University of Chicago

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Aims of Athletics

Aims of Athletics is an opportunity for all varsity athletes, coaches, staff, and members of the campus community to hear a perspective on the aims of athletic participation and role of sport in society. The annual event is held each year in the autumn quarter.

• 2025 Aims of Athletics
• No Video

• Keynote Speaker

  • Dr. Harry L. Davis, the Roger L. and Rachel M. Goetz Distinguished Service Professor of Creative Management Emeritus at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. \

• 2024 Aims of Athletics

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• Keynote Speaker
  • John List - The Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor in Economics and the College

• Esteemed Panel

  • Panel Moderated by Angie Torain
  • John List - The Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor in Economics and the College
  • James Chadam - Senior Executive: Strategy Development & Execution / UChicago Men’s Soccer Student-Athlete
  • Dr. Sara Ray Stoelinga - President & CEO of Easterseals / UChicago Track & Field Athlete Alum

• 2019 Aims of Athletics

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• Keynote Speakers
  • Provost Daniel Diermeier and Director of Athletics & Recreation Erin McDermott
  • Speaking about UChicago’s traditions and values of varsity athletics

• Guest Speakers

  • Arne Duncan - Managing Partner of Chicago CRED and former U.S. Secretary of Education
  • John Rogers - University trustee and Founder/Co-CEO of Ariel Capital Management
  • Sharing experiences of growing up in Chicago, attending University High Lab School followed by playing varsity basketball at Ivy League institutions, and how those experiences shaped their professional careers

• 2018 Aims of Athletics

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• Keynote Speakers
  • President Robert J. Zimmer and Director of Athletics & Recreation Erin McDermott
  • Speaking to scholar-athletes about the traditions and values of varsity athletics at UChicago
  • Assistant Provost Raja Bhattar
  • Addressing the vision and priorities of the Center for Identity + Inclusion

• Guest Speaker

  • Derrick Brooms, BA '96
  • Delivering a perspective on the aims of athletics reflecting on his experiences and lessons learned while a student-athlete at UChicago

• 2017 Aims of Athletics

• Full Video

• Keynote Speaker

  • Jenny Fortner ’98 - Women’s Basketball Alumna
  • Jenny was a Psychology major and a member of the Maroon Key Society. She is currently a managing director at Goldman Sachs in Chicago. Jenny is serving as chair of the board of Special Olympics Illinois and co-chair of the Special Olympics 50th Anniversary in July 2018. She was featured in the UAA’s recent 30 for 30 anniversary salutes.

• 2016 Aims of Athletics

• No Video

• Keynote Speaker

  • Sian Beilock, Executive Vice Provost

• 2015 Aims of Athletics

• Full Video

• Keynote Speaker

  • LZ Granderson, journalist and commentator for CNN and ESPN

• 2014 Aims of Athletics

• Full Video
• Keynote Speaker
  • Erin McDermott, Director of Athletics & Recreation