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Upcoming events at the U of C!
Check out these fascinating upcoming events! Innovation for the 21st Century April 15th, 4:30-6:30 PM Charles M. Harper Center, 104 Nick Donofrio, executive vice president emeritus of innovation and...
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Writing the Statement of Purpose!
Hello Friends, For those of you who are interested in getting a PhD in the humanities, our very own Drew Kyser has put together a panel on writing the statement of purpose. The panel will be held...
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What’s happening at Court Theater and the Smart Museum?
I took a different route to school this morning that took me past the Smart Museum and the Court Theater, and realized that I had no idea what was going on at either. Both of these institutions are...
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An event, brought to you by Creative Writing! Media and Politics Can American Media be Saved? Can American Politics be fixed? James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic, former speechwriter...
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Meet the MAPH blog
Welcome to MAPHtastic…the most entertaining (and useful) way to get information throughout the school year on a variety of topics. Things we cover will vary from imperative administrative hoops you...
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MAPHer Alissa Smith Finds Service Complements Graduate Study
There’s nothing like a preschool classroom at Circle Time. You’re lucky if you can maintain your bright smile and upbeat tone while still being heard above the din. I look around at the children who,...
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Jane Hanna, MAPH ’11, discusses the MAPH Cultural Policy Option
Incoming MAPH students, while you do not have to choose one of the program options to be in MAPH, many students do choose an option. If you are at all interested in working with arts organizations,...
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Planning to work in or study the arts sector? Look up the Cultural Policy Center
You do not have to be in a specific program option while in MAPH, but many students find program options a useful way to develop their interests during the year. Even those of you who are not in the...
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Ways to Stay Sane (and Warm!) During Winter Quarter
Yes, this is a thing that happened on Lake Shore Drive in 2011. But, much to our amusement, this photo accompanies an article entitled “Abandoned on LSD.”WHICH SOUNDS TERRIFYING. Alright, so you’ve...
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AWP Series: Ariana Nash
Continuing our series of AWP posts this one from Ariana Nash (MAPH ’13) The Bookfair My first AWP, I imagined that someone would ask to read my work, I would meet my future publisher, and maybe there...
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How much is too much?
A recent study at the University of Chicago which tested the effects of reading on rats has shown that yes, it is possible for there to be “too much reading.” The team of (Electro)Biologists published...
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The epic starting-your-thesis post
As you already know, it’s winter quarter—time to stand at the window, watch the snow fall, make a large pot of coffee, read, make soup, write, eat aforementioned soup, etc. (repeat until March). As...
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Rejected MAPH Thesis Topics (from the archive)
Frustrated about finding an advisor? I can relate. Here were just some of my own Rejected MAPH Thesis Proposals: Hey Max “The Big Guy: God in the Bible” – Speaking from an objective historical...
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Why MAPH?
Sure, we’re still waiting for Spring. But hey, that means more thesis time, RIGHT? Prospective students have to decide by tomorrow whether to come to MAPH. I’ve always thought it is a useful exercise...
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In Which I Share Some Secret Tips For Successful Navigation of the Library...
At the peak of my MAPH workload last year, I had 82 library books piled in my study. They were carefully organized: there was That Pile Over There, The Books That Fell Down By The Closet, and The Books...
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Getting Your Student ID
Now that you’ve gotten your CNet ID and email all set up, the next step in official student-dom is getting your ID card. Your student ID (called a UChicago card here) gives you access to the following...
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Ph.D. Application Advice Panel: What To Take Away
Thanks to all who joined us last week for the Ph.D. Application Advice Panel. I hope you found the information useful as you all mull over potential future endeavors. For those of you who missed the...
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FAQ: Several things that I wish someone had told me (or that I had listened...
Halloo, MAPH! MAPH Central has been abuzz with new students, and it has been heartwarming to see the bonds of friendship being forged. We have entertained and overheard a number of questions from you,...
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Thoughts on Your First Week –or– Read this if you are feeling concerns of any...
It was a big moment, that first week of classes at University of Chicago. I’d made my way through the first baby deer-like steps of Colloquium, and was now ready to romp through the fields of academe...
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Everything You Need To Know About Choosing an Advisor: Fall Quarter Edition
This is how I felt at University of Chicago for most of MAPH. This is the point in the quarter when I was confused and a little cranky during my MAPH year. I felt like I was being told to think about...
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