Apply for the Graduate Council Executive Board!

Interested in serving the graduate community? Graduate Council, the interdivisional student government for all graduate divisions and professional schools, is seeking applications for Executive Board positions. VPs will receive a quarterly stipend and serve for the entire 2025–2026 academic year. Applications, linked below, are due Friday, August 22, at 11:59 p.m., CT.

VP of Advocacy

VP of Community Initiatives

VP of Communication and Coordination

VP of External Programming

Applying to Fulbright: The Statement of Grant Purpose
Tuesday, August 12, 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m., Virtual

Join the fellowships team in UChicagoGRAD for a conversation on applying to the Fulbright US Student Program. We'll discuss the statement of grant purpose for both the English Teaching Assistant program and the Study/Research grant. In our conversation, we will address how to frame your Fulbright year in the context of larger dissertation projects, as well as strategies for ensuring you offer a compelling justification for your country of choice.

Applying to Fulbright: The Short Answers
Thursday, August 14, 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m., Virtual

Join the fellowships team at UChicagoGRAD to discuss the three short answer questions for both the English Teaching Assistant program and the Study/Research grant. This session will help you showcase how to communicate your plan to advance the core mission of Fulbright to foster mutual understanding between the U.S. and the world.

NSF GRFP Workshop, M/W/F (Morning Sessions)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, August 18, 20, and 22, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

NSF GRFP Workshop, M/W/F (Afternoon Sessions)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, August 18, 20, and 22, 12:30–3:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

These three-part, one-week workshops are designed for rising second year doctoral students who intend to apply to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. During the workshop, students will learn to: interpret the NSF GRFP solicitation, distinguish intellectual merit from broader impacts in the research statement and personal statement, and approach the essays from the perspective of a GRFP evaluator. Students will consult examples of successful applications and reviewer comments in the course of the workshop.

Science & Engineering Industry Expo Prep Session
Wednesday, August 20, 3:00–4:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Join us to learn how to best prepare for the career fair. We’ll cover topics including logistics, researching companies, making a compelling pitch, and how to follow up after the event. This event is only for PhD students and postdocs who are registered to attend the 2025 Science & Engineering Industry Expo.

Family Mixer
Saturday, August 23, 3:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Join us for this free monthly gathering of UChicago parents with young children. Enjoy bubble-themed activities, crafts, toys, and snacks while you connect with fellow families. RSVP requested to lmacgregor@uchicago.edu. We also host weekly "Stories in the Park" Tuesday mornings and "Crafternoons" Fridays at 3:30–visit our website for details.

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

Yoga Facilitator - University of Chicago, Rockefeller Chapel

Game Day Support Staff - University of Chicago Athletics

Events Intern - Becker Friedman Institute for Economics - UChicago

Economics Communications Assistant - The University of Chicago, Economics Department

Barista / Counter Staff: Grounds of Being - Grounds of Being: The Divinity School Coffee Shop

Administrative Assistant: Work Study - University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

Run to be a Graduate Council Representative!

Interested in representing your division on the Graduate Council, advocating for your peers, and working to improve the graduate student experience? The Graduate Council is seeking candidates to serve as Divisional Representatives for the 2025-2026 academic year. Representatives are elected by their divisions. Submit your intent to run at the link below by Friday, August 22, at 11:59 pm CT.

Divisional Representatives

Watch party: LinkedIn Learning “Creating Accessible and Inclusive Video”
Wednesday, August 13, 2:00–3:00 p.m., Virtual

Join the Center for Digital Accessibility (CDA) for an engaging co-watching session featuring segments from the "Creating Accessible and Inclusive Video" course on LinkedIn Learning. The CDA team will also share additional information, followed by an open Q&A to help you make your videos more accessible and inclusive.

The South Side Jazz Coalition Celebrates 10 Years!
Sunday, August 17, 4:00 p.m., Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St

Join the South Side Jazz Coalition for a free evening of music with dozens of special guests, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the South Side Jazz Coalition.

Careers in Publishing: Working with Fiction Panel
Tuesday, August 19, 12:00 p.m., Virtual

For many aspiring editors, working with fiction represents a dream career—but finding a path into this competitive space can feel daunting. Whether you’re hoping to edit novels, work with authors, or simply understand the realities of the field, this session will offer insights, encouragement, and practical guidance. A brief Q&A will follow the panel discussion.

Info Session: Alchemist Chicago Accelerator
Tuesday, August 19, 4:00–5:00 p.m., Virtual     

Join us to learn about Alchemist Chicago, a new global accelerator designed to transform scientific breakthroughs into market-ready ventures. A collaboration between Alchemist Accelerator and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, this program is now accepting applications for deep-tech startups. 

English Language Institute: Summer Extracurriculars!

Join ELI this summer for Coffee Chats (Conversation Hour with a fun beverage) and Soccer! Anyone is welcome! Email aepp@uchicago.edu if you have any questions.

Share your Story with UChicago Student Wellness

We want your story! UChicago Student Wellness is collecting short written and video testimonials about your experience. Fill out our survey for a chance to have your story featured and receive a $25 gift card! Fill out the survey today!

IGSAB International Allies Mentorship Program: Mentors Needed URGENTLY!

The International Allies Program is designed to provide support for international students. This peer mentoring program requires second-year+ students to serve as mentors to first-year students. We are in urgent need of Harris and Booth mentors - we have 200 mentees with 7 mentees still unmatched, and 70+ mentees waitlisted!