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Join the Multicultural Center on Nov 9 for a screening of Bakosó: Afrobeats of Cuba. Bakosó is a groundbreaking documentary that weaves the story of Cuban DJ and Producer Isnay Rodriguez, also known as DJ Jigüe, and the creation of an entirely new genre. There will also be a post-screening Q&A with Dj Jigüe, Producer/Director Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, and Co-Producer Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi.

Read on for tips from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)--an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community--about strategies to help you get unstuck with your writing. Membership in the NCFDD (free for UCSB students!) provides several forms of professional support to help combat common problems academics face. Read on to learn more!

Learn more about the value of participating in Grad Slam as a SHEF student by joining us for this workshop on Friday, November 4 from 1-2:30pm. You will hear from a roundtable of faculty members who have served as Grad Slam judges in the past, who will discuss what it takes to create an effective narrative-driven short talk. You'll also have the chance for hands-on workshopping of your own potential Grad Slam talk.

Every Wednesday from 9am-12pm, get fresh bagels, fruit, coffee, hot cocoa and tea at the GSA Lounge (2nd floor of MCC) during the GSA Bagel Hour. The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) will also have an International Student Advisor there from 9-10am to provide general advising.

The Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships (CSEP) is pleased to announce the new Mentor Leadership program. The selected fellow will be paid a stipend to act as a lead mentor for graduate students and postdocs across a wide range of STEM disciplines, serving as a role model and guide for developing mentoring expertise. Apply by Oct 30!

Ivan Bercovich, innovator and leader in the tech industry, is visiting campus next month! Come listen to his talk titled "How to Hack Your Career" where you'll learn how to make the most out of your transition from university to workforce.

Check out this UCSB series on grad student and postdoc professional development experiences funded by the Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) Program. This week's featured video is by Giorgia Troiani, a graduate student in Linguistics, who used the IPS funds to attend a week-long school connecting academics studying Linguistics to industry representatives focused on language technologies. Read on to watch the video and learn more about the IPS program!

The National Humanities Center is offering two programs designed to extend and enhance the professional growth of PhD Students: The Graduate Student Podcasting Winter Institute and Creating an Accessible Classroom and Inclusive Curriculum: Graduate Student Summer Residency. Submit your interest by 3pm on Friday, October 21.

The UCSB Graduate Division is currently accepting applications for a Graduate Programming Assistant. This position provides programming and resources that help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars develop the skills to become effective professionals in a variety of careers. The position runs through the 2022-23 academic year and is renewable for subsequent years. Applications are due by Friday, October 21.

UCSB's Multicultural Center and the Ethnomusicology Program in UCSB's Department of Music are partnering to offer the World Music Series this Fall. You can attend these events on Wednesdays at noon throughout the Fall at the outdoor Music Bowl. Read on for the full schedule!

The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) are advertising for a student contractor position to coordinate Climate/Environmental Justice and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) activities across their network. Applications due October 21.

The UCSB Library will be offering three Zotero Basics workshops for graduate students during the Fall quarter. Zotero is a free bibliography management tool that helps you collect citations for your research and generate entries for notes and bibliographies. Workshops will be held in the UCSB Library. Read on for more info and the registration link.

Are you a graduate student and interested in escape rooms or immersive gaming experiences, whether as a designer or a player? Join two professional game designers for a 2-day workshop on October 19 & 20, 2022, in support of your overall wellness. Participants will receive a stipend! Sign up by October 18 at 5pm!

The Equity in Graduate Education Consortium invites all graduate students to their virtual Equity-Based Mentoring Workshop, this Friday, October 21 from 10a-12p. This workshop will provide a protected space to engage in rich reflection, dialogue, and strategies training to effectively support graduate students. Sign up today!

Humanities Without Walls (HWW) seeks applications for the Career Diversity Summer Workshop. This year's workshop will be hosted by the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities from July 17 - 28, 2023. Selected workshop fellows will be provided with accommodations in Minneapolis and a $4,000 stipend. Apply by Nov 1 to be UCSB's nominee!