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The AccessLex Institute/AIR Research and Dissertation Fellows Program is a grant competition promoting scholarship on issues related to access, affordability and value of legal education specifically, and graduate and professional education more broadly. Research grants of up $50,000 and dissertation grants of up to $25,000 are available. Deadline to apply is November 30, 2018.

The average LA commuter spends over 100 hours sitting in traffic every year. Imagine a future where you could spend that time doing the things you truly enjoy and live in a world without traffic jams. Hack.LAMobility, a 24-hour hackathon from November 16-17th, is seeking students to build technology and transportation solutions which will transform mobility in Los Angeles. Register by November 14th.

On Saturday, November 3rd, celebrate Día de Los Muertos with Casa de la Raza and the Santa Barbara community. There will be music, ofrendas, comida, dance, honoring, and love!

Graduate Dean Carol Genetti writes with further information on UCPath – the new payroll system that is being rolled out across the University of California – and its impact on graduate students.

All international graduate students, postdocs, and visiting scholars are invited to attend the 2018 UCSB International Graduate Student Appreciation Reception. Come socialize with fellow students and scholars over food and drinks, and celebrate International Education Week!

On Saturday, November 3rd, join the Indian Association of Santa Barbara in celebrating Diwali with food, raffles, and dancing!

The Graham Foundation offers two Carter Manny Awards: a research award for a student at the research stage of the doctoral dissertation and a writing award for a student at the writing stage of the doctoral dissertation. The research award is acknowledged with up to $15,000 and the writing award is acknowledged with up to $20,000. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2018, for 2019-2020 funding.

Are you passionate about tackling poverty and inequality? Are you interested in working with student leaders across UC campuses to raise awareness and mobilize action on these issues? The Blum Center for Global Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development is recruiting a graduate student to work together with their staff to advance thinking and engagement on poverty and inequality at UCSB and UC-wide in 2018-19. Applications due TODAY, October 29, 2018.

UC Santa Barbara division of undergraduate education is seeking a graduate student research assistant to work on data collection and management for three academic centers: ONDAS Student Center, Transfer Student Center, and Center for Innovative Teaching, Research, and Learning. Read on to find out more!

​Check out these weekly resources available at the GSA Lounge​! Several campus resource offices will be available to graduate students in the GSA lounge at various times throughout the quarter. Read on to find out more.

UCSB Library is pleased to announce a new Presentation Practice Room available for reservation by UCSB students, faculty, and staff. Located on the 1st Floor Mountain Side (room 1506), the space allows you to practice, refine, and record oral and multimedia presentations for classes and seminars, conferences, teaching preparation, Grad Slam, Lunch & Learn, thesis defenses, and other events.

Tired of spending hours searching for funding announcements? Let COS Pivot work for you! Attend this workshop on November 8 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!

Please join CSEP and CNSi next week for a panel discussion about the R1 academic job search. This event is part of their Professional Development Series (PDS) for Postdocs and Graduate Students. Lunch will be provided. RSVP Required.

Join Career Services for two information sessions next week to discuss work and internship opportunities at Continental and Green Hills Software! Positions are catered towards CS, CE, ME, and Physics majors, but all are welcome to attend! Internship and full-time positions available.

Join CSEP and CNSi for a presentation by Solvay and Solvay Ventures on how Solvay promotes the transfer of technology from academia to industry through their “Open Innovation” efforts, and on the value of corporate venture funding mechanisms for startups and how they differ from traditional Angel/VC investments. Light refreshments provided. RSVP Required.