The FAFSA Deadline for 2017-2018 funding support is March 2, 2017, which is just a few weeks away. US graduate students interested in grants or loans via the federal government or through UC/UCSB will need to complete a FAFSA application for funding for the upcoming academic year.
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Attention Grad Slam participants! Want to get a leg up on the competition? Join us for an interactive 2-hour workshop designed to help you boil down the basic ideas of your research, package them in an accessible way, and present them confidently and concisely.
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At this event, Black graduate students, as well as some undergraduates, will present research projects with which they are involved here at UCSB. Entertainment will even be provided by some students as they demonstrate their creative abilities as well.
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Don't miss the opportunity to win fame and fortune! The deadline to register for the 2017 Grad Slam competition has been extended until Wednesday, February 15, at 5 p.m.
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Led by Kevin Moore of the UCSB Writing Program, this workshop will explore the all-too-familiar "writer's block," including the myths and realities of writer's block, what causes it, and effective strategies to manage and get beyond block as science writers.
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Want to capture the reader's attention and encapsulate your research concisely to win a fellowship? Learn how at the Introduction and Problem Statement workshop led by Writing Peer Kyle Crocco.
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Videos are one of the most powerful and popular tools to share information, so why not make one about your research? This workshop led by Jai Ranganathan will teach you how to produce videos with compelling storylines about your research. All you need is a smartphone!
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The UCSB Multicultural Center will screen "Latino: The Changing Face of America" by writer and director Roxanne Frias, who wanted to create a film that acknowledges the important role Latinos have played in U.S. history while also not being embraced by America like previous immigrants.
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Want to build the communication skills that scientists and other technical professionals need to express complex ideas to the general public, experts in other fields, and their peers? Then check out the 5th annual ComSciCon National Workshop happening in Cambridge, MA!
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You’ve been hearing about Grad Slam for weeks now, but what is it really all about? Learn more and head to the sign up page before registration ends today!
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If you like numbers and want to affect important strategy and policy decisions, take a look at Pacific Consulting Group (PCG). PCG is a boutique firm, headquartered in Silicon Valley, providing a range of corporate and government clients with primary research, data analysis, and consulting.
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The Office of International Students & Scholars hosts an International Student Lunch Discussion every other Tuesday. Enjoy good company and free pizza! Topics are casual, all are welcome.
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Demonstrate your ardent self-love by enjoying free McConnell's ice cream for Valentine's Day. Stop by the GSA Lounge between 12:30-3 p.m. on February 14 to snag your scoop, sponsored by Health & Wellness!
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At any moment, you should be able to explain your mission statement, research goals, or entrepreneurial ideas in a concise and captivating way. Join us on February 13 for this interactive workshop led by Bri McWhorter from Activate to Captivate.
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Join us for the first workshop in our winter quarter series on communication and presentation skills. In this workshop, which will be offered twice, Bri McWhorter from Activate to Captivate will use acting tools to teach participants how to craft and present a dynamic and compelling presentation.
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