Urban Policy Initiative
"I want to focus for one moment this evening on the third word of our name—not "University," not "Chicago," but "of"—because this university I have returned to lead is indeed a university of Chicago."
- President Robert Zimmer, September 2006
Upcoming events:
Future of the City: The Arts Symposium
The University of Chicago presents Future of the City: The Arts Symposium, a one-day gathering of leaders who are shaping the cultural landscape of Chicago and beyond.
Arts and culture are proving their power as economic and social catalysts for the creative transformation of cities. Strategic collaborations between government, businesses, foundations and academic sectors have helped to rejuvenate neighborhoods, inspire civic and community engagement, and incubate the next generation of creative entrepreneurs. We will explore these themes, related research, and public policies as they apply to Chicago and other urban centers.
