Interested in taking on a major leadership role to help shape graduate student life? The Graduate Council, which serves over 10,000 graduate students across all divisions and professional schools, is seeking applications for two Executive Board positions: the Vice President of Advocacy and the Vice President of Communication and Coordination. If you are passionate about building a stronger graduate community and improving the student experience, you are highly encouraged to apply. Vice Presidents will receive a quarterly stipend and serve for the entire 2026–2027 academic year. Applications are due Friday, July 17, at 11:59 pm CT. 

Introduction to AAAS Fellowship: Experience and Application
Monday, July 6, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Zoom

Do you want to transition into a career in science policy focusing on policies, actions, and plans that affect the conduct of science & research, especially as it pertains to serving the public interest? Consider an AAAS Fellowship. Join our one-hour seminar for advice and insight from previous awardees and professionals in this field on the AAAS application and selection process and their advice on how to use your scientific training to support your entry into this career path.

Academic Job Market Summer Camp
Monday, July 13–Friday, July 17, Times and Locations Below

Are you curious about the academic job market, or are you planning to apply for academic jobs this fall? Build your knowledge and confidence by attending UChicagoGRAD’s Academic Job Market Summer Camp. You’ll receive advice from UChicagoGRAD, Office for International Affairs, Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning, and faculty from a range of institutions in the US and beyond. This event is suitable for PhD students and postdocs from all disciplines.

Monday: Intro, Hiring Panels, CVs, and Immigration Options (9:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m., Zoom)

Tuesday: Cover Letters, Inclusion, and Managing Your Academic Job Search (9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., BSLC 115)

Wednesday: Research Statements, Teaching Statements, and Academic Websites (9:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m., BSLC 115)

Thursday: Interviewing Best Practices, Demystifying Job Talks, and Interview Stories from Recent Hires Panel (9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., BSLC 115)

Friday: International Academe, Mission-Driven Institutions, and Postdocs (9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Zoom)

Facilitating Breakthroughs: Careers in science advocacy and non-profit managements
Monday, July 20, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Zoom

Are you interested in careers that advance science through advocacy, philanthropy, and nonprofit leadership? This week’s “What Can I Do with My PhD?” Career Panel will feature professionals working across science advocacy organizations, foundations, and nonprofit institutions that support research, education, and public engagement. Panelists will discuss their career paths, how they drive scientific and societal impact through programs and initiatives, the skills needed to succeed in nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, and how STEM PhDs can transition into these collaborative and impact-focused careers.

Registration Open: Science and Engineering Industry Expo
Tuesday, September 1, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Virtual  

Wednesday, September 2, 9:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CT, Polsky Exchange North (1452 E 53rd St) 

Save the date for this year’s Science and Engineering Industry Expo. This annual event is an intimate recruitment and career exploration event for PhD students and postdocs in science and engineering disciplines. You do not need to be actively applying to jobs to attend. Employers from industrial and governmental settings will promote their organization through short employer presentations, one-on-one speed chats, networking lunch, a poster session, and more! 

RSVP TODAY

Confirmed employers with more to come over the next few weeks: Arm, Attinio AI, BillionToOne, BOE Group, Kompass Diagnostics, MonoSol, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Quantinuum, Trexquant, UL Research Institutes, Walleye Capital 

Important 2026 Dates (subject to change):
August 16: Deadline to sign up for the industry-judged poster session
August 21: Event registration deadline and must upload resume in GRAD Gargoyle (under documents tab) 
August 24–28: Signups for 1-on-1 speed chats 
August 27, 1:00–2:00 p.m.: Prep Session for registrants 

July Family Mixer
Saturday, July 25, 3:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Join us for a monthly gathering of UChicago families with children. Free, and all are welcome. Enjoy toys, crafts, snacks and socializing with fellow parents. We also have weekly activities throughout the summer--Tues morning stories, and Friday afternoon crafts. Visit our website for details. 

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

Study Abroad Graduate Assistant in Oaxaca (Winter 2027) - University of Chicago Study Abroad

Graduate Fellowships Specialist – UChicagoGRAD

Research assistant-Institutional logics and epistemology - The University of Chicago

Booth EMBA Macroeconomics and the Global Environment - The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

MAPH Curatorial Research Assistant - Department of Art History, University of Chicago

Research assistant-Environmental Neuroscience Lab - The University of Chicago

Independence Day Fireworks
Saturday, July 4, 8:30–11:00 p.m., meet in front of Gleacher Center

Join the Graduate Commons Program for an unforgettable Independence Day evening as we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial in the heart of downtown Chicago. We'll gather along the lakefront to take in the festive holiday atmosphere before enjoying a breathtaking fireworks show lighting up the night sky over the city.

Zine-Making Workshop
Thursday, July 16, 2:00–3:30 p.m., Regenstein Library Special Collections Research Center

Learn about these easy-to-produce and often ephemeral works, and make your own zine to take with you. All workshop materials will be provided free of charge. Facilitated by Liz Mason, who managed Chicago’s zine hub Quimby’s Bookstore for two and a half decades.

AI Through a Disability Lens
Tuesday, July 28, 10:00–11:00 a.m., Virtual      

Join the American Foundation for the Blind for a discussion of their research report, “The AI Quagmire: Benefits, Risks, and Aspirations Through a Disability Lens.”  Co-sponsored by Access UChicago Now and the Center for Digital Accessibility.

Herbal/Plant Workshop with Dia Barno and Simone Reynolds
Tuesday, July 7, 4:00–6:00 p.m., Logan Center

Drop-in Mindful Art
Friday, July 10, 1:00–5:00 p.m., Ida Noyes 034

Mural Painting with Kari Blak
Tuesday, July 14, 4:00–6:00 p.m., Logan Center

Generative AI and Academic Integrity: Some Considerations
Thursday, July 23, 10:00–11:00 a.m., Zoom

Archeology and the Bible Tour
Sunday, August 2, 1:00–2:00 p.m., ISAC Museum

Co-Student Ombuds Recruiting for AY26–27
Applications accepted until Friday, July 31, 5:00 p.m.

The Student Ombuds is a part-time, salaried official of the University, appointed by the President to investigate student grievances when the existing channels of communication or dispute resolution have proven unsatisfactory. The Student Ombuds works, on average, 10 hours each week. The positions are paid at a competitive hourly rate. Office space for the position is provided in the Edelstone Center.

Summer Meal Plans are Available Now!

Summer meal plans are available now! Stay fueled all season long with convenient, delicious meals at Woodlawn Dining Commons and several retail locations across campus. Now through August 22, you can purchase summer meal plans on the dining website.

Strengthen Your Academic Writing Skills with AEPP's Writing Track

Prepare for success in U.S. university coursework by developing the academic writing skills you need to thrive. AEPP's Writing Track helps students build confidence in research writing, critical reading, citation practices, and academic communication before beginning their degree programs.

Student Wellness is Open Over the Summer

The Student Wellness Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during the Summer. Check the Student Wellness Calendar for upcoming events and closures.