Ask the Gargoyle
Ask the Gargoyle is a service provided by Graduate Student Affairs and the Grad Services Team, intended to be your go-to email address for finding out answers to your questions about resources for graduate students. To ask a question, simply write to: askthegargoyle@uchicago.edu. The Gargoyle will respond within 2 business days. Below are questions other students have already asked; additionally, we post these on the "UChicago Graduate Student Affairs" Facebook page. Join us there to comment or keep up with other grad news!
Topical index: Posting on Marketplace; Parking; Speed-reading and other academic skills; Car rental/sharing programs; Add/drop; Facilities Work Order Requests; Grad student office space; GradUCon (and here); sustainability (and here); Grad Guide emails (and here); Creating a UofC travel club; life insurance; technology (and here); flu shots; events and student activities (and here, here, and here); launching a new student group; overseas studies; health insurance/immunizations; work for spouses/partners of U of C students.
Question (March 26, 2012):How do you post an advertisement on marketplace?
The Gargoyle responds:
At this time, only University of Chicago community members with a valid University email address may post on Marketplace. If that describes you, go to http://marketplace.uchicago.edu/register to create an account and post away.
Dear Gargoyle, here's just an FYI:
At a Grad Council meeting, a medical student recently asked Debbie Nelson, Deputy Provost for Graduate Education, this question regarding parking and safety:
What is the timeline for the new parking lot being built by the hospital?
Here is the answer, from Rodney Morris (Senior Director of Public Safety & Security, Facilities, and Parking):
The Medical Center has currently put an RFP (Request for Proposals) out for the new parking garage, and the timeline is that the garage will open 12-18 months after the New Hospital Pavilion (NHP) opens.
Question (November 10, 2011): I was just wondering if there were any upcoming skills courses for students on campus; I'm particularly interested in speed reading and things of that nature.
I've had a look at the training.uchicago.edu website but it didn't seem to indicate there was anything coming up. I know it's an unusual time of year but I was hoping to find something to start at the beginning of Winter Quarter.
Really appreciate your help...
The Gargoyle responds:
As a matter of fact, there are various quarterly workshops addressing academic skills including speed reading.
Student Counseling Services details information on their website: http://counseling.uchicago.edu/services/asap/, the contact is Anne Brody (afbrody@uchicago.edu).
Also know that GSA (Graduate Student Affairs), ASAP (Academic Skills Assessment Program), and CAPS (Career and Placement Services) are co-hosting a workshop on 11/22 from 12-1 in Classics 110 called “Epic Win! Secrets of Graduate Student Success,”. This workshop is intended for new graduate and professional school students. Come learn about time management tips and strategies for success in the quarter system, as well as important things you need to know about student life on campus. Lunch will be provided.
Hope to see you there!
Question (November 3, 2011): Hi! How do I find a cheap car to rent?
The Gargoyle responds:
Here you go!
http://safety-security.uchicago.edu/transportation/alternatives/carsharing.shtml
Car Sharing Program
Car sharing is the short-term use of a vehicle for a fee through a membership-based organization. Vehicles are available for as short as an hour. Users pay for time and/or mileage each time they check out a car.
Instead of bringing your car to campus for errands, meetings, or other chores, leave fuel, insurance, and car maintenance costs to someone else.
We strongly encourage you to take advantage of car sharing — it's the convenient, environmental, friendly thing to do. In Chicago, we are fortunate to have three car-share providers, I-GO, ZipCar, andConnect by Hertz. All have vehicles on campus and throughout Chicago to make it easy to find a vehicle when you need one.
Locations of Car-Sharing Vehicles
The University and the Medical Center have car-sharing vehicles located at these parking lots:
- I-GO
- Pierce lot, 55th and Greenwood
- Judd lot, east of the Booth School of Business, 5835 S. Kimbark
- Chapin lot, 60th and Kenwood
- ZipCar
- International House, south of 58th on Dorchester
- Pierce lot, 55th and Greenwood (3)
- Judd lot, east of the Booth School of Business, 5835 S. Kimbark
- Chapin lot, 60th and Kenwood
- Lexington lot, south of 58th on University (2)
- East of Comer Children's Hospital, 58th and Drexel (2)
- Kimbark lot, south of 60th on Kimbark (2)
- Connect by Hertz
- Pierce lot, 55th and Greenwood (2)
There are also several other cars located in Hyde Park and throughout the city. Check out the pages below to learn more.
Car-Share Providers
I-GO Website
ZipCar Website
Connect by Hertz Website
Question (September 22, 2011): I was just wondering what the add/drop period is for this quarter.
The Gargoyle responds:
Add/Drop Period (information below for Humanities students such as yourself)
All changes of registration are made through the Dean of Students office. Forms are available in department offices and Walker 111.
In autumn, winter, and spring, the first three weeks of the quarter mark the period to add/drop courses, add/drop language reading examinations, and change registration statuses to or from an audit. For these quarters, students may not add/drop before the quarter begins. In summer quarter, the add/drop schedule varies based on the length of the course.
All changes of registration require signed departmental approval. Further, the signature of the instructor is required if the course is full or requires instructor consent. Courses dropped after the add/drop period has ended are noted on the student transcript with a grade of "W". A late change fee ($50 for the current quarter and $150 for a prior quarter) is assessed for any enrollment change processed after the add/drop period has ended. There is no refund of the language exam fee ($70) for exams dropped after the third week of the quarter.
The University maintains a strict tuition refund schedule published on the website of the Office of the Bursar.
Question (September 21, 2011): I've tried to find opportunities to play soccer at uchicago as a student but the official website doesn't help. It only celebrates the achievements of the college team. How might I play soccer as an average student at the U of Chicago? Please help.
The Gargoyle responds:
Athletics is definitely the 'go to' place for sports related information on campus. You might try joining or organizing an intramural soccer team.
I also want to share with you a link to the Illinois State Soccer Association http://www.illinoissoccer.org/. It seems you can search for a team by location, gender, level, age group, etc. Also, see Sports Monster http://www.sportsmonster.net/default.aspx.
Local soccer specialty stores such as http://www.chicagosoccer.net/ might be useful as well and may receive inquires such as yours often. Perhaps they can connect you to the Chicago Soccer scene.
Question (September 12, 2011): I have no idea who to contact about this. There is a drip from the ceiling of the laboratory that I work in. My advisor has been trying to get someone to fix it but no one seems to want to. A bunch of equipment has had to be moved around to avoid water damage and now I can't use that equipment when I need it for my research. Do you have any suggestions of what to do?
The Gargoyle responds:
I'm dismayed to hear about your ongoing issue. I called our Facilities Services and requested attention to this problem. If you wish to contact them directly or check on the status of this request, the phone number is 773/834-1414.
I believe help is on the way!
Question (August 16, 2011): I hope this email finds you well. I know this might be a somewhat silly question, but I was wondering if you know if there is any office space available for graduate students on campus? I'm interested in finding a space where I can keep all my dissertation files, as well as my desktop computer. Ideally I would be able to work in this space everyday for the next year while I am writing my dissertation. Any help you might be able to provide would be really appreciated!
The Gargoyle responds:
Office space is hard to find, but I did learn that students can rent cubby cabinets in Regenstein for exactly this purpose. You are able to rent for a quarter or year at a time. (Posted fees are $10 per quarter or $35 per year.) Regenstein also has available little cubicle desks that will give you a "shuttered, office feel"—so I am told.
Check it out at http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/reg/using/facilities/locker.html and see if this will suit your needs.
Happy writing!
Question (November 30, 2010): I have a question about GradUCon. I'm a PhD student in the Biological Sciences looking for information on careers outside of academia. What exactly is the session at GradUCon about this going to be like? Will it be a panel of individuals from different careers or someone just talking about the possibilities? Any help you can give would be great.
The Gargoyle responds:
Thanks for your question and your interest. A GradUCon expert told me this will be a panel of individuals who have found careers outside of the academy. They will discuss how they transitioned, what transferable skills they are using now, and what advice they have for students. Also, the keynote speaker received a PhD in the sciences (chemistry) from the University of Chicago, and then transitioned to a very successful career outside of the academy and outside of her discipline.
Question (November 24, 2010): Hi, Gargoyle.
I'm wondering if there is a convenient way on campus to recycle compact fluorescent bulbs and alkaline/lithium batteries (or hazardous wastes of this type in general)? Thanks!
The Gargoyle responds:
Did you know University of Chicago has a Sustainability office here on campus where they spend copious amounts of time pondering these very issues?
They informed me that both types of batteries can be deposited in the tubes on campus (note that cell phone batteries are not accepted). For more info, please feel free to refer folks to our FAQs: http://sustainability.uchicago.edu/campus/faqs.shtml.
At the moment, Facilities Services can only recycle bulbs that it replaces on campus. There are a number of off-campus locations that do take them; I would recommend the following: “Please refer to earth911.com for a thorough list of resources for all light bulbs and lighting recycling, including string, neon, and florescent bulbs. Many area stores accept light bulbs; it is recommended to call ahead to confirm.”
Thanks for doing your part!
Question (November 24, 2010):Is the Graduate Student Development Conference available to master's degree students (MAPSS) as well, or just PhD students? I am considering a PhD, hence my interest. Many thanks for your assistance.
The Gargoyle responds:
GradUCon is open to ALL graduate & professional school students. Several of the sessions were designed specifically for students in 1 or 2 year Masters programs, so by all means, we hope you’ll come!
Sessions to look for: Careers with a Masters Degree, Academic & Grant Writing, Preparing for a Career in Teaching (even if you don’t go on to a PhD, this is a great session about teaching broadly). I hope we’ll see you there!
Question (November 18, 2010): Why don't the links work inthe GSA email [the Grad Guide Weekly]? The activities look great but..... why no actual working links?
The Gargoyle responds:
Hmmm. GSA has been battling with inherent features of the Outlook Email Client, and for a period of time Outlook was in the lead. This week's guide contained formatting changes that work better (for me anyway). Try accessing the Grad Guide Weekly from the Gateway website http://grad.uchicago.edu/resources/archives.shtml. They open as word documents with live links, all of which worked from my side. Let me know what happens! I need to know if this is me or just you! :)
Is anyone else having this problem? Hearing from you helps us know what to fix!
Question (November 15, 2010): Though the internet is too risky to contact and trust people due to large volume of scams going on around the globe especially from Africa. I still believe good people still exist, in this regards, I am looking for a trust worthy person who will assist me retrieve abandoned fund for investment, the details are available and i have what it takes to deliver the fund to you by telegraphic transfer. My fear is who can i trust not to run away with all the money once its in his or her account, my Christian faith tells me good people still exist, the reason i need your help is because for security reasons, i am not allowed to operate a foreign account. I will give full details upon your response. - Mark
The Gargoyle responds:Really? Please. And I guess you have a bridge to sell me, too?
This is a good opportunity to remind you all not to respond to phishing emails. Even ones that seem to be self-aware of how "phishy" they may sound. IT Services will never ask for your username or password, nor will they send you requests for either via email - whether your inbox is getting full or not. Be safe!Question (November 12, 2010): I'd like to attend the reading skills workshop on November 19th, but I can't find the site where I can sign up. Is the workshop already full?
The Gargoyle responds:
I believe this is workshop you seek. Registration is still open using the link below. The contact person is Ann Brody, she can be reached at afbrody@uchicago.edu or 773/702-9800.
From the Academic Skills Assessment Program (ASAP):
Effective Reading for Students This workshop will help college and graduate students improve their reading skills with emphasis on increased concentration, comprehension and speed. Limited to 80 students. Register for this workshop online, at: https://training.uchicago.edu/course_detail.cfm?course_id=834.
Question (November 5, 2010): I was wondering if there's any way I could get together other students who organize to travel around the US. In my university we used to have a student society who would plan trips. Is there something like that here in U Chicago?
The Gargoyle responds:
I am familiar with the type of program you speak of, it is normally connected with the continuing or community education at some schools but we have no organized travel groups here at University of Chicago that travel to US destinations.
I do have a couple of ideas though. There is a network of 15 International Houses (similar to and affiliated with the one here at UC) that offer students the opportunity to stay and visit. How cool is this??? They are located in several US cities and various countries abroad. Check out http://ihousesworldwide.org/. Download their brochure and pick a destination!
Also, our UC Graham School offers a Travel Study Program: https://grahamschool.uchicago.edu/php/tsp/In their own words:
Travel Study Programs Each year, the Graham School offers opportunities for distinctive international trips to well-known, as well as unusual places. We are committed to offering participants an exciting and pleasant travel experience coupled with serious in-depth study not usually available while traveling alone or on a tour. Distinguished university faculty, scholars and country specific experts provide intellectual renewal through stimulating lectures, lively discussions and on the ground exploration. To provide an exceptional educational travel experience, our curriculum-driven programs are designed to deepen and broaden your understanding of the sites visited. We keep our groups small so that you can enjoy the richness and stimulation of the travel experience to the fullest.
I’m going somewhere warm!! Happy traveling.
Follow-up:
Thank you! But I am surprised that there are no organizations that organize sight seeing travels across the US, taking care of conveyance, accommodation etc.
From the Gargoyle:
Me, too. Maybe some of the area schools have trips that are open to community members.
How wonderful it'd be to travel with members of the community where you already share some commonality. I did ask the Office of the Reynolds Club and Student Activities (ORCSA) about this so maybe the seed has been planted. It could also be a possible idea to start a new Registered Student Organization. Lots of work but I bet many would have interest.
Question(October 16, 2010): I don't know if you're the person/beast to whom I should address this question, but here goes. I'm a first-year PhD student in the Humanities. I was wondering if there is any option for graduate students to enroll in a short-term life insurance plan through the university, such as the one offered to employees. I'm married (with no children), and would like to make sure that, in the event of my untimely demise while a student here, I wouldn't be burdening my spouse (who is also a graduate student at another university) with the costs associated with untimely demises. I'm sure that graduate students with children have even more reason to be concerned about such an eventuality. If the university does not in fact have such an option, do you have any recommendations about where else to look for something like this?
The Gargoyle responds:
Wow, lots to think about as a new graduate student. It's good to consider your financial planning options now as a part of the whole graduate student experience. While students are not eligible for employee insurance (unless they are benefits eligible employees), the University of Chicago Alumni Association has a relationship with Meyer & Associates which offers various financial products available to current students. See http://www.meyerandassoc.com/templates/show_page2.cfm?aff_id=39 to view choices. Contact Meyer & Associates directly to discuss your specific situation and eligibility.
Stay tuned to the Student Loan Administration and Graduate Student Affairs website for future workshops geared towards the financials and the graduate student trajectory.
Question (October 15, 2010): Is there somewhere I can get help reformatting my external hard drive for mac? Thanks!
The Gargoyle responds:
Try as I might, I can't compete with the hi-tech gurus in IT services and the Solution Center. Following is their response to your question:
“If sales staff at the Solution Center can’t answer your question then we will point you in the right direction to find the answer.
"Since it is an external hard drive you can call IT Services Tech Support while everything is in front of you. Depending on the scenario, the support rep can walk you through the process of formatting the drive. Tech Support is available Monday thru Friday, 8:30a - 6p, via phone at 773-834-TECH [8324] or via email at support@uchicago.edu.
"If you don't feel comfortable doing this over the phone, you can have a face to face consultation at the IT Services Solution Center. Tech Support is available in the Solution Center Mondays 9:30a - 4:30p, and Tuesday thru Friday, 8:30a - 4:30p. Support in the Solution Center is first come, first serve. You will probably need to bring in both your hard drive and the laptop that you will be connecting it to.”
Whew! These guys are AWESOME!!
Question (October 14, 2010): The graduate student co-op, Gamma Alpha, is holding a Halloween party for graduate students on October 29th. Who can we e-mail to submit this event to be listed in the Grad Guide Weekly newsletter?
The Gargoyle responds:
Hmmm…the Grad Guide Weekly lists University wide events sponsored by University departments. So the questions becomes—how do we get your event circulated campus wide? The graduate council was a suggested avenue. If you aren’t familiar with this branch of student government, some information can be found at http://sg.uchicago.edu/gradcouncil. Email gradchair@uchicago.edu for additional suggestions.
Am I invited to the event?
Follow-up: Gargoyles have an automatic open invitation to all Halloween parties in the area, due to their special "magical creature" status =-).
Question (October 14, 2010): Are the free flu shots offered by the University available for Student Spouses and Children as well (given that they are covered by University Health Insurance? Thanks!
The Gargoyle responds:
The free flu shots offered on campus are for students, faculty and staff only. Now let me give you some insider information: there was an excess amount of flu shots last year (the University was ultra prepared for the heavy flu outbreak last season) so the opportunity was extended at that time to the wider community including spouses and children. No guarantee it will happen again, but who knows? In the meantime, spouses and dependents covered by USHIP (student insurance) can make an appointment at the Student Care Center and receive flu shots in that way. See the Student Care website at http://scc.uchicago.edu or call (773) 702-4156 to make an appointment.
If your dependent child is over 14, s/he can use the SCC. If not, you would choose any provider from United Health Care’s list of providers. You would not need to select a primary care physician but you would need to set up an online account with United Health Care. See https://www.uhcsr.com/SelfServiceSupport/Students/myaccount/AccountLogin.aspx to start. In addition, this account allows you to access coverage information, print ID cards and check the status of claims. If you need assistance with this, contact student insurance in ADM 231 at 773/834-1554 option #2. Our campus insurance representative convinced me the process was painless.
Question (October 13, 2010): I heard a rumor going around that the university may be selling tickets at a discounted rate for the Lion King production. Is this true? Do you know if there is any information available for this event yet? Thanks for the help.
The Gargoyle responds:
Your rumor is true. Tickets were available to students through the Office of the Reynolds Club and Student Activities. Now the bad news, tickets were sold out. I didn’t get one either, (argh)! A few more have been ordered to accommodate the resulting waitlist. They are still accepting names so point interested student towards the Student Activities center in RC 001 (https://studentactivities.uchicago.edu/orgs/sac.shtml) .
Good luck to all!
Question (October 13, 2010):I'm currently a graduate student here at University of Chicago. I recently just received a "Welcome E-mail" from Kimberly Goff-Crews" and I didn't know where else to ask my question. So, I'm currently involved in a non-profit organization, Aquavida, which exists to bring real sustainable solutions to the water crisis through wells, filtration and sanitation throughout the world. The goals is to increase awareness of the global crisis, but also to remedy it. The organization's website is www.aquavida.org.
So what I want to do is to get the University of Chicago students involved with our organization. We do sponsor students to travel abroad and we require students to actively learn and understand what we do when installing wells and filtration systems into villages in dire need of clean water. Currently our CEO/founder of Aquavida had a panel discussion at Columbia University and is now doing another discussion at Notre Dame.
Thus far, the organization is growing exponentially from building wells in 10 villages in Patna, India to now a 2-year expansion project for 300 wells throughout northern India, bringing clean water to over 150,000 people. Like mentioned before, the goal is to increase awareness and support from the University of Chicago community. Is there anyway I can get help in getting more students involved besides word of mouth. I'm already getting feedback from students in my program, but more the merrier. I hope to receive some positive feedback and help from you as well.
Thank you very much for your time and please respond at your earliest convenience.
The Gargoyle responds:
Our community is a great place because students like you strive to raise awareness and make a difference. Now you simply MUST meet Associate Dean Wallace Goode at the University Community Service Center (5525 S. Ellis Ave., Suite 160). Wallace might possibly be the person most superheroes are based on. He organizes, navigates, knows and most important, he cares! Check out the Community Service Center website at http://ucsc.uchicago.edu, and reach out to Wallace. He is a busy bee but when you catch him—WOW!
One more outstanding suggestion would be to connect with the sustainability group here on campus. There is a lot of information on their website http://sustainability.uchicago.edu. I would bet they have interest in hearing about what you do. Ilsa Flanagan or Colleen Christensen would be great contacts. They are currently located in the Young Building, on the corner of 56th and Ellis Avenue.
Question (October 13, 2010): I am a new evening student that I interested in studying abroad either in a short term program or a long term program sometime before graduation (2-3 years). Who can I contact that can help me plan my course schedule so that it will be conducive to the courses available abroad?
The Gargoyle responds:
The first place to start exploring opportunities would be your Dean of Students’ office. The have an understanding of what their students have done previously and they are familiar with the specifics and/or limitations of your program.
Next, I invite you to stop by Graduate Student Affairs to discuss the Fulbright IIE with a fellowship advisor. Although this deadline is passing as we speak (really) they can give you an overview of the application process and answer your questions. Tell them the Gargoyle said ‘hi’.
Question (October 13, 2010): I'm a new international graduate student, and it's the first time for me to be abroad. I have difficulty with my listening and understanding of American culture. And I want to join some sororities or clubs to get involved in American culture. But I don't know how to join some clubs or student associations. Are there any websites or approaches for me to get more information about students associations? Thank you.
The Gargoyle responds:
Welcome to the University of Chicago. This is a great university, but what an AWESOME and vibrant community!
We have various campus resources for you. English as a Second Language classes held in the International House at the University of Chicago offer the opportunity to build English language skills and to increase understanding and enjoyment of life in the United States. See more information here http://ihouse.uchicago.edu/esl.
Also, explore the other opportunities available at the International House. It is a cultural center that hosts many programs and events seeking to connect people of all nations and backgrounds. Take a look at http://ihouse.uchicago.edu, better yet, stop by and see.
Last but not least, Office of Reynolds Club and Student Activities is THE place to go for student involvement here at the University of Chicago. https://studentactivities.uchicago.edu. Make sure you check out the many registered student organizations (or RSO’s) around campus. RSO’s are students interested in sharing cultural and ethnic ideas, fine arts, politics and advocacy, and religious and spiritual community. You can search the RSO database https://studentactivities.uchicago.edu/involved/search.shtml or contact an RSO advisor for assistance in matching your interests with available groups. https://studentactivities.uchicago.edu/about/advisors.shtml.
Wonderful experiences are waiting!
Question (October 12, 2010): I didn’t know who to direct this question to, so I’m making use of asking the gargoyle. Thanks for providing this service! :)
I have yet to submit my immunization records and have been having a hard time getting them from my previous provider. With the urgency of this requirement, I have gone ahead and made an appointment with Health Services on campus to get my shots. My appointment is not until Friday, October 22 which is past the final deadline. The health center told me to speak to someone at Booth and make sure that they knew I had my appointment and the requirement will be filled.
Who do I need to notify that my immunizations are in progress?
Also, what penalties will I face, if any? Will I still be able to register for classes next quarter?
Thank you so much!
The Gargoyle responds:
I asked our top secret immunization (restriction) guru your question and received the following advice:
“Immunization restrictions will be placed on Friday for students who are not compliant. If the restriction isn’t cleared by the time Booth students register for winter quarter, they won’t be able to register. Contact Booth to find out when their registration takes place. If registration occurs before the appointment, you might want to contact SCC to find out if there is any way they can lift the restriction temporarily to allow registration (this type of request is dealt with on a case by case basis). If Booth registration is after October 22nd, you should be okay provided you don’t need a series of shots that will be spread out over several months.”
Thanks for your diligence in addressing this matter; may it infect all your fellow campus mates.
Question (October 12, 2010): I have a question regarding health insurance forms. I opted out of student insurance because I have private insurance. However, my insurance requires me to have the forms they send me notarized by the school to show I am a full-time student. At my undergraduate institution, this was done by the registrar's office but I was unsure if that is who could assist me. I realize there is an option on CMore, but where do I go to get the actual paper notarized? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
The Gargoyle responds:
Without seeing the actual insurance form, I have to give you two answers:
• We have several Notary Publics located on campus that will perform this service for students at no charge. One of them is Evelyn Steward at SSA located in their Dean of Students office, room 047. (For your situation as an SSA student, she gets my first vote.) Another notary can be found in the Bursars office (third floor of the bookstore building) and in the 3 locations at the hospital.
• Our Registrar's office has a notary but does not notarize outside documents. However, because your form is asking for information regarding your student status I do believe they will assist or provide you with a notarized Certificate of Enrollment. Sharon Hudak in the Registrar’s office (ADM 103) can review the document and advise.
Please remember, do not sign the document until you are in front of the notary.
Question (October 3, 2010): I was wondering if there was a location on campus that swapped out printer ink cartridges? At my undergrad, we could bring our empty cartridge to the printing store and they would swap it for a new, full cartridge for less than what you are charged at the store.
The Gargoyle responds:
Thanks for your question. Although the University of Chicago does not offer the type of program you describe, your email sparked quite a bit of interest and the suggestion has been submitted for future exploration. Here are a couple of recycle options available in the Hyde Park area.
• Green Campus Initiative is a registered student group (RSO) here at the University of Chicago ( http://gci-uchicago.blogspot.com). This group collects used ink cartridges as a fundraiser and has receptacles in several campus buildings, including Ida Noyes, Mitchell lobby, and the Regenstein.
• The Office Depot in Hyde Park located at 5420 S. Lake Park Ave offers a rewards program, earning $3 for every ink cartridge turned in for recycling. See http://www.officedepot.com/a/promo/pages/0912_green.
• The Walgreens store located at 1554 E. 55th Street (55th and Lake Park) offers printer cartridge refills for $12.99. Check with the store to determine if your specific cartridge is included. More information can be found here: http://www.walgreens.com/topic/inkrefill/printer-cartridge-refills.jsp.
We appreciate your idea!
Question (September 30, 2010): Is there any way that spouses can apply for the university jobs? My wife is looking for a job, is highly qualified for many of the U of C jobs, but they are mostly only open to those with a University ID.
The Gargoyle responds:
Your spouse is definitely eligible to apply for university jobs. Please see http://hrservices.uchicago.edu/jobs/apply.shtml. A University ID is not needed but she would need to create a Uchicago Jobs profile as paper applications are no longer accepted. If any assistance is needed, Human Resource Services can direct the process on site in their office located at 6054 S. Drexel Ave. Their contact telephone number is 773/702-8900.
