UChicagoGRAD Writing Support

Papers, presentations, articles, dissertation chapters, and more—Where can you turn if you’re stuck or need some motivation to keep writing? UChicagoGRAD! Our graduate writing tutors offer one-on-one advising sessions to help you work through your writing challenges. Schedule an appointment today on GRAD Gargoyle.

GRAD is also thrilled to invite PhD students to our upcoming March Dissertation Write-In, an intensive four-day group writing retreat. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all four days. Space is limited, so register soon!

Parenting Community Crafternoons: Make a homemade valentine! 
Friday, February 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ 

This week our “crafternoon” falls on Valentine’s Day, so join us to decorate baked treats and craft a homemade card for someone special. Grown-ups like making art, too—come with or without a little one.  Free classes continue weekly through winter quarter: Stories Tuesdays at 11; Crafts Fridays at 3:30. 

US Dating 101  
Tuesday, February 18, 5:30–7:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ 
 
You're invited to join the International Graduate Student Advisory Board (IGSAB), to learn more about the American dating scene! Bring your questions about dating apps, cultural norms around dating, and safer sex, while fellow students share their experiences and tips around dating safety and more! Refreshments will be provided. 

Data Science & Analytics Career Fair Prep Session  
Wednesday, February 19, 1:00–2:00 p.m., Virtual
 
Join us to learn how to best prepare for attending the Data Science & Analytics Career Fair on February 26 and 27. We’ll cover topics including logistics, researching companies, making a compelling pitch, and how to follow up after the event.  

Principles of Effective Program Design (HEA Credential Series)  
Thursday, February 20, 12:30–2:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ 
 
This workshop will introduce aspiring administrators to principles that will help them effectively design student programs. Through a hands-on activity, participants will model the stages of the design cycle, from needs identification and assessment to program evaluation and monitoring. Participants will leave with an understanding of the design process and an ability to apply a design framework to address challenges faced by students—a helpful skill for future faculty members and administrators alike.

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

Gleacher Faculty Suite Office Manager - University of Chicago Booth School of Business 

Graduate Assistant Job in Hong Kong - The College - University of Chicago 

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

Human Rights Program & Communications Assistant - Pozen Family Center for Human Rights 

Editorial Student Assistant, The American Naturalist -  The University of Chicago Press 

Film Project Team Member, STAGE Center (AY 2024-25) - STAGE Center 

Pizza & Mingle 

LAST CHANCE to be the cheese to someone’s crust! Join Graduate Council for some pizza & laid-back conversations 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 something more, 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!  

Special offer! If you meet someone during the night that you’d like to keep chatting with, Graduate Council will sponsor a free drink ticket for 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 on February 24 from 5-7 pm addressing graduate student questions and concerns. Capacity is limited for this exclusive event and tickets are now open on the Graduate Council Eventbrite!

Mindfulness Workshop 

Find your inner balance this year! Join Graduate Council for a transformative Mindfulness Workshop designed to help you nurture your well-being and cultivate inner harmony. This special event on March 1 from 2-4 pm offers two powerful wellness workshops to support stress relief, personal growth, and success. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and develop lasting mindfulness practices. Tickets go live on Eventbrite tomorrow (2/14) at 5 PM so, take a deep breath, reset, and step into your best self.

Winter Graduate Student Party 
 
Join the Black Graduate Coalition (BGC), Black Action in Public Policy Studies (BAPPPS), and Black Student Association (BSA) of UChicago Graduate Schools for an unforgettable Winter Graduate Student Party! This event brings together graduate students for an evening of connection and relaxation. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and the opportunity to meet and mingle with peers from across the divisions.

Careers in Community Organizing 
Friday, February 14, 12:30-2:00 p.m., IOP Living Room, 5707 S Woodlawn Ave 

How do you get a career in community organizing? Caroline Hutton (AB '18) is the Voter Protection Director for the Wisconsin Democratic Party. Lorenza Ramirez is the Founder of Blueline Fellows and a current MBA candidate in Booth. Jarae Hines is the Senior Associate of Engagement at APS & Associates. 

University Partner Fest 
Saturday, February 15, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave 
 
University Partner Fest is a daylong event at the Art Institute of Chicago where students from our partner institutions are invited to explore the museum, meet their peers, and learn from faculty and museum professionals across institutions. This event is free to students, staff, and faculty. 

Restorative Yoga 
Monday, February 17, 3:00–4:00pm, Student Wellness Center, 840 E 59th St 

Join Student Wellness for an accessible and approachable Restorative Yoga class that will help ease tension and melt your worries away. We use props like blocks, bolsters, and blankets to help you relax into supported postures that are held for several minutes at a time. We incorporate mindful breathing and meditation techniques such as Yoga Nidra that are sure to leave you calmer and more rested than when you walked in the door. Classes are free, open to all levels of experience and all props + mats are provided. Please come in comfortable clothing and dress in layers. 

The Human Factor: Industrial Psychology in China, 1930s to 1990s 
Tuesday, February 18, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Regenstein Library Room 122, 1100 E 57th St 

Part of the CEAS Lecture Series, this talk features Harvard University's Victor Seow who is a historian of technology, science, and industry, specializing in China and Japan in their global contexts and in histories of energy and work. 

Politicizing Prosecution: The Department of Justice, Separation of Powers, and the Executive 
Thursday, February 20, 6:00-7:45 p.m., Keller Center Forum, 1307 E 60th St 

Join CEG Democracy Fellows Omar Noureldin and Amy Gardner as they discuss the importance of the DOJ in safeguarding the separation of powers and democratic institutions with Professor Aziz Z. Huq and Professor Tom Clark. This conversation will be moderated by CEG Executive Director Sadia Sindhu. 

Reg Reads Book Club Winter Meeting 
Monday, February 17, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Regenstein Library Room 160, 1100 E 57th St 

ELI Workshop | Write, Revise, Refine: Practicing Academic Editing 
Tuesday, February 18, 12:30-1:50 p.m., Virtual 

New Arrivals New Challenges: Impact of Immigrants on Chicago Communities 
Tuesday, February 18, 6:00-7:30 p.m., International House, 1414 E 59th St 

East Asia by the Book! CEAS Author Talks ft. Jeffrey Tharsen 
Wednesday, February 19, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Seminary Co-op, 5751 S Woodlawn Ave 

Think Better with Jens Ludwig 
Wednesday, February 19, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Gleacher Center Room 621, 450 Cityfront Plaza Dr 

Persisting in the Job Search to Land your Dream Job 
Thursday, February 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Virtual 

Spectacle And Democracy: Lessons From the Ancient World 
Thursday, February 20, 12:30-1:45 p.m., ISAC Breasted Hall, 1155 E 58th St