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The 2017-18 Legislative Liaison for the UCSB Graduate Student Association represents the interests of UCSB's graduate students and lobbies on their behalf. This position is a great opportunity for graduate students interested in legislation and student advocacy, and it comes with a $1,500 stipend.

Are you applying for a late-breaking academic position, or trying to get a head start on the fall academic job cycle? Come get tips and feedback on how to write an effective cover letter for academic positions! Space is limited, so please RSVP.

If you are looking to pursue career opportunities outside of academia, the resume and cover letter are your ticket into that world. This workshop will explore important techniques that will help you expertly craft and strategically target your resume and cover letter.

Are you in the middle stages of your dissertation and running into roadblocks? Do you need some new strategies and habits to help you finish up? Then apply for the second session of the 2017 Dissertation Write-In! Application deadline is Friday, August 18.

The Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences is hosting the City of Hope’s first annual Graduate Student Symposium on Thursday, August 31, in Los Angeles to foster communication among graduate students in Southern California. Registration is free and now open online.

August is here​, and it's time to get prepared for September funding announcements and get a jump start on fall funding opportunities!

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.

Every second Monday of the month, the Museum of Natural History and Dargan's hosts an evening dining and lecture event called Science Pub. Speak at an event in 2018 and share your love of science and expertise with the community!

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is increasing its research support infrastructure and currently has 15 open postdoc positions.

If you're applying for a teaching-focused academic job, you will almost certainly be asked to provide a teaching philosophy statement. So what is it and how do you even begin to describe your own philosophy? Come to our workshop to find out!

The next installment of our ever-popular Lunch & Learn series is just around the corner, featuring talks by graduate students in Global Studies and Chemistry. RSVP today to secure your spot and a free lunch!

Does your work have a focus on global issues or international populations? Then attend this Financial Literacy workshop and learn about agency-based and country-specific opportunities for funding, as well as funding for conference travel!

Counseling & Psychological Services would like to invite women-identified graduate students in STEM to give feedback in a 3-part workshop series.

Dow Chemical Company is looking to hire graduate students and postdocs for opportunities all across North America! They will be hosting a recruitment visit on campus from August 21-23 with the opportunity for interviews.

If you are around Santa Barbara this summer, be sure to check out upcoming events and workshops from the Graduate Student Resource Center. Free pizza, snacks, and support are provided!