What an auspicious weekend for the University of Chicago.

First, the 500th Convocation benchmark has been hit, making the university look decidedly old and venerable.

Second, the 2009 Nobel Laureates have been announced this week, and three winners are affiliates of the university: Ada E. Yonath (Chemistry), George E. Smith (Physics), and (surprise!) President Barack Obama, who has pulled in the first Peace Prize for the university.

The latter news bit has gone viral in the cable news world and sparked debate on whether or not Obama’s win was deserved, but for now, we might as well bask in the glory of three more names on the University of Chicago’s long list of Laureates.

Happy weekend, Chicago.