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Come learn about the Individualized Professional​ Skills (IPS) Grant Program at ​our February ​22 Meet & Eat! ​You'll hear from ​Caroline Owens (PhD Student, Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology) and Taylor Heisley-Cook, David Mun, and Celine Mol (Master's Students, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management) about their professional development experiences funded by the IPS ​grant.

Whether you’re in a job interview or performance review, at a networking event, or trying to build your internal influence, how do you tell your story so that it leads to the outcome and salary you deserve? Join us for a hands-on workshop with Lisa Gates, co-founder of the firm She Negotiates, to learn key steps for preparing for any negotiation. All graduate students and postdocs are welcome!

Did you miss our Special Guest Workshop with Alison Miller, but want to learn to be more productive and effective at writing and conducting academic research? Would you like to develop and use a sound project-management approach to completing your dissertation or thesis? Then be sure to watch a video of the event! Read on for more info and a link to the video.

Graduate school can be intense, overwhelming, and stressful for most students – and that’s just the research and coursework aspects. In this workshop on February 21, we’ll cover important techniques for addressing your own mental health during this precarious phase, including how to manage expectations, set realistic goals, and balance competing demands on your time and energy.

On February 20, Academic Advisors from the Graduate Division will be available to meet with students individually to conduct formatting pre-checks and answer questions about the process of filing a master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation, or DMA supporting document. Sign up today!

On May 29, Academic Advisors from the Graduate Division will be available to meet with students individually to conduct formatting pre-checks and answer questions about the process of filing a master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation, or DMA supporting document. Sign up today!

Tired of spending hours searching for funding announcements? Let COS Pivot work for you! Attend this workshop on February 20 to learn how to set up your account, create search samples, turn on notifications, track updates, etc. Let this tool do all the work in finding opportunities that fit your needs!

Join the MCC this Thursday, February 7th, for a talk with Eddie Glaude: "'Begin Again': Fighting for Democracy in the Age of Trump." Glaude will discuss how the fight for democracy, in this moment with the erosion of norms and the fragility of democratic institutions, requires of us, in our specific places and in full light of the kind of society we want, a different kind of struggle and a more robust political language. Read on for more info.

Now is the time to nominate graduate students for two special distinctions - The Winifred and Louis Lancaster Annual Dissertation Award and the 2019 Graduate Student Commencement Speaker. Read on for important details and deadlines!

Are you struggling with interpersonal problems, relationship issues, mental health concerns, academic issues, or general stress associated with getting through grad school? Consider gaining support by joining the Graduate Student Interpersonal Process Group, a psychotherapy group designed just for graduate students. Read on for more information and details on how to sign up.

The 6th annual Art of Science competition is now open for submissions! UCSB undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs are invited to tell the story of their research through the aesthetic. First-place will receive a $250 amazon gift card. Prizes of smaller amounts will also be awarded to second, third-place, and community vote winners. Submission deadline has been extended to February 14, 2019.

Don't miss out on upcoming events to help with your housing search! University & Community Housing Services is hosting two events that will connect you to resources, landlords, and options for next year. Get info, ask questions, and plan ahead!

Kick-start your career on March 8-9! The annual Beyond Academia conference aims to prepare UCSB graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in all stages and disciplines to pursue a wide range of career options. Registration is now open, but space is limited, so sign up today!

Grading student work can be a huge time commitment and a major source of stress for TAs. During this workshop on February 19, facilitators will discuss some approaches to increase efficiency of grading, as well as tips for time management and allocation that can help you plan out and evaluate your grading load. Space is limited, so sign up today!

On February 19, our Funding Peer Advisor will share about campus and external funding sources and help you determine simple next steps to ensure that you are always in the loop about funding opportunities throughout the year. See you there!