The UCSB Graduate Division seeks to hire a Graduate Diversity Officer who is responsible for providing overall direction and implementation of a retention program for students whose backgrounds enhance the diversity of graduate education at UCSB. Priority deadline is October 13.
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Join UCSB Health & Wellness for their lineup of fun fall programming! In addition to their regular offerings, they also feature a series of grad-only events designed just for you. And don't forget the weekly Graduate Wellness Center happening in the GSA Lounge every Thursday!
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UCSB's Society for Advancement of Chican@s/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Graduate Chapter is hosting a Welcome Back BBQ at Goleta Beach Area B on Friday, October 6, from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Whether you're working on your first seminar paper, putting the finishing touches on your dissertation, or just trying to catch up on some grading, the Graduate Writers' Room is here for you. Write alongside your fellow graduate students, all while enjoying free snacks and the best coffee on campus!
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Interested in earning an Amazon gift card while participating in exciting research? The Department of Education is inviting graduate students to participate in a focus group to explore UCSB's designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
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When preparing to go on the academic job market, a well-crafted CV is a must-have to help you stand out in a large crowd of applicants. Join us for a workshop on the do's and don't's of creating a CV for academic and research-focused industry positions.
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Welcome back to fall quarter! Many funding deadlines are coming up soon, so it's important to have a plan of action. Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop to understand funding cycles, databases, listervs, and resources so you can make the best possible plan for applying for fellowships!
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Join Bri McWhorter from Activate to Captivate for our second workshop in the Fall Communication Skills Series. Space is limited so sign up today!
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This workshop will feature info about budgeting resources, job rules for international students, finding teaching assistant positions, current funding opportunities for international students, and an international student panel.
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Be sure to mark your calendars for all of the fabulous fall programming from the Graduate Student Resource Center. We look forward to seeing you there!
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We are in the midst of the academic job hiring cycle, and one of the most important documents you can prepare is your academic cover letter. Come get tips and feedback on how to write an effective one! Space is limited for this workshop, so please RSVP.
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The Simons Foundation has announced a Request for Applications (RFA) for the 2018 Pilot and Research Awards in Autism. Letter of Interest deadline is December 1, 2017.
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Ph.D. candidate Aleesa Alexander will spend a year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to work on her dissertation, "Unaccountable Modernisms: The Black Arts of Post-Civil Rights Alabama." She chats with us about her research, why she chose UCSB, and her future plans.
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All are welcome to join the Materials Research Lab on Wednesday, October 11, for a workshop on applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Dr. Meredith Murr will share her insights and expertise and provide information on how to put together a successful application.
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The annual Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State; it makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available to persons meeting certain eligibility requirements. Visas are allocated to natives of countries with historically lower rates of U.S. immigration.
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