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A well-crafted CV is a must-have to help you stand out in a large crowd of applicants. Come to our spring workshop to make sure that your CV is in good shape! ​We'll cover the do's and don't's of creating a CV for academic and research-focused industry positions.

On May 24, 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.

Join the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity for a town hall meeting on Friday, May 11! Come share your ideas, concerns, and needs as participants envision a center that fully supports LGBTIQ+ graduate students. Free snacks and coffee will be provided.

McKinsey & Company management consulting will host a webinar series this spring and summer for diverse students interested in learning more about the firm, consulting, diversity, and the importance of mentorship. They will also cover full-time and internship opportunities at the firm in preparation for the upcoming fall recruiting season.

Get creative with video assignments and short tutorials for your classes at this overview of the instructional video tools available to TAs and students at UCSB. We will take a tour of the recording studios and demonstrate GauchoCast, the Learning Glass, Panopto, and Zoom.

Are you a survivor of adult sexual assault? If so, interested participants will be asked to complete a brief 20 minute survey. Participants will be entered in a raffle for a $10 Amazon e-gift card. Participation is voluntary and can be terminated at any time.

Join the Food, Nutrition and Basic Skills Program for a grad-only event on how to plan, shop, and budget for​ 3 lunches under $3! Enjoy fun games, free samples, and gift card giveaways. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Practice Active Listening Skills at this fun workshop on May 16 while you plant and decorate a free succulent... for someone else in the room! Hint... communication will be key! Please bring your own creative container to plant it in.

Writing a grant proposal is a fundamental part of the research life. In this workshop led by Writing Advisor Kyle Crocco, you will analyze a successful grant proposal and then learn how to write your own proposal, including the mechanics, organization, and what content to include or exclude.

Join UCSB Career Services and the Environmental Studies & Geography Department for two panel events in the Careers in Climate Change series, happening on May 8 and 10!

This workshop will explore important techniques that will 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!

The USLS is a week-long Leadership Conference on social development for young leaders from all over the world. The purpose is to instill a sense of social responsibility as well as cultivate the attributes of selfless giving among our emerging world leaders.

Join NBBTP for a short, casual, VIRTUAL information session with Q&A, for UCSB graduate students, PhD candidates, post-docs, and alumni preparing for --or already pursuing-- a biosafety career in a high containment facility.

Join the API Task Force for the "API Monologues: Flip the Script" on May 10. Come listen to various UCSB students, staff, and faculty speak about their experiences and reflect on their stories as Asian American/Pacific Islander/Desi Americans.

On May 5, ​join ​the Department of Theater ​& Dance for their second-annual graduate research symposium, "Cause and Affect: Inciting Change through Performance." The symposium will include a keynote speech from Dr. Shannon Jackson and a line-up of graduate student presenters from a variety of departments from UC Davis, Cal State Northridge, and Texas A&M.