HEA Credential: Introduction to Careers in Higher Education Administration
Thursday, January 22, 12:30–1:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ 

Are you interested in a career in higher education administration? UChicagoGRAD’s Credential in Higher Education Administration (HEA) is a co-curricular professional development program that enables UChicago graduate students and postdocs to explore administrative careers and gain meaningful experiences that will help prepare them for work in colleges and universities.

Crafternoons for Winter Quarter begin Friday, January 16
Fridays, 3:30–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ  

Parenting Community Coordinator Laura MacGregor offers this free afternoon class Fridays through March 13. (No class on Feb. 20) There are easy crafts for children, more complicated ones for big kids and grown-ups, toys for pre-crafters and snacks and drinks for all. All are welcome; no registration required.

Citadel Securities Info Session
Tuesday, January 20, 12:00–12:30 p.m., Zoom

Citadel Securities’ annual PhD Summit is a highly selective professional development opportunity designed for PhD students and postdocs interested in quantitative research, trading, and data-driven problem solving in industry. Join this session to prepare for your application! A Citadel Securities representative will join the beginning of the session to provide a brief overview of the summit and share high-level guidance on the application process. Following this segment, the UChicagoGRAD staff will facilitate a Q&A, focusing on application best practices, how to assess fit, and strategies for making the most of the opportunity.  

PhD & Postdoc Career Exploration Series
Session 2: Tuesday, January 20, 1:30–3:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Considering a career beyond the professoriate? This multipart series is designed for you. It will help you make confident decisions about your professional future, giving you hands-on experience connecting your values, interests, and strengths to specific careers in industry, non-profit, and government. By the end of the series, you will have identified at least two specific career pathways that speak to your interests and begin the process of making connections to practitioners in those fields. This workshop is designed to be participatory and conversational, and attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged. You must be a current UChicago PhD student, Teaching Fellow, or Postdoc in AHD, SSD, or DIV to participate.

Fellowships for International Applicants
Wednesday, January 21, 10:00–11:00 a.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Students and researchers without U.S. citizenship face specific challenges when finding (and applying to) fellowships. This virtual workshop will address the major concerns of international applicants and share practical tools for identifying eligible opportunities.

Career30: Resume Best Practices
Thursday, January 22, 4:00–4:30 p.m., Zoom

Improve your professional skills in 30 minutes or less! This presentation will provide attendees with essential information for creating an effective, tailored resume for positions in industry and nonprofits. An open Q&A will follow. This session is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines, especially those interested in attending GRADUCon.

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

Assistant Admissions Coordinator - University of Chicago - Biological Sciences Division

Graphic Design Graduate Assistant - University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

Residential Assistant for Summer Research Programs - University of Chicago, The College

Study Abroad Graduate Assistant in Córdoba (Spring 2026) - University of Chicago Study Abroad

MFR Program Event Intern - The University of Chicago, Economics Department

Computing Support Assistant - MA Programs in the Social Sciences, University of Chicago

Turkish Lamps Workshop
Monday, January 26, 5:30–7:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ 

Looking for a creative way to unwind this winter? Join the Graduate Council for a Turkish Lamps Workshop—an easy, hands-on evening of color, craft, and community. You’ll design your own Turkish mosaic piece using vibrant glass tiles and traditional patterns. When you register, choose between a mini table lamp or a mosaic candle holder (both limited). No experience needed; all materials are provided. Tickets on sale Friday, January 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Grad Council Event Fund Round 2
Application Window: Monday, January 12–Monday, February 9

Have an idea for an event that would strengthen the graduate student community? GC Event Fund Round 2 provides funding support for student-led programming across divisions. If you’re planning something that builds connection, improves student experience, or creates meaningful community engagement, submit an application during the window above. Decisions will be announced shortly after the review period.

Follow GC's Eventbrite to stay up to date on upcoming events, including:

Run ‘N Brunch
Saturday, January 17, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, meet in front of International House

Start your Saturday with a simple win: meet in front of I-House for a group run, then head to Medici for brunch (courtesy of Graduate Council). Reserve your spot–free for UChicago grad students and postdocs with a valid UCID. Whether you’re a regular runner or just want a light movement reset, this is an easy way to meet people and do something social without the pressure.

Why People Run for Office & What the Job Really Is
Friday, January 16, 12:30–1:45 p.m., Institute of Politics, 5707 S Woodlawn Ave

Join IOP Practitioner in Residence Greg Hart (Booth ‘21), mayor in Hinsdale in the Chicago suburbs, for a discussion on what it takes to run for local office. Students will participate in a simulation as campaign strategists, navigating real-world challenges in decision making.

UCSC MLK Week of Service
Saturday, January 17 and Monday, January 19, various times and locations

Join us Saturday as we support Operation Rainbow PUSH and their Day of Service and Learning (register). And join us Monday for a service day convened by Organic Oneness and co-created by the UCSC in partnership with community organizations across Bronzeville, Englewood, and beyond, will focus on beautification, outreach, and capacity-building projects at local schools and other community sites (register).

Viewpoints Workshop with Jonathan Berry
Saturday, January 17, 1:00–3:00 p.m., Bartlett Arts Rehearsal Space, 5640 S University Ave

Experience an introduction to Viewpoints, led by Viewpoints Practitioner and former School at Steppenwolf director Jonathan Berry. Viewpoints is an ensemble focused approach to improvised movement, designed to breakdown the hierarchy between directors and choreographers by creating a shared language of how to talk about and approach relationship based movement. 

Intro to Endnote: Document Organizer and Bibliograpy Builder
Thursday, January 22, 1:00–2:00 p.m., JRL 160, 1100 E 57th St

EndNote is a research management tool used to keep track of citations, PDFs and other research materials. In this workshop, learn how to use the desktop version to: create and manage documents and citations, import citations and pdfs, and create bibliographies. Cookies and coffee will be served. Registration is required.

Robert Gooding-Williams: Democracy and Beauty
Friday, January 16, 4:00–5:30 p.m., SSRB Tea Room, 1126 E 59th St

The Miraculous and the Supernatural
Tuesday, January 20, 6:00–7:30 p.m., 1220 E 58th St, Chicago

F-1 OPT Webinar
Wednesday, January 21, 12:00 p.m., Zoom

Rainbow Passport
Wednesday, January 21, 5:30–7:00 p.m., International House, 1414 E 59th St

Still Time to Enroll: Build Stronger Writing, Pronunciation, and Professional Communication Skills This Quarter!
Sign up by Friday, January 16 at 5:00 p.m.

We still have space in select classes! Strengthen your writing in Crafting Varied & Impactful Sentences and Writing to Express and Impress: Telling Your Research Story. Build pronunciation skills in General American Pronunciation and improve workplace communication in Professional English. Sign up before 5pm on Friday!

Maroon Mental Health Matters Student Training
Register by Tuesday, January 20

Foster a community of care at UChicago by learning how to support your peers experiencing mental health distress and crisis at the upcoming Maroon Mental Health Matters training. Register by 1/20. Breakfast and snacks provided. Certificates provided upon completion.

Applications for 2026–27 Writing Program Teaching Opportunities Open Now!
Due online Friday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m.

The Writing Program will now be accepting applications from Master's and PhD students to work in Teaching Assistant and Writing Tutor positions in 2026–27. Graduate students from all fields are eligible to apply. For more information, please visit the Teaching Opportunities for Graduate Students page on the Writing Program website.

Lightning Talk Opportunity: Tech For Good Conference 2026
Sign up by Sunday, February 1 at 5:00 p.m.

If you are a student doing research on topics related to the conference theme (Tech for Good), we encourage you to register to present your work in the format of a lightning talk! Each talk is limited to 5 minutes.

China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) Graduate Student Delegation: March 14-22, 2026
Application deadline: Wednesday, February 4

Join a group of ~20 UChicago graduate students to explore China and engage with Chinese leaders through visits to political, business, technological, and cultural organizations. Participants are responsible for paying their own airfare, travel insurance, overweight baggage, visa fee, and spending money. CUSEF covers hotel accommodations, most meals, and transportation costs within China. Selected applicants will be required to submit a 500-word reflection paper and a two-minute video after the trip. Eligibility: full-time UChicago graduate students who are interested in China and have never visited. Questions?: Brooke Carrell (brookec@uchicago.edu), Asst Provost & Executive Director, UChicagoGRAD Experience