Check out the Grad Lounge! 

The grad lounge is a uniquely dedicated space for grad students from all divisions to socialize, work, and rest. Here, you can find free coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and a variety of snacks. We have board games, cards, puzzles, and a quiet room for prayer or naps. In addition to shared tables, individual workstations, and lockers for rent, the space also includes a kitchenette with a fridge and microwave.

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 through Fridays!

Monthly Family Mixer
Saturday, October 19, 3:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

All are welcome at the first of our Monthly Family Mixers. Celebrate the season and connect with fellow university parents with activities for children and light refreshments. RSVP requested to lmacgregor@uchicago.edu.

Foreign Language Fellowships
Wednesday, October 23, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Learn about the rich landscape of language funding, including the Boren Fellowship, Critical Languages Scholarship, FLAS, and other fellowships available for studying foreign languages domestically and abroad.

Career30: Interviewing Best Practices
Wednesday, October 23, 12:30–1:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Improve your professional skills in 30 minutes or less! This presentation will introduce you to several strategies and best practices for improving your interview skills, focusing on behavioral interviews for industry, non-profit, and government careers. Snacks will be provided, and an open Q&A will follow. This session is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines.

CIA Office Hours
Thursday, October 24, 9:30–1:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD

Interested in connecting with CIA representatives? Join this 1-on-1 meeting to learn more and ask questions regarding potential employment opportunities.

Junior Quantitative Strategist (2025) – Akuna Capital (International students may apply)

Study Abroad Graduate Assistant in Cairo (Winter 2025) – UChicago Study Abroad Office (International students may apply)

Academic Engagement Graduate Fellow – SMART Museum of Art (International students may apply)

Short-Term RA for Web Scraping Project – The University of Chicago (International students may apply)

Student Editorial Assistant-Press Acquisitions – The University of Chicago Press (International students may apply)

Lincoln Park Zoo Howl-o-ween
Thursday, October 24, 6:30–10:00 p.m., 2400 N Cannon Dr

Kick off the spooky season with a night at the Howl-o-ween at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Graduate students can enjoy subsidized tickets for haunted trails, a live DJ, and pop-up bars and concessions. Courtesy of Grad Council, use promo code: HOWL68 to save $5 on tickets from the Lincoln Park Zoo’s website.

Six Flags Fright Fest
Saturday, October 26, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Join us for an unforgettable day of spine-tingling fun at Six Flags Fright Fest! Experience haunted attractions, exhilarating rides, and all the Halloween excitement you can handle. It’s the perfect way to kick off the spooky season with Graduate Council!

Lakeside Walk
Sunday, October 27, 1:00–4:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD Lounge

Celebrate the beauty of fall with a refreshing lakeside walk! Enjoy the crisp air, colorful leaves, and great company as you stroll along the shore with fellow graduate students. The walk starts at UChicago Grad Lounge! Come join Graduate Council to grab some donuts and coffee and take in the autumn vibes. For bad weather, we will stay in the Grad Student Lounge!

Halloween Speed Dating
Wednesday, October 30, 7:00–9:00 p.m., Cloister Club

Looking for a ghoul-mate this Halloween? Join us for a spook-tacular night of speed dating! Whether you’re after a love potion or just want to mix and mingle, it’s sure to be a fang-tastic time. Costumes encouraged, ghosting not allowed! Ticket sales open Monday, October 21.

6 Week (MBSR) Meditation Workshop
Thursday, October 17, 4:00–6:00 p.m., Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave         

These sessions will focus on effective ways to develop mindfulness through various types of meditation and informal practices. Participants will learn to bring greater awareness, care, and clarity into their lives. Registration required—spots are limited!

6th Annual Girls Education Conference
Friday, October 18,12:30–3:00 p.m., International House Assembly Hall, 1414 E 59th St

This conference will feature leading educational thought leaders and invite participants to think about shaping the future of education. The theme is "Fostering equitable access to education and technology for girls." Light lunch will be provided.

South Side Bike Tour
Saturday, October 19, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Harper Center Summer Garden, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave

Bike with Professor George Wu and Adjunct Professor Ghian Foreman, '01, across Chicago's south side, learning about the economic and social history of the area.  Participants must provide their own bicycles (or rent one through Divvy) and helmets. Registration required.

Energy Fields and Renewable Energy Supply Chain
Monday, October 21, 6:00–7:00 p.m., Saieh Hall 112, 5757 S University Ave

Join us for a discussion of Harris School Alumnus and former Bartlett Fellow, Hong Zhang Durandal, about the renewable energy supply chain, his career journey, and his upcoming book. Hong is a seasoned renewable energy leader with expertise spanning the entire lifecycle of solar, wind, and energy storage projects.

Data, Ethics, and Policy Conference
Friday, October 25, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., The Keller Center, 1307 E 60th St

The third annual DEP conference brings together scholars and practitioners for discussions of ethics in data and policy!  Join us for a full day of engaging conversations on the growing role of data in people's lives and its effects on communities. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for attendees.

Haiti: A Deep Look
Monday, October 21, 5:30–6:45 p.m., International House, 1414 E 59th St

Aquatic Capital Management Info Session
Tuesday, October 22, 3:30–5:00 p.m., Ida Noyes Theatre, 1212 E 59th St       

NVC and SNVC Info Session and Kickoff
Wednesday, October 23, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Harper Center, Room C-25, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave    

How to Get Happier in an Unhappy World
Thursday, October 24, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Bond Chapel, 1025 E 58th St

ELI Autumn Quarter Extracurriculars
Ongoing this Autumn Quarter, Cobb Hall

Come to the ELI’s free Autumn extracurricular offerings! ELI Conversation Hour, Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Cobb 205; ELI Reading Group, (Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow), Wednesdays 5:00–6:00 p.m., Cobb 218; ELI Board Game Group, Fridays, 4:00–6:00 p.m., Cobb 219.

Race and Society Dissertation Incubator
Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 11:59 p.m.

Graduate students studying race, ethnicity, and/or cultural identity in local, national (any country), or global society are encouraged to apply. Students receive a $500 stipend and social and professional development opportunities through CRSPC. If you have questions, please contact Chaevia Clendinen.

Call for Proposals, Arts, Science, and Culture Collaboration Grants
Deadline: Monday, November 4, 11:59 p.m.

Funding of up to $3,000 is available to support trans-disciplinary research between students in the arts/humanities, sciences, and social sciences.  Teams of 2+ students may submit proposals. This grant is also open to MFA students at SAIC. Visit the ASCI website for all details. Fill in the Collaborator Database.

Image of Research Photography Competition
Deadline: Friday, November 8, 11:59 p.m.

The University of Chicago Library seeks submissions from student research (photo, visualization, or other image) for our Image of Research Competition.

Buddy Up!
Virtual Sign Up        

Buddy Up is a network of current UChicago graduate and professional students who want to meet new people and connect with peers across campus. Every two weeks, Student Wellness pairs you with a new buddy and you will have the opportunity to meet up for a free coffee on campus!