Programs & Events

Social Programs & Events

New RSO Fair - March 26th from 3PM - 5PM at Ida Noyes!
Come get to know the new RSOs that have joined the UChicago community. We will have cupcakes, a "build a plushie" activity, and tons of opportunities for you to get involved at UChicago!

Craft Break - April 6th from 11AM - 1PM in the Student Activities Center!
Make a quick, funky craft in the Student Activities Center (downstairs from Pret & take a right)! The craft will always be something cool you can take home, and there will always be a snack. Be there or be square.

Snack & Chat - April 13th from 12PM - 1:30PM in the CLI!
Join us on April 13th from 12:00PM (noon) to 1:30PM in the Center for Leadership & Involvement (CLI) as we host free lunch... What food will we have??? You'll have to come to find out :)

Craft Break - April 20th from 11AM - 1PM in the Student Activities Center!
Make a quick, funky craft in the Student Activities Center (downstairs from Pret & take a right)! The craft will always be something cool you can take home, and there will always be a snack. Be there or be square.

Chicago Symphony (Studio Ghibli) - April 23rd starting at 7:30PM at the Chicago Symphony Center!
 Joe Hisaishi, internationally renowned soundtrack composer for Studio Ghibli favorites "Princess Mononoke," "Ponyo," and "My Neighbor Totoro," will conduct a suite from "Spirited Away" at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. To buy discounted tickets, email royappa@uchicago.edu. 

Craft Break - May 5th from 11AM - 1PM in the Student Activities Center!
Make a quick, funky craft in the Student Activities Center (downstairs from Pret & take a right)! The craft will always be something cool you can take home, and there will always be a snack. Be there or be square.

CHICAGO the Musical - May 7th starting at 7:00PM at Broadway in Chicago!
Seeing the iconic Jazz Age courtroom drama CHICAGO...in Chicago?! Not to be missed (but we will warn you: seats are limited). For discounted tickets, email royappa@uchicago.edu.

Snack & Chat - May 11th from 12PM - 1:30PM in the CLI!
Join us on May 11th from 12:00PM (noon) to 1:30PM in the Center for Leadership & Involvement (CLI) as we host free lunch... What food will we have??? You'll have to come to find out :)

Craft Break - May 18th from 11AM - 1PM in the Student Activities Center!
Make a quick, funky craft in the Student Activities Center (downstairs from Pret & take a right)! The craft will always be something cool you can take home, and there will always be a snack. Be there or be square.

Late Night Breakfast
Take a break from your late night studying from 10:00PM to 11:30PM on May 26th and join the CLI team outside Reynold's Club for some Late Night Breakfast!

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.