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06/16/2026

The Grand Opening Ceremony Watch Party for the Obama Presidential Center will take place on the Midway Plaisance on Thursday, June 18, along with other grand opening programming happening from June 19 to June 21.

The grand opening is going to have a noticeable impact on parking and transportation on The University of Chicago's campus and the surrounding communities.

Starting on Monday, June 8, there will be several road closures and parking restrictions that continue through Monday, June 22.

Beginning June 15, the Midway will be closed to traffic and parking in both directions between Woodlawn and Dorchester avenues. Those restrictions will extend to Ellis Avenue from June 17 to June 19.

With numerous street closures and parking restrictions on the Midway Plaisance, and visitors competing for available parking, the University is opening most campus garages and surface lots to designated UChicago Medicine Employees. Those with permitted parking in these locations should expect garages to be busier than usual and possibly full.

The University's core functions, including transportation services, will remain in operation, but most UGo Shuttle routes will be affected by the street closures.

We have more information, including what you need to know about parking and transportation, available on our website:
https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/news-alerts/2026-05-28-street-closures-ahead-of-obama-presidential-center-grand-opening

06/16/2026

As you may have noticed, there are a lot of road closures and parking restrictions on and near The University of Chicago campus ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.

The Midway Plaisance is closed to traffic between Woodlawn and Dorchester until June 19, and those closures will extend to Ellis Avenue from June 17 to June 19.

The University's core functions, including transportation services, are still operational, but most UGo Shuttle routes are affected by the street closures.

You can find more information, including maps of reroutes and the full list of missed and alternate stops, by visiting our website: https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/news-alerts/2026-06-03-ugo-shuttle-reroutes-for-obama-presidential-center-grand-opening

06/16/2026

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05/01/2026

05/01/2026

Two UChicago scientists elected to National Academy of Sciences in 2026 Apr 30, 2026 Two University of Chicago scholars have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, joining other scientists and researchers chosen in “recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in orig....

04/29/2026

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new member benefit designed to celebrate and support postdocs everywhere: a complimentary one-year digital subscription to New Scientist, one of the world’s most trusted destinations for science news and big idea thinking.

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04/17/2026

We want to remind you that safety es**rts are available to members of the UChicago community who are concerned about their safety for any reason as they walk within UCPD's extended patrol area.

You can request a safety es**rt by dialing 773.702.8181.

04/14/2026

04/14/2026