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Advice from UChicagoGRAD's Career Team Interns
2020 has ushered in a host of new challenges for graduate students who are looking to launch careers in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. UChicagoGRAD’s career development interns share some student-to-student advice for navigating academic life and professional development during this season of uncertainty. Click here to read our interns’ advice on navigating your career development.
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The International Student & Postdoc Career Series - Interviewing for International Students & Postdocs
Tuesday, November 17, 12:30-1:30pm CT, Zoom
This workshop on Interviewing will be a presentation geared to provide you with input to better understand what is expected in an American job interview. It will provide you concrete tips on how to make a great impression in your interviews; prepare for common interview questions; tailor your responses—and questions—to specific jobs interviews. RSVP here.
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Ford Foundation Fellowships Personal Statement Writing Workshop
Thursday, November 19, 10am-12pm, Zoom
The Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity. https://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/index.htm *All participants will be required to submit a draft of their personal statement by noon on Monday, November 16th, 2020 to participate in this workshop.* This writing workshop is open to students applying for the Ford Foundation predoctoral, dissertation, or postdoctoral award. RSVP here.
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Public History Practicum Information Session
Wednesday, November 18, 5-6pm CT, Zoom
PhD and MA students from the Humanities Division, Division of the Social Sciences, and the Divinity School are encouraged to attend an informational session to learn more about Professor Leora Auslander's Public History Practicum. The session will address the application process, course format and schedule, and will explain the five options for final projects in further detail. RSVP here.
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Science Lab Crawl & Research Showcase (Virtual Edition!)
Thursday, November 19, 4:30-6pm CT, Zoom
This year UChicagoGRAD is taking its annual science lab crawl online, with a virtual event highlighting the exciting and innovative scientific research of grad students and postdocs at UChicago. Join us on Zoom for a research showcase featuring scientists from a wide range of fields discussing their current research, the work of their labs, and how it relates to pressing scientific issues of the day. This event is geared towards a general audience and you'll also have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters. RSVP here.
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Espresso Yourself: Coffee 101
Monday, November 16, 12:00-1:00pm CT, Virtual
Take a coffee break and share tips and tricks for making the perfect brew with fellow grad students. Links will be provided closer to event. RSVP here
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Career Conversation: David Maddox, Portland State University
Friday, November 20, 12:30-1:30pm CT, Zoom
Join UChicagoGRAD for a virtual conversation with alum David Maddox, the Interim Vice Provost for Academic Budget and Planning at Portland State University. David will discuss his current role, his journey from his graduate program to his present position, and his advice for graduate students who are looking to enter the burgeoning field of higher education administration. RSVP here.
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Featured Job Opportunities
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- UPREP Internship: City Colleges of Chicago | UChicago Institute of Politics | Apply via Grad Gargoyle
- Human Resources (HR) Graduate Program | AstraZeneca China | Apply via Grad Gargoyle
- Contract Linguists | Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Apply via Grad Gargoyle
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Additional Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- Resume Best Practices for Industry and Nonprofits | Wednesday, November 18, 12:30-1:30pm CT, Zoom | RSVP here.
- Cover Letter Best Practices for Industry, Nonprofits, & Government |Thursday, November 19, 12:30-1:30pm CT, Zoom | RSVP here.
- Graduate Student Study Hours | Every Wednesday, 12:00-1:00pm CT, Online| Join by accessing the link through our Virtual Student Lounge here
- GRAD/GC Cocktails and Conversations| Every Friday,5:30-6:30pm CT, Online| RSVP here.
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COVID-19 Response Survey
On Tuesday morning, all graduate students received an email from a non-UChicago email address with the following subject line: “Invitation to provide feedback on University’s response to COVID-19 and planning.” If this email is not in your inbox, please check your spam filter. UChicago Graduate Council asks you to please fill out the survey included in the email before Tuesday, November 17th. This survey will be used to analyze the University’s COVID response efforts to date, and help shape future policy. Thank you in advance for your participation.
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Hindu Student Sangam - Diwali Discussion
Thursday November 12, 7:00 P.M. CST
Please join us for a casual discussion about the Diwali holiday, its various meanings, and some of the ways it is celebrated. You are welcome to share your own experiences with this holiday! We will also have some group prayers and songs.
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“Picture a Scientist” Film Screening and Panel Discussion
November 13 – 15 (all day) and November 18, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Register to watch the feature-length documentary film Picture a Scientist, which leads viewers on a journey deep into a group of women scientists' own experiences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. You'll receive a link to the film enabling you to watch it online at any time November 13 -15. You can also attend a virtual panel discussion on November 18 from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. featuring one of the scientists from the film and several UChicago women in STEM.
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Magic Monday with Jeanette Andrews
Monday, November 16th from 12pm-12:30pm, CST
Grab a friend, your lunch and a chair to join us for "Magic Monday" with magician Jeanette Andrews.
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Navigating CPS and K12
Monday, November 16, 2020 5:30pm, CST
This online presentation will review the process for applying for Chicago Public Schools and discuss what to look for when visiting a school (virtually) as we continue to build a community of families with faculty, staff, post-docs and graduate students. We will primarily discuss the Chicago Public Schools application process for families new to CPS
Register here for this meeting:
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Polsky I-Corps Program Information Session
Tuesday, November 17, noon-1pm CT, Zoom
Faculty, researchers, and grad students interested in bringing research, technologies, or ideas to market can do so with support from the NSF-funded Polsky Center I-Corps program. The program is specifically designed to empower university-based innovators to test the innovative potential of their ideas and envision how they could play out in the real world. To learn more, please join this virtual info session about the winter cohort. Register to attend the info session. >>
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