Student Engagement

Education should not be intended to make people comfortable, it is meant to make them think.

Hanna Holborn Gray President of UChicago, 1978-1993

Explore Ideas. Build Connections.

At the Chicago Forum, students explore ideas, engage across differences, and build capacities for open inquiry and expression — core elements of the UChicago experience.

Student Board

Students looking for an active role can join the Student Board, where they help shape programming, organize events, and foster conversation. Student Board members gain hands-on experience in leadership, event planning, and community engagement.

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Student Internship Opportunities

Students interested in contributing more deeply to the Chicago Forum’s work can apply for internship roles that support programming, marketing, communications, and student-led initiatives.

These positions help shape Chicago Forum events and projects throughout the academic year.

Stay tuned for more information on internship opportunities available in the upcoming academic year!