Thinking about Applying to Fulbright? It’s not too late!
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| Job Search 101: Best Practices for Seeking Tech and Computational Jobs
Wednesday, August 9, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Zoom
Did you know that the recruitment cycle for many technical and computational jobs begins as early as July? Join UChicagoGRAD and PSD for a “Job Search 101” to learn application timelines, job searching tips, resume best practices, and what to expect from interviews.
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| Register Now for the Science and Engineering Industry Expo 2023
August 29, 9:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Zoom)
August 30, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (in-person, 929 E. 57th St)
Are you a current PhD student or postdoc interested in career exploration in science and engineering industries? This year’s Science and Engineering Industry Expo is an intimate recruitment and career exploration event featuring employers from industrial and governmental settings, including Argonne National Lab, IBM, and UL Research Institute. This event will feature short employer presentations, speed interviews/chats, and a networking lunch.
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| The Key Roles of Clearinghouses & Exchanges in the Finance Industry
Thursday, August 31, 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Ida Noyes Hall Cloister Club
The University of Chicago's Master's in Financial Mathematics Program is happy to host this event. Hear from a panel of experts including industry executives, Henry Schwartz (Cboe), Paul Kamhout (CME Group) and others in a discussion on where exchanges are today, including career pathways for quants and data experts in the securities industry. This panel will be followed by a networking session. Come learn and network with industry professionals and alumni!
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| UChicago Fall Career Fair 2023
Thursday, September 28, 2:00–5:00 p.m. CST, Virtual
The Fall Career Fair 2023 will take place virtually via the Handshake platform in combination with Career Advancement. This campus-wide career fair is open to graduate students, postdocs, undergraduate students, and alumni. Registration is REQUIRED for this event. The deadline to register in GRAD Gargoyle is 11:59 p.m. CST on August 28, 2023. Late registrations cannot be accepted.
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| Happy August from your Graduate Council!
Incoming grad students, keep an eye on your inbox for more information about orientation activities.
Want to learn more about Grad Council? Email us or keep in touch via the channels below.
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Build and Launch Accelerator Demo Day
Thursday, August 31, 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Polsky Exchange North, 1452 East 53rd St.
This event will showcase teams participating in the University of Chicago's Build and Launch Accelerators. The Launch Accelerator allows student ventures at a later stage to spend their summer fundraising for their venture, selling, and gaining/maintaining momentum. Questions? Contact Paul Cavalieri.
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| Screening Freedom: Film + Discussion Series
Sundays, August 20 and 27, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Logan Center Screening Room
Join the Logan Center free film screenings celebrating the work of Black cinema, self-representation, and freedom. Screening Freedom highlights self-representation on film as freedom work.
Sunday, August 20: The African Desperate (Martine Syms, 2022)
Sunday, August 27: Drylongso (Cauleen Smith, 1993)
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| Grad Summer Mixer
Tuesday, August 8, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
International House
Join the International House Graduate Commons Program and other fellow graduate students every Tuesday for a weekly summer gathering! We want to celebrate with all our graduate students throughout the summer, so come along to enjoy the nice weather with light food, drinks, and good company!
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| Cleo Qian, “LET’S GO LET’S GO LET’S GO”
Monday, September 11, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Seminary Co-Op
The electric, unsettling, and often surreal stories in Cleo Qian’s first book, LET’S GO LET’S GO LET’S GO, explore the alienated, technology-mediated lives of restless Asian and Asian American women today. Qian will be joined in conversation by Rachel DeWoskin.
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| Resources and Development in Africa: A Multi-perspective
Wednesday, October 4, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Keller Sky Suite, Harris School of Public Policy
Africa is a diverse continent with immense resources and rich cultural heritage. Yet, the road to equitable and sustainable development presents both challenges and opportunities. This panel discussion provides a platform for experts from different backgrounds, sectors, and regions to share their perspectives on Africa's development. We aim to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of varying perspectives on how individuals, firms, and countries can support African countries in achieving economic development, equity, and sustainability.
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ComSciCon Chicago 2023
Apply by Friday, September 8
ComSciCon is a two-day workshop offering graduate students and postdocs the opportunity to learn science communication from editors, writers, policymakers, bloggers, podcasters, and scientists. The conference will take place October 21 and 22 at Rush University. For more information, check out our website, or email chicago@comscicon.org.
August Blood Donor Raffle
Thursday, August 3, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
DCAM 2E
Donate blood or platelets in August and be entered into a raffle for 4 Courtside tickets to see the WNBA Chicago Sky vs New York Liberty on September 3 at 2:00 p.m. Complete our online form or call (773) 702-6247 to schedule your appointment! Help ensure our patients have the blood products they need.
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