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On May 6, join Instructional Development for a workshop on how you can prepare yourself, and your students, for lively discussions. These practical approaches can help students engage with the material, become more motivated scholars, and increase student interaction. Space is limited, so sign up today!

You still have time to register for the the 2019 Graduate Division Commencement Ceremony! Registration will remain open through this Sunday, April 22nd. The Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019, at 1pm. Students who have completed or will complete a graduate degree or credential between the period of Summer Session 2018 and Fall quarter 2019 are invited to participate.

Join us for our May Lunch & Learn featuring graduate students from Environmental Science & Management and Media Arts & Technology! Enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with grads from across campus. RSVP today!

After two weeks of competition, only 9 graduate students remain ​to compete in the final round of the 2019 Grad Slam this Friday. With thousands of dollars of prize money up for grabs, this​ is sure to be an event that you won't want to miss. If you can't make it in person, you can tune in to the livestream through UC Santa Barbara's Facebook page to catch all the excitement!

Come out for the first Graduate Student Health & Wellness event of the quarter! Make new friends with other grad students and test your trivia knowledge at the SRB Multi-Purpose Room. There will be music, hot tea, and snacks to enjoy as you compete. Trivia categories include pop culture, random facts, health facts, and more!

The Graduate Student Wellness Program at UC Santa Barbara is a free program that provides wellness opportunities for all graduate students. Join Health & Wellness this quarter for a lineup of exciting events aimed at improving grad students' wellbeing. Read on for more info!

On May 1, join Instructional Development for a workshop on engaging students through asking questions. The workshop will examine strategies for crafting thought-provoking questions that will increase student engagement and deepen their understanding of the course material. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Join us as we ​wrap up the second stage of the 7th Annual Grad Slam with our ​last semifinal round! Three students from each semifinal round will advance to the final round​ happening later this week. Check out a preview of the presentations here and be sure to follow on Facebook for live updates on the winners of each round.

Various opportunities are available to teach and research in Canada through the Fulbright Canada-American Postdoctoral Scholars Award Program. While the application deadline is not until September 2019, it is advisable to begin inquiring and learning about the different programs and application process early. Read on for more information and guidelines.

Please join the UCSB Bren School for the annual Master's Project Presentations on Friday, April 26! Free and open to the public, come watch groups talk about their results on issues such as: conservation/ecology, wind energy, greenhouse gas emissions, electric vehicles, coral reef restoration, and more. Presentations followed by a poster session and reception.

Join us as we continue the next stage of the 7th Annual Grad Slam with our second semifinal round! ​Three students from each semifinal round will advance to the final round​ happening later this week. Check out a preview of the presentations here and be sure to follow on Facebook for live updates on the winners of each round.

The ASHFoundation offers various research grants, student scholarships, and clinical achievement awards each year to students, researchers, and postdocs for work related to supporting innovation in communication sciences. Next earliest deadline is May 8, 2019. See details for different opportunities and applicable deadlines.

Join us as we kick off the next stage of the 7th Annual Grad Slam with our first semifinal round! ​Three students from each semifinal round will advance to the final round​ happening later this week. Check out a preview of the presentations below and be sure to follow on Facebook for live updates on the winners of each round.

Are you interested in finding out how to get nearly $200 a month in food benefits? Join the UCSB CalFresh team in the GSA Lounge on Monday for a sign-up party featuring free food, free bags of groceries, and a raffle for a $50 UCSB Bookstore gift card! Be sure to check out their website for a list of documents to bring to the event.

​Come to the next event in the Women in Innovation & Entrepreneurship series to learn tangible skills to brand yourself effectively to enter entrepreneurial and industry fields. Read on for more info and to RSVP!