There are a lot of unique things at my institution! The 'footprint' where the college now stands was originally the first Cubs field:
https://today.uic.edu/book-recounts-cubs-golden-age-where-campus-now-stands/. Some folklore from early in the 20th Century indicates that the phrase 'out in left field' came from where the field one was - the psychiatric institute mentioned in this article
https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2018/3/17/17130652/chicago-cubs-history-way-out-in-left-field is still standing. In one of the connected buildings for the college campus in Chicago (we have three campuses), there is an old pathology auditorium. It's very creepy looking and is unfortunately in significant state of disrepair. I've attached some images from a recent stealth operation to sneak into it. In one of the photos, you can see some artwork in the upper reaches - there is a similar one on the other side of the room. Oh, I can't forget the creepy tunnels under the buildings - be sure to not get lost down there.
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Max Anderson
Dir of Instructional Design and Learning Innovation
University of Illinois College of Medicine
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-23-2022 09:20
From: Penny Schnarrs
Subject: Fun Contest Friday: Show Us the Most Unique Thing at Your Institution
What is the most unique, random, or special place or thing at your institution or on your campus?
200 year old brain in a jar?
Art we would admire?
Haunted tunnel?
Community quilt?
If there's a special place or thing on campus that you love to show off to visitors, we want to know about it.
Snap a picture and post it here in the discussion comments–with an explanation please!--throughout the next week. On Friday, September 30, everyone who shares a photo will be entered into a drawing for a prize.
Need help uploading a photo? You can simply upload a photo to your discussion post (First, click on the red "Reply button" on this discussion post) Next, click on the photo image on the right top corner of your discussion post, or click the "Add Attachment" button below. The primary difference is that attachments are added to the library, and using the top photo (or video) buttons will only post in the discussion thread.
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Penny Schnarrs
Virtual Communities Program Manager
Association of American Medical Colleges
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