Lunch & Learn resumes next month with graduate students from Art History and Technology Management giving talks on May 4! Enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with grads from across campus. Space is limited, so sign up today!
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The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center seeks graduate students to work as instructors in a correspondence program on “Foundations in the Humanities” for people incarcerated in California Men’s Colony and Kern Valley State Prison. Apply now to be a Graduate Teaching Fellow in this IHC Prison Correspondence Course. Deadline is June 1, 2018.
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The UCSB Chicano Studies Institute invites applications for funding for graduate students engaged in research addressing topics related to the Latino population in the United States. Awards are for up to $3,000 for a twelve-month period beginning from the date the funds are awarded. The application deadline is May 11, 2018.
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The Society for American Music is dedicated to the study, teaching, creation and dissemination of all musics in the Americas. Upcoming fellowship opportunities include dissertation and independent research. Earliest deadline is July 1, 2018.
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Come join an interactive workshop co-led by BASF, where facilitators will discuss concrete ways to connect with audiences of varied backgrounds and to translate scientific research for them. They will use case studies and video clips to illustrate effective strategies for identifying bridging points, distilling out unnecessary detail, explaining through metaphors, and engaging through emotion.
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Did you know that Santa Barbara is a founding city of “Earth Day” (now celebrated around the globe)? On this tour you will enjoy beautiful scenic sites and learn the history of Earth Day while drinking popular beverages known to Santa Barbara natives. The tour will end at the Earth Day Festival in Alameda park where the Santa Barbara community celebrates regional leaders.
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Join Dr. Mindy Colin for a free lunch discussion to gain valuable insights into best practices for succeeding as an international Teaching Assistant. This event is planned to create a casual yet supportive network for international TAs so that you can gain insights and build community. Current and prospective TAs are all welcome to join!
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After two weeks of competition, only 9 graduate students remain to compete in the final round of the 2018 Grad Slam this Friday. With thousands of dollars of prize money up for grabs, this is sure to be an event that you won't want to miss. If you can't make it in person, you can tune into the live-stream through UC Santa Barbara's Facebook page to catch all the excitement!
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How do you tell your story so that it leads to the outcome and salary you deserve? Join us for a hands-on workshop with Lisa Gates, co-founder of the firm SheNegotiates, to learn five key steps for preparing for any negotiation. Grad students and postdocs of all genders are welcome at this event! NOTE: This workshop is a rescheduling of an event previously publicized in March 2018.
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On the strength of their carefully crafted folk-pop, The Weepies have quietly become one of the most beloved indie folk bands of the last two decades. The duo will be backed by the musicians who played on the original recording of their popular album Hideaway as the band celebrates the album's 10-year anniversary.
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Students come into our classrooms from different backgrounds with varying levels of prior knowledge. While this diversity of students poses some difficulties, there are actually many advantages to this situation. In this workshop, we will discuss different ways to encourage learning at all levels and explore different types of section activities to build a community of learners in the classroom.
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Interested in a career in higher-education teaching? In this mock group interview, participants will have a chance to practice talking about their teaching. To foster authenticity, we will induce a mild degree of nervousness by videotaping participants. During a private follow-up session, you will have the opportunity to review your performance on videotape with an Instructional Consultant.
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On April 25, 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.
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Are you interested in helping your fellow grad students find careers outside of academia? The UCSB Beyond Academia organizing committee is now recruiting graduate students and postdocs to join the team for next year’s conference. Fill out the interest form and join for an Organizer Interest Meeting on Wednesday, April 25. Lunch will be provided!
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The Lindros Award is a one-year grant of $10,000 for a proposal translating research into medical practice. Graduate students and post-doctoral scholars are welcome to apply. Deadline is June 8, 2018.
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