Enjoy these events and activities over the holiday weekend…

Take advantage of the long weekend by exploring Chicago! Check out these free or $5 or less events and activities:

• Chicago House Music Festival (May 24^th-25^th)
• Mole de Mayo (May 24^th-26^th, $5 suggested donation for individual entry, $10 for families)
• Spring Migratory Bird Walks at North Park Village Nature Center Park (May 25^th, 8 AM)
• Annual Chicago Memorial Day Parade and Annual ceremony and Dedication of the General John A. Logan Monument (May 25^th, 11 AM)
• Open House at Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens (May 25^th 11 AM)
• Navy Pier Memorial Day Fireworks show (May 25^th, 10:15pm)
• Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest (May 25^th-26^th, $5 entry fee)
• Visit a Chicago Beach (officially open this weekend): Beach guide here
• Check out a Chicago neighborhood farmer’s market (market start dates vary, see schedule here)
• Bike the Drive: enjoy biking Lakeshore Drive while its car-free for 5 hours (May 26^th, 7 AM)
• Visit the following Chicago indoor attractions if it rains over the weekend:
  • Chicago Cultural Center
  • DePaul University Art Museum (closed Mondays)
  • DuSable Museum of African American History (free on Tuesdays)
  • Garfield Park Conservatory: Tulip Mania and Free Mini Tour (May 25^th at 11 am)
  • Hull House Museum (closed Saturdays and Mondays; tours Sunday at 1pm)
  • Lincoln Park Conservatory
  • Museum of Contemporary Photography (closed on May 27^th)
  • National Museum of Mexican Art (closed Mondays)
• Visit the following Chicago outdoor attractions if the weather cooperates with the holiday weekend:
  • Art on the Mart (8pm, daily)
  • Chicago Botanic Garden
  • Chicago Greeter Neighborhood Tour
  • Chicago’s 14 best dog parks
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • South Shore Cultural Center Park

Although many popular news sources report that moving can be one of the more stressful life events a person can encounter, there are ways to start the process a bit early and make it less of a strain on you! Here are some resources to check out:

 

• UChicagoGRAD Housing Fair (May 23^rd, 11 AM – 1 PM on the main quadrangle to the east of Levi Hall): 15-20 vendors will be on hand to provide information about rental properties and services, special discounts for UChicago students, and promotional items. Along with representatives from local Hyde Park management companies, we will host vendors from the South Loop, rental brokers, furniture rental companies, tenants’ rights organizations, and other relevant housing vendors. No RSVP required
• UChicagoGRAD Housing Resources Website: look here for a detailed neighborhood guide, maps to learn where students in your program tend to live, tips for finding a new apartment, , and other advice for what to consider when moving.

Online 33 page Housing Resource Guide: this comprehensive guide provides all the details you need to consider when moving in and around Chicago, such as a list of Better Business Bureau vetted Management Companies, transportation routes to and from UChicago, and a list of renter’s and landlord’s rights and responsibilities

UChicagoGRAD is here to help; register now for events like our Writing Workshops, NSF GRFP and Fulbright Information Sessions, Academic Job Market Summer Camp, and one-on-one fellowship, oral presentation, and career advising…

UChicagoGRAD offers a range of services and resources to enhance the ability of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to navigate their careers at UChicago and beyond. Schedule a one-on-one advising session now and register for our upcoming and summer 2019 events:

Careers: UChicagoGRAD’s advising team is dedicated to guiding graduate students and postdocs toward professional satisfaction in academia, industry, non-profits, and government.  Meet with our GRAD Talk team to build your public speaking or interviewing skills, a UChicagoGRAD career advisor to discuss your options and receive practical next steps to guide you through the career exploration process, and sign up with a fellowship advisor to map out a plan for applying for fellowships.

Academic Job Market Summer Camp

July 15-19, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00/1:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Are you planning to apply for academic jobs this fall?  Put your best foot forward by attending UChicagoGRAD’s Academic Job Market Summer Camp.  You’ll receive advice from UChicagoGRAD and Chicago Center for Teaching advisors as well as faculty from UChicago and other area institutions.  You’ll also have opportunities to hone your documents and interview skills. RSVP for each session in GRAD Gargoyle

• Monday, July 15: Introduction, Hiring Committee Panel, CV Best Practices, International Academe
• Tuesday, July 16: Cover Letters, Research Statements (STEM and HUM/SS), Getting a Postdoc
• Wednesday, July 17: Teaching Statements and Portfolios, Diversity Statements, Navigating Identity
• Thursday, July 18: Interview Best Practices, Campus Visits, Creating a Scholarly Website
• Friday, July 19: Job Document Working Groups and Lunch Discussion

Diversity and Inclusion: GRAD Diversity & Inclusion leads efforts within UChicagoGRAD to create, sustain, and coordinate practices throughout the University that support the academic, scholarly, and career development of graduate students and postdocs from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups; and all graduate students and postdocs in incorporating diversity in their scholarly lives.

Faculty Recruitment to Enhance Diversity at Liberal Arts Colleges
Thursday, May 16th, 12:00 pm, UChicagoGRAD HQ
The LADO consortium comprises 28 liberal arts colleges with an interest in actively recruiting talented and diverse faculty members, and C3 consists of four liberal arts colleges and four research universities that seek to advance innovation and transformation in higher education by investing in faculty from underrepresented groups. Faculty and administrators from several liberal arts colleges representing LADO and C3 will visit campus to meet with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across a wide variety of disciplines. Graduate students and postdocs are encouraged to participate even if they are not currently looking for a faculty position—learn now how to prepare yourself for later. Lunch will be provided. RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle > Events > GRAD Events

Fellowships: UChicagoGRAD offers assistance for students navigating the complex process of applying for competitive fellowships. Meet with a fellowship advisor to identify the right funding opportunities for you or to get assistance with your application.

                Preparing your application for the Fulbright U.S. Student program:

• Fulbright Statement of Grant Purpose Workshop for Masters students: May 17, 2-3pm, UChicagoGRAD, RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle > Events > GRAD Events
• Preparing for Fulbright and other Research Abroad Fellowships for PhD students:  May 21, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, UChicagoGRAD, RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle > Events > GRAD Events

Preparing your application for the NSF GRFP: additional events, dates and times will be added soon…

• Decoding the NSF GRFP Program Solicitation: June 20, 3:30-5pm UChicagoGRAD, RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle > Events > GRAD Events
• NSF GRFP Personal Statement Writing Workshop: July TBD, UChicagoGRAD, RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle> Events > GRAD Events
• NSF GRFP Personal Statement Writing Workshop: July TBD, UChicagoGRAD, RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle> Events > GRAD Events

 

 

UChicagoGRAD is here to help; register now for events like our Writing Workshops, NSF GRFP and Fulbright Information Sessions, Academic Job Market Summer Camp, and one-on-one fellowship, oral presentation, and career advising…For more information click here

Whether you are traveling to a laboratory at a partner institution or conducting independent research, the UChicago Travel Toolkit aims to provide you with the tools and information necessary to enhance your safety, reduce risks, and prepare you for a seamless journey.

 

FAQ: The UChicago Travel Toolkit provides assistance to University faculty, students and staff for academic-related travel planning and managing a project or research abroad. The website features:

 

Travel Assistance:

• Resources to help you book your travel: Find information on booking, discounts, policies, and forms for University business travel and special events. Make sure you consult with any granting agency to make sure your travel arrangements comply with funding guidelines.
• Passport and Visa assistance: Identify all travel requirements well before your departure, it can take months to have passport and visa applications approved.
• Health and Safety: Ensure your health and safety while traveling. Learn more about vaccination requirements and insurance coverage.

 

Emergency Travel Assistance:

• Register your Travel: Register at UChicago Traveler today and you will automatically be enrolled in UChicago’s International Travel Emergency Assistance Program.
• Register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program: this  allows the U.S. Embassy to contact you in an emergency (e.g., natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency) and help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency.
• International S.O.S.: Be prepared when it counts. Learn about our partner: International SOS.

 

Data Security and Management Assistance:

• The University of Chicago Library can support you in your data management needs before, during, and after a research project.