Programs & Events

Social Programs & Events

Shedd Aquarium - July 7th from 7-9PM!
Free student outing to the Shedd Aquarium. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation and must show UChicago IDs to enter. Upon registration, attendees can also join an optional group chat and get to know their fellow fish enjoyers. A reserved spot includes a VR experience and entry to the 4-D octopus short film (we hear it's unmissable). 

Bristol Renaissance Faire - July 25th from 9AM - 5PM!
Our annual trip to the area's largest, most fantastical Ren Faire. Entry is $15 for UChicago students and includes bus transportation there and back. Dressing in costume is encouraged but not required. Bring cash if you'd like to purchase wares and victuals,* and visit renfair.com/bristol/ for more event info.

*That's an old-timey word for snacks.

Scoop! - August 10 from 12:30PM until supplies last!
Free Ben & Jerry's ice cream to celebrate the end of summer quarter. Only available as supplies last, so we recommend hurrying. It's Scoop! 

UChicago LEADS Programs & Events

Uncommon LEADership Series

Lead What's Next: Defining Your Leadership Style for the Real World 

Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. Join us on April 23rd from 4:30 - 6:00pm in the Reynolds Club South Lounge for an interactive, hands-on workshop designed to help you uncover the leadership style that fits you. Through engaging activities, reflection, and meaningful conversation, you’ll explore how your experiences, identities, values, and goals shape the way you lead.

This is the perfect opportunity to reflect on your growth this year and prepare to step confidently into your next chapter, whether that’s a summer internship, a research opportunity, or life after graduation. You’ll leave with clarity around your strengths, a growth edge to focus on, and a personal leadership style statement to guide how you show up in new spaces.

Dinner is provided, so come ready to connect, reflect, and launch your leadership forward!

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ad1q54ptRgqvr6Fh7  

Industry Explorers

This quarter we are taking an exclusive site visit to PODER where culinary creativity meets community and entrepreneurship on May 8th, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Students will get an inside look at how PODER empowers immigrant communities through education, workforce development, and holistic support, all within a space dedicated to growth, opportunity, and community impact.

During our visit, we’ll explore how leadership shows up in the nonprofit and workforce development space, learn about the organization’s growth and evolving impact in Chicago, and hear from staff about building programs that create real pathways for economic mobility. From language learning to career placement, PODER is redefining what it means to support and uplift communities and we can’t wait for you to experience it.

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/JkonVf8nt38i6ik97

For more information contact Eli Vasquez at elijahv@uchicago.edu

Leadership Book Club

This quarter we will be reading Teeth in the Back of My Neck. Our discussion will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 12:30 PM -1:30 PM in Hallowed Ground. Book pick up will be announced in April. For more information contact LaSabra Williams at lasabra@uchicago.edu. Lunch will be provided.

Clifton Strengths Coaching

Unlock your potential by taking the CliftonStrengths Assessment and receiving 1:1 Strengths Coaching to identify and leverage their unique talents for personal and professional success. Embrace your strengths, gain confidence, and transform your future!

1:1 coaching sessions available upon request. Contact cli-help-request@lists.uchicago.edu for more information.