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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!

Graduate students at UCR are starting a professional development program for graduate students of diverse departments. Through the development of digital programming, interpretive installations, and public pedagogy, the program will bridge the gap between theory and praxis and allow students to enter the job market as competitive candidates. Find out more and apply today! Deadline extended to August 1.

You're invited to a graduate student mixer with first-generation students to discuss challenges and strategies for thriving in academia. Topics such as family achievement guilt, imposter syndrome, microaggressions, working with mentors, self-care strategies, and building community will be discussed. This event is for graduate students only. Dinner will be provided!

If you are planning to apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2020-21 grant cycle or want to learn more about the program, join us for an information session on August 7. This session will cover types of grants, the components of a Fulbright application, tips for putting together the best Fulbright application possible, and the campus interview process.

The Graduate Division is pleased to announce the ​winners of two awards ​honoring graduate students who have distinguished themselves in the area of undergraduate research supervision: Thomas (Alex) Johnson, Eric Jones, Nicholas Sherck, Monica Cornejo, Avi McClelland-Cohen, and Mallory Melton. Read on to find out more about our awardees!

Stressed out by your summer writing goals? Health & Wellness has just the thing! Come to a fun and interactive workshop on Thursday, July 25, and learn techniques for managing stress and incorporating mindfulness into your daily life. Read on for more info!

The UCSB Transfer Student Center seeks one 50% time Graduate Student Program Assistant for a center dedicated to supporting the success of current and future transfer students. The position involves mentoring undergraduate transfer students, assisting in the development and promotion of the Center, and participating in special projects to enhance transfer student success. Application deadline has been extended to August 14th, 2019.

Are you in the middle stages of your dissertation and running into roadblocks? Do you need some new strategies and habits to help you finish up? Then apply for the second session of the 2019 Dissertation Write-In! The application deadline is Monday, August 5.

If you are a postdoc or seeking a postdoc, consider spending up to four years in Cambridge undertaking post-doctoral research or scholarly work through the Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) of Trinity College Cambridge. Scholars from different disciplines are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is August 29, 2019.