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The Blum Center will be hosting a virtual Pop-Up Discussion centered on prison abolition on Thursday, November 18th at 5pm. The discussion will explore the exploitative nature of our current prison systems, the modern day prison abolition movement, and ways to shift our collective understanding of justice and punishment. RSVP today!

How does Hi-Tech recruit? Join this 3-part workshop on November 19th to learn from an experienced tech interviewer. You'll learn insight on how a leading tech company “raises the bar” on hiring and gain successful interviewing strategies. 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 get through the rest of Fall quarter. 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!

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 Gracie White, an alumnae of the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, who attended the 2020 Aquaculture America conference. Read on to watch the video and learn more about the IPS program!

In this workshop on November 16th, you'll learn about resources for work/life balance and wellness strategies for self-care while preparing for your upcoming job search. The discussion will touch on all types of family responsibilities that students might be experiencing including child care, sibling/elderly care, living with parents, or caring for a family member with an illness.

Check out this great opportunity to serve your UCSB community of international students. The International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) is currently recruiting new board members for the Winter 2021 quarter. Graduate student members benefit from research and mentorship opportunities, as well as access to advisors and faculty who work in international education. Applications are due November 14th.

Read on for an important message about holiday travel over the Thanksgiving Holiday from UCSB Student Health and the COVID-19 Response Team.

Apply to participate in the Public Humanities Graduate Fellows Program through UCSB's Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC)! This fellowship is designed to prepare students for careers as dynamic, socially engaged humanists within and beyond the academy and includes seminars, an internship or community project, and a capstone project. Read on to learn more!

Check out this free webinar on how to write a CV and cover letter with Jean-luc Doumont, PhD. This webinar is open to all, but may be especially useful for those in STEM fields. You'll learn what to include in a curriculum vitae, how to format it, and how to write an effective cover letter as a recent graduate or as a more experienced professional. Read on to learn more!

The UCHRI is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Graduate Student Dissertation Support grant, which offers funds to support dissertation work for UC PhD students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Apply by November 30, 2020!

Graduate school can be challenging without proper support and fulfilling professional relationships. In this free webinar from Beyond the Professoriate on November 20, a panel of academic experts who work with grad students will discuss ways to maintain positive and healthy connections with your colleagues and supervisors. Click for more info and to register!

The California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) aims to increase the number of promising doctoral students applying for future CSU instructional faculty positions by offering financial assistance. Apply by March 1, 2021.

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. Read on to learn more!

If you are considering entering the job market any time soon, a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile is a must-have. Join this workshop on November 23rd to learn how to maximize this tool in order to look for jobs, network with potential employers, and connect with others in the professional domain.

Are you struggling to explain your career transition to others? Join L. Maren Wood, PhD (Founder of Beyond the Professoriate) in this free webinar on November 13 to learn how you can construct a strong, compelling, and convincing transition story for your nonacademic job search. Click for more info and to register!