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UCSB's Department of Statistics and Applied Probability will kick-off its Distinguished Lecture Series in Data Science on October 25 with a talk from Peter Norvig, current Director of Research at Google. Norvig's talk will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Campbell Hall.

Danny Meza is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Clinical, Counseling, & School Psychology and he sat down with us to share about his research and hobbies, as well as some important events that have been formative in his life.

Join us for our ​November Lunch & Learn, featuring talks by graduate students in Feminist Studies and Mechanical Engineering! Feed your mind and stomach while socializing with grad students across the campus.

Diversity statements are becoming more and more common in the application process, especially for California colleges. But what is ​it and how do you write one? In this workshop, you will look at ​diversity statement examples and learn what you should include when writing your own.

Want to learn more about being an academic and life-work balance? Hosted by UCSB's Photonics Society, Dr. Sumita Pennathur will share her experience as a female academic in STEM and her path towards balancing her professional and personal life.

Come find out more about ImaginePhD in our info session just for graduate students! ImaginePhD is a newly launched online career exploration tool designed specifically for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars in humanities and social sciences.

On Tuesday, October 31, 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 us for a November 1 informational session with the UCSB Office of Research to find out what you need to know when preparing your human subjects protocol. This seminar also helps satisfy the Responsible Conduct of Research training requirements for federally funded projects.

UCSB's Non-traditional Student Resource Center is hiring a graduate assistant who is responsible for the direct supervision of a team of three student staff tasked with the programming for and staffing of the NTSRC. Application deadline is October 25.

Join us for a panel discussion where you will hear from advanced graduate students about the subtle and not-so-subtle workings of race, class, gender, and sexuality in the academy.

Find some Week 4 wellness with a yoga break just for grad students, sponsored by Health & Wellness. Pre-registration is required.

Join us for our Fall Communication Skills Series, featuring workshops on "Interpersonal Communication Skills for Ph.D.s" and "Thinking on Your Feet: Improv Skills for Interviewing." Space is limited, so sign up today!

This summer, the Graduate Student Resource Center and Career Services welcomed a new Graduate Career Peer Advisor, Caroline Schanche. We chatted with her about her research interests, her unnatural love of resume formatting, and her Instagramming dog Whiskey!

Office of International Students & Scholars has developed the Global Skills Seminar Series in order to fully support our campus administration and faculty who work with international students, scholars, and staff. The first seminar of Fall 2017 will be held on Thursday, October 19.

The Journal of Mexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos (published by UC Press) is currently seeking a graduate student assistant to work remotely in a position that is in charge of contacting potential reviewers of submitted articles and getting articles through the review processes.