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Effective storytelling is an incredible way to make yourself stand out. However, many people do not understand how to use storytelling to their advantage. In this workshop on February 26, you will learn how to utilize stories to network effectively and make a lasting impression. Explore how to craft powerful imagery, create a concise narrative, and capture your audience’s attention.

On Friday, February 22, Judy Shepard (Founding President of the Matthew Shepard Foundation​) will speak about her son's legacy and the work of the foundation. A panel of scholars will precede Mrs. Shepard's talk and the evening will conclude with a reception. The event is free, but reservations are required. Read on for more information about the speaker and how to reserve tickets.

If you are looking to pursue career opportunities outside of academia, your resume and cover letter are your tickets into that world. This workshop on February 26 will explore important techniques to help you expertly craft and strategically target your resume and cover letter so you can get over the first application hurdle and on to an interview!

Attention Grad Slam participants! Want to get a leg up on the competition? Join us for an interactive workshop with Bri McWhorter. This workshop is perfect for those participating in Grad Slam but ​is also useful for anyone wanting to become better at pitching complex ideas in short formats (such as at cocktail parties, during job interviews, and for entrepreneurial presentations).

Have you had any issues with your pay since UCPath was rolled out in September? Have you checked if your W2 is correct? Were you overpaid and are having issues repaying? Were you charged for DC Plan Safe Harbor when you shouldn't have? The UCSB Graduate Student Association will host a Town Hall with UCPath representatives on February 11 for students to voice their concerns.

Congratulations to Rosie Bermudez, Chicana/o Studies doctoral candidate and Graduate Scholars Mentor, for receiving a UC Office of the President Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2019-2020!​ Rosie will work with Professor Robin Kelley, the Gary B. Nash Professor of American History at UCLA. Read on to learn more about Rosie and her research.

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.

The University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States (UC MEXUS) is now accepting applications for UC MEXUS-CONACYT Postdoctoral Fellowships and Collaborative Grants. The institute's focus is dedicated to encouraging, securing, and contributing to binational and Latino research and collaborative academic programs and exchanges. Deadline for current opportunities is February 25, 2019.

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.