UChicago Fall Career Fair

The 2025 UChicago Fall Career Fair will take place in-person on Monday, September 29 from 12:30–4:00 p.m. in Ida Noyes Hall in collaboration with the Office of Career Advancement. This campus-wide career fair is open to graduate students, postdocs, undergraduate students, and alumni.  

Bank of China
Friday, September 26, 1:00–2:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD

Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world and is kicking off their 2025–26 Campus Recruitment Program. Bank of China will have 30+ positions available in the US branches. Attend to learn more!

Exploring Fellowship Opportunities
Tuesday, September 30, 2:30–3:30 p.m., 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). They contribute to fieldwork expenses, research travel, conferences, language study, tuition, and many other academic funding needs. Aimed at Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers, this IN-PERSON presentation will share how to find and apply to fellowships with UChicagoGRAD.

Amgen, Inc.
Wednesday, October 1, 4:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Come join us on October 1st as we discuss AMGEN’s Commercial Leadership & Insights Program (CLIP)! We will spend time walking through the details of the internship program, answering your questions, and networking!

Career30: Cover Letter Best Practices
Wednesday, October 1, 4:00–4:30 p.m., Virtual

Improve your professional skills in 30 minutes or less! This presentation will provide attendees with essential information on creating 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. A Q&A session will follow. This session is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines.

Point72 / Cubist Systematic
Thursday, October 2, 4:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Sign up to meet with researchers and recruiters, learn more about internship and full-time opportunities at Cubist, pick up the latest swag, and of course some delicious food! This event is for PhDs only. 

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

Slavic Publicity Assistant - Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, Humanities Division

Study Abroad Graduate Assistant in Oaxaca (Winter 2025) - University of Chicago Study Abroad

Graduate Assistant - University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice

Department of Music Technology Assistant - University of Chicago Department of Music

Graphic Design Graduate Assistant - University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

Computing Support Assistant - MA Programs in the Social Sciences, University of Chicago

F-1 OPT Webinar
Friday, September 26, 12:00 noon, Zoom

This webinar will outline the steps of the post-completion OPT application process for F-1 students nearing the end of their program. There will also be time for Q&A.

Teaching@UChicago
Friday, September 26, 12:00–4:00 p.m., Virtual

Teaching@UChicago is the CCTL’s annual orientation event for graduate students at the beginning of their teaching careers at the University of Chicago. This orientation is designed to be useful for graduate students serving as TAs, Interns, and instructors, especially those new to teaching roles at the University.

Library Tours
Saturday, September 27, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Regenstein Library, 1100 E 57th St

Learn about the Library spaces, resources, and collections that will help make your school year a success. Drop in for a 30-minute introductory tour. All new students (and families) welcome.

Chats and Churros with the Chicago Forum
Monday, September 29, 2:00–4:00 p.m., 5737 S University

Meet the Chicago Forum Staff and Student Board and learn about upcoming events. Enjoy tasty churros as you mingle, ask questions, and find out what we do—and how you can be a part of it. Open to the public. No registration required.  

Beyond Corporatization: The University Campus as a Unique Site of Capitalization
Tuesday, September 30, 5:00–6:30 p.m., Swift Lecture Hall 3rd Floor, 1025 E 58th St

With Hyde Park in mind, this talk will explore higher education’s current state as not one of corruption but of capitalization. How can we understand the unique formulation of university, in policy and practice, as especially conducive for suppressing liberatory possibilities, both on campus and in its host community? 

The Part the Muses Give Us Master Class
Friday, September 26, 12:00–5:30 p.m., 1220 E 58th St

Meet the Fall 2025 IOP Fellows
Tuesday, September 30, 5:30–6:45 p.m., Ida Noyes 3rd Floor, 1212 E 59th

Student Recovery Group
Wednesday, October 1, 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m., Student Wellness Center Room 1059, 840 E 59th St

Maven Securities Information Session
Thursday, October 2, 1:00–2:00 p.m., Ida Noyes Hall 3rd Floor, 1212 E 59th

Fall 2025 Collaboratorium
Thursday, October 2, 5:00–7:30 p.m., Charles Harper Center, 104ABC, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave

Back to School Carnival
Thursday, October 2, 6:00–7:30 p.m., International House, 1414 E 59th St

Join IGSAB today!
Apply by Tuesday, October 30

Join our International Graduate Student Advisory Board to make a difference on campus! Build a welcoming community and be the go-to friend who gets things done. You’ll share ideas and plan events while developing your leadership skills. We keep it fun with creative projects and social meetups!

ELI Autumn Quarter Registration is Live!

We are offering Spoken Communication, Written Communication, and Media English Courses.  Please email us at esl@uchicago.edu with any questions. 

Autumn Quarter PhD Childcare Stipend Applications Open Now
Applications due Friday, October 3, at 5:00 p.m. central

Eligible student parents can be awarded $1,000–$1,375 per quarter. View details and eligibility criteria on our website. Students who were awarded the Stipend during Summer Quarter need not reapply for Autumn, Winter, and Spring Quarters.  Applications are due on Friday, October 3rd.

Heritage Museum of Asian Art Scholar in Residence
Apply by October 15

This residency is a joint initiative between the Heritage Museum of Asian Art and the University of Chicago's Center for the Art of East Asia (CAEA). This collaboration aims to pilot a new model of collaboration between artists and emerging scholars, creating dynamic intersections between research, creative practice, and public engagement. Contact ellenlarson@uchicago.edu with questions.

Translation Workshop
Apply by October 15

The South Asian Literature in Translation (SALT) Project, with support from the Committee on Southern Asian Studies (COSAS), is pleased to announce daylong workshops at UChicago on Sunday, November 9, led by translators Daisy Rockwell and Jason Grunebaum. Learn about how to apply.