Hone your ability to explain complex ideas! PhD students and postdocs can earn UChicagoGRAD’s Research Communication Credential through hands-on workshops and practice fields. Have an upcoming research talk? GRAD offers advising appointments where you can practice your talk, strengthen your delivery, and get feedback. Book on GRAD Gargoyle by selecting “Oral Communication” as the advising type.

myCHOICE Seminar: From Wafer to Device: Careers Across the Semiconductor Industry
Monday, November 16, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Zoom

Join myCHOICE for a conversation with semiconductor professionals working across fabrication, device engineering, process integration, and research and development. Panelists will discuss their career trajectories, the technical and professional skills they utilize, and the range of roles available to PhD scientists across this rapidly growing industry.

Academic Etiquette: Navigating Professional Communication at Conferences and Campus Visits
Tuesday, November 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ 

Professional communication in academia goes far beyond formal presentations and interviews. In this workshop, gain strategies for navigating the informal and unscripted components of academic communication.

Make It Make Cents: Credit and Debt Management
Tuesday, November 17, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, Zoom

What is a credit score, and why does it matter? How can I use credit responsibly and avoid common debt pitfalls? What strategies can help me manage student loans, credit cards, and other forms of debt? If these questions resonate with you, please join UChicagoGRAD for a presentation on credit and debt management for graduate students.

Learn About the Flagship Fellowship Opportunity
Tuesday, November 17, 2:00–3:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Flagship Pioneering is a scientific venture creation firm in Kendall Square, a world biotech hub in Cambridge, MA. Their summer Fellowship is an opportunity for the best and most motivated candidates to spend 3 months embedded in their company-creation teams learning their unique process of scientific exploration.

Exploring Fellowship Opportunities
Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, UChicagoGRAD HQ

Curious about funding for research projects and other academic goals, but not sure where to start? Fellowships can enrich your career in academia (and beyond). Aimed at Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers, this presentation will share how to find and apply to fellowships with UChicagoGRAD.

Career30: Networking Best Practices  
Wednesday, November 18, 4:00–4:30 p.m., Zoom

Improve your professional skills in 30 minutes or less! This presentation will provide attendees with essential information on networking best practices.

Presentation Incubator     
Thursday, November 19, 2:00–4:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

The Presentation Incubator is a supportive space for graduate students and postdocs to workshop presentations in-progress and share presentation strategies with their fellow research communicators. UChicagoGRAD oral communications advisors will provide constructive feedback and facilitate conversation.

Family Mixer           
Saturday, November 21, 3:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Free monthly gathering of UChicago-affiliated families. Also join Stories in the Bookstore on Tuesdays and Crafternoons on Fridays.

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

Student Projectionist - UChicago Film Studies Center

Proctor - University of Chicago Law School

MAPH RA, Contemporary Asian Art - UChicago Visual Resources Center

Fall Game Design Team Member - STAGE Center

Data Science Clinic Teaching Assistant - University of Chicago - The Data Science Institute

What was Theater in 1609? Research Assistant/OCHRE Training - Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society

TOMORROW: Gargoyle Gala
Saturday, November 14, 7:00–11:00 p.m., Field Museum, 1400 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, celebration, and connection with graduate students across UChicago. Limited tier 3 tickets are $60—secure yours now!

TONIGHT: Grad Resource Fest
Friday, November 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Ida Noyes Cloister Club, 1212 E 59th St

Looking to connect with campus resources and stakeholders over free pizza and drinks? Swing by Grad Council’s Resource Fair to meet Renae DeSautel (CARES), Nick Seamons (OIA), Meeta Kumar (Student Wellness), Belinda Vazquez Cortez (HELP), and Brooke Carrell (UChicago Grad). Complete the Grad Council Pulse to enter a raffle for free Gargoyle Gala tickets!

Graduate Council Event Fund Deadline EXTENDED
Applications due Sunday, November 15, 5:00 p.m.

This funding can only be used for graduate student events open to students across ALL DIVISIONS. Please review all application instructions carefully before submitting! Applicants will receive decisions by December 4. Funding is not guaranteed!

Friendsgiving
Tuesday, November 24, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Gordon Center for Integrative Science, 929 E 57th St

Celebrate the holiday season at Grad Council’s Friendsgiving! Join fellow graduate students for a festive meal and an evening of community and gratitude. Seats are limited, so reserve your spot on Eventbrite now!

SAVE THE DATE: Nutcracker
Saturday, December 5, 7:00–9:00 p.m., The Lion Theatre, 182 N Wabash Ave

This holiday season, join the Joffrey Ballet for a magical presentation of The Nutcracker! Follow Marie and her Prince on a Christmas Eve adventure brought to life through breathtaking choreography, Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, and the timeless magic of the holidays. Tickets include admission to the performance at the Lyric Opera House.

International Students Day
Thursday, November 19, 6:00–7:30 p.m., International House Assembly Hall, 1414 E 59th St

Join us for an exciting night of global trivia, where teams will test their knowledge of the world and compete in the spirit of friendly competition. Meet fellow students from around the globe, enjoy great conversation, and celebrate the diversity that enriches our campus community.

Travel Signature Pop-up
Tuesday, November 17, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 5710 South Woodlawn Ave

Are you in F-1/J-1 status and planning to travel internationally? Need an updated travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019? OIA is hosting Travel Signature Pop-Ups at the Center for Identity + Inclusion prior to Winter Break!  Please remember to bring your I-20/DS-2019 as OIA will not have printing services available. (Additional pop-ups on 11/20, 12/1, and 12/9).

Leading Across Worlds: Identity, Influence, and Innovation
Tuesday, November 17, 5:30–7:30 p.m., International House

Please join the University of Chicago’s Chicago Women’s Alliance and International House for an engaging conversation with women leaders whose experiences span cultures, industries, and professional worlds. This panel will explore how identity and culture shape the way we lead, influence, innovate, and build meaningful relationships.

Hyde Park Coffee and Book Tour (Second Edition)
Saturday, November 14, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., International House, 1414 East 59th Street

Meditation Retreat
Sunday, November 15, 2:00–6:30 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave

Uncrushable: The Cockroach Movement and Youth Mobilization in India
Monday, November 16, 9:30–11:00 a.m., Institute of Politics

Language Tables
Monday, November 16, 5:30–7:00 p.m., International House, Assembly Hall, 1414 East 59th St

Fieldworkshop Part II
Tuesday, November 17, 12:00 noon–1:15 p.m., Logan Center for the Arts

Art Open Studio: Stamp Making
Tuesday, November 17, 3:00–4:30 p.m., Student Wellness Center, 840 E 59th St

Snack-Sized AI: Alternatives to AI in Academic Research
Wednesday, November 18, 12:00 noon–2:00 p.m., TechBarEast, Regenstein Library, room 160

Capitalism's Legal Regime
Wednesday, November 18, 5:00–6:30 p.m., Keller Center, Sky Suite, 1307 E 60th Street

Gargoyle Consulting Club MBB Alumni Panel
Thursday, November 19, 5:30–7:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Apply to be a Student Ombuds
Applications open now and accepted on a rolling basis, with review of materials occurring as they are received

The Student Ombuds is a part-time resource for students, appointed by the President to investigate student grievances when the existing channels of communication or dispute resolution have proven unsatisfactory. The Student Ombuds works, on average, 10 hours each week ($25/hour). The space for the position is provided in the Edelstone Center.

English Language Institute Winter Quarter Registration Opens November 30 at 9 a.m.!

Build your English in speaking, media, and writing courses. Choose from non-credit ELI courses: Fluency Building, General American Pronunciation, Conversation in Context, Professional English, Building English Fundamentals (Online), Media English, and Academic Writing. Classes begin on January 11. Registration closes on January 8.

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