UChicagoGRAD is announcing the launch of Interstride – a platform that offers support for international students and postdocs on their U.S and international job search process. It is an interactive portal that provides insights, community, and job opportunities. Both domestic and international students can find resources for living and working abroad – whether for study abroad, a summer internship, or a full-time job in 80+ countries.

To access the platform, go to https://www.interstride.com/university-of-chicago/ and click on student login. That will bring you to shibboleth and you can proceed to create an account directly from there. Contact josephinecai@uchicago.edu if you have questions.

Welcome from GRAD Council!

We’re so excited to be back on campus with all of you! It has been incredible to see students walking across the quad,  attending in-person classes, and continuing research responsibilities in a more dynamic environment. We know that many of you are eager to participate in events, be a part of our community, and make the most of the time that you have here. This quarter, GC is trying to offer as many opportunities as possible to connect with your classmates and community.

You can find out more about events related Health & Wellness, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Programming, and Community Initiatives on our GC website: https://gc.uchicago.edu/our-initiatives-1

UChicago Graduate Council also provides funding to individuals and groups for COVID-compliant student-run programming, as well as academic and professional development programming outside of the University. Find out more at the link above.

If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions, you can reach us and our fantastic team of VPs by clicking on the photos on this page: https://gc.uchicago.edu/our-team

This week, we want to highlight our big social event for the Fall Quarter! After a year of virtual programming, we are excited to announce the return of the Gargoyle Gala! Join us for an evening of food, drinks, and dancing in the iconic Mid-America Club, located on the 80th floor of the Aon Center, and overlooking Millennium Park! Tickets are available here: gargoyle-gala-2021.eventbrite.com

We hope to see you there! Contact our VP of Social Programming, Olivia Pura, with any questions.

We hope to make this year wonderful for you!

Nikita & Kim

GC Co-Presidents 

Grace

Graduate Liaison to the Board of Trustees 

How Can GRAD Fellowships Help You?

What can fellowships do for you? They can fund your research internationally or domestically and help you acquire language proficiency, support your professional development, and connect you to larger networks of peers and scholars. In GRAD Fellowships we believe that applying for grants and fellowships is a critical skill in every graduate student’s professionalization. Our goal is to empower graduate students now with the durable skills they’ll need to become independent grant seekers and competitive applicants in the future. To these ends, the Fellowships Office offers a number of resources for help navigating the complex world of applying to fellowships. We offer tools to identify the right fellowships for you and assistance in putting your best foot forward in application processes. Keep an eye out for one of our many information sessions, like Exploring Fellowships for Master’s Students, or schedule a one-on-one advising appointment with one of our skilled advisors here.

Beyond what’s mentioned above, there are several things you can do to stay up to date on our latest offerings. You can join our Canvas page, a library of curated fellowships lists and other helpful guides, here.

 We also offer monthly newsletters that describe upcoming fellowship deadlines. Each newsletter, one in the humanities and social sciences, and the other in STEM, focuses on awards that are accessible to UChicago graduate students. Sign up here.

 

Financial Wellness: 2021 Estimated Tax Deadline

The fourth and final 2020 estimated tax payment deadline is January 18, 2022, and it’s not too early to make sure you’re ready for it. Do you need to make an estimated tax payment on this date? How much do you need to pay? Confused? Graduate students can find more information about quarterly estimated tax payments here or, watch the recording of our 2021 Estimated Taxes for Graduate Students session. if you have general questions, please email gradhelp@uchicago.edu.

The UChicagoGRAD Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) advises UChicagoGRAD and other graduate-serving units in its continuing efforts to develop targeted programs and resources related to diversity in graduate education and experience. It also serves as a liaison between and among campus-wide graduate student groups and leadership and as a convener of these constituents. The GRAD Diversity Advisory Board comprises graduate student representatives from academic divisions and the professional schools whose students regularly utilize UChicagoGRAD resources. Currently, board membership reflects students who have consistently demonstrated a commitment to enhancing diversity, inclusion, access, and equity in higher education. Our executive board is comprised of 4 members. The executive board members are interns with UChicagoGRAD Diversity & Inclusion. We are especially grateful for the leadership, commitment and innovation that this year’s executive board has contributed already.

 

This year, DAB has started the year supporting the MOSAIC Graduate Student Engagement and Resource Orientation. They are currently recruiting for the 3^rd year of Maroon Mates, a peer mentoring program that connects 1^st year PhD and master’s student mentees with 2^nd year and above mentors to create a support network and help to facilitate community. DAB is also currently recruiting for the general DAB board. Last year DAB launched the first ever UChicagoGRAD Diversity Advisory Board Awards. Please check out this awesome article about the outstanding winners.

 

Applications for DAB and Maroon Mates are open from now until October 15^th.  See the list of GRAD Events in the full GGW for further detail. Email graddab@uchicago.edu or visit our website for more information.

 

Executive Board

Frania Lua                     Board Chair
Cintia    Hinojosa          Community Engagement Chair
Rachel  Chery                Race and Pedagogy Chair
Brandy  Williams          Diversity Outreach Chair