2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Eric Posner to present 2026 Ryerson Lecture on AI and the future of law
5:00 pm Friedman Hall at the David Rubenstein Forum
Prof. Eric Posner, a prominent legal scholar whose work has shaped debates on constitutional and international law, will deliver the University of Chicago’s 2026 Nora and Edward Ryerson Lecture.