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UChicagoGRAD Stands with the University against Anti-Asian Violence
We stand with the University in condemning all acts of anti-Asian racial violence that have been increasing in the country over the last few months. We are saddened by the recent events in Georgia, and our hearts go out to the Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi American (APIDA) community, and all people who have been and continue to be vulnerable to these acts of racial hatred and violence in the US. We have collated resources from our campus partners to help promote emotional support resources through this time. We encourage you to engage with all the wonderful support programs that the University of Chicago offers to people of all backgrounds. Check out resources here.
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Prepping for GRADUCon Coffee Chats
Wednesday, March 31, 12:30-1:30pm CT, Zoom
Do you have a Coffee Chat scheduled with an alum at GRADUCon? Want tips on informational interviews? This session will provide some tips for conducting an effective informational interview. There will also be plenty of time to answer questions about GRADUCon and alumni networking in general. RSVP here.
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Expert Writing Consultations for Graduate Students: Appointments Available Starting March 26th!
March 29th - June 4th on Zoom
The Writing Program and UChicagoGRAD will offer free writing consultations for graduate students working on academic papers. Students can book a 50-minute appointment to review the focus, clarity, organization, and other aspects of their academic writing with a Graduate Writing Consultant. Consultations will be available throughout Spring Quarter, and can be booked through the UChicagoGRAD home page starting Friday, March 26th. New appointments are released on a weekly basis, so students should check back regularly for availability. You can also check out the Writing Program's Graduate Writing Consultations page for more information.
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Conducting Dissertation Research with Fellowships
Thursday, April 1, 10-10:30, Zoom
For PhD students in the humanities, divinity, and social sciences who are ABD or soon to be ABD. Join us to learn about types of research awards, the argument you must make to obtain a grant, and how to search for opportunities aligned with your goals. Questions? Contact James Cotton. RSVP here.
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Call for Presenters: Art Institute Virtual Gallery Talks
Thursday, April 29, 4:30-6:00pm, Zoom
(Application Deadline April 1)
Are you interested in presenting a virtual gallery talk about an artwork in the Art Institute’s collection? GRADTalk is seeking presenters for a virtual event featuring grad students and postdocs delivering short, 10-minute talks on an artwork of their choice. Unlike a traditional gallery talk, these presentations should focus on your own research and how it helps us understand the artwork in a different light. Perhaps you study a historical time period or scientific concept that relates to a work in the Art Institute’s collection? You can explore the collection through the online catalogue and if you are interested in participating, please fill out this application form by April 1. For questions please contact Michael O’Toole at mfo@uchicago.edu.
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GRADUCon 2021
Thursday-Saturday, April 1-3, Zoom
GRADUCon is the University of Chicago's annual career conference for graduate students and postdocs. Now in its 12th year, GRADUCon is a fantastic opportunity to explore careers in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. It includes panels, discussions, and the chance to talk one-on-one with alumni about diverse career trajectories. RSVP here.
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Ivy+ Just in Time Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 12:00-4:00 pm Central, Online
Looking for a summer internship or full-time job? Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet top employers from various industries at the Ivy+ Just in Time Virtual Career Fair coming up on April 7. Employers will be eager to meet you as they share information about currently available internships and full-time roles for 2021. Join your peers from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale as you engage with employers through high-quality video and small group information sessions. For a list of participating employers who are recruiting graduate-level candidates and information on which will consider international applicants, please click here. Please register on Talentspace: https://app.talentspace.io/register/131201133302132441.
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Structured Writing Accountability Groups: Spring 2021 Registration
April 16th-May 28th
REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Sunday, April 11th at 11:59 pm CST
This program is open to all graduate and professional school students and postdocs who are working on a major writing project (e.g. dissertation chapter or proposal, journal article, thesis, etc.; however, completing short-term assignments is not ideal for this program). Please be aware that the objectives and activities are tailored to the experiences of people from racial/ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds historically excluded in higher education.
Each Friday co-working session lasts for 3 hours and will consist of goal-setting and focused writing time. By the end of the sessions, you'll have developed an awareness of your writing process and made measurable progress toward your writing goals—all within an encouraging community of writers. Please note that this opportunity is intended to support your writing process and productivity, not the content and mechanics of writing.
To participate, it is preferable that you can attend *all* sessions. Please indicate any extenuating circumstances in the application.
These programs are co-sponsored by the Office of Student Support Services, UChicagoGRAD, and the Writing Program.
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Featured Job Opportunities
- Summer Remote Teaching Assistants – High School Pathways Program, The University of Chicago Summer Session | Apply via GRAD Gargoyle
- Program Assessment Internship, Territory | Apply by April 15 via GRAD Gargoyle
- Observational Coding Research Assistant, Thirty Million Words | Apply via GRAD Gargoyle
- Development Planning Intern, The Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation | Apply by April 5 via GRAD Gargoyle
- Program Officer – Women’s Leadership Development, Chicago Foundation for Women | Apply via GRAD Gargoyle
- Analyst/Associate – Equity Research, Biotech, Bank of America | Apply Via GRAD Gargoyle
- Student Office Assistant, University of Chicago Department of Pediatrics |Apply by April 30 via GRAD Gargoyle
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Additional Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Career Conversation with Sonya Sceats, Chief Executive at Freedom from Torture | Wednesday, March 31, 11am-noon CT, Zoom | RSVP here.
Pandemics: Race, Healing, and Transformation in Higher Education | April 8-9 | RSVP here.
Capture Consulting Offers 2021 | Sundays, February 21–September 5, 10:00–11:30am (CT), online | Register here.
- CAS Intern Office Hours | Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:00-2:00pm, Fridays 10:00-11:00am
|Join via the grad lounge here
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This Week From UChicago Grad Council
Wellness Series Events
March 8-26
There are only four weeks left of the University of Chicago Grad Council’s Wellness Series! We'll be hosting three virtual classes each week: Monday will be meditation/mindfulness, Wednesday will be yoga, and Friday will be mixed fitness. These classes are taught by student instructors from our UChicago community and are open to all students. Prior experience is not necessary, and instructors will provide modified exercise options if necessary! RSVP Here
Virtual Escape Room
Friday, April 2 @ 5pm CT
Join UChicago Grad Council for a virtual 'Unlocked for Teams' event with The Escape Game Chicago! Participants can reserve spots individually or for up to 5 teammates so you can play with friends in the breakout room setting. RSVP Here
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Global Mentorship Network presents: Spring Break Vision Board Activity
Thursday, March 25th, 8-9am AND 5-6pm CT
Spring is a great time to start fresh and envision a more optimistic future! Join the Global Mentorship Network and learn how to create your own vision board. Chat about your hopes and visions for the coming months, and put those visions into images you can carry with you on your phone or hang on your wall for inspiration. No need to have art supplies for a physical collage (though you can do that too!), as we will learn how to create a digital version using free online platforms. Come with an open mind and positive attitude. Join either 8am event, 5pm event, or both!
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Dissertation Procedures for Students
Wednesday, March 31, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Online
Are you a Ph.D. student planning to graduate in Spring 2021? Come to this session for information about the procedures for submitting your dissertation. We will review University policies and formatting requirements and discuss open access for dissertations via the institutional repository, Knowledge@UChicago. Registration is required for Zoom meeting login information.
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Sexual Citizens: A Conversation about Sexual Assault with the Authors
Tuesday, April 20 at 5 pm CST
*Extended: Register before April 2 to receive a free copy of the Sexual Citizens book mailed to you
For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Equal Opportunities Program offices are hosting a conversation with the authors of the groundbreaking book on sexual assault, Sexual Citizens. This student-led Q&A event will host Columbia University Professor Jennifer Hirsch (Department of Sociomedical Sciences) and Professor Shamus Khan (Department of Sociology) to discuss their study on campus sexual assault.
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Join the Office of Civic Engagement’s Student Advisory Council
Extended Deadline: Monday, March 29
The Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) is seeking members of its Student Advisory Council for a one-year term running April 2021 – March 2022. Committee members will gather monthly to provide feedback and reactions to University civic engagement initiatives. Members will also participate in consultant roles on a project designed to support OCE’s student communications efforts, and serve as ambassadors of civic engagement more generally. Learn more and express interest here by Friday, March 19th.
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20th & 21st Century Cultures Workshop presents: Trading Races
April 5, 2021, 3:00-4:00pm CT, Zoom
The 20th & 21st Century Cultures Workshop and Race and Pedagogy Working Group will welcome Kenyatta Forbes to our digital campus to discuss Trading Races with Patrick Jagoda (Professor of English, University of Chicago) and Ashlyn Sparrow (Learning Technology Director and Lead Game Designer at the UC Game Changer Chicago Design Lab.
Trading Races, which is marketed as a “party game for Black culture,” is also marketed as a “teaching tool.” “Teach Black History in an engaging and interactive way,” the website reads. “The rules are simple. The discussions won’t be.”
The "pre-reading" for this event includes educational guides and a short video, all of which can be found on the 20th & 21st Century Cultures Workshop's website. In addition, the 20th & 21st Century Cultures Workshop and Race and Pedagogy Working Group can offer a limited number of complimentary copies of Trading Races to people who are planning on attending the event and are interested in studying and/or playing with the cards in advance. If you would like to be considered to receive a free deck of cards, you can email zbhughes@uchicago.edu on or before Thursday, March 25. Please note that the cards cannot be mailed to home addresses, and must be picked up on campus the week of March 29. People who are chosen to receive a copy of Trading Races will receive an email with detailed information about pick-up on Friday, March 26.
This event is free and open to the public. Both workshops are committed to making their programming fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Please direct any questions and concerns to the 20th & 21st Century Cultures Workshop coordinators, Zachary Hope (zhope@uchicago.edu) and Zoe Hughes (zbhughes@uchicago.edu).
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 919 2689 4141
Passcode: trade
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Booth TechCon 2021 : The Future is Now: The New Velocities of Digital Acceleration
Thursday, April 8th - Saturday April 10th
As the world continues to experience a whirlwind of digital accelerations, we invite you to join us in reflecting on some of the major changes that we have seen and the new responsibilities that we face, while reimagining the new boundaries of technological innovation. From keynote speech by CeCe Morken, the CEO of Headspace, to interactive panels, Booth TechCon 2021 will explore the latest trends and ideas in areas such as FinTech, Policy, eCommerce and Social Platforms. Open and free for all UChicago students and affiliates.
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2021 UChicago Chinese Community Career Storytelling Week
April 8 – 14, 2021 | Online via Zoom
We invite 20+ UChicago Chinese alumni from leading fields to share their career/life transition stories via individual storytelling and small-group online discussion. We hope to further connect UChicago Chinese alumni, students, and friends across divisions and stimulate and support positive changes for career development and community building. For more updates, please stay tuned via email and the University Center in Beijing's WeChat account.
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Call for papers: The Lives & Afterlives of Objects
Submission Deadline: Apply now through April 16, 2021
The Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry at the Smart Museum of Art invites proposals for its 2021 remote student symposium, “The Lives and Afterlives of Objects.” This symposium centers around the intertwined themes of material culture, life cycles, and the passage of time. While the conference takes the exhibition Lust, Love, and Loss in Renaissance Europe as its point of departure, we hope to bring together studies on various time periods, geographies, and disciplines, concerning objects ranging from the high arts to the items of everyday life. Applicants should e-mail a 200–250-word abstract to Stephanie Reitzig by Friday, April 16, 2021. Please note whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student in the body of the e-mail. Successful applicants will be notified by April 23. We will provide further information about the format and date of the symposium at that time. Contact: Stephanie Reitzig, Undergraduate Research Associate for Lust, Love, and Loss in Renaissance Europe, sreitzig@uchicago.edu
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