Searching for Excellence: A Conversation About the Faculty Search Process
9:00–10:30 am
Zoom
The Office of the Provost has created a variety of new programs and tools to help recruit outstanding faculty to the University of Chicago. The Searching for Excellence program is a 90-minute conversation led by the Office of the Provost, the Office of Legal Counsel, and the Equal Opportunity Programs Office for Affirmative Action detailing best practices in the search, interview, and recruiting process to ensure a focus on diversity, compliance, and affirmative action.
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Halfway There: A Retirement Checkup
3:00–4:00 pm
Zoom
TIAA's workshop leader will provide information to help you as you assess where you are on the path to reaching your retirement financial goals and how to get back on track if you're behind. Discover the amount of savings you may need to reach your retirement income goals, different investment options and how they can work together to help you pursue retirement goals, and what's competing for your retirement savings.
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UChicago K-12 Education Initiatives: Navigating CPS
5:30–6:30 pm
Zoom
This online presentation led by Duane Davis will review the process for applying for Chicago Public Schools and discuss what to look for when visiting a school (virtually) as we continue to build a community of families with faculty, staff, post-docs and graduate students.
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Using Digital Channels to Advance Your Scholarship
10:00–11:00 am
Zoom
Developing a strong online presence is a valuable asset in today’s academic environment. By effectively using digital channels, faculty can draw more attention to their research and scholarship, and in some cases, to their academic field as a whole. This session will feature three University of Chicago faculty sharing how their online presence has enabled them to enhance the awareness and impact of their work, connect with other academics, and engage students.
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Decluttering and Downsizing for Academic Families
12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom
Learn best practices for managing a parallel home and office move, how to responsibility "re-home" or donate a wide variety of belongings, and where to save money and when to hire help.
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"Picture a Scientist" Virtual Film Screening
Through May 12, 2021
Online event
Register to watch the feature-length documentary film "Picture a Scientist," which leads viewers on a journey deep into a group of women scientists' own experiences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. You'll receive a link to the film enabling you to watch it online at any time April 28 - May 12.
Apr. 28
Searching for Excellence: Faculty Search Training
11:00 am–12:30 pm
Zoom
The Office of the Provost has created a variety of new programs and tools to help recruit outstanding faculty to the University of Chicago.
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DeepTechU Conference
Through April 22, 2021
Online event
Register to attend DeepTechU, the first-of-its-kind virtual conference showcasing deep tech innovations from Big Ten Schools, Research Universities, and National Labs located in the greater Midwest.
Apr. 20
Engaging Your Audience: How to Communicate Complex Research Information
1:00–2:00 pm
Zoom
Learn how to translate complex scientific ideas and research findings into accessible communications for the general public and academic peers. You’ll learn how to convey key points accurately while limiting jargon and avoiding oversimplification of information.
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Mentoring Graduate Students: Mentoring Across Difference
11:00 am–12:30 pm
Zoom
This workshop will focus on the benefits and challenges of individual differences in the academic environment.
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