The fun continues with our next Lunch & Learn event, featuring talks by graduate students in Biomolecular Science & Engineering and Music. Enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with and learn from graduate students across the campus!
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The Department of Black Studies is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistantships for Winter 2017. Application materials are due by September 30.
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The UCSB Graduate Division is currently accepting applications for a Diversity and Outreach Peer Advisor position to begin employment in Summer 2016 and run through Spring Quarter 2017. Note: the priority consideration deadline has been extended to Friday, August 12.
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The Graduate Student Resource Center is hosting a workshop on writing a diversity statement for an academic position on Tuesday, August 16. The workshop is open to all UCSB graduate students and postdocs.
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The workshop, led by MRL faculty members Omar Saleh and Ram Seshadri, is aimed towards graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in Engineering and the Sciences who are contemplating applying for faculty positions and building a career as an academic.
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When entering the non-academic job market, having relevant job experience is just as important as your degree in setting yourself apart from other applicants. This workshop will cover how to find and pursue job and internship opportunities that can be done alongside your graduate work.
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Get expert career advice from the authors of the "Academic Job Search Handbook" in a free webinar where they will discuss the application process; learning about job openings; and preparing CVs, cover letters, and other application materials.
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It's no secret that in order to finish your dissertation, you have to sit down and write that thing. An article by Kerry Ann Rockquemore details many of the major obstacles that may be holding you back (e.g., vague goals and no time management) and ways to work on your writing mojo.
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The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) call for applications is now open! Did you know that the GFRP eligibility requirements have changed this year? Find out about these changes, as well as other important aspects of the fellowship application, at our upcoming information session.
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Workshop on writing a research statement for an academic position. This workshop is for both STEM and SHEF (Social Science, Humanities, Education, Fine Arts) students.
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Many grad students may not know how to present themselves and their experience in a way that connects with non-academic employers. This workshop will explore important techniques that will help you expertly craft and strategically target your resume and cover letter.
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The UCSB Women’s Center is currently searching for a Graduate Assistant for the 2016-17 academic school year. Applications are invited from any individual interested in feminist approaches to social justice as well as commitment to positively affecting our local UCSB and broader communities.
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The Graduate Student Association (GSA) Childcare Grant is now more accessible than ever! GSA officers have voted to widen the language of eligibility to include quarters where students have need that are not necessarily degree milestones.
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Do you ever feel stressed or have anxiety from your graduate program? Do you find yourself needing to talk someone about what you are going through? Then the Hosford Counseling and Psychological Services clinic may be a great option for you!
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Congratulations – you've made it halfway through the summer! Come celebrate by joining us for our next Lunch & Learn event, featuring talks by graduate students in Communication and Biophysics.
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