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Dear <<First Name>>,

Welcome to the sixth letter in our series of Orientation Resource Mailings from College
Programming and Orientation. The theme of this mailing is Student Life. As always,
we strongly recommend that you read through everything listed in this mailing, including
the additional reminders and resources linked throughout. For further information, visit the
Orientation website.

Visit the Orientation Website

Top Takeaways
What offices can support me outside of the classroom?
What does it mean to be an engaged student at UChicago?
How can I get involved in my community?
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Getting Involved on Campus

There are many ways to get involved at UChicago! Getting involved is easy and
can look different for each student. You can join or lead a registered student
organization (RSO), attend events, audition for an arts group, play a club sport,
or write for a student publication. There are many benefits of getting involved
including making new friends, learning about yourself, developing leadership
skills, and exploring career paths! 

Campus & Student Life provides programs and services to all members of the
UChicago community. These offices carry the core of the University of changing
the world through the power of ideas in all aspects of life outside the
classroom. 
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The Center for Identity + Inclusion (CI+I)  creates intentionally diverse and

inclusive communities, serving as a bridge builder by engaging students
and members of the University community of all backgrounds to ensure
personal, academic, and professional growth and success.
CI+I encompasses the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) and
LGBTQ Student Life. 
Join the CI+I listserve to stay connected and informed: 
Center for Identity + Inclusion Listserve

Getting Involved at UChicago

Center for Leadership and Involvement

The Center for Leadership and Involvement (CLI) is focused on building
community and encouraging co-curricular student involvement and
leadership development at UChicago. Read more in the Center for
Leadership and Involvement brochure.
Blueprint is the online involvement platform where you will find an ongoing
list of organizations and events on campus. You will login to Blueprint with
your CNetID and password. 
There are over 400 Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) at
UChicago! 
Explore your leadership potential with UChicago Leads program.
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Before you begin the autumn quarter, complete the StrengthsQuest
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Assessment to discover your Top 5 natural talents! You can then choose
to explore your results with a trained StrengthsQuest Facilitator. 

Office of International Affairs

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) provides advising services and
supportive programming to the international community at UChicago. 
Check out the Autumn 2020 Planning website and OIA Virtual Office for
additional resources. 
Join the OIA listserve to stay connected and informed: 
Office of International Affairs Listserve

Institute of Politics
The Institute of Politics (IOP), a nonpartisan, extracurricular organization
at the University of Chicago, aims to inspire and cultivate the next
generation of political and public service leaders.
Find out more about the Institute of Politics and their programs via the
IOP flyer.

Spiritual Life
Spiritual Life serves as a destination for all things spiritual and religious at
the University of Chicago. Their programs speak to a wide variety of
religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions. Spiritual Life offers a place
to connect, ask, explore, understand.
Find out more about Spiritual Life and their programs here!
Join the Spiritual Life listserve to stay connected and informed: 
Spiritual Life Listserve
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University Community Service Center

University Community Service Center (UCSC) is part of The University of
Chicago Civic Engagement (OCE) and prepares students to become
productive, thoughtful citizens and inspiring leaders in their communities
and professions. UCSC provides both short and long-term volunteer
opportunities for students. 
Learn more about UCSC, their office, programs offered, and service
opportunities in the UCSC Guide 2020.
Join the Civic Engaement listserve to stay connected and informed: 
Civic Engagement Listserve 

Visit the How to Get Involved at UChicago blog for more advice!

What's Next?
Check out our upcoming events on our August Event Calendar!
Class of 2024 August Tuesday Trivia, Tuesday, August 18 8 PM CST. 
Bursar Office Webinar, Thursday, August 20 12-12:30 PM CST. 
Career Advancement Peer Panels, Monday, August 24, and Friday, August
28.
Career Advancement Community, Friday, August 21 and Monday, August
31. 
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by August 28.
Complete the DoS Autumn Housing Survey by August 28. 
For Jewish identifying students, please complete this Jewish Life survey if you wish
to be contacted by campus Jewish Life partners.
Look through the packages available from the University's Linen Program, a
convenient way to order all of your towels and bedding (orders due by 8/28).

Click the button below to access the full Monthly To-Do List

Visit Monthly To-Do List

We're here to help.

Throughout the summer, you should consider College Programming and
Orientation your primary resource for any questions or concerns that you
or your parents may have about communications, deadlines, the College
in general, and of course, Orientation. Please feel free to contact us by
phone or text at 773.702.8616 or email at college-
programming@uchicago.edu. In the meantime, we encourage you to
bookmark orientation.uchicago.edu, join the official Class of
2024 Facebook page, and check-in with your UChicago Mentoring
Program Peer Mentor.

Best,

Whitney Hedge
Assistant Director for Orientation and Student Development  

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