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Are you one of those people that desires to have a positive and impactful mentoring relationship but aren't sure how to go about it? Maybe it's time to rethink how you view mentoring and focus less on a person-based model and more on a needs-based model.

Join ​the Library for an informational session to learn about all their grad student services – including research methods and advanced search strategies, InterLibrary Loan (ILL), scholarly communication, subject librarians, grad-only study spaces, and more!

Community colleges account for over 40% of higher education in the U.S. and most of them are eager to attract highly qualified Ph.D.s. Join us for a panel discussion where experts will discuss the range of opportunities that these schools have to offer.

Put the "self" in self-care with Health & Wellness' next event just for grad students! Join them for a November 14 workshop where you'll learn acupressure techniques to help you stay relaxed and healthy. Pre-registration is required, so sign up today!

The Department of Black Studies has an open TA position for Winter 2018 to teach History of Jazz. Application deadline is November 15, 2017.

UCSB’s Office of Judicial Affairs seeks to hire a Graduate Assistant who is responsible for processing low-level student conduct matters. Interested students should submit the application as soon as possible.

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.

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

If you are traveling to present your research at a conference, be sure to read up on recent changes to the Graduate Student Association's $200 conference travel grant award.

Are you interested in finding funding for a non-academic internship or job opportunity? Come to our info session to learn about the UCSB Graduate Student Internship Fellowship and how to create a ​competitive application for the $2,000-2,500 fellowship ​awards.

The Ford Foundation offers prestigious fellowships designed to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties. Join us for two upcoming information sessions on November 8 and 13 to help you understand the Ford Foundation Fellowship and build a strong application.

The quarter is halfway over but funding opportunities and deadlines are still current, especially if you seek funding for 2018-2019. Start your planning now by attending the next Finding Funding Workshop!

Check out UCSB Ph.D. student Nancy Scherich's winning video submission in the Dance Your Ph.D. competition, where she explains her mathematics research using interpretive dance and aerial silks. Congratulations, Nancy!

Want to capture the reader's attention and encapsulate your research concisely? Learn how at the Introduction and Problem Statement workshop led by Writing Peer Kyle Crocco.

Calling all Teaching Assistants! Join us for a hands-on workshop on November 13 that will explore common challenges that arise from teaching sensitive topics such as identity, politics, and violence.