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Take a break from Spring Quarter and celebrate all of your efforts! From May 5–9, UChicagoGRAD will be hosting professional headshots, a tiny plant giveaway, a book swap, international snack fair, and a birthday party, among other events! Calendar and links below--register today!!
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11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
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7:00–9:00 p.m., Graduate Student Lounge
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10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
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2:00–4:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
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| 4:30–6:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
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| 12:00 noon–2:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
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| 4:30–6:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
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| UChicagoGRAD PhD Career Advising Internship Info Session
Monday, May 5, 12:00–12:30 p.m., Zoom
Join this info session to learn about UChicagoGRAD’s in-house internships for PhD students. In this 30-minute virtual session, members of the GRAD Professional Development team will demystify the internship experience, highlight current and future opportunities, offer tips for crafting a strong application, and demonstrate how alumni have utilized their internships as entry points to careers in higher education administration.
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| myCHOICE mini-course: Effective Writing in the Sciences, Session 3
Tuesday, May 6, 4:30–6:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
How can you write about your research clearly without sacrificing precision? Funding agencies and journal editors will judge your research on its scientific merit, but your writing should reveal that merit, not obscure it. In this mini-course, we’ll review how published articles and funded grant proposals tackle common writing challenges. We’ll analyze why each sample article or proposal succeeds (or fails), and we’ll use the successful samples as models for writing techniques you can apply in your own work.
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| NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants Info Session
Thursday, May 8, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Zoom
This session provides an overview of the NSF DDRIG programs, deadlines, and requirements. We will also review the submission process for DDRIGs in Sociology and Political Science. The session will focus on application components and steps, tips for writing the proposal, and best practices for preparing successful applications. This session is targeted to students in Social Sciences Division, Harris School, and Crown School.
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| Spring Soirée
Saturday, May 3
LAST CHANCE to buy Round 3 tickets on our Eventbrite, subsidized by Graduate Council for only $5 more than Round 2. This exclusive, formal affair from 7–11 pm at the Museum of Science and Industry is the perfect way to close out the year. Think glistening cocktails, enchanting music, and a night of dancing beneath dazzling lights in one of Chicago’s most iconic venues. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of sophistication and revelry.
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| Tacos & Mingle
Monday, May 5
Take a break and spice up your week with Tacos & Mingle, happening on 5/5 from 7–9 pm at UChicago Grad Lounge. We’re serving up fresh tacos and a chill atmosphere where you can meet new people, catch up with friends, and just vibe. No speeches, no stress—just good food and good company. Whether you’re new on campus or a familiar face, all are welcome! Come hungry, leave happy! Tickets are open on the Graduate Council Eventbrite!
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| Wine & Whine
Thursday, May 15
Join us for Wine & Whine, hosted by the Graduate Council Advocacy Committee on May 15 from 7–9:30 pm. 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 gathering the wisdom of the crowd, with a glass in hand. Tickets open Friday at 5pm on the Graduate Council Eventbrite!
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Missed getting a ticket, but still want a chance to join in on the fun? Join the waitlist for these sold-out events on the Graduate Council Eventbrite!
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UChicago Indigeneity and the Arts Conference
Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, Center for Identity + Inclusion and Classics 110
Comprised of 44 presenters, the UChicago Indigeneity and the Arts Conference prioritizes art making as an extension of Native storytelling as it seeks to uplift and engage with relational ways of living that through dialogue and exchange of ideas, research, and experience can further build the infrastructure for Native futures.
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UChicago China Forum and Startup Showcase
Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, Harper Center 104 and Cleacher Center 6F
The University of Chicago Graduate China Forum has become one of the most significant student-run forums in the United States. The China Forum promotes international collaboration in business and academia by inviting distinguished leaders in academia, business, and political arenas worldwide to discuss contemporary U.S.-China issues in a global context and share their rich experiences and unique insights with the audience.
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Summer Softball
Starts Friday, May 9, Washington Park
Summer is rapidly approaching, which means it’s very nearly time for summer softball. The Graduate Students’ League plays Fridays from May–September at Washington Park beginning at 5pm. Many teams are accepting free agents with no required commitment. Join for refreshments and summer fun. Experience is optional but enthusiasm is mandatory.
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| Charlamagne tha God in Conversation with David Axelrod
Monday, May 5, 4:30–5:45 p.m., Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E 60th St
Join radio host, entrepreneur, comedian and visiting IOP Pritzker Fellow Charlamagne tha God for a super-sized fellows seminar on podcasting, politics and how we talk to one another.
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Free Spirited, A Mocktail & Wellness Experience for Alcohol Awareness
Wednesday, May 7, 3:00–5:00 p.m., Reynold's Club, South Lounge, 5706 S University Ave
As we wrap up Alcohol Awareness Month, this interactive mocktail event invites you to explore the spectrum of socializing—from sober curiosity to moderation to informed drinking—all through a harm reduction lens.
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Finding Your Voice: Self-Advocacy for English Language Learners in Academia
Thursday, May 8, 12:30 p.m., Cobb 202, 5811 S Ellis Ave
Navigating academia as an English language learner can be challenging, especially when speaking up, asking for help, and ensuring needs are met. This workshop is designed to help students with an ESL/ELL background overcome those challenges by building the confidence and skills needed to advocate for themselves in academic settings.
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Free Speech on Trial
Friday, May 2, 12:30–1:30 p.m., The Quad Club Solarium, 1155 E 57th St
Newspapers as Tools of Control and Resistance
Monday, May 5, 12:00–1:30 p.m., Zoom and Stuart Hall 104, 5835 S Greenwood Ave
Reg Reads Spring Book Club
Monday, May 5, 3:00–5:00 p.m., Regenstein Library TechBarStudio, 1100 E 57th St
International Game Night
Monday, May 5, 5:30–7:00 p.m., International House, 1414 E 59th St
Staged Reading, Sworn Sisters in the Wind and Dust
Monday, May 5, 7:30–10:30 p.m., Logan Center, Theater West, 915 E 60th St
F-1 Students: OPT Webinar
Tuesday, May 6, 4:00 p.m., Zoom
Think Better with Emily Oster
Wednesday, May 7, 6:00–7:00 p.m., Virtual and the Gleacher Center, 450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Maimonides on Christianity and Islam
Thursday, May 8, 4:30–6:00 p.m. Kent 120, 1020 E 58th St
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RESOURCES
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Transcending Boundaries Research Symposium
Abstract Submissions Due Monday, May 5
The Transcending Boundaries Committee of UChicagoGRAD is hosting their 7th Annual Transcending Boundaries Research Symposium! 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. Attendance and abstract submission is open to all divisions and disciplines!
Help Shape Campus Transportation!
Search ‘Transportation Survey’ in your inbox, and the dedicated email should appear
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the UChicago community with a variety of safe, efficient, reliable, and sustainable transportation and parking options, we invite you to participate in the 2025 Campus Transportation Survey. Your input will give us a better understanding of how you travel to, from, and around the Hyde Park campus, which will help us improve and expand our services — from public transit and parking to cycling, ridesharing, and more. The survey is open through May 10, and will take approximately 7 to 9 minutes to complete. Your responses will be confidential, and you may answer as many or as few of the questions as you’d like
Application Deadline: Commercialization Fellowship Program
Due Monday, May 5 before midnight
Designed to teach PhD students how to apply their research and to commercialize it to the world while giving them and their faculty advisors access to targeted venture creation resources and networking opportunities through the Polsky Center. Fellows dedicate ~250 hours to developing their projects and receive a $5,000 stipend.
Share Your Story: Help Spotlight UChicago Research and Scholarship
The University launched a new initiative to highlight the extraordinary research and scholarship happening across the institution. Faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD students are invited to submit a short story about their work to help showcase its real-world impact, value, and relevance. Stories may be used to support advocacy, enhance internal communications, and elevate the visibility of our academic community. With your permission, they may also be shared through public-facing channels.
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