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Starting this week, there will be a series of co-sponsored events that speak to innovation, entrepreneurship and professionalism in the business world. The series will highlight women California-based business leaders and entrepreneurs who will share their experiences building their ideas, their companies and their professional profiles. All are welcome to attend.

Do you want $24,000 per year? Would you like a prestigious honor on your CV? Consider applying for the Ford Foundation Fellowship! In this Q&A session, besides covering the basics, we will walk you through all the steps of applying and answer any questions that you might have.

Ford Foundation Fellowship applicants must produce 3-5 different statements to apply! The number of needed statements makes this application much more complex than the average fellowship. Let us walk you through this style of writing and prepare you to craft a winning set of statements.

There is a world of difference between being told what your writing should look like and being shown what it should look like. This is because examples make learning a new skill much easier to recognize and practice. This workshop will provide that help by going over examples of successful statements from previously awarded Ford Foundation Fellows.

On October 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!

The World Bank Internship Program offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas, and latest research experience into the Bank’s work and improve their skills while working in a diverse environment. The next deadline to apply is October 31, 2018.

You are now beginning the pursuit of your PhD – but do you know what you are doing? Are you confident you can manage all the tasks needed for the next several years to achieve your final degree? Do you have the tools to succeed with limited stress? This workshop on October 26 will teach you the necessary elements of life management while pursuing your advanced degree. Sign up today!

The Department of Black Studies is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistantships for Winter 2019. Read on for more information on the positions and how to complete an application. Positions are filling quick so apply today!

Success in graduate school is more than just reading, writing, and researching. For graduate student parents, it is crucial to find adequate support and resources for your family in order to thrive as a scholar. Whether you already have children or are thinking about starting a family while in graduate school, UCSB has resources, support, and benefits to help you thrive. Read on for additional info.

UCSB has a dedicated multi-disciplinary team to assist students who are experiencing a financial crisis. The UCSB Financial Crisis Response Team works closely with Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and other campus resources to evaluate and respond to students in urgent financial need. Learn more here.

The annual Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State; it makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available to persons meeting certain eligibility requirements. Visas are allocated to natives of countries with historically lower rates of U.S. immigration. Read more for information on entering the lottery.

Looking to transition to a career in fields like data science, data engineering, or artificial intelligence? Apply to become an Insight Fellow! The Insight Data Fellows Programs are tuition-free fellowships for graduating students, PhDs, and postdocs. The application deadline for Insight’s Fellowships is quickly approaching on October 22.

Many Ph.D. students feel that their degree will be their main qualification when they enter the non-academic job market, but having relevant job experience is just as important in setting yourself apart from other applicants. This October 23 workshop will cover how to find and pursue relevant experience that can be done alongside your graduate work.

Join the UC Santa Barbara Library on October 18 to celebrate Latinx history and culture at the opening reception for the Nuestras Américas exhibition. The event is free and open to the public, and will include live music and featured speakers.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this workshop is cancelled; we will post an update as soon as the event is rescheduled.