Communication Lab

The UChicagoGRAD Communication Lab provides PhD students and postdocs with hands-on opportunities to develop their oral and written communication skills. Conference coming up? Advisors can assist with preparing posters and presentations. Stuck in your writing process? Sign up for How to Create a Productive and Engaging Writing Practice (Friday, May 16, 9:00–11:00 a.m), a workshop that teaches skills for maintaining a steady pattern of productive writing.

Employer Info Session: Monopar Therapeutics
Monday, May 12, 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Join us for an information session with Monopar Therapeutics, a dynamic and growing biotech company advancing a late-stage rare disease and early clinical radiopharmaceutical pipeline. We welcome graduate students and postdocs with scientific, mathematics, and clinical data science skills. 

Consulting Spring Training is a week-long event series for graduate students and postdocs interested in careers in consulting. Whether you’re just starting to explore consulting or are working on job applications, this series can help you prepare for the next step in your process.

Day 1 (Monday, May 12)
Consulting 101, 4:00–6:00 p.m., Zoom

Day 2 (Tuesday, May 13)
Resumes and Cover Letters for Consulting, 4:00–6:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Day 3 (Wednesday, May 14)
Communication for Consulting, 4:00–6:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Day 4 (Thursday, May 15)
Consulting Job Search for International Students, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Zoom
Case Interview Workshop and Demos, 4:00–6:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Day 5 (Friday, May 16)
Meet the Firms, 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Go Abroad with Fulbright
Monday, May 12, 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

What exactly is 'the Fulbright'? How can a Fulbright help my career? Would I be a competitive applicant for this well-known fellowship? Join GRAD for an info session designed to answer these questions and more. Whether interested in research, study or teaching abroad, the Fulbright is an opportunity to pursue your professional goals around the world. We will talk about the different types of Fulbright and what you can do to prepare for the next competition cycle.

Domestic and international graduate students are eligible to apply for on-campus jobs.

Exhibits Student Assistant - The University of Chicago Press

Communications Intern, myCHOICE (STEM Career Development) – UChicagoGRAD

ESL/EAL Graduate Programming Assistant and Language Tutor, ESL/EAL (remote available) - English Language Institute at the University of Chicago

CI+I Student Building Manager - University of Chicago - Center for Identity + Inclusion

Arts & Humanities Student Writer and Content Creator - Division of the Humanities at University of Chicago

Study Abroad Graduate Assistant in Barcelona (Autumn 2025) - University of Chicago Study Abroad

Breakfast before Finals
Thursday, May 22

Fuel up for finals at our Breakfast Before Finals event on Thursday, May 22 from 9:00–10:30 AM—a perfect midweek pause designed to help you start your day feeling refreshed, nourished, and ready to tackle whatever’s ahead. With the end of the quarter in sight and the pressure of exams building, it’s more important than ever to take a moment for yourself, and this event is here to help you do just that. Enjoy a hot breakfast served with care, featuring a selection of comforting favorites to satisfy your cravings and boost your energy for the day. Registration is required, so be sure to sign up in advance to reserve your spot at the table. Tickets open tomorrow on the Grad Council Eventbrite!

Wine & Whine
Thursday, May 15

Join us for Wine & Whine, hosted by the Graduate Council Advocacy Committee on May 15 from 7–9:30 pm. It is a relaxed, cross-divisional gathering to close out the year with reflection, connection, and a glass of wine. Meet students from across programs and class years to share what this year has taught us, what we’d like to see change, and how we can advocate for a better future together. It’s not just venting—it’s the wisdom of the crowd, with a glass in hand. Tickets are open now (and include a GC-branded glass)!

Missed getting a ticket, but still want a chance to join in on the fun? Join the waitlist:

UChicago World's Fair: Culture and Identity
Thursday, May 15, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Biological Science Learning Center 354, 924 E 57th St

This event, hosted by Pritzker School of Medicine i2i Committee, is dedicated to showcasing the unique stories, traditions, and experiences that shape our community. Whether it's through food, art, clothing, music, or personal stories, this is your chance to share your identity and connect with others in meaningful ways.

OIA Travel Pop-up
Friday, May 9, 12:00 noon–1:30 p.m., 5710 S Woodlawn Ave

Are you on an F-1/J-1 visa with plans to travel? Do you need an updated travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019? OIA advisers will be at CI+I to provide travel signatures. Please remember to bring your I-20/DS-2019 with you as we will not have printing services. If you can’t stop by on May 9, there will be 2 more travel pop-ups on May 12 and May 16 (same time and location).

Monkey Trials and Modern Truths       
Tuesday, May 13, 4:00–5:15 p.m., Breasted Hall, 1155 E 58th St

Marking the centennial of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial, this event brings together leading scholars to examine the enduring significance of one of the most consequential legal and cultural battles in American history.

Arts, Science, and Culture Graduate Collaboration Presentations
Wednesday, May 14, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Logan Center, Performance Penthouse, 915 E 60th St

Join us for presentations by three teams of graduate student collaborators in the arts and sciences from UChicago and the School of the Art Institute. Presentations will be followed by a reception. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP through the event link.     

Food Access Deep Dive: Civic Chicago
Thursday, May 15, 12:00 noon–5:00 p.m., Experimental Station 6100 S. Blackstone Ave

Unequal access to healthy food continues to impact communities across Chicago’s South and West Sides - but is supply the only issue? Join the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation for Food Access Deep Dive, an immersive afternoon of conversation, learning, and hands-on problem-solving with students, researchers, and practitioners.

East Asia by the Book! Coercive Commerce
Thursday, May 15, 4:00–5:30 p.m., Seminary Co-Op Bookstore, 5751 Woodlawn Ave

Offering a deep dive into the coercive nature of capitalism and the historically specific ways global capital reproduction took root in Qing China, this CEAS talk featuring Kent’s new book will interest historians of capital and modern China alike.

Career Workshop: Fundraising & Lobbying
Friday, May 9, 2:00–3:45 p.m., Institute of Politics, 5707 S Woodlawn Ave  

Gastronomic Sensibilities in Modern Japan
Tuesday, May 13, 12:30–2:00 p.m., Classics Building, Room 110    

CEAS Lecture Series ft. Alexander Des Forges
Tuesday, May 13, 5:00 p.m., Joseph Regenstein Library 122, 1100 E 57th St

Beyond the Visible: The Continuum of Disabilities and Today’s Assistive Tech
Wednesday, May 14, 2:00–2:45 p.m., Virtual    

Shifting Markets: Economists and FinMath Alumni Talk Tariffs and Economic Implications
Wednesday, May 14, 6:00–7:00 p.m., Zoom

Student Recovery Group
Thursday, May 15, 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m., Student Wellness Center 1059, 840 E 59th St

ELI Workshop | Strategies for Graduate Conference Success   
Thursday, May 15, 12:30 p.m., Online

Rainbow Passport
Thursday, May 15, 5:30–7:00 p.m., International House, 1414 E 59th St

Scam Warning  
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Graduate Fellowship, Global Human Rights Lab
Applications due May 11

Apply to work with Anjli Parrin (Director of the Law School’s Global Human Rights Clinic) and Morris Tidball-Binz (United Nations Special Rapporteur for arbitrary executions) on major research projects–gathering data on human rights violations for use by the UN. Summer 2025 and possibly beyond.