ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵAPP’s academic and administrative departments host events that are open to the university community and/or the Chicago community at large. University faculty and staff who would like to submit an event for promotion should complete an . For a list of upcoming student events, visit the Office of Campus Life website.
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May
6
Therapy Dogs at Galvin Library
Don’t miss your chance to make some furry friends at the library! Stop by the second floor of the library on Tuesday, May 6, through Thursday, May 8, from 12:40–2 p.m. to de-stress with therapy dogs.
May
9
SoReMo Initiative Final Presentations
The Socially Responsible Modeling, Computation and Design ( SoReMo ) initiative is presenting its Fellows' work! These passionate students from a wide variety of academic fields have spent the...
May
15
Community Book Club: I Have Some Questions For You
Are you looking to connect with others? Do you love reading all kinds of books? If you answered yes, the Community Book Club is for you! The May book is I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai...
May
17
Commencement
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵAPP’s 156th Commencement Ceremonies will take place in person at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago on Saturday, May 17, 2025. All graduates who will complete their degree programs in May...
May
20
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop—Virtual
This workshop is hosted by one of the international student advisers and a designated school official (DSO) from the Office of Global Services. It is specifically designed to guide F-1 international...
May
22
A Speakeasy Set with Ryan Nyther
Join Ryan Nyther and other professional musicians for a jam with aspiring musicians on Thursday, May 22, from 6–9 p.m. at The Bog for a Speakeasy Set! Nyther has performed with Chicago Bebop/avant...
Jun
21
Bronzeville Vendor Fair and Wildflower Music Festival
Join us on June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. for the third annual Bronzeville Vendor Fair and Wildflower Music Festival. This outdoor vendor market and bazaar takes place on 33rd Boulevard between...
Jun
26
A Speakeasy Set with Ryan Nyther
Join Ryan Nyther and other professional musicians for a jam with aspiring musicians on Thursday, June 26, from 6–9 p.m. at The Bog for a Speakeasy Set! Nyther has performed with Chicago Bebop/avant...
Jul
20
Echoes of Bronzeville: Strife on State
Deluge, in collaboration with Alicia Bunton, assistant vice president of community affairs, and Michelangelo Sabatino, director of the College of Architecture’s Ph.D. in architecture program, Syda...
Jul
24
A Speakeasy Set with Ryan Nyther
Join Ryan Nyther and other professional musicians for a jam with aspiring musicians on Thursday, July 24, from 6–9 p.m. at The Bog for a Speakeasy Set! Nyther has performed with Chicago Bebop/avant...