Interested in becoming a Graduate Council Representative?

Graduate Council Representatives bridge the gap between academic units and Graduate Council, contributing to matters of policy, programming, and community engagement. Beyond meetings and decision-making, you would help the Graduate Council foster an environment of collaboration, inclusivity, and support among graduate students, recognizing community as the heart and soul of meaningful governance. Specifics on the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of Graduate Council Representatives are listed here. If you are interested, please submit your intent to run by Saturday, May 31. 

Workshop on Teaching Portfolios
Friday, May 23, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Virtual

After getting started in the Seminar on Teaching Portfolios, this Workshop provides a venue for graduate students and postdocs to share and receive feedback on a draft of their teaching portfolio. Prerequisite: Previous attendance at a Seminar on Teaching Portfolios

May Dissertation Write-in
May 27-30, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Are you looking to jump-start your next dissertation chapter or move past a roadblock in your writing? Don’t miss UChicagoGRAD’s May Dissertation Write-In, an intensive four-day group writing retreat designed to help you build community and make meaningful progress on your work.

This Write-In will be held from May 27 through May 30. Space is limited, so participants should commit to attending three of the four days. This workshop is open to all PhD students. This event is at capacity, but you can join the waitlist.

Parenting Community: Stories in the Bookstore
Friday, May 27, Bookstore Building, 2nd floor

Free weekly storytime on the 2nd Floor of Campus Bookstore. (970 E. 58th St.) Presented by Laura, coordinator of the Parenting Community. Stories and songs on a theme, with snacks provided. All are welcome. 

Learn about PPG Industries
Tuesday, May 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Eckhart Research Center, 5640 S. Ellis Ave, Room 201B

Join us for a product showcase and resume review session on campus! Explore R&D with a live product demonstration and gain valuable resume insights from industry professionals. Whether you're refining your resume or preparing for the job market, this event offers expert feedback and career advice tailored to you. This session is designed for graduate students and postdocs looking to explore industry careers.

Career Catalyst Event – Empower Your Next Move
Wednesday, May 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, 303 E. Superior St

Join us for our Career Catalyst, an event dedicated to empowering women in the life sciences with the tools and connections to take the next step in their careers. The program includes a career development workshop focused on building a standout resume and sharpening a job search strategy. Connect with recruiters and industry leaders in the Chicagoland area.

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

Case Manager-RISC - The University of Chicago, Economics Department 

Graduate Fellowships Intern - UChicagoGRAD 

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

Alumni Data Project Student Worker - University of Chicago 

Gallery Attendant/Front Desk Attendant - Smart Museum of Art 

Harris Ambassador - University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy 

ESL/EAL Graduate Programming Assistant - English Language Institute

Language Tutor, ESL/EAL (remote available) - English Language Institute

Documentary Screening: Chinatown Cha-Cha 
Thursday, May 22, 6:00-8:15 p.m., Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St, Room 201

This is part of the two-day event featuring Chinatown Cha-cha, a documentary film made by artist Luka Yuanyuan Yang. The film focuses on the 92-year-old previous nightclub dancer, Coby Yee, among members of the senior dance troupe Grant Avenue Follies, and their hidden stories about women in Chinatown. 

Professionalism in Politics & Public Service
Friday, May 23, 12:30-2:00 p.m., Institute of Politics, 5707 S. Woodlawn Ave 

Learn how to navigate professional spaces. Voting rights organizer Caroline Hutton, AB '18, political communications pro Andrew Mamo, AB '18 and high-powered lobbyist Saat Alety are here to help you get a job or internship in politics and public service. Lunch served. 

2025 John Edwardson '72 Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) Finals
Wednesday, May 28, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Harper Center C-25, 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave 

Join us for the 15th John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge Finals, where teams will compete for over $400,000 in startup funding. Throughout the day, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., our finalists will present their innovative social ventures to an esteemed panel of judges.

George Shultz Innovation Fund Finals 
Thursday, May 29, 9:00-11:30 a.m., Harper Center C-25, 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave 

Watch as four startup teams vie for investment from the George Shultz Innovation Fund. Each team will pitch to the Innovation Fund Advisory Committee, consisting of advisors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. The George Shultz Innovation Fund provides up to $250,000 in funding for promising early-stage ventures in deep tech. 

Effectively Communicating Complex Information 
Thursday, May 29, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Eckhardt Research Center, 5640 S. Ellis Ave, Room 401 

Many academics struggle to convey complicated material to a general audience in courses or research. This is a critical skill for both teaching and sharing results. This targeted workshop will provide attendees with strategies to more effectively communicate the nuance and details of complex information to a varied audience. 

AEPP Registration is open! 

Join us this summer for an Intensive English Program to help support your academic English! Incoming international graduate students should express interest via Slate or by contacting your Admissions / Dean of Students office. Partners and spouses of UChicago Students, Postdocs, and Staff are welcome. Registration forms can be found on our website!  

Student Wellness: Let’s Talk 
Swift Hall 406, 1025 E. 58th St

Let’s Talk provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential consultations with therapists from UChicago Student Wellness. No appointment is necessary. The last dates for Spring Quarter are 5/28 at 11am and 5/30 at 3pm. There will be no Let's Talk on 5/23 or 5/26 due to Memorial Day.