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Alumni Affairs and UCSB Affiliates invites you to a special Profs @ the Pub event! This Thursday, August 8th, come to Impact Hub in Santa Barbara to meet Brad Bouley and hear his engaging talk on the cataclysmic Black Plague. Profs @ the Pub is a free monthly speaker series for local alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community members at some of Santa Barbara's (and Goleta's!) favorite watering holes. RSVP today!

You are almost there! The hiring committee thinks you are an accomplished scholar with an impressive career trajectory and commitment to diversity. But this is a teaching-heavy position and they want to know: are you also a wonderful presence in the classroom? This workshop on August 20th will explore teaching philosophies and how to make yours shine!

Las Cumbres Observatory presents Astronomy on Tap in downtown Santa Barbara. Join them monthly for free, short, public, astronomy-related presentations in a bar! The next event is Wednesday, August 7th. Bruce Banerdt from JPL will talk about Martian Seismology with InSight and Sandy Seale from Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) and UCSB will talk about Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Santa Barbara.

The Graduate Division is currently seeking applications for its Diversity and Outreach Peer Advisor position, which assists in the development and implementation of outreach and recruitment events designed to cultivate a highly qualified and diverse pool of graduate school applicants. The Peer Advisor also assists in fostering and maintaining an environment at UCSB that values and supports inclusivity and diversity. The priority application deadline is Monday, August 19.

Meet the winners of the 2019 Graduate Student Internship Fellowship! Jacob Gellman, Rachel Winter, Corinne Fuchs, MacKenzie Wade, Audrey Lopez, and Jasmine Kelekay are the awardees for this year. Read on to learn more about their fun and exciting internships, and what they hope to gain from their experiences.

Are you interested in mentoring first- and second-year doctoral students? If so, you may be eligible to participate as a mentor in the Graduate Scholars Program (GSP). GSP, a program sponsored by the Graduate Division, is designed to support graduate students from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds throughout their graduate careers. Read on for more info! Application deadline is August 16.

Join us for our October Lunch & Learn featuring graduate students from Materials and Religious Studies! Enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with grads from across campus. Be sure to RSVP to that we can ensure we have enough food.

Grad students, invest in your long-term mental health! Join Health & Wellness for a FREE 4-session workshop series that will teach you the ins and outs of mindfulness and meditation using evidence-based curriculum designed specifically for you. Read on for more info!

Interested in learning more about career opportunities with Dow Chemical Company? Dow is coming to UCSB on August 7th for an Information Session. All students are welcome to attend this event. Refreshments will be served!

Come explore Korean cooking with a vegetarian twist! Delve into some of the most delicious and nutritious of Korean food, all while staying on a budget. This event is for graduate students only. Reserve your spot today!

The Graduate Division is currently accepting applications for its Graduate Writing Peer position to begin employment in September 2019. The position can be for Fall 2019 or the entire 2019-20 academic year and is renewable for subsequent years. The Writing Peer will assist in providing consultations with the opportunity to lead campus workshops and perform composition-based research should the peer desire. The priority consideration deadline is August 16.

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

Do you know what a diversity statement is? How does diversity fit into your academic goals? This workshop on August 13th will explore diversity statements: what they are, what they look like, and how to make yours relevant to who you are. Join us and learn how to write about yourself, your research, and your teaching in relation to diversity!

UCSB offers a host of resources to support graduate students in accessing basic needs such as food, housing, and overall wellness. Read on to find out more!

The UC Santa Barbara Department of Music will present the fourth annual UCSB Summer Music Festival on Saturday, August 10, and Sunday, August 11, 2019, on the UCSB campus. Admission to all events is free. Reservations are not available. Seating is first-come, first-served. Read on for more info!