Wellness and Work-life Balance

The UCSB Graduate Students for Diversity in Science (GSDS) is having its general body meeting TODAY, January 24, from 12-1pm in MRL 2053. Lunch will be provided! Read on for more information.

UCSB's Community Service Organization is pleased to offer their quarterly bike sale being held this Saturday, January 26, from noon to 3:00 p.m. Hundreds of bikes are being offered for sale from $10 to $50, depending on condition. This price also includes the cost to register the bicycle. Read on for more info!

The federal government shutdown will have some impacts on CalFresh ​that the UCSB CalFresh team would like to update you on. These changes may create challenges for you and/or students you work with​; you are encouraged to reach out to the CalFresh team for more information about resources that students can seek support from during the shutdown. Read on for more details.

You are invited to join the Support Network for Undocumented Students: a list of staff, faculty, and graduate students who support undocumented students. This list is intended to serve as a directory and resource for undocumented students and allies. The list will be public on ​the Undocumented Student Services (USS) website for community to access​. Sign up by January 22!

The Graduate Division sent out a message containing important UCPath reminders for faculty, staff, student workers, and academic personnel. Read on for information regarding how to sign up for your electronic W-2, how to update your personal information in UCPath, and how to access online UCPath demonstrations.

There are a range of employment visas, as well as U.S. permanent resident statuses, that can allow you to work in the U.S. after you finish your program at UCSB. On January 18, join immigration law specialist Adam Green, a practicing attorney in the Los Angeles area, for a free workshop on employment immigration issues, particularly the transition from student statuses to employment statuses.

The Art & Architecture Seminar Room at the UCSB Library is now available as study space for UCSB faculty and graduate students, who will be able to enter the room by swiping their access cards using the newly installed card reader at the southwest entrance to the room. The room will be accessible for study after regular business hours. Read on for more details.

Mark your calendars! This year, the Graduate Division Commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, June 14th at 1 p.m. on the Commencement Green. This is a departure from previous years, when it has been held on Sunday at 4 p.m., and means that the spring filing deadline will be extended to Tuesday, June 18th. Read on for additional information!

The UCSB Library is currently open and operating on recess hours, but will close this weekend for winter break. 24/7 online access to research databases, electronic journals, and e-books is available to UCSB students, faculty, and staff during the closure. For detailed building and service desk hours, read on!

Did you know 1 out of 2 people say they couldn’t live without their smartphone? Yikes. Break the cycle with vitaminwater's scroll-free for a year contest (the "Contest"). How do ​you enter? It’s simple! Share on Twitter or Instagram what you’d do instead of scrolling with hashtags #nophoneforayear and #contest. Go scroll-free for a year, prove it, and you could win $100k. Deadline to enter is January 8, 2019.

Are you interested in applying for CalFresh but couldn't find the time to complete the application during the quarter? The UCSB CalFresh team will now be offering over-the-phone application assistance throughout winter break! Read on for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Want to learn more about preventing diabetes? Check out the UCSB Diabetes Prevention Program. This is a free year-long program for individuals who are pre-diabetic or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By joining, you get access to information on diabetes related topics, a lifestyle coach, and group support. Attend an information session on December 12 and read on for application details.

If you're staying in town for ​​winter break, you can still access many of the services at UCSB Student Health. Read on for specific hours and a list of helpful resources!

UCSB Arts ​& Lectures is offering graduate students free tickets to see the Kronos Quartet! A response to the 2017 executive orders limiting travel to the U.S., Music for Change highlights the rich diversity of artistic voices from the original seven “banned countries.” On December 4, the Grammy Award-winning ensemble will perform a new program featuring music from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Get your tickets today!

Do you like free pizza? Would you like to learn more about the resources the UCSB library has to offer and chat with one of the UCSB Librarians? UCSB students are invited to join University Librarian Kristin Antelman for pizza and an open student forum on November 28 to chat about the UCSB Library. Space is limited.