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Don't write in isolation! The Graduate Writers' Room will be open ​over the summer from ​June 20 through September 8 in the Student Resource Building, Room 1103.

If you are grad student trying to publish for the first time, you might not know ​about the etiquette of multiple submissions, submitting rejected papers, or dealing with inept reviewers. UCSB Professor Joshua Schimel answers all those questions and more!

UCSB's School for Scientific Thought is accepting applications from doctoral students and post-docs to teach science curricula to local high school students in Fall 2016. Apply by July 1!

UCSB Extension is offering a TESOL certificate program this summer. Learn to ​teach English in the USA or overseas: broaden your horizons, and gain valuable life and career experience!

CERN, the European Organization of Nuclear Research, has a scientific writer position available. They are looking for someone with experience ​with particle physics, journalism, or scientific publishing, and with excellent English-language skills. The deadline for applications is June 22, 2016.

Looking for a job next year? UCSB is seeking up to four half-time Graduate Student Assistants for a new, innovative, and far-reaching undergraduate student success program focused on underrepresented minority (URM) and low-income students.

The organizing committee is now recruiting graduate students and postdocs to join the team for next year’s conference, where you can have the opportunity to develop transferable skills that are ​valuable to careers both inside and outside of the academy.

In the mood for some seafood? Three seafood-loving graduating master's students who are researching how and why people purchase seafood are looking for you and your appetite.

Become the 2016-2017 GSA Legislative Director. Represent the interests of UCSB's graduate students and lobby on their behalf.

Are you a grad student looking for a job? The UCSB Certified Farmers Market is looking to hire an outgoing and motivated graduate student to coordinate and run the farmers market on campus.

Chemist and entrepreneur Steven Isaacman, Ph.D., will discuss keys to success for today’s life science entrepreneur.

Come enjoy one more Lunch & Learn before the end of the quarter! This month's event features talks by graduate students in Materials and Philosophy.

If you're free this weekend, take a trip ​down town to the Old Mission to check out the 2016 ​I ​Madonnari street painting festival.

If you're in need of some writing assistance, check out the Monday Motivator article "Shut up and Write" by Kerry Ann Rockquemore on getting writing support.

Professional Development Program Coordinator Shawn Warner-Garcia will give an overview of the basic mechanics and content in a CV for academic and research-focused industry positions, including samples and common scenarios.