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Do you want a say in our graduate student government body? Do you know someone who would be a great advocate for graduate students? UCSB's Graduate Student Association is now accepting nominations for ​its Executive Board. Nominations of graduate students interested in the Executive Board can be made until April 10.

UCSB's Research Mentorship Program is seeking graduate students, postdocs, and researchers for a paid mentorship opportunity this summer in a wide range of disciplines. Join as a mentor and help create an academically inspiring summer for the next generation of researchers. Program duration is June 25 to August 3, 2018.

Submit your nominations for two awards from the Graduate Student Association by Friday, March 16. The Dixon-Levy Service Award will be given to outstanding members of the university community who have worked to improve graduate student life. The GSA Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes the work of a graduate student who has shown excellence in their role as a teaching assistant or associate.

UCSB’s Student Health will open from 8 a.m. to noon during March 26 to 29, and will be closed on March 30. During the closure, please consider Urgent Care Centers, either in Santa Barbara or use Aetna Network Providers if you are a GHI member. All students can use the 24/7 Nurseline for advice or Teladoc online visits.

The Department of Sociology has three open TA positions for Spring 2018 to teach Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of Culture, and Sociology of Law. Interested students should send a copy of resume or CV to Erika Klukovich for consideration purposes.

Want to learn more about resources, credits, and deductions for graduate students? Then sign up now for the March 21 financial literacy workshop on tax credits, deductions, and resources! Space is limited so please RSVP.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Graduate Division Commencement Student Speaker. Graduate students who receive their degree/credential or are expected to between Summer 2017 and end of Fall 2018 are eligible to apply.

Faculty members are invited to nominate students for the 2018 Lancaster Dissertation Award Competition in both Mathematics, Physical Sciences, & Engineering and the Social Sciences. The deadline for nominations is Monday, April 2, 2018.

Come and join for a reception and awards ceremony of the fifth annual Art of Science competition on Thursday, March 15, where the 2018 winners will be announced. Winning entries will be on exhibit at the UCSB Library beginning in summer quarter.

Do you have an interest in helping junior high students gain familiarity with science education? Family Ultimate Science Exploration (FUSE) is a program for underrepresented students and their families to gain familiarity with the practice of science. If you are interested in becoming a FUSE volunteer, please attend the training session on Thursday, March 15.

This workshop hosted by UCSB's Counseling & Psychological Services will help partners get unstuck from repeating patterns of arguing or silent distancing, co-regulate intense emotions with your partner when you are both distressed, and learn how to communicate in new ways that promote better understanding, closeness and connection.

Are you interested in learning about how to better communicate your scientific research? Then sign up for the Writing Program's course on Science Communication for graduate students during Spring quarter 2018.

Is it possible to explain your research in a way that even a general audience can understand and appreciate—and in just a few minutes if necessary? Join us for a 90-minute workshop that will help you use a story-based approach to make your research accessible to non-specialist audiences. This workshop is open to all grads and postdocs and is perfect for those preparing for the Grad Slam!

Were you unable to attend last weekends Beyond Academia conference? Don't worry! You can attend the Beyond the Professoriate conference, hosted online on May 5 and 12! Th​is two-day event brings together panelists and presenters from a wide variety of academic backgrounds and careers who will talk about working in non-faculty roles in a variety of jobs and careers.

Come join Equinix on-site for an Open House and Networking Day on March 14 in Redwood City. Meet their hiring managers over appetizers as they search for their next intern or new graduate! Current positions they are seeking to fill include roles within finance, marketing, customer care, and engineering.