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UChicago Alumni @UChicagoAlumni May 22

The bold, courageous mind propels the human experience. Behind every industry-defining breakthrough, every hard-won discovery, and every relentless quest for knowledge is a Chicago mind.

Explore the power of Chicago minds at chicagominds.uchicago.edu. #ChicagoMinds

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UChicago Alumni @UChicagoAlumni 2d

Meet the minds on stage! 🧠

In Boston on November 17, President Paul Alivisatos, AB’81, sits down with two @UChicago faculty pioneers to discuss the ways #UChicago is uncovering how the brain works and translating discoveries into new approaches to neurological disease.

Mohamad Bydon (@MohamadBydon) is the Ginni and Mark Rometty Chair of Neurological Surgery and the Stahl Professor of Neuroscience in the Wallman Society of Fellows.

Shyam Prabhakaran is the James Nelson and Anna Louise Raymond Professor of Neurology and chair of the Department of Neurology.

RSVP today: bit.ly/4eQfl2l

@UChicagoMed @NeuroUcmc

UChicago Alumni @UChicagoAlumni 3d

UChicago in London, by the numbers.

1️⃣ 1,200+ London alumni, and counting, across every field

2️⃣ 100+ Volunteers supporting and amplifying UChicago initiatives

3️⃣ 10 Decades of UChicago alumni. Earliest class year represented: 1939

Here is one more number worth marking: November 10, the night Chicago Minds comes to London!

Join fellow alumni and friends at the Banqueting House for an evening of discovery with President Paul Alivisatos, AB’81, and another University leader.

Join us: bit.ly/4iTuCBX

A scenic image of the River Thames at dusk, showcasing the iconic Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in London. In the foreground, text reads: "UChicago in London: A Chicago Minds Snapshot," along with a stylized book graphic featuring a phoenix.

Elegant brick building with white accents under a clear blue sky. Large text reads, "1,200+ Alumni and Counting, Across Every Field.

Aerial view of London featuring prominent landmarks, including St. Paul's Cathedral in the foreground and The Shard in the background. Text overlay reads, "100+ Volunteers Supporting and Amplifying UChicago Initiatives.

UChicago Alumni @UChicagoAlumni 6d

Calling all @UChicagoCollege students: Thankful Thursday is happening soon! 🍂

Stop by Reynolds Club between classes on November 12 to share your UChicago story with the generous donors who support scholarships, internships, research, and so much more of the College experience.

Write a thank-you note, record a video message, and share your appreciation. Fall treats and exclusive swag will be given out to all who participate!

📍 Reynolds Club Marketplace
🗓 Thursday, November 12
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Learn more: bit.ly/4iVEkUm

Promotional graphic for "Thankful Thursday" event by UChicago Advancement and Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow. Features a cartoon bird holding a cookie and a drink. Event details: Thursday, November 12, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Reynolds Club Marketplace. Background is orange and white with decorative text.

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UChicago Alumni @UChicagoAlumni Nov 2

Save the date, Boston!

On Tuesday, November 17, President Paul Alivisatos, AB’81, sits down with two UChicago faculty pioneers for an evening of discovery in Boston.

The subject: Uncovering how the brain works and translating discoveries into new approaches to neurological disease.

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00 to 8:15 p.m. EST

📍 Boston Public Library – Central Library in Copley Square, Boston, MA

RSVP today: bit.ly/4zpmOhk

Exterior view of the Boston Public Library in the evening, with illuminated windows. The foreground features a grassy area, and a garden with yellow flowers. Overlaid text reads, "Join the Conversation Boston." In the corner, "Chicago Minds" is written.

Exterior view of the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square. The sky is clear, and a crescent moon is visible. The text reads: "November 17, 2026, at Boston Public Library - Central Library in Copley Square," with "Chicago Minds" in the corner.

A large building with decorative architecture during twilight, possibly a library or museum, is shown. The text overlaid reads: "Health and Medicine. What are Chicago minds discovering about how the brain works—and what they can do when it doesn't? Chicago Minds.