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Don't know where to start when it comes to taxes? Are the terminology and forms confusing? Review this article on what documents to gather and consider attending an upcoming tax workshop to learn about credits, deductions, and resources. Start preparing today!

On February 15, our Diversity & Outreach Peers, Danny Meza and Ana Romero Morales, will host a panel discussion where you will hear from advanced graduate students about the subtle and not-so-subtle workings of race, class, gender, and sexuality in the academy. RSVP today!

The UCSB VITA Tax Group offers free tax preparation to people who make $54,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their tax returns. Visit their website for frequently asked questions or schedule an appointment for help with tax preparation. Read on for more information.

On February 4, UCSB's Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) will have services limited to document pick-up, document drop-off, advising, and delays in processing times. Please plan accordingly for time-sensitive requests, especially Travel Signature Requests and reprints of your I-20. Read on for more information.

The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center ​is seeking graduate students who are fluent in Spanish to serve as interpreters at Isla Vista Elementary and Franklin Elementary during the schools’ spring parent-teacher conferences. UCSB student interpreters will gain experience in using their academic and language-brokering skills in a broader social environment that includes community members, teachers, and school administrators. Apply by Monday, February 11.

The Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants funding opportunity is designed to improve the quality of dissertation research. DDRIG awards provide funds for items not normally available through the student's university such as enabling doctoral students to undertake significant data-gathering projects and to conduct field research in settings away from their campus. Application deadline is February 11, 2019.

Join us for our February 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. Space is limited, so sign up today!

For many students who spent years learning about introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions, literature reviews can be confusing because they don’t fit neatly with previous knowledge. In this workshop on February 13, participants will learn what makes up a literature review and how to write one. Sign up today!

This workshop on February 13 will provide tips on writing your CCUT teaching portfolio, including ways of presenting teaching materials, documenting student ratings, meeting the technology requirement, tone of the portfolio narration, and more. Participants need to have completed at least two of the CCUT requirements. Space is limited, so sign up today!

The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related research areas. Work with your academic department and the UCSB Office of Research to submit your nomination application to Google. The deadline is February 4, 2019.

As the campus continues to acclimate to the recently implemented UCPath payroll system, the Graduate Division encourages all employed graduate students to be proactive in checking their pay status. Employees can view their paycheck statements in the UCPath Portal 48 hours in advance of payday. Read on for more information and helpful links.

Join the Interdisciplinary Humanities Committee (IHC) to learn more about the new Public Humanities Graduate Fellows Program. Through seminars, practical experience, and a capstone project, Public Humanities Graduate Fellows become conversant with the history, theories, and methods of public humanities. Read on to find out more about the program and info sessions!

On February 12, join Instructional Development for a workshop on teaching philosophy statements! As a participant in this workshop, you will work through a series of exercises to help you reflect on your teaching, and by workshop end you will have a draft outline of your teaching philosophy statement.

Applications are now open for ComSciCon 2019! The 7th annual Communicating Science workshop will be held in San Diego, CA, on July 11-13, 2019. Graduate students at U.S. and Canadian institutions in all fields of science, technology, engineering, health, mathematics, and related fields are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is March 1st. Learn more today!

Alumni Affairs and UCSB Affiliates​ invite you to a special Profs @ the Pub event! This Tuesday, January 29, come to SAMsARA Winery to hear National Book Award winner Jeffrey Stewart's insights on the birth and evolution of Jazz music. 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!