Graduate students and postdocs have access to Interstride, an interactive portal with resources for living and working abroad, finding internships and full-time jobs, and navigating U.S. and international job markets. Watch the webinar How to Navigate Interstride to Maximize Your Job & Internship Search to explore key features and pick up practical tips for your search.

NSF GRFP Statement Peer Review
Friday, October 16, 9:30–11:30 a.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ 

Students applying to the NSF GRFP are encouraged to join this "just in time" peer review workshop in advance of the competition deadline. In a low-stakes and supportive setting, participants will divide into groups and offer feedback on peers' research and personal statements. Students should bring laptops to share and review essays with peers.

Family Mixer
Saturday, October 17, 3:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Join us for a free monthly gathering of UChicago families. There will be seasonal crafts and snacks along with a play area. Invite a friend! And join us at our weekly enrichment activities!

myCHOICE Seminar: Making the Most of Your myCHOICE Internship
Monday, October 19, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Zoom

The goal of myCHOICE internships is to provide real-world experience in career fields postgraduate students are interested in. You will learn about the different paths, options, and realities of your career field. In this seminar, you will hear from past trainees who studied and worked in various science fields. They will share their experiences and tips on how their myCHOICE internship helped shape and inform their job search and how to make the most of the experience.

PhD Lunch and Learn with Point72/Cubist
Wednesday, October 21, 12:30–1:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ 

Cubist Systematic Strategies is hosting a Lunch and Learn for PhD students. Sign up to meet with researchers and recruiters, learn more about internship and full-time opportunities at Cubist, pick up the latest swag, and enjoy lunch!

Career30: Interviewing Best Practices
Wednesday, October 21, 4:00–4:30 p.m., Zoom

Improve your professional skills in 30 minutes or less! This presentation will introduce you to several strategies and best practices for improving your interview skills, focusing on behavioral interviews for industry, non-profit, and government careers. From mastering your self-introduction to reflecting on your strengths and weaknesses, you will leave feeling better prepared, regardless of your career path.

Research Communication in Uncertain Times: Finding Your Personal "Why" 
Thursday, October 22, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, UChicagoGRAD HQ 

When you know your personal “why”, your communication becomes more authentic and more effective at reaching your audience. Join this workshop to explore what's at stake when researchers publicly communicate their work. You will leave having identified the core values that personally motivate you to conduct excellent research and communicate your research publicly. Open to PhD students and postdocs in all disciplines!

Foreign Language Fellowships
Monday, October 26, 1:00–2:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ 

Have you always wanted to study a foreign language, but don't know where to get support? Are you a more advanced learner who needs funding to pursue coursework in your target country? UChicagoGRAD Fellowships can help! Learn about the landscape of language funding, including the Boren NSEP Fellowship, Critical Language Scholarship, and other fellowships available for studying foreign languages domestically and abroad. Unable to make this session? We’re holding a session on the Boren Fellowship on October 27.

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

Logan Center Production Assistant - University of Chicago, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

Student Ambassador - University of Chicago, Social Sciences Division

Program Assistant, MSCEP Degree Program - University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy

Core Mentor - University of Chicago, Economics Department

Senior RA Moyer Lab - University of Chicago, Department of the Geophysical Sciences

Teaching Assistant-BIOS 23249 - University of Chicago

Drunk Dracula
Friday, October 23, 9:00–11:00 p.m., The Lion Theatre, 182 N Wabash Ave

Get ready for a spooky night out with Grad Council! Watch one actor take five shots of whiskey while delivering a hilarious, chaotic retelling of Dracula. Grab your friends and get ready for a night of comedy! Click the Eventbrite link to secure your spot and purchase a ticket! 

SAVE THE DATE: Graduate Council Halloween Mixer 
Friday, October 30, 6:00–9:00 p.m., Location TBD

Think your costume has what it takes to win a prize? Stop by and show us what you’ve got! Stay tuned for more details! 

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

The countdown to Gargoyle Gala is on! Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, celebration, and connection with graduate students from across UChicago. Our Tier 1 (Early Bird) tickets are $50! Be ready to secure yours on Eventbrite this FRIDAY, October 16th at 6 PM.

Graduate Council Event Fund is OPEN!

Apply by Friday, November 6 for Winter quarter programming. Funding supports graduate student events that are open to students across ALL DIVISIONS and promote cross-divisional engagement. Please review all application instructions carefully before submitting! Applicants will receive decisions by December 4. Funding is not guaranteed!

Rainbow Passport: Queer in Chicago
Tuesday, October 20, 5:30–7:00 p.m., International House, 1414 E 59th St

An inclusive evening to connect, share experiences, and explore queerness across cultures. This session focuses on being queer in Chicago. Enjoy light food and community building alongside fellow graduate students. All are welcome, whether it's your first Rainbow Passport or you've joined before! No pre-registration required.

Fireside Chat with Sasha Havlicek & David Kaye
Friday, October 16, 12:30–1:30 p.m., The Chicago Forum, 5737 S University Ave

Join us for a fireside chat with our Fall Fellows, Sasha Havlicek and David Kaye. This conversation brings together two leading voices at the intersection of technology, law, and human rights for a candid discussion on the defining challenges of governance, expression, & democracy in a digital age.

Become a Green Labs Ambassador
Friday, October 16, 5:30–6:45 p.m., Baker Dining Commons, Community Room D10, 5500 S University Ave

Are you a student in a scientific research laboratory motivated about lab sustainability? A peer-led group is recruiting volunteers willing to strike up conversations in their lab about emissions reductions. Email officeofsustainability@uchicago.edu with your interest. Non-meal plan attendees can let the front desk know you are only attending a meeting.

Walleye Capital Industry Talk
Monday, October 19, 4:30–5:30 p.m., FinMath Classroom MS112, 5727 S University Ave

Join us for a deep dive into the Options market with Rex Johnson (UChicago alum), Head of Equity Volatility at Walleye Capital. Hear about Walleye’s volatility investment business, learn about internship and full-time opportunities, and discover how to start your career with us. Food and swag provided!

Think Better with Nicholas Epley
Wednesday, October 21, 5:30–7:00 p.m., Hybrid (David Rubenstein Forum, 1201 E 60th St, and Zoom)

This free talk will help you better understand and overcome common barriers to social connection. The first 50 guests to check in at the event will receive a free copy of Epley’s latest book, A Little More Social. Doors open at 5:15, and presentation (on zoom and live) starts at 6:00.

F-1 OPT Webinar
Friday, October 16,12:00 noon, Zoom

Anticolonialism and Social Thought
Monday, October 19, 5:30–7:00 p.m., SSRB Tea Room, 1126 E 59th St

"In the Global Vanguard: Agrarian Development and the Making of Modern Taiwan"
Tuesday, October 20, 5:00–6:30 p.m., Franke Institute for the Humanities, 1100 E 57th St

American Idol(s): The False Gods That Threaten Our Freedom
Tuesday, October 20, 6:00–7:30 p.m., 1220 E 58th St

Practice Your English at Conversation Hour!
Tuesday, October 20, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Cobb 201AB, 5811 S Ellis Ave

Stories Objects Hold: Exploring (Non)Material Remnants Of Türkiye: Curator And Artist In Conversation On “Time, Fragmented”
Thursday, October 22, 5:00–6:30 p.m., ISAC Breasted Hall, 1155 E 58th St

Immersion Program in China with CUSEF
Application Deadline: Friday, November 13

Spend spring break in China with a delegation of up to 25 University of Chicago graduate students. Through visits to universities, businesses, and cultural institutions, you’ll meet with leaders and local communities and gain firsthand perspectives on China’s politics, economy, and technology, as well as its history and culture.

Buddy Up!
Sign-ups Open Now!

Join a network of current graduate/professional students who want to meet new people and connect with peers across campus. Every two weeks, you’ll be randomly paired with a new buddy and have the opportunity to meet up for a free coffee on campus and join a quarterly social event!

Opt-In Resume Books Available Now 

UChicagoGRAD’s 2026–27 opt-in resume books are now live in GRAD Gargoyle! Resume books are packets of student and postdoc resumes that UChicagoGRAD’s career team keeps on hand to share with employers who are looking to connect with students with specific career interests and skillsets. UChicagoGRAD may also use these resume books to contact students and let them know about upcoming events relevant to their interests. You may submit your resume to as many books as you like, but please be sure to only submit to resume books appropriate to your degree level. If you have difficulties with this process, please email the UChicagoGRAD External Relations Team at hiregrad@uchicago.edu.