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Ready for autumn quarter? At UChicagoGRAD, we're kicking off next week with fellowship workshops, a session on cover letters, and a career fair in partnership with the Office of Career Advancement. We hope to see you there!
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Fellowships for International Applicants
Monday, September 30, 4:00–5:00 p.m., Zoom
Students and researchers without U.S. citizenship face specific challenges when finding (and applying to) fellowships. This virtual workshop will address the major concerns of international applicants and share practical tools for identifying eligible opportunities.
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| Career30: Cover Letter Best Practices
Tuesday, October 1, 3:30–4:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
Improve your professional skills in 30 minutes or less. This presentation will provide attendees with essential information on professional cover letters for positions in industry and nonprofits. You will learn when to include cover letters in an application, how to structure them, and what kind of content helps you make the best argument for an interview. This session is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines.
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| Exploring Fellowship Opportunities
Wednesday, October 2, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
Fellowships can enrich your career in academia (and beyond). They contribute to fieldwork expenses, research travel, conferences, language study, tuition, and many other academic funding needs. Aimed at Masters, PhD and postdoctoral researchers, this presentation will share how to find and apply to fellowships with UChicagoGRAD.
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| UChicago Fall Career Fair 2024
Wednesday, October 2, 12:30–3:30 p.m., Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E 59th St
The 2024 UChicago Fall Career Fair will take place in-person in collaboration with the Office of Career Advancement. This campus-wide career fair is open to graduate students, postdocs, undergraduate students, and alumni.
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Improv Workshop: Exploring The Connections Between Improv And Democratic Movements
Thursday, October 3, 5:00–6:30 p.m., Social Sciences Research Building Room 224, 1126 E 59th St
How well do you know the origins of improv as an art form? This event will consist of fun and creative improv exercises and improvised storytelling techniques designed to encourage public discourse and reveal the interrelations between improv as an art form and democratic deliberation.
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| Committee Applications Open Soon!
We are currently recruiting new members of the External Programming Committee, the Community Initiatives Committee, and the Advocacy Committee. If you are interested in joining the Graduate Council in one of these positions, please fill out the Graduate Council Committee Interest Form. We will be in touch soon with more information about the committees and how you can apply!
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| 18th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival
Saturday, September 28, 7:00–10:00 p.m., International House, 1414 E 59th St
International House is proud to support the 18th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival! Each year, this jazz celebration features the finest artists in local, national, and international jazz. This year, we will host performances by Pharez Whitted Quintet and the Natural Information Society Community Ensemble with Ari Brown.
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| Universe of Languages
Tuesday, October 1, 2:00–4:00 p.m., Cobb Quadrangle
Thinking about starting a new language? Continuing a language you already know? Travel the University's language universe and hear expert advice about language study, language placement, and language requirements, and proficiency certifications. Find out how languages can enhance your studies and your career. Join us!
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| Democracy Across America
Tuesday, October 1, 4:30–5:30 p.m., SSRB Tea Room (#201), 1126 E 59th St
An engaging conversation with Frank Barry, a Bloomberg columnist and author of "Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy", and Rick Hubbard, a democracy reform activist known for his nationwide journey “Walking to Fix Our Democracy.”
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| Collaboratorium
Wednesday, October 2, 5:00–7:30 p.m., Harper Center, Room C-25 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave
Collaboratorium unites students with researchers, technologists, and faculty looking to explore commercialization and business applications for their work. An opportunity for graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, alumni, and faculty to connect, Collaboratorium includes an opportunity for scientists and researchers to pitch and network with students about their research and technologies.
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| Wellapalooza!
Thursday, October 3, 12:00–3:00 p.m., Main Quadrangle
Join UChicago Student Wellness for Wellapalooza, on Thursday, October 3, from noon to 3 pm on the Main Quad! Relax, rejuvenate, and connect with others as we kick off the academic year. We'll have inflatable slides and games, FREE flu shots, popcorn and snow cones, face painting, balloon art, and more!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RESOURCES
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Call for Proposals: Gender and Sexuality in/and the Romance Languages Conference
Proposals due Tuesday, October 1
We invite contributions that explore the specificities of gender and sexuality as articulated in cultural and critical works produced in or engaging with romance languages (in the broadest sense).
Autumn 2024 Quarter PhD Childcare Stipend Application
Applications due Friday, October 4, 5:00 p.m.
The PhD Childcare Stipend application for Autumn Quarter 2024 opened on Thursday, September 12. Students who received funding in Summer 2024 Quarter need not reapply for Autumn unless their number of dependents has changed. Contact gradhelp@uchicago.edu.
Register today! ELI Autumn Quarter Registration
Autumn Registration ends Friday, October 4, 5:00 p.m.
Registration for the English Language Institute’s Autumn courses is now open! The ELI's mission is to support students' English skills in any phase of their academic journey. We offer Speaking and Writing courses. Registration ends on October 4th and classes may fill up quickly!
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