Fall Career Prep Session
Wednesday, September 24, 1:00–2:00 p.m., Virtual

Autumn will be here soon, and the first day of the quarter (Monday, September 29) coincides with a university-wide career fair! If you’re interested in attending, join our prep session. We’ll cover topics including researching companies, making a compelling pitch, and how to follow up after the event.

Field Trip to Maggie Daley Park
Thursday, September 18, 11:00 a.m., 337 E Randolph

Join us for picnic playtime! Attendees receive a UChicagoGRAD picnic blanket! RSVP to lmacgregor@uchicago.edu for details. All kids and caregivers welcome.  And visit our website for details on September Stories, Crafternoons, and our monthly Family Mixer (Saturday, September 20).

The Boren Fellowship: Language and Public Service
Tuesday, September 23, 1:00–2:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

This workshop will cover each step in the Boren, from starting your application to critical deadlines. The Boren Fellowships seek to increase the study of geographic areas and languages which are critical to U.S. national interests, yet remain underrepresented in study abroad. These grants provide up to $30,000 and both Master's and PhD students may apply. To see the list of preferred countries, please consult this list.

Career30: Resumes (Fall Career Fair Edition)
Tuesday, September 23, 4:00–4:30 p.m., Zoom

Attending the career fair on Monday, September 29? Make sure your resume is ready! This presentation will provide attendees with essential information for creating an effective, tailored resume and is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines.

Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship Info Session
Wednesday, September 24, 2:30–3:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD Conference Room

Join UChicagoGRAD for an information session about the Dissertation Innovation Fellowship. The program will make awards to doctoral students who show promise of leading their fields in important new directions. PhD students who plan to finish coursework this year and/or students who are not yet ABD are ideal candidates for this fellowship.

Fellowships for International Applicants
Thursday, September 25, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Zoom

Students and researchers without U.S. citizenship face specific challenges when finding (and applying to) fellowships. This virtual workshop will address the major concerns of international applicants and share practical tools for identifying eligible opportunities.

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

CWAC Exhibitions and Collections Assistant - UChicago Visual Resources Center

Computational and Office Assistant - Textual Optics Lab

PhD/MACRM Program Graduate Assistant - University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

Arts and Humanities Graduate Student Ambassador - Division of the Arts and Humanities at University of Chicago

Graduate Student Exam Proctor - University of Chicago Student Disability Services

Faculty Support Associate - The University of Chicago Office of the Provost

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The English Language Institute: Extracurricular Offerings!

Join us for extracurriculars as we enjoy the last few weeks of summer! We have Coffee Chats on Mondays, Soccer on Wednesdays, and Board Games on Fridays! 

Meet the Generative AI Moment with Authentic Learning
Tuesday, September 16, 9:30–10:30 a.m., Zoom

The availability of generative AI tools has created many questions and concerns amongst educators across institutions of higher education. This one-hour workshop will both provide a high-level explanation of how these tools work, along with insights from colleagues across disciplines at UChicago about how they’ve been approaching this change in the educational landscape. Attendees will receive context to make an informed decision about how to approach these tools and address the topic with their students. 

Student Wellness Open House
Tuesday, September 23, 3:00–5:00 p.m., Student Wellness Center, 840 E 59th St

Stop by the Student Wellness Center for the Student Wellness Open House!  Students who are unable to attend for any reason are welcome to stop by the Student Wellness Center or call 773.834.9355 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm) for assistance/information.

CCTE 50000: Course Design and College Teaching
Complete preregistration survey by Monday, September 8

In Autumn 2025, Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning will offer Course Design and College Teaching (CCTE 50000), a higher ed pedagogy course for grad students, aimed at those preparing to teach a course of their own. Course meets Wednesdays, 2:30–4:20 pm. Complete preregistration survey by September 8.

Volunteer for the South Side Science Festival!

The South Side Science Festival is returning to Crerar Quad on Saturday, October 4, and we need volunteers to support the mission of creating a space Where Science is for Everyone. There are multiple opportunities to be involved. If you are interested in lending a helping hand before or during the event, please complete the volunteer form by Friday, September 19. 

Registration open for Growing Together!

Growing Together is a five-week series where a diverse mix of ~15 students from across all divisions of graduate and professional schools come together once a week for dinner, thoughtful discussion, and to practice creative ways of getting to know themselves and their peers. The themes discussed include knowing yourself, finding joy, self-compassion, and vulnerability. Autumn Quarter dates are October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, meeting in the Student Wellness Center (840 E 59th St). Register today!