In this workshop led by Writing Peer Kyle Crocco, you will analyze a successful grant proposal and then learn how to write your own proposal, including the mechanics, organization, and what content to include or exclude.
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The first-year MFA students at UCSB will present their work to the public at an exhibition in the Red Barn. Six artists will be featured in this show: Rose Briccetti, Marcos Christodoulou, Yumiko Glover, Sunny Samuel, Peter Sowinski, and Scotty Slade Wagner.
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This May 10 workshop will explore important techniques that will help you expertly craft and strategically target your cover letter so you can get over the first application hurdle and on to an interview!
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If you didn’t catch the April 22 live stream of the 2nd annual UC Grad Slam, you may view the entire event, including the three-minute talk by UCSB Grad Slam Champion Nicole Leung, online.
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Spend your Friday the 13th at East Beach Batting Cages! Meet other graduate students, snack on some free Silvergreen's sandwiches, and pretend you're Babe Ruth!
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UCSB Arts & Lectures presents autism self-advocate, animal scientist, and bestselling author Temple Grandin in a lecture titled "Different Kinds of Minds Contribute to Society."
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The 1st Annual LGBTQ Research Showcase proposal deadline has been extended to Friday, May 13.
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Check out the lecture and discussion by Dr. Jennifer Tyburczy on her book that discusses the role museums play in using display as a tactic for disciplining sexuality.
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The MultiCultural Center is searching for doctoral students to participate in a panel for the upcoming Social Justice Conference on Saturday, May 7.
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The Graduate Division would like to remind graduate students who intend to participate in the 2016 ceremony that the deadline to register is Friday, May 6.
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The UCSB Graduate Division is currently accepting applications for its Funding Peer Advisor position to begin employment in Summer 2016 and run through Spring quarter 2017.
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Graduate Division hosted undergraduate McNair Scholars from Cal Poly Pomona, California State University-Fullerton, and the University of California, San Diego.
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A free, downloadable guide from Vitae offers advice on negotiating your academic job offer.
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Shake off that mid-quarter slump and join your fellow grad students for our next Lunch & Learn! Co-sponsored by the Graduate Division, the Library, and the Graduate Students Association, you'll enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with and learn from graduate students across the campus.
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Join us for an informational session with Melodie Blakemore, Senior Research Integrity Specialist from the Office of Research, who will tell you what you need to know when preparing your human subjects protocol and will answer your questions about the process.
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