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We've all been there: there's an assignment to write, but we just can't bring ourselves to do it. This workshop on March 31st is designed to provide an honest conversation on writer's block - what it is in all its forms. It will then offer strategies to help writers with particular writer's block tendencies, from the small (e.g., ​lack of focus) to the large (e.g., psychological fears). RSVP today!

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) recently sent out an update on vaccine eligibility for graduate students. Graduate student employees qualify as part of the current Phase 1B rollout. Therefore, if UCSB is paying you — generally determined by whether you receive your paycheck through UCPath — then you are right now eligible to receive the vaccine in Santa Barbara County. Read on to learn more!

During Week 1 of the Spring quarter, which coincides with Trans Week of Visibility, UCSB's RCSGD will hold a Trans Research Festival in order to highlight the research and work done by the brilliant trans members of our campus community. Read on to learn more!

Check out the new Grad School Confidential podcast series! This monthly series is dedicated to breaking the silence over the academic and personal challenges that graduate students face, from impostor syndrome to working in isolation to dealing with failure. This month's episode focuses on burnout in graduate school. Read on to learn more!

Are you an international graduate student? Check out this article containing general info on taxes, including Glacier Tax Prep (GTP), right here on the GradPost. Read on to learn more!

Read on for an important update about availability of Basic Needs resources over Spring break as well as information about new and updated services!

“Hot Dads and Super Moms? Musseling up against Marine Heatwaves” was the quirky title for this year’s winning 3-minute talk from this year’s UCSB Grad Slam Champion Logan Kozal, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology. Logan was among ten graduate student finalists who participated in the first-ever virtual Grad Slam, live-streamed on UC Santa Barbara’s YouTube channel on March 8th. Read on to learn more about Logan, the other finalists, and the event!

Interested in a career beyond the academy, and want to learn more about the essentials of crafting it? Join these professional development webinars from Beyond the Professoriate for a jump start. They are free to join and also available to watch on replays. Advance registration is required.

Interested in consulting as a career path? Talentkraft is hosting a webinar series where they speak with experienced consultants to find out more about their time in consulting and how it has shaped their careers. This is a rare opportunity for you to have your questions answered by senior consultants. First webinar airs on March 9, 2021. Read on to learn more!

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 plan for success. 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!

The Los Angeles Review of Books is now accepting applications for a five-week summer program for students who are interested in careers in the publishing industry. Apply by April 15, 2021. Read on for more info!

Tune in for our Final Round livestream on Monday, March 8 at 3:30pm PST to watch our finalists' presentations, participate in a live Q&A, vote in the People's Choice category, and find out our judges' picks! The event will be streamed on UCSB's YouTube channel. Read on to learn more!

Check out this UCSB series on grad student and postdoc professional development experiences funded by the Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) Program. Our latest featured video is by Heath Pennington, a graduate student in the Department of Theater and Dance, who pursued certification from the Intimacy Professionals Association. Read on to watch their video and learn more about the IPS program!

This course provides students within STEM disciplines a foundation in science communication practices. Students will learn how to craft scientific stories that are accurate, realistic, and compelling. Read on for more info!

The Mind and Behavior Assessment Clinic provides individuals in Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas a low-cost option to quality, comprehensive neuropsychological assessments. Read on to learn more!