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This week, the UCSB Housing office sent out a message to graduate students about housing availability and processes for the 2023-24 academic year. Read on for the full statement, which includes information about a Virtual Housing Program for Grad Students that will run on November 16 from 6-7pm.

Job Alert - UCI is looking for a Research Development Coordinator for their Humanities Center!

The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD) is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Education Initiatives. This position contributes to the RCSGD mission of facilitating the intersectional inclusion and representation of the identities, experiences, and concerns of LGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members at UCSB. Applications due Nov 27!

Are you a graduate student or postdoc who qualifies for Core or Midlevel Benefits through your UCSB employment? Then join representatives from Fidelity Investments for upcoming webinars where they will discuss the Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) 401(a) as well as the Voluntary Retirement Savings Accounts and the benefits of pre- vs. after-tax contributions available through these accounts.

The Schmidt Family Foundation is funding an Environmental Solutions Research Postdoctoral Fellowship to advance science that has direct application for environmental problem-solving. The fellowship will include $90,000 per year for two years with the opportunity for a one year extension. Apply by November 25!

EAP and OISS are hosting an international language exchange event, and you are welcome to join on Tuesday, November 8 at 12-1pm. Come practice your Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, or Mandarin language skills in a casual environment while meeting new people and enjoying international snacks. All levels welcome!

International Education Week starts on Nov. 14! Find interesting events all across campus, including an international potluck dinner on Thursday, Nov. 17 and a fashion show on Friday Nov. 18. Read on for more information about these and other events.

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.