Past Events

Resumes that Resonate #1: Format

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for the first in our Winter Quarter series of resume workshops led by Pam Schilling, career coach and University of Chicago alumna.

Jan.
19

Citadels of Pride: Q&A with Martha Nussbaum

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

Join Martha Nussbaum, the Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago, for a discussion and Q&A about her latest book, "Citadels of Pride: Sexual Abuse, Accountability, and Reconciliation."

Jan.
12

Standards, Practice, and Feedback: Assessment and Grading for Learning

12:30–2:00 pm
Wieboldt Hall, Room 310 D/E (will move to Zoom should registration exceed available space)

In this workshop, we will think through the learning goals our assessments are meant to advance and explore practices for grading and feedback for promoting student learning, along with strategies for making grading more efficient.

Dec.
3

Under Construction: Course (Re)Design for Learning

12:30–2:00 pm
Wieboldt Hall, Room 310 D/E (workshop will move to Zoom if registration exceeds available space)

Learning is a process of constructing new knowledge. What does this mean for how we design a course? Come think through issues related to prior knowledge, motivation, and syllabus construction as we explore a framework for course design aimed at supporting student learning.

Nov.
19

The Starting Line: Why and How Retirement Saving Should Begin Now

10:00–11:00 am
ON24 webinar

Making good decisions in the beginning of your career can help lead you to a more solid financial future. This session, led by a TIAA representative, will share financial tools and offer practical insights.

Nov.
18

Say it Shorter: Communicating About Your Research to Prospective Donors

10:00–11:00 am
Zoom

Learn how to speak clearly and concisely about your work and develop a brief “elevator pitch” to help you make effective connections and possibly secure research funding. This session will include tips for telling stories and connecting with listeners who are not experts in your subject area.

Nov.
16

Department Chair Roundtable

4:00–5:00 pm
Zoom

Department chairs are invited to participate in a lightly moderated discussion with other department chairs to discuss current challenges and opportunities, and to exchange ideas.

Nov.
11

Buying a Home in a Challenging Market

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for a lunchtime conversation with Susan O'Connor Davis and Robert Sullivan of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. This discussion will focus on some of the common challenges UChicago families have faced in recent years when searching for a home within walking distance of campus.

Nov.
11

Transforming Class Discussion to Support Free Expression, Academic Inquiry, and Democratic Engagement: Part 2

4:00–5:20 pm
Wieboldt Hall, Room 310 D/E (will move to Zoom if registration exceeds available space)

The workshop will cover principles and processes of free expression and discourse as well as provide models for fostering robust, inclusive, and productive class discussion.

Nov.
10

Understanding Tenure at the University of Chicago

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

Learn about the timeline, process, and priorities that guide tenure and promotion at UChicago in this 90-minute workshop for early-career faculty.

Nov.
10

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