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New Year, Final 2024 Estimated Tax Deadline!
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| Fellowships for International Applicants
Monday, January 13, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, 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.
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| Stories in the Bookstore
Tuesday, January 14, 11:00–11:45 a.m., Campus Bookstore, 2nd Floor, 970 E 58th St
Join Laura Tuesday mornings for thematic stories with songs, percussion instruments, and fingerplays. Follet Books shares snacks. Kids of all ages welcome—stroller access via back door on 2nd floor.
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Advance Internship Program Info Session
Tuesday, January 14, 12:30–1:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
Master’s and PhD students are invited to learn how they can receive funding ($6000) for self-designed internships through UChicagoGRAD’s Advance Internship Program. The program is open to domestic and international students, and internships may take place anywhere in the world. Currently, Master’s students in professional schools are ineligible to apply.
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| PhD & Postdoc Career Exploration Series (Session 1)
Tuesday, January 14, 3:00–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
Considering a career beyond the professoriate? This series 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 begun making connections to practitioners in those fields. Intended for current UChicago PhD students, Teaching Fellows, or Postdocs in HUM, SSD, or DIV.
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Career30: Interviewing Best Practices
Thursday, January 16, 4:00–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
Improve your professional skills in 30 minutes or less! This presentation will introduce you to several strategies and best practices for improving your interview skills, focusing on behavioral interviews for industry, non-profit, and government careers. Snacks will be provided, and an open Q&A will follow. This session is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines.
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| Graduate Council General Body Meeting
Tuesday, January 14, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Harper Center C04, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave
We look forward to welcoming you to the upcoming Graduate Council General Body Meeting! These meetings are open to the student body, but we request your RSVP by 12pm on Friday, January 10, in order to attend.
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| CSO Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Last chance to experience the magic of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon like never before on January 10 from 6:15-10 PM at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra! Immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery, martial arts, and a timeless love story as the CSO brings Tan Dun’s Oscar-winning score to life. This event features an exclusive pre-concert conversation with Weston Williams!
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| Paint & Sip
Looking for the perfect blend of creativity and fun? Join us for a night of painting, sipping and good fun on January 16 from 5:30-7:30 PM at 970 E 58th St on the 3rd floor! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just want to try something new, this is your chance to relax, unwind, and create your own masterpiece. Don’t miss out on this chance to sip, paint, and let your creativity flow!
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| The Devil is in the Detours
Escape the ordinary on January 17 from 7-9 pm with The Devil is in the Detours, Second City's 112th Mainstage Revue! This hilarious, unhinged sketch and improv show features an electric ensemble delivering chaos, music, and nonstop laughs. Don’t miss the wildest comedy ride of your life!
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| Winter Wonderland
ROUND 1 TICKETS ARE OPEN ON EVENTBRITE for a Winter Wonderland like never before...with a side of ping pong! Join us on January 31st from 7-11 pm for an evening of festive vibes, frosty fun, and friendly competition at Spin! Don't miss out on the perfect blend of winter magic and ping pong action. Grab your paddles and your pals – it’s going to be SNOW much fun!
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| DoGS Lunch
Wednesday, January 15, 12:30 p.m., Hinds 2nd Floor, 5734 S Ellis Ave
DoGS Lunch is a weekly 45-minute seminar given by a graduate student in the Department of the Geophysical Sciences. It provides an invaluable venue for students to practice public scientific speaking, get feedback on their research and outreach efforts, foster collaboration and fellowship, and for the audience to gain expertise in the wide range of research conducted by students in the geophysical sciences. Due to limited space, please contact alya@uchicago.edu to RSVP if interested!
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| Monday Morning Meditation
Monday, January 13, 8:30–9:00 a.m., Zoom
A winter quarter special! Every Monday, start your week off right with a short morning meditation from the comforts of your warm and cozy abode. Clear your mind and bring focus and a greater awareness into your week. All levels welcome.
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| Try It! Tuesdays
Tuesday, January 14, 1:00–4:00 p.m., Regenstein Library Lobby, 1100 E 57th St
Stop by the 1st floor of Regenstein Library every week to investigate tools, collections, and services you can use to support your academic research and personal interests. Featured resources will change from week to week; no registration is required.
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| COP29, Youth Voices, and the Future of Our Planet
Wednesday, January 15, 6:00–7:30 p.m., International House Assembly Hall, 1414 E 59th St
Join us for an in-depth conversation with UChicago students that traveled to Azerbaijan to attend COP29 as they discuss COP29, the $300 billion deal that will offer funds in developing countries to finance climate change initiatives, their experiences, and the role you can play as a climate champion.
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| Masterclass: Takács Quartet
Thursday, January 16, 7:00 p.m., Classics Building, 110, 1010 E 59th St
Takács Quartet presents a masterclass for ensembles from the Chamber Music Program. Triumphantly entering their forty-ninth season, Gramophone Hall-of-Famers and GRAMMY winners Takács Quartet are internationally renowned titans in the world of chamber music.
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The Future of Israel & Palestine: From Incalculable Loss to a Viable Tomorrow
Tuesday, January 14, 5:30–6:45 p.m., Bond Chapel, 1025 E 58th St
Ask Me Anything About the Supreme Court
Wednesday, January 15, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Rosenwald Hall, Room 015
Elections 2024: The Supreme Court and Threats to Democracy
Wednesday, January 15, 5:00–6:30 p.m., Social Science Research Building 122, 1126 E 59th St
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RESOURCES
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Refresh Sleep Program
Register by Sunday, January 12
Refresh Sleep is a seven week-long course delivered via email to students with important information and tips that have been proven to help improve sleep. The program focuses on the physiology of sleep, sleep hygiene, relaxation, mindfulness, cognitive strategies, and more.
ELI Registration closes Jan 10!
Registration for the English Language Institute’s Winter courses ends soon! We offer Spoken and Written communication courses to support students' academic English.
Request a CCTL Graduate Teaching Consultation this Quarter
Graduate Teaching Consultations (GTCs) are a confidential, individualized way to get feedback on your teaching from CCTL Teaching Consultants, graduate students who have been trained as peer mentors in evidence-informed methods. The GTC consists of a pre-observation meeting, a classroom observation, a post-observation consultation, and a written report.
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