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Do you or someone you know have experience with basic needs insecurity (food, housing, childcare, physical and mental health care, legal services)? If yes, please consider sharing your story with GSA. Click to learn more!

UCSB is working with the California Global Education Project on an exciting K-12 program to bring the world into classrooms around the Santa Barbara area. Come be a part of this amazing initiative, add to your resume or CV, and gain real-world experience in the classroom and in program design.

Student Health has been seeing a lot of flu cases as of late. Given this level of activity, it's likely that a high volume of influenza cases will continue over the next 2-3 weeks. Please read on for an important message from Student Health on the steps they are taking to meet the recent surge.

This quarter, UC Santa Barbara's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is hosting a support space for graduate students of African Heritage. The group starts this week - interested students can fill out a pre-screen form to join.

The Graduate Student Wellness Program at UC Santa Barbara is a free program that provides wellness opportunities for all graduate students. Join Health & Wellness this quarter for a lineup of exciting events aimed at improving grad students' wellbeing. Read on for more info!

Mark your calendars! This year, the Graduate Division Commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, June 12th at 1 p.m. on the Commencement Green. Read on for additional information!

Join the Women's Center on December 6 for a relaxed event designed to bring together feminist-minded graduate students in a social and conversational setting. The event will include some guided discussion questions for groups and some informal polling to get a greater sense of the needs of women-identified and gender nonconforming students on campus. All genders and identities are welcome. Learn more and RSVP today!

Join fellow graduate alumni and meet current students on November 16 for the 3rd Annual UCSB Alumni Day of Service, where you'll be helping with the restoration of North Campus Open Space. Help give back to your community today! Read on for more info.

The UCSB Department of Theater and Dance is proud to present a LAUNCH PAD preview production of "What Martha Did." The preview production runs November 15 - 24 in the UCSB's Performing Arts Theater. Read on to learn more and get tickets!

As a graduate student, it can be difficult to prioritize your mental health and well-being. This is where LiveHealth - teletherapy comes in. This resource is available to UCSB students with UC Ship insurance and provides access to video calls with licensed psychologists, therapists, and psychiatrists directly from your phone, tablet, or computer. Read on to learn more!

New to networking? Mingling make you nervous? Join the Professional Women's Association for a networking experience in a small group setting. You'll have the opportunity to meet colleagues in a structured environment and create the beginnings of new professional relationships. Read on for more info!

Don't miss out on this free Arts & Lectures event for graduate students! On November 3, prize-winning journalist and author Elaine Weiss will recount the riveting story of the ratification of the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote. To attend, just be ready to present a valid UCSB student ID and self-identify as a grad student.

Join the UCSB chapter of Minorities and Philosophy for a philosophical conversation on November 6th. They will discuss the argument in the amicus curiae brief, consider the practical implications of such action, and attempt to understand our duties as academics in the public sphere. They are also recruiting interested graduate students to participate in the panel; submit your statement by October 30!

Be a cross-cultural bridge and share a meal with someone from across the world! Host a dinner in your apartment, dorm, or house for an international student or group of students and share your piece of U.S. culture! Just a simple meal can have a big impact. Sign up today and choose a date that works for you!

In today’s world of polarized opinions, don’t we all need a waltz about weevils or a jitterbug on joules to bring us together? Join AAAS's 12th edition of the annual “Dance Your PhD” contest ​which challenges scientists to explain their research without PowerPoint slides or jargon—in fact with no talking at all. You could win $1000 and perhaps go viral on social media. The deadline to submit is January 21.