Grad Student Celebration Week!

Professional Headshots (Monday, April 20, 12:30–5:30 p.m., Graduate Student Lounge) (waitlist available)

Bingo! (Tuesday, April 21, 4:30–6:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ) (waitlist available)

Ten Hundred Word Challenge (Wednesday, April 22, 12:00 noon–2:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ) 

International Snacks Fair (Thursday, April 23, 12:00–2:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ)

Paint Your Thesis/Dissertation (Friday, April 24, 5:00–7:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ)

April Family Mixer
Saturday, April 18, 3:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD

You are invited to this free monthly gathering with the Parenting Community. Connect with fellow parents and kids as we play and craft together, while enjoying light food and drinks. Any UChicago affiliated families are welcome, as are caregivers. Bring a friend! 

Building Research Communication Skills: Techniques for Effective Public Speaking
Tuesday, April 21, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, UChicagoGRAD HQ

Public speaking is a key component of research communication and professional development that spans academic, industry, nonprofit, and public settings. Interested in building public speaking skills? In this workshop, you’ll participate in theatre games and improv exercises to gain actionable practice strategies for nonverbal communication, verbal communication, and communication structure. This workshop fulfills a requirement for the GRAD Research Communication Credential.

PATHS Education: Applying for GLAM Jobs: Resume Workshop
Thursday, April 23, 2:00–3:00 p.m., TechB@r Studio in Regenstein Library

Your CV looks great, but can you land a full-time job in the arts with it? This workshop will share best practices on preparing effective, tailored resumes for GLAM positions (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums), like how to translate your academic experience into phrases that resonate with employers. This event offers time for participants to workshop their own resumes in collaboration with campus experts.

PATHS Alumni Spotlight: Demystifying Industry Careers for Humanists and Social Scientists with Randy Schwimmer
Thursday, April 23, 3:00–4:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Have you heard about careers in industry, but are wondering what that means or whether it would be a good fit? Join us for an alumni spotlight conversation about how graduate students and postdocs can translate degrees in the humanities and social sciences into industry careers, as well as why this path might be an exciting pivot to consider. UChicago alumnus Randy Schwimmer, who made the leap from an MA in English to becoming a leader in finance with a respected newsletter and podcast, will provide insight into his trajectory and share advice for others interested in industry but not sure how to get started. Snacks provided.

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

UCSC Graduate Coordinator for Summer & Orientation Programs - University Community Service Center (UCSC)

College Core Writing Tutor (Summer 2026) - University of Chicago Writing Program

Graduate Student Teaching Assistant in Psychology - The University of Chicago

Booth Art + Business Lab Research Assistant - The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Graduate Student Tutor - UChicago Physical Sciences Division

Summer 2026 GRAD Services Specialist - UChicagoGRAD

Graduate Council Presents: Spring Soiree
Saturday, April 18, 7:00 p.m., Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Ave

Step into an evening of elegance at Spring Soiree, Graduate Council’s 5th Annual spring gala. Join fellow graduate students at the Epiphany Center for the Arts for a night of music, great food, and lively entertainment, including hors d’oeuvres, hot mains, dessert, a professional DJ, photography, and more. Whether you are coming to dress up, hit the dance floor, or celebrate the season with friends, this is a signature spring event you will not want to miss. Tickets are on sale now.

Graduate Council Presents: Friday Friending
Friday, April 24, 5:30–7:00 p.m., Graduate Student Lounge

Want to make new friends and meet people from all graduate divisions and professional schools? Join Graduate Council on April 24 to kick off the Friday Friending series! Every Friday for the rest of Spring Quarter, we'll host a free, relaxed, sit-down dinner where you'll be able to mix and mingle with new people. Each week will have a fun topic or activity to get the conversation flowing, and from there it's up to you! All we ask is that you come ready to meet new people. Eventbrite registration is for one Friday Friending dinner at a time. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Graduate Council Presents: Jackson Park Clean-Up
Saturday, April 25, 10:00 a.m., Meet at Hayes Parking Lot at 63rd and Lake Shore Drive

Celebrate Earth Day with Graduate Council at Jackson Park Clean-Up in partnership with the UChicago Office of Sustainability. Join fellow graduate students for a morning of community care and connection as we help clean up one of Hyde Park’s most iconic green spaces. Coffee and donuts will be available before the clean-up, and all supplies—including tools, gloves, bags, and pickers—will be provided. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing, and sunblock. A waiver is required.

Graduate Council Presents: Folded with Love
Monday, April 27, 5:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Graduate Council at Folded with Love, a cozy and creative evening centered on making something meaningful. Join fellow graduate students to design a heartfelt DIY card, try your hand at origami, and enjoy a relaxed space to take a break from your routine and create from the heart. Whether you come for the crafting, the community, or a little mid-quarter reset, this is a thoughtful way to spend the evening. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m.

Missed getting a ticket, but still want a chance to join in on the fun? Join the waitlist:

Pilsen Express
Friday, May 1, 12:00 noon, Meet outside Keller Center, 1307 E 60th St

Join Graduate Council, UCMA, and UChicagoGRAD for an afternoon in Pilsen, including a visit to the National Museum of Mexican Art and the chance to enjoy delicious Mexican food with fellow graduate students. With transportation and lunch covered, this is an easy and fun way to explore one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods while spending time in community. Whether you are new to the city or simply looking for a memorable off-campus outing, Pilsen Express is a great chance to experience more of Chicago together. Space may be limited, so be sure to register in advance.

ArtsPass Exclusive: Lyric Opera of Chicago: safronia
Friday, April 17, 5:45–10:15 p.m., Lyric Opera, 20 N Wacker Dr

The Lyric Opera presents a world-premiere commissioned from Chicago's first Poet Laureate and frequent UChicago artist-in-residence avery r. young. safronia journeys into the heart of the Great Migration, where generations of hope, upheaval, joy, and loss converge.  This program includes round-trip transportation and a pre-performance dinner and conversation.

American Media Under the Boot: Journalism, Corporate Interference & Complicity
Tuesday, April 21, 5:30–6:45 p.m., Ida Noyes 3rd Floor Theatre, 1212 E 59th St

The American press is facing a multi-front assault, from corporate interference to legal intimidation. Featuring Ruth Marcus, former editor at The Washington Post, Oliver Darcy, former reporter at CNN, and Franklin Foer, staff writer at The Atlantic. Moderated by former CBS Evening News co-anchor John Dickerson.

Plan C Premiere Screening
Tuesday, April 21, 5:30–8:00 p.m., International House, 1414 E 59th St

Part thriller, part wake-up call, this film reveals the hidden world of climate tech and asks whether or not we can afford to ignore one of the most controversial ideas on Earth.

Literature and Censorship in Modern China
Tuesday, April 21, 4:00–5:30 p.m., Seminary Co-op Bookstore, 5751 S Woodlawn Ave

Part of the East Asia by the Book! CEAS Author Talks, the University of Notre Dame's Michel Hockx will be in conversation with EALC's Paola Iovene regarding his recent book that examines literary censorship in China from 1900 to present.

Healthy Minds Survey

Check your email for an invitation to take the Healthy Minds Study to help Student Wellness improve mental health services on campus!  A sample of UChicago students received an email invitation to participate in the Healthy Minds Study, a confidential survey. Complete the survey for a chance to win prizes!  

Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Scaling with AI
Tuesday, April 21,12:00–1:00 p.m., Harper Center C01, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave

Public Safety Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 22, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Hybrid

Harris Policy Innovation Challenge
Thursday, April 23, 4:00–6:00 p.m., Keller Center, 1307 E 60th St

UChicago CARES Period Product Donation Drive
Monday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, Reynolds Club
Tuesday, April 21, Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22, Woodlawn Lobby, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, support children and families in the Chicago community experiencing abuse by donating menstrual products. All products go directly to Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center. Tampons and pads can be individually wrapped or in packs. We can also accept new menstrual cups and discs.

Academic & Professional Reading Institute

Need advanced reading skills in a second language for your research or work? Need to fulfill a secondary reading requirement? Register now for summer reading seminars, offered in 13 languages by the Academic & Professional Reading Institute. Funding available.

Try the ESL/EAL College Core Writing Tutor!

Get support with assignments, grammar, and academic writing. The ESL/EAL College Core Writing Tutor Sessions are available by drop-in basis Fridays from 1:00–3:00 p.m. via Zoom.