Navigating Chicago Public Schools Workshop

6:00–7:00 pm
Zoom

This session will review the process for applying to Chicago Public Schools and discuss what to look for when visiting a school.

Navigating Chicago Public Schools Workshop

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

This online workshop will review the process for applying to Chicago Public Schools and discuss what to look for when visiting a school.

Supporting Student Well-being

10:00–11:30 am
Center for Identity + Inclusion Community Lounge, 5710 S. Woodlawn Ave.

Join a session for UChicago faculty where staff from UChicago Student Wellness will provide an overview of student mental health and strategies for supporting students in distress and crisis.

Navigating Chicago Public Schools Workshop

6:00–7:00 pm
Zoom

This online workshop will review the process for applying to Chicago Public Schools and discuss what to look for when visiting a school.

Navigating Chicago Public Schools Workshop

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

This online workshop will review the process for applying to Chicago Public Schools and discuss what to look for when visiting a school.

Money at Work 1: Foundations of Investing

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

Smart investing starts with a solid grasp of the basics. The more you know, the better prepared you are to make informed investment decisions. Brandon Evans, a financial consultant at TIAA, will highlight different types of investment options available as you make choices about your financial needs.

Community Engagement in Context

10:00–11:00 am
Zoom

This workshop will provide academics with a framework for understanding community engagement in context. Drawing on past and present examples of the University’s relationship with the South Side of Chicago, the workshop will help attendees build a shared vocabulary, discuss engagement practices, and identify shared priorities to advance community-engaged research that is more bi-directional and mutually beneficial.

South Side Book Club: "High Rise Stories: Voices from Chicago Public Housing" by Audrey Petty

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation and the College’s Chicago Studies program for our quarterly meeting of the South Side Book Club.

Spring Real Estate Trends

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for a lunchtime conversation with Molly Bartlett of Compass and Eva Loseth of @Properties. This discussion will focus on some of the trends and challenges that Eva and Molly are seeing this spring in the Chicago real estate market.

Symposium for Teaching with Technology

1:30–5:30 pm
Zoom

The UChicago Symposium for Teaching with Technology brings together UChicago faculty, instructors, lecturers, learning designers, academic technologists, and students to share and showcase a wide variety of innovative and effective uses of technology in teaching and learning.

Navigating Chicago Public Schools

6:00–7:00 pm
Zoom

What is a magnet school? What is your tier and why does it matter? Is there an option for free, all-day preschool? This online workshop led by Duane Davis, Executive Director, K12 Education Initiatives, will review the process for applying to Chicago Public Schools and discuss what to look for when visiting a school.

Navigating Chicago Public Schools

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

What is a magnet school? What is your tier and why does it matter? Is there an option for free, all-day preschool? This online workshop led by Duane Davis, Executive Director, K12 Education Initiatives, will review the process for applying to Chicago Public Schools and discuss what to look for when visiting a school.

South Side Book Club: "Never a City So Real: A Walk in Chicago" by Alex Kolowitz

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation and the College’s Chicago Studies program for our quarterly meeting of the South Side Book Club.

Resumes that Resonate #4: Writing the Professional Summary

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

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

Resumes that Resonate: #3 Tailoring

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

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

Resumes that Resonate #2: Content

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

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

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.

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.

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.

South Side Book Club: "The South Side" by Natalie Moore

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation and the College’s Chicago Studies program for our quarterly meeting of the South Side Book Club.

Resumes that Resonate #4: Writing the Professional Summary

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

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

Designing Your Life Workshop

10:00–11:00 am
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for a three-part workshop based on Bill Burnett and Dave Evans’ renowned Designing Your Life curriculum.

Buying Your First Vintage Condo

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

Learn about some common challenges when purchasing vintage condos and co-op buildings.

Resumes that Resonate: #3 Tailoring

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for the third workshop in our Autumn quarter resume series led by Pam Schilling, career coach and University of Chicago alumna.

Designing Your Life Workshop

10:00–11:00 am
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for a three-part workshop based on Bill Burnett and Dave Evans’ renowned Designing Your Life curriculum.

Resumes that Resonate #2: Content

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

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

Brick of Chicago Hyde Park Walking Tour

4:30–6:00 pm
Meet at Ray Elementary School, 5631 S. Kimbark Ave.

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for an exploration of the Hyde Park neighborhood through the story of its bricks.

Designing Your Life Workshop

10:00–11:00 am
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for a three-part workshop based on Bill Burnett and Dave Evans’ renowned Designing Your Life curriculum.

Resumes that Resonate #1: Format

10:00–11:00 am
Zoom

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

Money at Work #1: Foundations of Investing

3:00–4:00 pm
Zoom

TIAA’s workshop leader will highlight different types of investment options available as you make choices for your financial needs.

South Side Book Club: "Southern Exposure" by Lee Bey

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

Participate in the first meeting of the South Side Book Club.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Searching for Excellence: Faculty Search Training

11:00 am–12:30 pm
Zoom

Attend a faculty search training program offered through the Office of the Provost. Learn about resources for faculty hiring. Based on behavioral science research and best practices from the National Science Foundation ADVANCE program, this training provides concrete, actionable steps to improve the faculty search process. This session will be led by the Office of the Provost, the Office of Legal Counsel, and the Office for Affirmative Action.

Developing an Executive Presence to Interview and Succeed in Your Role

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

Learn how to develop a strong and effective executive presence.

Searching for Excellence: Faculty Search Training

11:00 am–12:30 pm
Zoom

Attend a faculty search training program offered through the Office of the Provost. Learn about resources for faculty hiring. Based on behavioral science research and best practices from the National Science Foundation ADVANCE program, this training provides concrete, actionable steps to improve the faculty search process. This session will be led by the Office of the Provost, the Office of Legal Counsel, and the Office for Affirmative Action.

Creating and Preserving Consistent Habits

10:00–11:00 am
Zoom

Learn tools for developing and maintaining consistent healthy nutrition and exercise habits at this session with Carolyn Banner, a registered dietitian nutritionist, fitness instructor, and yoga teacher.

Resumes that Resonate: Workshop #3

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for the last of three resume workshops offered this quarter.

Navigating CPS and K-12

5:00–6:00 pm
Zoom

This online presentation will review the process for applying for Chicago Public Schools and discuss what to look for when visiting a school virtually.

Searching for Excellence: Faculty Search Training

2:00–3:30 pm
Zoom

Attend a faculty search training program offered through the Office of the Provost. Learn about resources for faculty hiring. Based on behavioral science research and best practices from the National Science Foundation ADVANCE program, this training provides concrete, actionable steps to improve the faculty search process. This session will be led by the Office of the Provost, the Office of Legal Counsel, and the Office for Affirmative Action.

Resumes that Resonate: Workshop #2

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for the second of three resume workshops offered this quarter.

Resumes that Resonate: Workshop #1

10:00–11:00 am
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for the first of three resume workshops offered this quarter.

Navigating CPS and K-12 Options

5:30–6:30 pm
Zoom

Learn about the process of applying to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and discuss what to look for when visiting a school virtually.

Résumés that Resonate: Workshop #3

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom meeting

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for the last of three résumé workshops offered this quarter.

Résumés that Resonate: Workshop #2

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom meeting

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for the second of three résumé workshops offered this quarter.

A Workshop for First-time Home Buyers

11:00 am–12:30 pm
Zoom

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for a workshop for first-time home buyers.

Résumés that Resonate: Workshop #1

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom meeting

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for the first of three résumé workshops offered this quarter.

Academics with Children Meet-up

10:00–11:00 am
Zoom meeting

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation, K-12 Programs, and the Academics with Children Network to connect with other new UChicago faculty who have children. Faculty partners are welcome to attend.

Navigating Loss and Grief During COVID-19

9:00–9:30 am
Zoom web conference

University of Chicago faculty are invited to attend a half-hour workshop focusing on the dynamics of loss and grief. Participants will explore coping strategies as well as approaches to best support those who are grieving themselves. The session will be led by Rev. Stephanie Welsh, Chaplain at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

The Science of Sleep

9:00–9:30 am
Zoom web conference

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a significant increase in self-reported sleep problems and insomnia. University of Chicago faculty are invited to attend a half-hour workshop to learn more about the important relationship between sleep and the immune system and how you can address chronic insomnia and other sleep disturbances.

Mindfulness Meditation for Faculty

9:00–9:30 am
Zoom web conference

Navigating Chicago Public Schools

4:00–4:45 pm
Zoom web conference

UChicago faculty and their partners are invited to learn how to navigate the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) application process at this session hosted by the Office of the Provost and Duane Davis, Executive Director of K-12 Education Initiatives.

Navigating Chicago Public Schools

9:00–9:45 am
Zoom web conference

UChicago faculty and their partners are invited to learn how to navigate the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) application process at this session hosted by the Office of the Provost and Duane Davis, Executive Director of K-12 Education Initiatives.

Mindfulness Meditation: Cultivating Self-Compassion

9:00–9:30 am
Zoom web conference

UChicago faculty are invited to learn mindfulness skills to help cultivate self-compassion in this half-hour session with Julie Edwards, Director of Health Promotion and Wellness.

Working Parents and the Covid-19 Pandemic: Leadership Skills for Challenging Times

9:00–10:00 am
Zoom web conference

Join professor Alyssa Westring to learn how parents can gain a better sense of control during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mindful Eating

9:00–10:00 am
Zoom web conference

UChicago faculty are invited to learn about the intersection of mindfulness and nutrition in this half-hour session with Carolyn Banner, a registered dietitian nutritionist.

Professional and Personal Networking: A Workshop for Spouses/Partners of UChicago Faculty

11:00 am–12:30 pm
Zoom web conference

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for a virtual networking workshop.

Compassion Fatigue During COVID-19

9:00–9:30 am
Zoom web conference

UChicago faculty are invited to learn about the toll of compassion fatigue and strategies for combating burnout and chronic stress in this half-hour session with Joel Jackson, Assistant Director of Inclusion and Training for the Urban Health Initiative Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity at UChicago Medicine. 

Mindfulness Meditation: Dealing with Difficult Emotions

9:00–9:30 am

UChicago faculty are invited to learn mindfulness skills to help deal with difficult emotions in this half-hour session with Julie Edwards, Director of Health Promotion and Wellness.

Cultivating Resilience During COVID-19

9:00–9:30 am
Zoom web conference

UChicago faculty are invited to learn about the toll of toxic stress and strategies for cultivating wellness.

Mindfulness Meditation

9:00–9:30 am
Zoom web conference

UChicago faculty are invited to learn the basics of mindfulness meditation in this half-hour session with Julie Edwards, MHA, Director of Health Promotion and Wellness.

Mastering LinkedIn: A Workshop for Faculty Partners

12:30–1:30 pm
Zoom web conference

Spouses and partners of UChicago academics are invited to attend this interactive session on how to effectively use LinkedIn in the job search process.

Navigating Chicago Public Schools

1:00–2:00 pm
Gordon Center for Integrative Science, Room 400B

Attend this session to learn more about upcoming Chicago Public School deadlines.

Academics of Color Network: Tour of the Robie House

5:00–7:00 pm
Robie House

Join the Academics of Color Network for a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House.

New Academics Network: "The Allure of Matter: Material Art from China"

5:00–7:00 pm
Smart Museum of Art

Join members of the New Academics Network for a guided tour of the Smart Museum's new exhibition, "The Allure of Matter: Material Art from China."

Diversifying Your Staff Hiring Pool

12:00–1:30 pm
William Eckhardt Research Center, room 201B

This evidence-based, interactive working session addresses the hiring needs of the University’s academic and professional units.

Tour of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel’s Carillon

4:15–6:00 pm
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

Join your colleagues for a one-hour tour of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel’s carillon.

Résumés that Resonate: A Workshop for Faculty Partners

9:00 am–12:00 pm
Levi Hall, Room 416

Join the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation for a résumé workshop.

Academics with Young Children Network: UChicago Parent/Child Outing at the Sod Room

10:00 am–12:00 pm
The Sod Room

Bring your babies and young children for a Saturday morning playdate at the Sod Room, a unique, eco-friendly indoor play space located in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago.

Academic Women's Network: "The Mousetrap" at Court Theatre

5:30–9:00 pm
Court Theatre

See Agatha Christie's classic play "The Mousetrap" at the Court Theatre.

Academics with Young Children Network: UChicago Parent/Child Outing at the Family Resource Center

3:00–5:00 pm
UChicago Family Resource Center

Bring your babies and young children for an afternoon playdate at UChicago’s Family Resource Center (FRC). Children can engage in play sessions led by FRC staff and parents can network with their colleagues. Snacks will be provided. Spouses and partners are welcome to attend.

Tour of Troubled Waters: Chicago 1919 Race Riot Exhibit

4:30–6:00 pm
DuSable Museum of African American History

Attend a docent-led tour of the "Troubled Waters: Chicago 1919 Race Riot" exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Faculty Introduction to Mental Health First Aid

3:00–4:30 pm
William Eckhardt Research Center, Room 301B

This session will share data on student mental health and highlight some of the warning signs and symptoms of a mental health concern or emotional crisis.

Navigating Chicago Public Schools

12:30–1:30 pm
William Eckhardt Research Center, Room 301B

Learn how to navigate the Chicago Public Schools application process at this session hosted by the Office of the Provost and Duane Davis, Executive Director of K-12 Education Initiatives.

Community Engagement Faculty Workshop

9:30–11:30 am
Wieboldt Hall, Room 310 D/E

Learn the principles and practices that advance the University's institutional commitment to civic engagement.

Inclusion in Practice

3:00–5:00 pm
Wieboldt Hall, Room 310 D/E

Cultivate insights and skills central to relating to one another across dimensions of diversity.

Do Faculty Diversity Programs Work?

12:30–1:50 pm
Social Sciences Research Building, Tea Room, #201

Join Frank Dobbin, Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences at Harvard University, for this discussion: "Do Faculty Diversity Programs Work? Evidence from 600 Schools, 1993 - 2015."

Hearing One Another

3:00–5:00 pm
Center for Identity + Inclusion Community Lounge

Learn how to cultivate insights and skills central to relating to one another across dimensions of diversity.

Navigating Chicago Public Schools

12:30–1:30 pm
Wieboldt Hall, Room 310 D/E

Learn how to navigate the Chicago Public Schools landscape and application process.

Walking Tour of Hyde Park

3:00–5:00 pm
Regenstein Library

Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour of Hyde Park focused on some architectural highlights of the neighborhood and the history of the Urban Renewal of the 1950s and 1960s.

TIAA Retirement Planning Workshop: Getting a Head Start on Your Future

12:00–1:30 pm
Wieboldt Hall, Room 310 D/E

Find out how to get a strong start in planning for retirement.

Equal Opportunity Programs Spring Open House

3:00–5:00 pm
5525 S. Ellis Ave, Suite B

Learn more about Equal Opportunities Programs' available support and services at a spring open house.

Inclusion in Practice

9:00–11:00 am
Booth 104A

Learn how to find harmony and community in—rather than despite—interpersonal differences in identities, backgrounds, and perspectives you may encounter in your personal and professional life.

Money at Work: Foundations of Retirement Planning

12:00–1:30 pm
Chicago Center for Teaching, Wieboldt Hall Room 310D/E

Get information on retirement planning and have your questions answered by a TIAA-CREF professional.