Archives for 2023
The Jazz Showcase’s Historic After-Fest Jam Session, an Unforgettable Night
Author: Patricia Almeida Program of Study: Master of Laws (LLM), Law School Description: Imagine arriving at the oldest jazz club in Chicago, founded in 1947, and one of the most traditional jazz places in Chicago, the Jazz Showcase, for the “Historic After-Fest Jam Session” event. In this podcast you will know about this unique experience and realize how the...
Ubiquitous U.S. National Flag in the City of Chicago
Author: Dan Huang Program of Study: Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS), Division of the Social Sciences (SSD) Description: Will you hang a national flag in the yard or window at home? When I explored various neighborhoods in the city of Chicago, I was surprised by the ubiquity of the U.S. national flag here both in...
THE OTHER CHICAGO: WHERE THE INVISIBLE REIGNS
Author: Luna Ramírez Program of Study: PhD in Molecular Engineering, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) Description: In this podcast, we explore the supernatural side of Chicago, from the ghosts and spirits that roam its alleys to the mythical creatures that lurk in abandoned buildings. Join us as we take you on a journey to the city’s hidden realm, where...
Resonance on Becoming: Old Town, Carmy Berzatto & ME in Chicago
Author: Haokun Fu Program of Study: Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS), Division of the Social Sciences (SSD) This article is a discussion of the possible resonance of the three objects in the title. Old Town exists on a spatial level of physics. It is a relatively inconspicuous presence in downtown Chicago: The top thirty recommended attractions...
Haven’t seen a cat in UChicago!
Author: Chenxi Sun Program of Study: PhD in Chemistry, Physical Sciences Division (PSD) Description: It’s fun to find so many squirrels in UChicago. But it’s a little weird that I have never seen a cat there. Cats are really common animals actually. So in this podcast, I shared some interesting experiences with squirrels and some assumptions about why I...
Commuting in Chicago: the “L” Trains and Metra
Author: Weizhi Xue Program of Study: PhD in Chemistry, Physical Sciences Division (PSD) Description: A newcomer in Chicago, the author made detailed observations on Chicago’s commuter railway system, including the “L” and Metra. Listen to how he was stunned during his trip from Hyde Park to Chicago’s Loop, and how this journey was different and special to him… Listen...
How to go green and convenient through Chicago?
Author: Huanrui Chen Program of Study: Master of Computational Social Science, Division of the Social Sciences (SSD) Description: Are you curious about how to get around Chicago easily and green? This blog will feature a local Chicago bike sharing company called Divvy Bike and discuss how it is helping to develop a more sustainable and flexible mode of transport...
Chicago Women’s Daily Dressing Style in Summer
Author: Xiaoyu Guan Program of Study: Master in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration; Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice (CRN) Description: When you walk along the streets in Chicago, have you ever noticed women wearing various outfits? Or aren’t you surprised at how different the body shapes can be among Chicago women? If you...
Revisiting My Best Friend’s Wedding and Sailing Beyond
Author: Ben Zhang Program of Study: Master in Social Sector Leadership and Nonprofit Management; Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice (CRN) Description: Do you have a movie you love so much you want to know everything about it? That’s how your host feels about the 1997 romantic comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding. Follow him on his...
Finding Chicago: The Lost and Found of Lincoln Square Community
Author: Yukun Chen Program of Study: Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS), Division of the Social Sciences (SSD) Right after getting off the train at the Western station, a giant mural stood in front of me. Unlike most of the murals I’ve seen in the city, which usually give a sense of street culture, this mural...