Josh Kuntzman, Ph.D. Education, will deliver a message focused on inspiration, reassurance, and empowerment at the 2017 Graduate Division Commencement ceremony on June 18.
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On May 5, the Graduate Division hosted a salary negotiation workshop led by Lisa Gates, co-founder of SheNegotiates. Here are some helpful hints and resources in case you missed it.
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Author and activist Winona LaDuke will speak at Pollock Theater Monday, May 15, at 7 p.m. There will also be a reception for students to meet LaDuke at 5:30 p.m. at the American Indian Cultural Resource Center the SRB.
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Omar Souleyman, former Syrian wedding-singer and now indie EDM star, will perform a free show with an opening by UCSB's Middle East Ensemble. The concert will also serve as a forum to raise awareness of the evolving humanitarian crisis in Syria and offer a space for attendees to participate in relief efforts.
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If you are planning to apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2018-19 grant cycle or want to learn more about the program, join us for an information session on Thursday, May 18.
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Join Instructional Development at the Teaching & Learning Excellence Series: TALES Live!, on May 16. Dr. Jason Duque from the Education Department will discuss the importance of ignorance in teaching for learning.
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The Healthline Scholarship Program will award $10,000 to two student emerging leaders who are dedicated to improving the state of health and wellness in the world and in their communities. This year's theme is type 2 diabetes. Deadline is June 20, 2017.
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The Graduate Division is pleased to announce that Lois Capps, the former U.S. Representative for California's 24th congressional district, will be the keynote speaker for the Graduate Division's 2017 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 18, at 4 p.m. on the Faculty Club Green.
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Find out what you can do right now to search for funding opportunities for the coming year. Current funding opportunities may be dwindling down for the spring but get a jump start before new postings arrive! Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop and make a money plan!
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A $5000 research grant will be awarded for up to 3 months of research at the New York State Library Archives in Albany, NY for research knowledge of contemporary and seventeenth Dutch history, New Netherland history, or the Dutch Atlantic world. Deadline is June 1.
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The SACNAS Grad Chapter is bringing in Dr. Joel Yuen-Zhou, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCSD, for a special seminar and career talk on diverse identities of scientists on Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12.
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Are you interested in being an entrepreneur? Then you won't want to miss this upcoming seminar with a star panel on the ins and outs of launching a startup. The seminar features a star panel and a networking session with light refreshments afterward to meet with the speakers.
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This year, Alexandra Bayles – a graduate student in Chemical Engineering – was selected by UCSB and an international committee to attend the June 25-30 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings to network with Nobel Laureates and the next generation of difference makers.
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Come learn how to maximize LinkedIn and Versatile PhD in order to look for non-academic jobs, network with potential employers, and connect with others in the professional domain. Be sure to bring your laptop in order to access and customize these digital tools during the workshop.
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Eisenhower Fellowships seek exceptional mid-career leaders with a track record of accomplishment for a customized five-week journey abroad. Deepen your expertise through exchanges with thought leaders, policymakers, and practitioners around the globe. Application deadline is June 2, 2017.
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