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PATHS NEWSLETTERPATHS is a Mellon-funded intiative that helps Ph.D. students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences chart a course toward careers in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. This newsletter features career resources and upcoming professional development opportunities for these Ph.D. students at UChicago.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
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From Humanities Ph.D. to Career Coach and Entrepreneur
Friday, October 4, 2019, 12:30-1:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ (3rd floor of the UChicago bookstore)
Are you curious about what it’s like to build a business with a humanities PhD? Join PATHS for a conversation with John Paulas (PhD Classics), who is President at PhD Matters, a consultancy that empowers humanities and social sciences PhDs to make a change for the better through work in the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors. Paulas will discuss how he draws upon skills gained from graduate training in his work with individuals and institutions. Paulas previously worked as a Director of Fellowships at UC Berkeley and an instructor at Loyola University Chicago and Davidson College. RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle (Events > GRAD Events).
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International Affairs Career Trek to New York City
Info Session: Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 4:00-4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ (3rd floor of the UChicago bookstore)
PATHS will lead an International Affairs Career Exploration Trek to New York City on December 5-6, 2019. Trek participants will meet employers, talk to alumni, learn about careers, and make connections for future opportunities. Possible trek hosts include the United Nations, Social Science Research Council, Open Society Foundations, New York City Mayor's Office for International Affairs, and Médecins Sans Frontières. Participants will be selected through a competitive process. RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle (Events > GRAD Events).
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PATHS Opening Reception and Resource Fair
Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 5:00–6:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ (3rd floor of the UChicago bookstore)
Faculty and Ph.D. students in the Humanities Division, Social Sciences Division, and Divinity School are invited to a resource fair and reception to learn about PATHS (Professional Advancement and Training for Humanists and Humanistic Social Scientists). Stop by to explore all the services that the program has to offer. Drinks and appetizers will be provided; faculty remarks will be delivered at 5:30. RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle (Events > GRAD Events).
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GRADFair Registration Is Now Open
Event date: Thursday, October 17, 3:30-7:00 p.m., Ida Noyes Hall (1212 E.59th St)
GRADFair is the annual career fair where graduate students and postdocs can connect with employers from industry, government, and nonprofits. Whether you are currently looking for a job/internship, curious about employers who hire advanced degree candidates, or just want networking practice, GRADFair is for you. REGISTER NOW and upload a résumé that can be viewed by participating employers. Log in to GRAD Gargoyle > Documents > My Documents > Add New Resume. Then RSVP by navigating to Events > Career Fairs > GRADFair 2019 > RSVP.
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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
- Open House at the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture (CSRPC) and the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality (CSGS): Thursday, October 3, 5:00-6:30 p.m., 5733 S University Ave, Community Room (105)
- Diversity Statements Workshop (Academic Job Market Fall Series #6): Monday, October 7, 12:30-1:30 p.m., UChicagGRAD HQ
- Social Science Research Council (SSRC) International Dissertation Research Fellowship Info Session: Thursday, October 10, 4:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
- Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship Info Session: Monday, October 14, 3:30–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
- NSEP Boren Fellowship Info Session: Monday, October 21, 12:30–1:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
- Critical Languages Scholarship Info Session: Wednesday, October 23, 3:30–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
- DIY Academia: How to Maintain Scholarly Activities while Pursuing Other Careers: Tuesday, October 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
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Build Skills in Arts Leadership
Slots are currently available for Ph.D. students who wish to enroll in BUSN 42126/01: Arts Leadership, which is taught by UChicago Booth faculty member Mary Ittelson. Interested students should email the instructor directly at Mary.Ittelson@chicagobooth.edu by October 7. The class runs for 5 weeks with weekly 3-hour sessions beginning on October 31 and ending on December 7.
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| FEATURED JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
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PATHS Curatorial Research Internship, Logan Center Exhibitions
The Logan Center is hiring an intern to support the curatorial staff of Logan Center Exhibitions in organizing a series of major public events and programs. The internship will focus primarily on The Ties That Bind, a multi-year research project, public program, and online platform that explores the history of Pan-Africanism and its articulation in the arts and culture of the contemporary African diaspora. During the spring of 2020, the intern will support the publications produced by Logan Center Exhibitions. For more details, or to apply for the position, please view the job posting in GRAD Gargoyle (Job posting #66005).
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OTHER JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
- 2020-2022 Postdoctoral Researcher at the Rank of Instructor, The Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge, University of Chicago: for application details, see http://apply.interfolio.com/67063
- Website and Publicity Coordinator, Classics Department, University of Chicago (student/temporary role): apply in GRAD Gargoyle
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Did You Know?
With your Ph.D. in the humanities and humanistic social sciences, you could . . .
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Get Funding from Graduate Council
Did you know that Graduate Council has funding that can help you put on an event to enhance your graduate school experience? Two such funds are the Academic and Professional (A&P) Fund and the Social, Culture, and Wellness (SCW) Fund. Many events qualify for funding, such as an interdisciplinary reading group with lunch provided, a round-table discussion with a speaker you'd like to bring to campus, or even a movie night.
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Submit to the PATHS Newsletter If you are hosting a relevant event that you would like featured this newsletter, please send the event information to paths@uchicago.edu.
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