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The Department of Sociology is in need of a Winter '19 Teaching Assistant (TA) for either Intro to Sociology or Special Topics in Sociology (to be determined). Read on for more information about the position and specifics for submitting an application!

Are you interested in applying for CalFresh but couldn't find the time to complete the application during the quarter? The UCSB CalFresh team will now be offering over-the-phone application assistance throughout winter break! Read on for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Want to learn more about preventing diabetes? Check out the UCSB Diabetes Prevention Program. This is a free year-long program for individuals who are pre-diabetic or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By joining, you get access to information on diabetes related topics, a lifestyle coach, and group support. Attend an information session on December 12 and read on for application details.

The School for Scientific Thought (SST) provides UCSB science and engineering graduate students and postdocs the opportunity to design and teach a five-session hands-on course, on a topic related to research, for an audience of local and regional high school students. Winter 2019 applications are due December 21, 2018. Apply today!

Interested in working at a community college? The California Community Colleges Registry is hosting a Southern California job fair in Los Angeles and a Northern California job fair in Oakland for community college districts. Faculty and administrator recruitment is the focus of this FREE job fair. Register today!

If you're staying in town for ​​winter break, you can still access many of the services at UCSB Student Health. Read on for specific hours and a list of helpful resources!

Career Services and the GSRC are seeking graduate students with past internship experience to come speak on a student panel that will be held Wednesday, February 6. The panel will provide fellow graduate students with advice on seeking out, applying for, and succeeding in internships of all different disciplines. If you have insight that you can share with your peers, please let us know! Deadline to confirm participation as a panelist is January 18.

UCSB Arts ​& Lectures is offering graduate students free tickets to see the Kronos Quartet! A response to the 2017 executive orders limiting travel to the U.S., Music for Change highlights the rich diversity of artistic voices from the original seven “banned countries.” On December 4, the Grammy Award-winning ensemble will perform a new program featuring music from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Get your tickets today!

Is it possible to explain your research in a way that even a general audience can understand and appreciate—and in just a few minutes if necessary? Join us for a 90-minute workshop that will help you use a story-based approach to make your research accessible to non-specialist audiences. This workshop is open to all grads and postdocs and is perfect for those preparing for Grad Slam!

Do you like free pizza? Would you like to learn more about the resources the UCSB library has to offer and chat with one of the UCSB Librarians? UCSB students are invited to join University Librarian Kristin Antelman for pizza and an open student forum on November 28 to chat about the UCSB Library. Space is limited.

The 2018 Graduate Student Internship Fellowship ​was awarded to four students who demonstrated how their Summer or Fall 2018 work experience would be impactful for their career trajectory. We followed up with our fellows from last year about their experiences and ​here is what they had to say! Read on to be inspired to apply for the 2019 cycle - the application opens January 7.

The Spatial Center is a cross- and inter-disciplinary center that brings together thinkers and doers from across (and off) campus to consider, apply, and promote novel ways to infuse a spatial perspective into all kinds of research. They host and promote academic presentations and lunch-time talks to increase campus awareness of graduate student research. RSVP for their November 28 Spatial Technology Lunch today!

Interested in becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) in San Clemente Villages (graduate apartments) next year? Do you want to be a resource for the graduate community? Perks include housing and a monthly stipend. The online application is now open and will close on January 28, 2019. To find out more, come to the RA Info Session on Thursday, November 29, at 7pm in the San Clemente Center.

On December 6, join our Graduate Career Counselor Lana Smith-Hale for an introductory workshop on the Individual Development Plan (IDP), a tool that helps you maximize your advisor/mentor relationship and teaches you how to create goals relevant to your career development.

Find out the difference between fellowships and grants, the timing of when and how to apply, and how to access money to fund you, your program, or your project. Each are beneficial in different ways throughout your academic journey and development. Join us for this workshop on December 5 to learn the ins and outs!