This phoenix symbolizes the spirit of Chicago. Chicago was destroyed by a fire in 187 1 year, which was called "Chicago fire" in history and was reborn from the fire, and was known as "the second city". For the first time, a large number of steel frame structures were used in Chicago's housing reconstruction, and the famous Chicago Institute of Architecture and many skyscrapers were born. From 65438 to 0955, the undergraduate comedy troupe of the University of Chicago was established, which became the birthplace of impromptu comedy. Paul Hill and Bernard Sarin, alumni of the University of Chicago, are considered as the fathers of "impromptu drama". 1959, the "Second City" they founded is a famous impromptu theater in the United States. And Ralph, a professor at the University of Chicago? Xie Pei? The Contemporary Chamber Orchestra of the University of Chicago, founded by Ralph in 1964, is one of the oldest and most successful professional new music groups in the United States. The band, also known as CONTEMPO, has organized 80 world tours.
Riva and David Logan Art Center officially opened in 20 12. This multi-function hall on the 1 1 floor donated by alumni has several performance halls, theaters, film projection rooms, discussion classrooms, exhibition spaces and rehearsal halls. The Palace Theatre of the University of Chicago was rated as one of the best theaters in America by The Wall Street Times.
By the end of 20 15, there were more than 400 different student organizations in the school, which provided a good activity environment and development space for students' hobbies. Music societies include orchestras, jazz bands, choirs and students' own choirs. DOC Films, founded in 1932, is the film club of the University of Chicago and the oldest film club in the United States. The halfway studio of the university displays sculptures, paintings, photos and printed matter made by students. The two theaters in the school stage about 35 plays every year, and students can write, direct and perform themselves.