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Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2022-2023? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on October 20 and learn about campus and external funding.

The UCSB Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) Program has reopened for the 2021-22 academic year. To find out more about the program, and the resources we offer for exploring professional development opportunities, join our info session on Tuesday, October 19.

You are invited to join the second Engaging Teaching Symposium Series! The Symposium is a great opportunity to learn about innovative teaching practices at UCSB, and will be presented by both instructors (graduate students and faculty) and learners. The Symposium will run October 13-26. Read on to learn more!

In Summer 2022, the University of Michigan’s Institute for the Humanities will host Humanities Without Wall’s annual summer workshop for doctoral students interested in learning about diverse careers for humanists. Through a series of workshops, talks, and site visits, participants will learn how to imagine possible futures and leverage their skills and humanities training toward careers in the private sector, the nonprofit world, arts administration, public media, and many other fields.

You are invited to join the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center's new research focus group: "What is a Shakespeare: Shakespeare and Global Media." This interdisciplinary group of graduate students and faculty is focused on investigating the notion of ‘global Shakespeare.’ The group is holding two introductory meetings on October 5th at 4pm and October 7th at 11am. Read on to learn more!

Apply for Climate Corps: a fellowship program of Environmental Defense Fund that places graduate students with leading organizations to advance energy management and sustainability solutions during the summer. The first application deadline is November 30th at 11:59pm PT. Read on to learn more!

The UCSB Carpentry team is hosting four fall workshops on data carpentry: Introduction to Bash/Shell, Introduction to Version Control with Git, Introduction to Python, and Introduction to SQL and Relational Databases. These workshops are example-driven, containing short tutorials that alternate with hands-on practical exercises. Read on to learn more!

Join us for Lunch & Learn, where you'll have the chance to socialize with other grad students and hear talks by students in Education and Mathematics. While we won't be able to share pizza in person, all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a $15 Target gift card.

Are you looking to pursue career opportunities outside of academia? Your cover letter may very well be your ticket into that world. But many grad students may not know how to present themselves and their experience in a way that connects with non-academic employers. This workshop on October 14th will explore important techniques that will help you expertly craft and strategically target your cover letter.

Join the Women's Center on Oct. 6th to build community with other graduate students. Explore how the Women's Center can be a resource and talk about what events you would like to see throughout the year. Stop by and take home a free plant to make your space feel like home! Read on to learn more.

Join Jay Stemmle, Student Academic Specialist with Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS), for a special time management workshop tailored for grad students on October 8th. This workshop will open space for graduate students to compare notes about how they handle the challenges of long-range planning, day-to-day-workflow, and the coordination of the two. Participants will also do exercises to help them construct, troubleshoot, and enhance their approach to time.

Meet the winners of the 2022 Graduate Student Internship Fellowship! Read on to learn more about their fun and exciting internships, and what they are gaining from their experiences.

Join UCSB Career Services for the Social Services & Helping Professions 2021 Fall Career & Internship Fair. This fair is geared toward students seeking roles in: Non-profits, Education, Health, Medicine & more! This event will take place virtually on Handshake! This is an opportunity for you to connect with recruiters in a virtual environment through 1:1 audio, video, and text-based chat.

Join UCSB Career Services for the Science, Technology & Engineering Fall 2021 Career & Internship Fair. This fair will take place virtually on Handshake! This is an opportunity for you to connect with recruiters in a virtual environment through 1:1 audio, video, and text-based chat.

UCSB Career Services presents the Business & Beyond | Fall 2021 Career & Internship Fair. This fair is geared toward students seeking roles in: Sales, Finance, Accounting, Customer Support, Human Resources, Marketing, Recruiting, Management, and Supply Chain Operations. This event will take place virtually on Handshake! This is an opportunity for you to connect with recruiters in a virtual environment through 1:1 audio, video, and text-based chat.