomas’s (1891–1978) paintings at the SAAM, and Beyond Boundaries: Three Decades of Contemporary Chinese Art at the Smart, which is co-organized by the Center for the Art of East Asia and foregrounds the pivotal role of Wu Hung, the Harrie A. Vanderstappen Distinguished Service Professor of Art History, and the University of Chicago in studying and exhibiting contemporary Chinese art since the mid-1990s.

Tour the Rockefeller Chapel Carillon Tower for an up-close view of a campus treasure. Walk the catwalks in the chapel’s attic, visit the tower’s mechanical room to see the electropneumatic hour chime machine, experience the largest bell (37,000 pounds of bronze) up close, witness a demonstration of how the carillon is played, and visit the roof for a 360-degree view of Chicago. The 271-step spiral staircase is taken at a leisurely pace and is not recommended for anyone who may be afraid of heights or claustrophobic. Children are welcome if they can make it up the stairs and are accompanied by an adult.

Chicago Studies and its many partners make it easy to explore the city—and understand it better. Students from Chicago Studies’ Chicago Urban Heritage Project will lead a walking tour delving into the past, present, and future of Woodlawn, home to UChicago’s South Campus and the new Obama Presidential Center. Learn what student research—examining historic maps and decades of community archives—reveals about this neighborhood’s proud heritage and dynamic future. Please arrive by 11:15 a.m. to receive audio aids and make introductions. This tour involves about two miles of walking with regular stops.

Was the complex and ultimately incomplete promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness ever realized in the United States, and what have been the cultural, legal, and economic factors that have held back progress? Or were those ideals always contested and partial—a struggle that continues in the vein of our founding? Sponsored by International House and the Institute of Politics, a panel discussion across disciplines and viewpoints will explore the nation’s values on its 250th anniversary. Panelists include Valerie Jarrett, University Trustee and CEO of the Obama Foundation; US Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA); Alison LaCroix, Robert Newton Reid Professor of Law at the University of Chicago; and moderator Sarah Isgur, editor of SCOTUSblog and legal analyst for ABC News. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. A light luncheon will be served at noon, and the program will begin at 12:30 p.m. Register here.

Over lunch and conversation, step into a space that has been a home away from home for many students over the years. Learn what’s new at the Center for Identity + Inclusion (which opened as “5710” in 2008) and contribute to a project with words of wisdom for graduating students.

Stop by the Alumni Beer Garden on the Main Quad to enjoy a laid-back afternoon filled with an assortment of brews and bites while reconnecting with friends. Special thanks to Great Lakes Brewing Company founder and owner Patrick Conway, AM’78, for his generous sponsorship this year. Must be 21 or older to attend; government-issued ID required for entry.

Can years of rigorous and specialized inquiry be synthesized into a compelling and accessible three-minute narrative? Twelve UChicago PhD students from across divisions will take on this formidable challenge and present their research with clarity, precision, and impact to a broad audience. A panel of judges will award a $1,000 grand prize; alumni will vote to determine the recipient of the $150 Alumni Choice Award. A celebratory reception with the contestants will follow the presentations from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Pub.

Step inside the entrepreneurial journey with fellow alumni and gain firsthand perspectives you won’t want to miss! Join Phoebe Choi, AB’22, and Camryn Ross, AB’21, Fillow founders and 2021 College New Venture Challenge champions, in conversation with Arjun Kapoor, AB’19, founding partner of Kinetic Partners and founder and former CEO of Scala Computing, for an inside look at how Choi and Ross took a student concept while at the College, raised more than $1 million in preseed funding, and turned it into an award‑winning business. In this candid conversation, the founders share the realities of building an enterprise from the ground up—including what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons that shaped their path—guided by Kapoor’s perspective as both a founder who scaled an enterprise software company and an investor working with early‑stage start-ups.

Reminisce about your house experience—and see how the UChicago residential experience has evolved—in these exclusive tours of Burton-Judson Courts and Campus North Residential Commons.

Dollar Shake Day is a UChicago tradition and a sweet break from campus life—but this time it’s free! Come together with the University community to celebrate with tasty treats and good company. No dollar needed to grab your shake at the Ida Noyes pop-up.

How do we power human development without destroying the planet? Conor Carney, senior instructional professor of economics in the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, leads this session, which will tackle the climate growth challenge through the lens of economics, exploring the trade-offs between energy access, climate action, and policy solutions in both developed and emerging economies.

Need some inspiration for your next adventure? Explore the world through guided tours with UChicago faculty and alumni. Connect with UChicago Alumni Travel tour operators to get a sneak peek at some of the destinations planned for 2027. Wine and small bites from around the world will be served.

Faculty from the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice will present the latest findings of their research on topics such as housing, poverty alleviation, suicide and mental health, migration and immigration, and global social development in a classroom-style format. Walk-in attendees will be accommodated on a first-come-first-served basis. Preregistration is encouraged.

UChicago alumni are invited to the Pub to reconnect with the life of the mind. Mini “rounds of inquiry” will keep the conversation flowing: Faculty will circulate among the tables for brief, informal chats. Grab a beverage, join the conversation, and reengage with your UChicago community.

Faculty from the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice will present the latest findings of their research on topics such as housing, poverty alleviation, suicide and mental health, migration and immigration, and global social development in a classroom-style format. Walk-in attendees will be accommodated on a first-come-first-served basis. Preregistration is encouraged.

Honor the 2026 Divinity School Alum of the Year award winner, Winnifred Fallers Sullivan, LAB’67, JD’76, PhD’93. She will deliver a lecture titled “Joan of Arc, Political Theology, and Law: Reflections on the View from Swift Hall.” An award reception will follow. This event is open to members of the Divinity School, alumni, and friends.

Join Dean Hale for a conversation about the College of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Celebrate your 50th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 45th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 40th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Join UCABA for an evening of connection, community, and fun! This mixer brings together alumni and students for great music, light bites, interactive games, and meaningful conversation. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, reconnect with familiar faces, or simply unwind with good vibes, this is the place to be. Come ready to mix, mingle, and celebrate the power of the UCABA community.

Celebrate your 35th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 30th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 25th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 20th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 15th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 10th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 5th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 1st Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Join the alumni community as we transform the finals week tradition of Midnight (more recently, Late-Night) Breakfast into a full-blown party on the quad, with music, dancing, drinks, breakfast-inspired bites, and you. Don’t miss the fun in the festival tent!

 Swing by when you arrive on campus to pick up your official name tag, weekend itinerary, and exclusive alumni swag. While you’re here, make the Phoenix Lounge your home base for the weekend: Enjoy complimentary refreshments, comfortable seating, and a quiet place to catch up with classmates between events. And don’t forget to visit the photo booth!

Tour the Rockefeller Chapel Carillon Tower for an up-close view of a campus treasure. Walk the catwalks in the chapel’s attic, visit the tower’s mechanical room to see the electropneumatic hour chime machine, experience the largest bell (37,000 pounds of bronze) up close, witness a demonstration of how the carillon is played, and visit the roof for a 360-degree view of Chicago. The 271-step spiral staircase is taken at a leisurely pace and is not recommended for anyone who may be afraid of heights or claustrophobic. Children are welcome if they can make it up the stairs and are accompanied by an adult.

Begin your day with breakfast while reconnecting with fellow College alumni from the Class of 1976 and earlier, sharing cherished memories of the College and your remarkable journeys since graduation.

Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every aspect of society—but at the University of Chicago, the conversation around AI goes deeper than rapid technological advancement. This panel brings together faculty from computer science and history, alongside a leading tech journalist moderator, to explore what sets UChicago’s approach apart. 

Rather than focusing solely on building faster or more powerful systems, UChicago emphasizes the science of AI: rigorous inquiry into its foundations, limitations, and broader implications. From theoretical breakthroughs to historical context, our scholars examine not just what AI can do, but what it should do—and how it reshapes human knowledge, institutions, and values. 

Join this thoughtful discussion of how interdisciplinary collaboration at UChicago is shaping a more reflective, principled, and forward-looking vision for AI.

Chicago Studies and its many partners make it easy to explore the city—and understand it better—on an architectural walking tour of UChicago’s original campus. In the 1890s, the institution’s founders had a novel idea: a university that was not merely in but also for the young city of Chicago. Learn how that vision is expressed in the historic buildings and landscapes of what is now known as the Main Quad. Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. to receive audio aids and make introductions. This tour involves about one mile of walking with frequent stops.

Drop in to Joseph Bond Chapel for a time of reflection, and remember members of the University community who have passed away this year. This time and space is open to any member of the University community to sit, write, and reflect.

Ethan Bueno de Mesquita, AB’96, dean and Sydney Stein Professor of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, will lead a dynamic conversation and rigorous look at the modern mechanics of American government. He will be joined by Alexander Fouirnaies, associate professor at Harris Public Policy; Bridget Fahey, AB’08, professor in the Law School; and Ruth Bloch Rubin, associate professor in the Department of Political Science. Moving beyond the standard narrative of gridlock, this faculty panel, featuring some of the scholars behind UChicago’s Battle of the Branches podcast, will examine how shifting dynamics are reshaping American governance—and what these changes may mean for accountability, democratic norms, and the future of the republic.

Tour the Rockefeller Chapel Carillon Tower for an up-close view of a campus treasure. Walk the catwalks in the chapel’s attic, visit the tower’s mechanical room to see the electropneumatic hour chime machine, experience the largest bell (37,000 pounds of bronze) up close, witness a demonstration of how the carillon is played, and visit the roof for a 360-degree view of Chicago. The 271-step spiral staircase is taken at a leisurely pace and is not recommended for anyone who may be afraid of heights or claustrophobic. Children are welcome if they can make it up the stairs and are accompanied by an adult.

Join a guided tour of the Smart Museum’s spring exhibitions Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which draws on the extensive holdings of Alma Thomas’s (1891–1978) paintings at the SAAM, and Beyond Boundaries: Three Decades of Contemporary Chinese Art at the Smart, which is co-organized by the Center for the Art of East Asia and foregrounds the pivotal role of Wu Hung, the Harrie A. Vanderstappen Distinguished Service Professor of Art History, and the University of Chicago in studying and exhibiting contemporary Chinese art since the mid-1990s.

Discover the house Frank Lloyd Wright himself described as “a cornerstone of modern architecture” on this guided tour of the residence. Inspired by the expansive landscape of the Midwestern prairie, Wright’s Robie House is the most famous of his groundbreaking Prairie style houses. Completed in 1910, the house is recognized today as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Please meet at Robie House at 10:00 a.m. to begin the tour.

Gabriela Zapata-Alma (they/elle), AM’12, is a liberation-centered, bilingual, multicultural clinician, author, educator, and national subject matter expert with 20 years’ experience serving communities affected by interpersonal and structural violence. Zapata-Alma serves as the associate director of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health and holds an appointment with the University of Chicago, where they direct the Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor Training Program within the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. Walk-in attendees will be accommodated on a first-come-first-served basis. Preregistration is encouraged.

Join undergraduate students from the Office of College Admissions for a guided tour of campus. They’ll highlight important places and share stories about their social and academic experiences as current UChicago students. Bring your questions and get ready to reconnect with the places that shaped your journey at UChicago. Check-in will take place at the information desk in the Ida Noyes Hall Main Lobby.

Discover the house Frank Lloyd Wright himself described as “a cornerstone of modern architecture” on this guided tour of the residence. Inspired by the expansive landscape of the Midwestern prairie, Wright’s Robie House is the most famous of his groundbreaking Prairie style houses. Completed in 1910, the house is recognized today as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Please meet at Robie House at 10:15 a.m. to begin the tour.

Former members of the University of Chicago Guild of Carillonists return to perform a concert on the 72-bell Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon.

Step inside the labs where the future is being built. During this exclusive, hands-on tour of UChicago’s most innovative research spaces, you’ll have the chance to interact with cutting-edge technology spanning quantum computing, embedded systems, and the intersection of AI and human interaction. Explore vibrant hubs such as the Human Computer Integration Lab and AxLab to see firsthand how UChicago researchers are tackling global challenges through data and design. Register here. 

Gather on the quad for food, drinks, and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy a kid-friendly space with games and activities for all ages. Reconnect with old friends and build new connections in a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere. 

This panel discussion of inequality will feature faculty from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy: Steven Durlauf, the Frank P. Hixon Distinguished Service Professor; Stephen Raudenbush, the Lewis-Sebring Distinguished Service Professor; and Lesley Turner, associate professor.

Join the Division of the Arts & Humanities at the first daytime instance of Night Owls, Agnes Callard’s wildly popular late-night philosophy discussion series. Callard, AB’97, associate professor of philosophy, will be joined by Professors Sianne Ngai and Matthew Jesse Jackson to tackle the philosophy of art, aesthetic categories, and the role of art in our individual and collective lives.

Chicago Studies and its many partners make it easy to explore the city—and understand it better. Students from Chicago Studies’ Chicago Urban Heritage Project will lead a walking tour delving into the past, present, and future of Woodlawn, home to UChicago’s South Campus and the new Obama Presidential Center. Learn what student research—examining historic maps and decades of community archives—reveals about this neighborhood’s proud heritage and dynamic future. Please arrive by 10:45 a.m. to receive audio aids and make introductions. This tour involves about two miles of walking with regular stops.

Experience the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) on an hour-long tour of the galleries led by current UChicago student museum educators. On Saturday, the tour will be followed by drop-in activities for the Ancient Game Day family event. This is your chance to play games from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia!

Join International House for the annual Around the World wine tasting to mark the 93rd year of Welcoming the World, Championing Diversity. International alumni, International House staff, current graduate student fellows, and the Alumni Club of Chicago will cohost this year’s wine tasting. This time-honored reception will teach guests about wines from select regions across the globe while they enjoy food and music. Last call for this event will be at 1:15 p.m.

Separate ticket required ($25 per person). Attendees are encouraged to register in advance. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Must be 21 or older to attend; government-issued ID required for entry.

Honor the 2026 UChicago MBSAA Distinguished Alumni and Service Award recipients during this special luncheon program. Open only to alumni of the Biological Sciences Division and the Pritzker School of Medicine.

In an energizing series of lightning talks, UChicago’s world-class faculty will reveal the frontiers of modern computing. In rapid-fire 10-minute sessions, you’ll hear how researchers from the Department of Computer Science are redefining human-computer interaction, fortifying privacy and security, and steering the future of artificial intelligence. It’s a perfect opportunity to explore the department’s latest breakthroughs while enjoying coffee and light snacks with fellow alumni.

How should we save the oceans? Economists have argued for a century that when one person’s actions harm another, the answer is to tax the harm. To explore this solution, Robert Shimer, the George J. Stigler Distinguished Service Professor in Economics and the College, asks what the market failure is, when market forces can solve the problem on their own, and when government intervention is needed. Experience one of UChicago’s most popular economics classes that pairs foundational economic concepts with current debates and offers a fresh approach to understanding how economics shapes the solutions to society’s biggest challenges.

Please join President Paul Alivisatos, AB’81, and University Trustee Rebecca Jarvis, AB’03, for a conversation about the University’s ambitions for the future. Together, they will discuss how the University can deepen its distinctive approaches to education and generate powerful scholarship that moves the world forward.

Gather on the quad to celebrate the entire University community with an evening of food, drink, entertainment, and more.

Dip beneath the water’s surface and look nature in the eye at Shedd Aquarium. From beautiful belugas to colorful clownfish, diving dolphins to spectacular sea dragons, there’s so much to discover.

Aquarium tour tickets must be picked up during Alumni Weekend check-in/registration. Please stop by the Tours and Information Table in the Ida Noyes Hall lobby when you arrive on campus to collect your ticket. Aquarium tour tickets will be available for pickup during registration hours Thursday–Saturday.

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry offers world-class and uniquely interactive experiences that will inspire the inventive genius in everyone. Along with legacy exhibits like the Coal Mine, the U-505 Submarine, and Science Storms, the museum recently launched exciting new experiences, including the renovated Henry Crown Space Center—home to the awe-inspiring SpaceX Dragon spacecraft—and Griffin Studio, which currently displays Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell.

Griffin MSI tour tickets must be picked up during Alumni Weekend check-in/registration. Please stop by the Tours and Information Table in the Ida Noyes Hall lobby when you arrive on campus to collect your ticket. Griffin MSI tour tickets will be available for pickup during registration hours Thursday–Saturday.

Nuestras Historias (Our Histories) highlights the museum’s permanent collection to showcase the dynamic and diverse stories of Mexican identity in North America. The exhibition presents cultural identity as something that continually evolves across time, regions, and communities, rather than as a static, unchanging entity, and features ancient Mesoamerican and colonial artifacts, modern Mexican art, folk art, and contemporary works from both sides of the US-Mexico border. The vast diversity of Mexican identities demonstrated in these works defies the notion of one linear history and a singular identity.

Admission is free, but limited to 50 guests. No physical ticket is required, but please feel welcome to wear your Alumni Weekend badge to the museum for group identification.

Join UCABA Brunch, a signature Alumni Weekend gathering hosted by the University of Chicago Association of Black Alumni in partnership with Chicago Booth Black Alumni. This event brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends for meaningful connections, celebration, and community building. Enjoy a delicious brunch while reconnecting with classmates, expanding your network, and celebrating the legacy and ongoing impact of Black alumni across generations and academic units. Whether you are returning to campus or engaging for the first time, the UCABA Brunch offers a welcoming space to build relationships and strengthen ties within the dynamic alumni community. This event is open to all alumni and friends.

Join fellow alumni for an architecture boat tour of Chicago. Be inspired by the captivating visual art of Chicago’s legendary architecture—and learn about the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing, dynamic legacy for all to enjoy and admire. This comprehensive tour will navigate through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River while your guide tells the story of more than 130 years of innovation in design, style, and technique and why it remains important today. Family-friendly! Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Attendees are advised to arrive by 10:15 a.m., 30 minutes prior to departure time. Please wear your Alumni Weekend badge for group identification. Fifty tickets are available. Additional information regarding ticket pickup will be emailed to registrants closer to the event date.

Join International House for Sunday brunch, and experience a vibrant celebration of global melodies at the world music performance. Journey across continents with UChicago a cappella groups as each vocal ensemble performs a unique piece from a different country, weaving a rich tapestry of sound and tradition. Tickets are required for entry, and guests are encouraged to secure tickets in advance. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at Alumni Weekend check-in/registration. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Must be 21 or older to attend; government-issued ID required for entry.

End Alumni Weekend on a high note with breakfast, meaningful connections, and a fond farewell to friends old and new—made even sweeter with a global candy selection from Lil Sweet Treat. Open to College alumni who graduated in 2011 or later.

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center was founded in 1961 by Margaret Burroughs, an educator, artist, and activist who lived in Chicago. This year, the museum celebrates the 65th anniversary of its founding. Enjoy not only permanent exhibits that celebrate and preserve African American history and culture, but also the new multi-installation, Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance. Throughout the museum, you will learn how Paris became a vital crossroads for Black American artists from the 1890s through the mid-20th century.

For entry, no physical ticket is required, but please wear your Alumni Weekend badge and present it to the ticket takers. Please note: No food, water, or backpacks are permitted in this space.

Reconnect with the most brilliant tradition on campus. Stop by the Seminary Co-op Bookstore at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate We Made Uranium!: And Other True Stores from the University of Chicago Extraordinary Scavenger Hunt. We cannot wait to welcome back our legendary Scav alumni. Visit the Seminary Co-op website for more details.