Have a Wonderful Break!

Thank you for reading the GGW this quarter! Read on to catch the last events and opportunities of the year–including shuttle service to and from O'Hare International Airport–and plan ahead for the first week of Winter Quarter at UChicagoGRAD. We’ll see you next year!

Family Mixer           
Saturday, December 13, 3:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Celebrate the end of the year with us at the monthly Parenting Community family mixer. Free, and all families are welcome. Activities include ornament making, cookie decorating and a hot chocolate bar. And bring the kids to our final Fall Quarter Crafternoon tomorrow (12/12, 3:30–4:30) and receive a prize.

Career30: LinkedIn
Wednesday, January 7, 4:00–4:30 p.m., Zoom

Improve your professional skills in 30 minutes or less. This presentation will provide attendees with essential information for creating an effective and professional LinkedIn profile. This session is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines.

Master's Advance Internship Program Info Session
Thursday, January 8, 12:30–1:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Master’s students in the Divinity School and the Arts and Humanities Division are invited to learn how they can receive funding ($6000) for self-designed internships through UChicagoGRAD’s Advance Internship Program. The program is open to domestic and international students. Internships may take place anywhere in the world.

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

Phoenix STEM Graduate Assistant - The College - University of Chicago

MFR Program Event Intern - The University of Chicago, Economics Department

Student Assistant – Career Development Office - University of Chicago Financial Mathematics Program

Winter Biology Game Design Team Member, STAGE Center - STAGE Center

Academic Technology Specialist - UChicago Social Sciences Division

Student Office/Website Assistant - University of Chicago - Biological Sciences Division

Chicago Cultural Alliance Programs & Membership Internship - Chicago Cultural Alliance

O'Hare Shuttle Service
Graduate Council Holiday Express: Your One-Way Ticket from Finals (and Back!)

Heading to O'Hare this holiday season? Reserve a seat on the Graduate Council Holiday Express! This Winter Break, Graduate Council is excited to offer a new pilot program of free shuttles between campus and O'Hare. Whether you're planning to make the trek to O'Hare after finals, in the new year, or both, board the Graduate Council Holiday Express to make your travel a breeze! Shuttles will run from campus to O'Hare December 12–14 and December 19–20, and from O'Hare to campus on January 3–4. Tickets are required, as seats are limited. Tickets from campus to O'Hare are available Thursday, December 11, at 5:30 pm. Tickets from O'Hare to campus are available Friday, December 12, at 5:30 pm. Reserve your spot now on the Graduate Council Eventbrite! 

Graduate Council's Event Fund Deadline is Approaching

Planning something big for the Winter Quarter? Graduate Council’s Event Fund can provide up to $2,000 to support interdivisional academic, professional, or social events. Round 1 applications are due Friday, December 12, at 5:00 p.m. and will support events taking place in the Winter Quarter. Funding is competitive and not guaranteed, so propose a realistic budget and timeline.

Gargoyle Gala Pics are LIVE!

If you made it to Gargoyle Gala this year, your photos are finally ready to be revisited and possibly over-analyzed with friends. Feel free to share on social and tag @gc_uchicago so we can see your favorites. Thanks again to everyone who joined us at Navy Pier and helped make the night a massive grad-wide gathering. Stay tuned for the next one!

Thank You for an Outstanding Quarter, Have a Great Winter Break! 

From Gargoyle Gala and Friendsgiving Fest to Puppy Yoga, Crafternoon, and Drunk Dracula, we’ve loved seeing graduate students from across divisions show up, have fun, and build community this quarter. Thank you for engaging with us, sharing your voice, and providing your feedback. We’ll be back in Winter with more programming, more advocacy work, and more opportunities to get involved.

Safe travels and good luck on finals,
Graduate Council

Brass & Pipes for the Season
Sunday, December 14, 3:00–4:00 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

Hear University Organist Thomas Weisflog on the magnificent E.M. Skinner organ with a glorious brass ensemble playing beloved holiday classics. Delicious hot cider served. Free Admission.

Reduced Hours and Closures

Winter 2025 C.A.R.E.S. Supplemental Meal Support

Through C.A.R.E.S. – Community Action Reaching Every Student – UChicago Dining, Chartwells H.E., and various UChicago campus offices ensure that students who may face hunger or opt to skip meals during academic breaks have access to food. If you anticipate experiencing food insecurity during Winter Break, please fill out the short survey and you will receive more details about a winter break supplemental grocery distribution event.

CCTL Graduate Teaching Consultant Program - Winter 2026
Applications due Monday, December 15

The CCTL’s Teaching Consultants are trained and experienced graduate students dedicated to promoting excellence in teaching. TCs conduct Graduate Teaching Consultations and Midcourse Student Feedback sessions for UChicago graduate student instructors. Learn more on our website.

Refresh Sleep Program
Register by Monday, January 12

Looking for tips on improving your sleep? Try the Refresh Sleep Program, a 7-week email program with strategies to help!

Winter Quarter Registration at ELI!

Still deciding on which ELI course you want to take this Winter? Consider Fluency Building! This is the perfect class if you're looking to sharpen both your casual conversational and professional/academic speaking skills! Registration is open now, so don't delay!

Applications for 2026–27 Writing Program Teaching Opportunities Open Now!
Applications due Friday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m.

The Writing Program will now be accepting applications from Master's and PhD students to work in Teaching Assistant and Writing Tutor positions in 2026–27. For more information about TA and Writing Tutor positions, please consult our website.