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Are you a current student or recent graduate looking for a paid STEM internship or research opportunity? Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a virtual recruitment fair showcasing more than twenty-five U.S. Department of Energy sponsored programs. This webinar is on Wednesday, November 13 from 12-3:00pm EST.

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!

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) recently welcomed their new Graduate Mental Health Peer Veronica Franco. She will be working with the Mental Health Peer Program to assist graduate students on issues related to mental health and wellness. Read on to find out more about Veronica and the Mental Health Peer Program at UCSB.

All international graduate students, postdocs, and visiting scholars are invited to attend the 2019 UCSB International Graduate Student Appreciation Reception. Come socialize with fellow students and scholars over food and drinks and celebrate International Education Week!

Interested in finding funding for an internship or job opportunity? Come to the Graduate Student Internship Fellowship Information Session on November 19 to learn how to create a strong application to be a competitive applicant for $2000-2500 in fellowship funds. Get the experience you need without the financial strain!

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.

UC Santa Barbara welcomes National Science Foundation (NSF) Director France Córdova to campus. Dr. Córdova toured our university’s research facilities and met with graduate students who received the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship award. Read on to find out more about the impact of Dr. Córdova's work and the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship!

There is a world of difference between being told what your writing should look like and being shown what it should look like. This is because examples make learning a new skill much easier to recognize and practice. This workshop will provide that help by going over examples of successful statements from previously awarded Ford Foundation Fellows.

Reduce your anxiety about finances by attending this workshop on November 14 to learn basic terminology, tools, and plans for budgeting. Leave with tools to create a plan on how to manage your graduate income. Space is limited so RVSP today!

Have you ever wondered about opportunities for doing interdisciplinary research at UCSB? Are you curious to find out more about the opportunities and challenges of pursuing an interdisciplinary career? Join us for a panel discussion and mixer on November 6 to learn more about what it looks like to dive into the exciting world of interdisciplinary research at UCSB and beyond.

There is a world of difference between being told what your writing should look like and being shown what it should look like. This is because examples make learning a new skill much easier to recognize and practice. This workshop will provide that help by going over examples of successful statements from previously awarded Ford Foundation Fellows.

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!

Join us for our November Lunch & Learn featuring graduate students from Chemical Engineering and Education! Enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with grads from across campus. RSVP today!

The Graduate Division is excited to announce a new addition to the Graduate Student Resource Center! Hannah Lawrence, the new Assistant Director of Professional Development, recently moved to Santa Barbara from Boston after working in nonprofit program management for the last four years. Read on to find out more about Hannah!

Do you care about Free Speech and Open Discourse on campus? Are you interested in conducting research to further the cause of free speech on UC Campuses? The UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement invites you to apply to its VOICE Grant Program. Students, staff, and faculty are eligible to apply for up to $5000 grants! Last date to apply is November 8.