Take a break from Spring Quarter and celebrate all of your efforts! From May 6–10, UChicagoGRAD will be hosting a plant giveaway, Bingo night, professional headshots, international snack fair, and a paint your thesis/dissertation night! Register today to secure your spot! All events are held in UChicagoGRAD HQ unless otherwise indicated.
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| Tuesday, May 7
Grad Cap Art Break (12:30–2:30 p.m.) *first 50 registered (Center for Identity and Inclusion, 5710 S Woodlawn Ave)
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| Career30: Job Searching
Wednesday, May 8, 4:00–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
Improve your professional skills in 30 minutes or less! This session will introduce you to the foundations of the job search in industry and nonprofits. You will gain an understanding of hiring processes, timelines, and where to look for jobs. We will also address some common questions that international students may have about job search timing.
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| Go Abroad with Fulbright
Thursday, May 9, 2:30–3:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
UChicago students apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to pursue personal and professional goals. Masters students might be looking for a "gap year" after graduation. Doctoral candidates want to conduct fieldwork in another country. This presentation is designed to answer all your questions about this program for U.S. Citizens!
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Graduate Council invites you to consider running for the position of Divisional Representative. This role is a fantastic way to serve your peers, grow your leadership skills, and make a significant impact on the graduate community. For the first time, the Representative election process for all divisions and schools will be centrally managed by UChicagoGRAD, making it easier than ever to apply. If you are interested in running, please fill out the interest form by May 17.
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Career Development for Grad Students
Friday, May 3, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Center for Identity and Inclusion, 5710 S Woodlawn Ave
Join us for a small panel discussion from employer partners on how graduate students should navigate finding a job in public service/government roles. It will be an excellent informal opportunity to speak to those working in public sector institutions and ask specific questions about the employment process.
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The AAAS Fellowship: Application & Selection Process
Monday, May 6, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Virtual
Science & Technology Policy Fellowships provide opportunities for scientists to learn and contribute to federal policymaking. Join us for insight 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.
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| Restorative Yoga Workshop
Monday, May 6, 7:00–8:30 p.m., Ratner Dance Studio, 5530 S Ellis Ave
Join Student Wellness on Monday, May 6 from 7:00 to 8:30pm for an accessible and approachable Restorative Yoga workshop that will help ease tension and melt your worries away, plus teach you skills to practice on your own for ongoing self-care. The workshop is open to all levels of experience.
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| Barriers and Facilitators of Public Safety Innovation
Tuesday, May 7, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Mansueto Institute Lounge, 1155 E 60th St
The killing of George Floyd ignited an outpouring of support for municipal investment in policing alternatives. Robert Vargas will share preliminary findings on the positive effects of social movement activity and policy learning networks for implementing policing alternatives like mental health crisis response teams and offices of violence prevention.
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Annual Public Lecture: Gina Dent
Wednesday, May 8, 6:00–8:00 p.m., International House Assembly Hall, 1414 E 59th St
Join CSRPC for its Annual Public Lecture with Professor Gina Dent on “Visualizing Abolition: How to Imagine a World Without Prisons." The first 50 people to arrive at the lecture will get a free copy of the book Abolition, Feminism, Now.
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Driving Policy Innovation in the Social Sector in India: Lunch Conversation with Luis Miranda
Tuesday, May 7, 12:30–1:30 p.m., The Keller Center, Room 2112, 1307 E 60th St
How Do Countries Go to War?
Wednesday, May 8, 12:00 –1:15 p.m., SSRB Tea Room (#201), 1126 E 59th St
ELI Workshop: Exploring Black/African American Vernacular English AAVE: A Workshop on Language and Culture
Thursday, May 9, 12:30–1:50 p.m., Cobb Hall 201A-B, 5811 S Ellis Ave
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