GRADUCon is tomorrow!

Are you interested in bringing your skills to an industry position? Considering applying to work at a startup? In tech? Consulting? Quantitative finance? The arts? Are you still figuring out potential career paths? Attend GRADUCon, the university’s annual career exploration conference exclusively for graduate students, postdocs, and recent graduate alumni. Learn more and register!

Kitty Craft by IGSAB
Friday, March 28, 4:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Join IGSAB on a kitty craft afternoon creating something for you or your cat using flowers or catnip. If you want to make a cat toy but don’t have a cat, we will donate it for you. We look forward to seeing you!

Careers in Education Alumni Panel
Monday, March 31, 5:00–6:30 p.m., South Lounge of the Reynolds Club (2nd floor), 5706 S University Ave

Interested in career pathways within education but outside of academia? Learn from alumni about their professional journeys and how they applied their academic training to careers in education. This event is in collaboration with the Committee on Education.

Optiver (Networking Session)
Thursday, April 3, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Eckhardt Research Center 301B, 5640 S Ellis Ave

Join Optiver for an exclusive session with Wangshen Xie, Senior Quantitative Researcher, as he dives into the high-stakes world of high-frequency trading—a must-attend for those pursuing careers in trading or quantitative finance. This event is intended for PhD students and postdocs.

GRADUCon International 2025
Friday, April 4, 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Virtual

International graduate students and postdocs are invited to GRADUCon International, a virtual career conference that helps you reflect upon and navigate your professional goals. The event features panel discussions with UChicago alumni who have overcome limited immigration options and built careers in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Panelists will reflect upon their own career decision-making processes and provide you with practical advice for navigating immigration systems, cultural norms, and more.

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

Graduate Program Assistant - Data Science for Social Impact - UChicago Physical Sciences Division

Classics Graduate Assistant - University of Chicago, Classics Department

Student Clerical Worker - Becker Friedman Institute for Economics - UChicago

TAPSA/Southern Asia Seminar Coordinator - The University of Chicago- Committee on Southern Asian Studies

CSRPC Multimedia and Marketing Assistant - Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture @UChicago

⁠Copyeditor (Kannada Lexicons) - UChicago South Asian Languages and Civilizations

Spring Soiree
Saturday, May 3

Step into an evening of elegance and celebration as UChicago Graduate Council presents Spring Soirée on May 3 at the Museum of Science and Industry. This exclusive, formal affair is the perfect way to close out the year—think glistening cocktails, enchanting music, and a night of dancing beneath dazzling lights in one of Chicago’s most iconic venues. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of sophistication and revelry. Round 1 tickets go on sale TOMORROW on our Eventbrite!

Chicago Bulls Grad Night
Friday, April 11

Let’s celebrate the beginning of Spring Quarter with some NBA basketball at Graduate Student Night with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, April 11 from 5:00–9:00 PM. Come watch the Bulls take on the Washington Wizards at the United Center in what promises to be an exciting game filled with high-energy plays and an unbeatable fan atmosphere. This special event offers graduate students a heavily subsidized ticket price, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy a night out in the city without breaking the bank. Your ticket also includes access to a benchwarmers experience, where you’ll get the chance to sit on the lower level and watch both teams warm up before the game (available from 5:00–5:30 PM; times subject to change). Whether you’re a die-hard basketball fan or just in it for the experience, this is a night you won’t want to miss. Tickets are limited and expected to go fast—grab yours soon!

Puppy Yoga
Saturday, April 12

Get ready for the return of our most popular event—Puppy Yoga is back on Friday, April 12! This lighthearted yoga session offers the perfect way to unwind and reset, with playful puppies roaming the room as you flow through your practice. Choose from two session times: 12:00–1:15 PM or 2:00–3:15 PM. Please note that the puppies are not adoptable, and participants must bring their own yoga mat. Space is limited and this event fills up quickly, so be sure to register early to secure your spot.

ACS Presents: A Conversation with David Cole
Friday, April 4, 12:15–1:20 p.m., University of Chicago Law School, 1111 E. 60th, Room V

Former ACLU National Legal Director David Cole will be speaking to ACS about his career fighting for civil rights before the highest courts in our nation. His remarks will particularly highlight his work promoting LGBTQ equality and his perspective on the future of civil rights lawyering in the shadow of the Trump Administration.

The State-Induced Crisis in Higher Education
Friday, March 28, 4:00–5:00 p.m., Breasted Hall, 1155 E 58th St

The Chicago Forum invites you to join us for an open discussion on the state of free speech on college campuses, recent detainments, and uncertainties in higher education. 

The Crisis Of American Democracy
Tuesday, April 1, 5:15–6:45 p.m., Location TBA           

The Chicago Center on Democracy invites all to attend a panel and conversation about the crisis of democracy that faces the United States today. Given the examples from abroad and from history, how do we understand what is happening in the United States? 

"History from the Dogsled": Shapiro Distinguished Lecture       
Wednesday, April 2, 5:00 p.m., SSRB 224, 1126 E 59th St    

In her talk, Brown University’s Bathsheba Demuth will examine how something as seemingly unlikely as animal emotions helped shape the contours of the British and Russian empires as they attempted to colonize what is now Alaska.

Leading Through Crisis, Opportunity, and Growth in the Black Community
Thursday, April 3, 5:00–7:00 p.m., The Study Hotel, 1227 E 60th St

Join us for the Golub Capital Social Impact Lab Annual Lecture. Featuring Carmita Semaan (The Surge Institute) and Tyeise Huntley (Rustandy Center), this conversation explores how transformative leadership and collaboration drive growth during times of crisis.

Carving the Divine Screening
Thursday, April 3, 5:00–8:00 p.m., Franke Institute, 1100 East 57th St

Carving the Divine is a documentary film that offers a rare look into a 1400-year-old Buddhist woodcarving tradition and the practitioners struggling to preserve its legacy in a rapidly changing Japan. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Director Yujiro Seki, moderated by Stephan Licha (Assistant Professor, UChicago).

F-1 OPT Webinar
Monday, March 31, 1:00 p.m., Virtual   

Book Discussion: Island Time  
Monday, March 31,  5:00–6:30 p.m., Classics 110, 1010 E 59th St     

Spring Quarter Try it! Tuesday Schedule      
Tuesday, April 1, 1:00–4:00 p.m., Regenstein First Floor Lobby, 1100 E 57th St

An Evening of Japanese Verbal Arts: Rakugo, Kodan, and Monomane
Tuesday, April 1, 5:00 p.m., Assembly Hall, International House, 1414 E 59th St

Understanding Money and Special Interests in Elections
Wednesday, April 2, 12:00 noon–1:15 p.m., Keller Center Skysuite,1307 E 60th St            

Learn about Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP
Thursday, April 3, 1:00–2:00 p.m., Virtual          

The Science and Policy of the Just Energy Transition
Thursday, April 3, 3:30–5:30 p.m., Mansueto Institute Lounge, 1155 E 60th St

The 2025 George and Marie Andros Lecture
Thursday, April 3, 4:00–5:00 p.m., KCBD 1103, 900 E 57th St

Is It Still the Economy, Stupid? Four Decades of Democratic Strategizing
Thursday, April 3, 5:30–6:45 p.m., Bond Chapel, 1025 E 58th St

ELI Spring Quarter Registration
Register before Friday, March 28, 5:)0 p.m.

Spring Quarter Registration ends tomorrow! Courses begin UChicago Week 2 (March 31) and run for 8 weeks, ending May 23. Email esl@uchicago.edu with any questions!

Refresh Sleep Program
Register by Sunday, March 30

Improve your sleep habits and wake up feeling refreshed! The Refresh Sleep program is a 7-week email course that teaches skills and strategies needed for better sleep. You'll learn the science of sleep, healthy sleep habits, practices that promote better sleep, relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, cognitive strategies, and more!