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The University of Chicago is an institution that has proven itself committed to academic freedom—imaginative and persistent in the face of tough problems—and uniquely capable of shaping the future of health, technology, policy, culture, and human understanding.

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Alumni leaders are the core of our worldwide community of Chicago minds. To get started as a volunteer, please fill out the form below. A UChicago Alumni staff member will then contact you about volunteer and leadership opportunities tailored to you and your interests. Please email alumni@uchicago.edu with any questions. Thank you for your interest and support.

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Unite with your fellow Chicago minds and engage with a community of donors, scholars, students, and leaders who believe that rigorous inquiry and transformative thinking can change the world.

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Chicago Minds in Chicago

Save the date for an evening of discovery

Chicago minds have helped shape the human experience. Celebrate our next chapter with the Chicago community at the Old Post Office.

October 7, 2026

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Chicago Minds in NYC

Save the date for an evening of discovery

Chicago minds have helped shape the human experience. Celebrate our next chapter with the NYC community at the Lincoln Center.

October 27, 2026

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Save the date for an evening of discovery

Chicago minds have helped shape the human experience. Celebrate our next chapter with the Miami community at the Four Seasons Brickell.

February 1, 2027

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