Translating a Booth Course to the Virtual World
Booth professor Ann L. McGill shared how she adapted her Managing in Organizations class to work remotely via Zoom.
Translating a Booth Course to the Virtual WorldCampus Planning
Individuals from all parts of the university contributed to extensive planning for a safe return to campus last autumn, and all of us modified our behavior to help limit the spread of COVID-19. This enormous effort worked largely as intended, and we thank everyone for their dedication that enabled us to meet one of the greatest public health challenges in the university’s history.
We are entering a new phase of the pandemic, which will require continued care and diligence as we seek to curb and ultimately defeat the virus. In spite of the emergence of vaccines and their potential, we cannot let down our guard with respect to behavior that comports with dealing with the public health crisis. On the contrary, maintaining the precautions outlined in the UChicago Health Pact and the quarterly attestation is essential to making progress in the months ahead.
We know that some of you hope to convene on campus for class sessions, even with remote faculty. After consulting with the world-renowned epidemiology team at University of Chicago Medicine, we have determined that, should local guidelines allow, in-class student participation on all three of our campuses will be limited to “local” residents.
- For our Hyde Park and Gleacher campuses, only Illinois residents will be permitted.
- For the Yuen Campus, only Hong Kong residents will be permitted.
- For our London campus at St. Paul’s, only residents of the greater London region will be permitted.
These protocols are subject to change.
The university recently announced plans to resume on-campus activities fully for the Autumn Quarter 2021, if the state of the pandemic and the health of the university community allow. The planned resumption would include Booth campuses in Chicago, London, and Hong Kong, in consultation with local health officials in those locations.
In-Depth Campus Planning Information
The global pandemic continues to impact the Booth community and all our programs and constituencies differently in Chicago, London, Hong Kong, and around the globe. Access the most up-to-date, detailed information for all Booth audiences via the links below.
Current and incoming Booth Full-Time MBA students can access the most up-to-date planning information for the upcoming quarter via the Intranet.
Once admitted students accept their offer and receive a CNET ID, they will be able to access the intranet for additional information. For questions, please reach out to admissions@chicagobooth.edu.
Current and incoming Booth Evening MBA students can access the most up-to-date planning information for the upcoming quarter via the Intranet.
Once admitted students accept their offer and receive a CNET ID, they will be able to access the intranet for additional information. For questions, please reach out to eveningweekend-admissions@chicagobooth.edu.
Current and incoming Booth Weekend MBA students can access the most up-to-date planning information for the upcoming quarter via the Intranet.
Once admitted students accept their offer and receive a CNET ID, they will be able to access the intranet for additional information. For questions, please reach out to eveningweekend-admissions@chicagobooth.edu.
Current Booth Executive MBA students can access the most up-to-date planning information for the upcoming quarter via the Intranet.
Incoming and admitted Executive MBA students can access the most up-to-date planning information via the Admitted Students site.
Current and incoming Booth PhD students can access the most up-to-date planning information for the upcoming quarter via the intranet.
Once admitted students accept their offer and receive a CNET ID, they will be able to access the intranet for additional information. For questions, please reach out to PhD@chicagobooth.edu.
Visit the Executive Education website to learn about our Live-Online Programs and how you can engage with faculty, industry leaders, and a global set of peers in a live virtual environment.
Current Dougan Scholars can access the most up-to-date planning information for the upcoming quarter via the Intranet.
Current Booth faculty can access the most up-to-date planning information for the upcoming quarter via the Intranet.
Current Booth staff can access the most up-to-date planning information for the upcoming quarter via the Intranet.
At Chicago Booth, we are following the guidance of the medical teams at UChicago Medicine and are committed to doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19.
As such, all in-person events sponsored by Chicago Booth Alumni Relations staff, volunteers, or affiliated alumni clubs have been postponed through March 31, 2021. As a result, you will not see the promotion of any in-person events from Alumni Relations staff, volunteers, or affiliated alumni clubs in Chicago Booth communications.
Virtual events driven by Chicago Booth Alumni Relations staff, volunteers, or affiliated groups will continue through the calendar year. Please visit our alumni events page to learn about and register for the upcoming virtual events and programs at Chicago Booth.
For alumni who have any questions, please reach out to Chicago Booth Alumni Relations at alumni@chicagobooth.edu.
Campus Access
Please note: Before any Booth student, faculty, staff, or alumni can enter any of our campus buildings (or any university building), you are required to attend an online COVID-19 training program and acknowledge via an online form that you will comply with the university’s COVID-19 health requirements.The attestation must be completed every quarter.
For questions about campus access, please email coronavirus@chicagobooth.edu.
Current Booth facility status:
The Harper Center
The Harper Center is open to authorized individuals who have taken the training and signed the Winter Attestation and have entry access on their UCID, starting January 19th.
Gleacher Center
Gleacher Center is open to authorized individuals who have taken the training and signed the Winter Attestation and have entry access on their UCID, starting January 19th.
London Center
The London Center is currently closed.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Academic Complex | The University of Chicago Francis and Rose Yuen Campus
The Yuen Campus is currently open to authorized individuals.
University and Booth Town Halls
A number of campus-wide town halls will be scheduled on various topics relevant to the broader university community. Additionally, Booth will host a series of town halls and info-sessions specific to our school community. We will add information about upcoming town halls as they are scheduled.
You can view videos from previous university town halls relevant to the Booth community (some of these are password protected).
UChicago Return to Campus Town Hall (September 16)
UChicago Faculty and Staff Town Hall (July 16)
UChicago International Students Town Hall (July 15)
UChicago Graduate Students Town Hall (July 14)
Remote Learning at Booth
Explore stories of how Booth faculty have successfully adapted their courses to the Zoom experience.
How One of Booth’s Most Intense Classes Had a Banner Year Online
Amid the pandemic, students worried the New Venture Challenge would be too hard to move online. But with their professor’s help, they rose to the occasion.
How One of Booth’s Most Intense Classes Had a Banner Year Online
Inside the Remote Learning Classroom
When Advanced Negotiations shifted online for Spring Quarter, Professor George Wu and his students adapted quickly—and discovered unexpected upsides to the virtual format.
Inside the Remote Learning ClassroomFostering Community in a Remote World
Explore stories of how the Booth community continues to connect, bond, and collaborate virtually.
Together @ Home: Booth Social Impact
Booth Social Impact co-chairs Akhila Iruku and Rory Pavach bring us up to date on how BSI is serving the community and share how our Evening, Weekend, and Executive MBA students are all coming together for this critical work.
Together @ Home: Booth Social Impact
Together @ Home: Speaking Up with the Booth Public Speaking Club
Booth’s Public Speaking Club has been busy continuing to help Boothies hone their skills. Co-chair, Evening MBA student and Tourism Marketing Manager at the Art Institute of Chicago, Julie White, also shares her tips on staying engaged in this virtual space.
Boothies Breaking Bread Goes Virtual
Boothies Breaking Bread is a longstanding Booth tradition that gives students an opportunity to expand their Booth family by meeting alumni hosts and students from both our Full-Time and Part-Time MBA Programs. Weekend MBA student Neha Ashok talks to us about attending the event virtually this year.
Still Have Questions?
See the UChicago Forward website for details on the university’s reopening plans.