Check out the Grad Lounge!

The grad lounge is a uniquely dedicated space where grad students from all divisions can come together to socialize, work, and rest. In this solely grad student space, you can find free coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and a variety of snacks. You can play board games and cards, put together puzzles, and pray or nap in the quiet room. In addition to shared tables, individual workstations, and lockers for rent, the space also includes a kitchenette with a fridge and microwave at your disposal and two bookable private rooms for small group or virtual meetings.

Most of all, we offer a warm place to retreat from the weather, a stopping point between classes, or a refuge from the pressures of grad school, right in the center of campus. This space is for you—come check it out Mondays–Thursdays (9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) and Fridays (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).

Parent Write-In       
Saturday, February 8, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ   

Any grad students or postdoc parent may sign up for 3-hour childcare slot. We will watch your children while you work on writing or class work in an adjoining space. Minimum age 9 months. If all slots are filled, there are also 4 drop-in spaces available.

Career30: Resume Best Practices (Data Science Edition)
Wednesday, February 12, 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, tailored resume for positions in data science. An open Q&A will follow. This session is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines, especially those interested in attending the Data Science and Analytics Career Fair.

Better Together GRAD Cookie Decorating Social
Wednesday, February 12, 5:00–7:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Join Student Wellness and UChicagoGRAD as we celebrate relationships in all forms! Valentine's day is for all to celebrate love, no matter romantic or platonic. Join us in a cookie decorating special and make new friends while you're at it. We look forward to seeing you!

Exploring Fellowship Opportunities (Virtual)
Thursday, February 13, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Zoom

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 Masters, PhD and postdoctoral researchers, this presentation will share how to find and apply to fellowships with UChicagoGRAD. 

IGSAB Tax Filing Drop-ins
Thursday, February 13, 2:30–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

It's tax season! If you were present in the U.S. in 2024, you are required to file tax forms. Feel free to join us for a drop-in session to meet fellow international graduate students like you and gain some company while filing taxes together. Light refreshments will be provided. 

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

Dean of Students: Clerical Student Office Assistant - Division of the Humanities at University of Chicago

Editorial Assistant for Journal, Semiotic Review - The University of Chicago Anthropology Department

Non Degree Program Assistant Opportunity - University of Chicago - The Data Science Institute

Publicity Student Assistant-UC Press - The University of Chicago Press

Performance Hall Lighting Technician - University of Chicago Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

Pizza & Mingle

Join Graduate Council for some pizza & laid-back fun at the Cloister Club on February 13 from 7-9:30 pm! For just $3, sit back, relax and enjoy the night with old friends and new! Whether you're looking to meet new people, reconnect with old friends, or just grab a slice of the action, this is the perfect way to dough it! Come for the pizza, stay for the great company—because this night won’t be cheesy without you! Tickets are open for this fun event on the Graduate Council Eventbrite!

Voice Your Needs Pub Night: Part II

Back by popular demand… Voice Your Needs Pub Night: Part II is on February 21 from 6-8 pm at The Pub at Ida Noyes. Join the Graduate Council Advocacy Committee for free drinks, food and conversations about resources and policies on campus, including a preview into their upcoming Public Safety & Security Town Hall with Eric M. Heath! No RSVP required – simply stop by!

Public Safety & Security Town Hall

Do you have questions about Ridesmart by Via? Thoughts about the University of Chicago Police (UCPD)? Join the Graduate Council Advocacy Committee in conversation with Eric M. Heath, Assistant Vice President of Safety and Security at The University of Chicago for an exclusive town hall addressing graduate student questions and concerns. Capacity is limited for this exclusive event and tickets open Friday at 5 pm on the Graduate Council Eventbrite!

Inter-Grad Speed Dating + Friending

Pritzker School of Medicine's REMEDY Club will be hosting an inter-graduate school speed dating and friending event on Feb 13 from 6-8:30 pm with drinks and free empanadas, appetizers, snacks, desserts, and soda/water included in the price of your ticket! Buy your ticket now to join us at the Biological Sciences Learning Center (BSLC)! All proceeds in profit of the event go towards sponsorship of a global health trip to Panama for the Pritzker REMEDY organization so come ready to have a great time for a good cause.

Love Is In the Air – Valentine’s Carillon Concert
Friday, February 7, 5:00–6:00 p.m., Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave

Join the UChicago Guild of Carillonists for a Valentine’s Day concert! Come hear love songs, break up songs, and much more — all performed on one of the largest instruments in the world. Light refreshments will be provided. Enter via main entrance facing the midway.

Trad Wives & Alpha Males: Gender Relations in the Blender      
Tuesday, February 11, 5:30–6:45 p.m., Cloister Club, 1212 E 59th St

What underlies the political tensions, declining interest in relationships and deterioration of even basic communication among young men and women? 4B, Hawk Tuah, low T, and more have entered the chat. Featuring Clay Travis, Magdalene Taylor and Daniel A. Cox. Moderated by Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic. 

ELI Workshop | Love & Language: Valentine’s Day in the US     
Wednesday, February 12, 12:30 p.m., Harper Memorial 141, 1116 E 59th St

Join us for this workshop in which we will discuss the history and American cultural celebrations surrounding this romantic holiday, use English idioms and phrasal verbs about love. This workshop is for any student looking to better understand Valentine’s Day and Americans’ expectations surrounding romantic relationships.

Virtual On Board: Finding Your "Right Fit" Board  
Thursday, February 13, 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m., Virtual

Ready to make impact through nonprofit board service? Hear from Avani Narang, ’19, managing director of marketing, digital communications, and HR at Indus Communities, on aligning your values with the right organization. Participants will learn to connect with nonprofits, gain leadership insights, and use the Rustandy Center’s Nonprofit Board Toolkit.

Revolutionary Stagecraft Theater, Technology, and Politics in Modern China          
Thursday, February 13, 4:00–5:30 p.m., Seminary Co-op, 5751 S Woodlawn Ave

Part of the Center for East Asian Studies' East Asia by the Book! CEAS Author Talks series, this talk welcomes Assistant Professor in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame, Tarryn Li-Min Chun.

Booth Inauguration Discussion Dinner at the Chicago Forum
Tuesday, February 11, 5:30 p.m., 5737 S University Ave, Chicago, IL         

Creating Accessible PDFs from Word
Wednesday, February 12, 2:00–2:45 p.m., Virtual

Locke and the Revolution in Political Economy      
Wednesday, February 12, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Kent Chemical Laboratory 107, 1020 E 58th St

Dear Palentine Art Open Studio
Thursday, February 13, 1:00–4:00 p.m., Student Wellness Center (840 E 59th Street)

Spring 2025 I-Corps Program    
Due online by Monday, February 10, 3:00 p.m.

I-Corps can help identify and address real-world problems in seven weeks – work that might otherwise take months or years. With I-Corps, teams are 60% more likely to receive follow-on funding, such as an SBIR grant.

International House 2025-2026 Graduate Fellowship Program   
Email by Friday, February 28, 5:00 p.m.

The International House 2025-2026 Graduate Fellowship Program call for applications is open!  Fellows contribute their unique perspectives and interests to the International House community and become fully engaged in the multi-faceted life of the House through a wide array of activities throughout the year. First deadline: Friday, February 28, 5:00pm.