Events: Broad Audience

Celebrate Earth Day with events at UChicago

Through April 30, 2026 Hyde Park Campus

From sustainability-themed campus tours to a park clean-up, get involved with green campus initiatives through April.

Apr 9

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | The Astroparticle Lens: Using Particles from Space to Understand Our World

11:00 am–12:00 pm Kersten Physics Teaching Center, room 106

Lecture series by Grainger Fellow Keith McBride will explore how these “messengers across the Universe” have evolved into a high-precision interdisciplinary toolkit with vast potential to enable scientific discoveries. This event is free and for the public.  Attend in person or watch the livestream.

Apr 18

“Plan C for Civilization” Screening and Q&A

5:30–8:20 pm Assembly Hall, International House

Join CSEI and International House for an exclusive screening of “Plan C for Civilization,” followed by a Q&A session with Director Ben Kalina and UChicago faculty featured in the film. Registration required.

Apr 21

Public Safety Advisory Council Meeting

6:00–7:30 pm Remote or in-person at 6054 S. Drexel

The University of Chicago Public Safety Advisory Council seeks community input on issues impacting safety and security on campus and in the UChicago Police Department’s extended patrol area. Hybrid meeting, RSVP required.

Apr 22

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | The Astroparticle Lens: Using Particles from Space to Understand Our World

11:00 am–12:00 pm Kersten Physics Teaching Center, room 106

Lecture series by Grainger Fellow Keith McBride will explore how these “messengers across the Universe” have evolved into a high-precision interdisciplinary toolkit with vast potential to enable scientific discoveries. This event is free and for the public.  Attend in person or watch the livestream.

Apr 25

Department of Computer Science's Alumni Weekend Events

9:30 am–2:00 pm Hyde Park Campus

Reconnect with classmates, engage with faculty, and explore how UChicago CS continues to shape the future of computing. Enjoy networking, panels, and special events designed just for our alumni community.

May 2

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | The Astroparticle Lens: Using Particles from Space to Understand Our World

11:00 am–12:00 pm Kersten Physics Teaching Center, room 106

Lecture series by Grainger Fellow Keith McBride will explore how these “messengers across the Universe” have evolved into a high-precision interdisciplinary toolkit with vast potential to enable scientific discoveries. This event is free and for the public.  Attend in person or watch the livestream.

May 2

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | The Astroparticle Lens: Using Particles from Space to Understand Our World

11:00 am–12:00 pm Kersten Physics Teaching Center, room 106

Lecture series by Grainger Fellow Keith McBride will explore how these “messengers across the Universe” have evolved into a high-precision interdisciplinary toolkit with vast potential to enable scientific discoveries. This event is free and for the public.  Attend in person or watch the livestream.

May 9

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | The Astroparticle Lens: Using Particles from Space to Understand Our World

11:00 am–12:00 pm Kersten Physics Teaching Center, room 106

Lecture series by Grainger Fellow Keith McBride will explore how these “messengers across the Universe” have evolved into a high-precision interdisciplinary toolkit with vast potential to enable scientific discoveries. This event is free and for the public.  Attend in person or watch the livestream.

May 16

Frontiers in Climate Systems Engineering

Through May 19, 2026 David Rubenstein Forum

Join us May 18-19, 2026 for a two-day event hosted by the University of Chicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and the Climate Systems Engineering initiative to advance the understanding of climate engineering through rigorous analysis and open debate.

May 18