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This mini-conference will provide graduate students and postdocs with opportunities to explore pursuing a faculty career at a teaching-focused institution. Faculty from teaching-focused colleges and universities will provide insights into the relevant skills and experiences that PhD students and postdocs in all disciplines might cultivate for successful teaching careers. The conference also includes opportunities to meet with the panelists 1:1 for virtual informational chats.
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Crafternoons
Friday, May 16, 3:30–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
All ages are welcome. There will be a simple craft, along with a coloring corner, toys for pre-crafters, and coffee and snacks for all. And if you don't have children, but just love crafts and good company, you can come, too! And join us for Stories in the Bookstore on Tuesday.
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| Parent & Caregiver Education Talk
Sunday, May 18, 2:00–3:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
Join us for "Pillars of Early Literacy Language & Literary Development in Early Childhood" with guest speaker Jessica Uzoh, MA, learning and behavior specialist and literacy educator. This workshop is shared by Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, and all caregivers or parents welcome. No pre-registration required; refreshments provided.
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| Networking Best Practices for Careers in Democratic Engagement
Monday, May 19, 3:30–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
Join UChicagoGRAD and the Chicago Center on Democracy for a skill-building networking workshop tailored to graduate students passionate about democracy and civic engagement. In this hourlong session, attendees will learn strategies for identifying contacts, conducting outreach, and maintaining connections, as well as honing speaking skills for one-on-one and group conversations. Students will come away with a tangible action plan for building a robust professional network, with particular emphasis on careers in policy, public administration, nonprofits, and related fields.
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| myCHOICE mini-course: Wrapping Your Head Around STEM Fellowships
Tuesday, May 20, 1:00–3:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
This two-session workshop will introduce STEM PhD students and postdocs to the landscape of fellowship opportunities and guide them through key steps in the application process. Participants will explore tools for identifying relevant fellowships, reflect on their goals, and begin taking the first steps in crafting their application. The sessions will cover timelines, application components, and strategies for framing research and personal narratives effectively.
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| The Boren Fellowship: Language and Public Service
Tuesday, May 20, 3:30–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Both Masters and PhD students may apply. This workshop will cover each step in the Boren, and a recent winner will discuss her experiences.
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| Exploring Fellowship Opportunities
Wednesday, May 21, 1:00–2:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
Fellowships can enrich your career in academia (and beyond). They contribute to fieldwork expenses, research travel, conferences, language study, tuition, and many other academic funding needs. Aimed at Masters, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers, this IN-PERSON presentation will share how to find and apply to fellowships with UChicagoGRAD.
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| Wine & Whine
Last few tickets remain for Wine & Whine, hosted by the Graduate Council Advocacy Committee on May 15 from 7:00–9:30 p.m. It is a relaxed, cross-divisional gathering to close out the year with reflection, connection, and a glass of wine. Meet students from across programs and class years to share what this year has taught us, what we’d like to see change, and how we can advocate for a better future together. It’s not just venting—it’s the wisdom of the crowd, with a GC-branded glass (included!) in hand!
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| Breakfast before Finals
Fuel up for finals at our Breakfast Before Finals event on Thursday, May 22 from 9:00–10:30 a.m.—a perfect midweek pause designed to help you start your day feeling refreshed, nourished, and ready to tackle whatever’s ahead. With the end of the quarter in sight and the pressure of exams building, it’s more important than ever to take a moment for yourself, and this event is here to help you do just that. Enjoy a hot breakfast served with care, featuring a selection of comforting favorites to satisfy your cravings and boost your energy for the day. Registration is required, so be sure to sign up in advance to reserve your spot at the table. Tickets are now open on the Grad Council Eventbrite!
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Peru Forum 2025: Building a Stronger Future Beyond the Bicentennial
Monday, May 19, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 5710 S Woodlawn Ave
Join us for the first academic forum at the University of Chicago dedicated to reflecting on Peru’s journey beyond 200 years of republican history and envisioning its future. Organized by the University of Chicago Association of Peruvian Students (UCAPS), the event will feature expert panels on cultural legacy, socio-economic development, and democratic reform, along with networking opportunities and a musical performance.
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OIA Travel Pop-Up @ CI+I
Friday, May 16, 12:00 noon–1:30 p.m., 5710 S Woodlawn Ave
Are you on an F-1/J-1 visa with plans to travel internationally this summer? Do you need an updated travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019? OIA advisers will be at the Center for Identity and Inclusion to provide you with a travel signature on your current document. Please remember to bring your I-20/DS-2019 with you. This session includes a quick travel guidance overview and Q&A starting at 12:00 noon.
7th Annual Transcending Boundaries Research Symposium
Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Cloister Club, Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E 59th St
This year's theme, “From Data to Dialogue: Where Science Meets Storytelling,” invites students and scholars to transform their research into powerful, accessible, and resonant narratives suitable for a broad academic audience. RSVP today!
OIA Webinar: Know Your Rights
Thursday, May 22, 5:00 p.m., Zoom
OIA is offering a session designed to help you understand your legal rights in the U.S. Join us to hear from Nicole Hallett (Director of the Immigrants' Rights Clinic and Clinical Professor of Law at UChicago Law School) and Liam Haffey (Law '25). This session will not be recorded and there will be time for Q&A.
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| Pint of Science
Monday, May 19–Wednesday, May 21, doors open at 6:30 p.m., Woodlawn Tap, 1172 E 55th St
Pint of Science is a global science outreach festival. Each talk is designed for a general audience, no prior science knowledge needed, and the atmosphere is casual, inclusive, and built around genuine curiosity. It's a great chance to hear what’s happening at the cutting edge of science in Chicago and to meet the researchers making it happen. Tickets are $2 and must be reserved online in advance.
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| Study Club
Wednesday, May 21, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., International House, 1414 E 59th St
Come romanticize your academic grind with I-House. We’re offering the ultimate study zone—vibes, snacks, low-key productivity, and other grad students pretending to have their lives together. Whether you’re deep in your dissertation or just trying to read a single paragraph without checking your phone, you’re welcome here.
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| Pet Love
Thursday, May 22, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Regenstein 122, 1100 E 57th St
Join Student Wellness for Pet Love to enjoy some quality time with certified therapy dogs. Plus, there will be a hot dog cart in front of the Reg with free hot dogs for the first 100 students!
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Sick of it All: Care & Depathologization in Trans Health
Friday, May 16, 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m., Centers for Gender/Race Studies 105, 5733 S University Ave
Sharing Stories of Digital Accessibility Progress
Tuesday, May 20, 10:00–10:45 a.m., Virtual
The Echoes of Muted Political Speech in Financial Speech: Evidence from Hong Kong
Tuesday, May 20, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Harper Center C07, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave
Higher Education Under Attack: A Conversation
Tuesday, May 20, 4:00–5:15 p.m., ISAC, Breasted Hall, 1155 E 58th St
“‘Orang-utans’ and the Borders of Humanity in the Enlightenment”
Tuesday, May 20, 5:00–6:30 p.m., SSRB 224, 1126 E 59th St
How Elites Capture Democracies
Wednesday, May 21, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Harper Center C25, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave (and Virtual)
The Classic of Poetry: Ancient China's Songbook
Wednesday, May 21,12:00–1:30 p.m., Seminary Co-op Bookstore, 5751 S Woodlawn Ave
The Business of Care: Navigating Healthcare in a Financialized Era
Thursday, May 22, 5:30–6:45 p.m., Ida Noyes Hall, Third Floor Theater, 1212 E 59th St
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RESOURCES
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PKU-UChicago Summer School Programs Fee Waivers
Apply by June 3
Through a unique collaboration between the Harris School of Public Policy and Peking University (PKU), we are offering up to 10 program fee waivers for UChicago students to enroll in one of the three PKU-UChicago Summer School Programs this summer. The scholarship fully covers the program fee, while participants will be responsible for their own international travel, visa fees (if needed; and we can coordinate with the visa application process), local lodging, and personal expenses. We will inform the applicants of the admissions decision before June 13th.
AEPP Registration is open!
Join us this summer for an Intensive English Program to help support your academic English! Incoming international graduate students should express interest via Slate or by contacting your Admissions / Dean of Students office, all others should submit a form on our website.
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