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Have you been meaning to update your resume but don't have the time? Do you want to learn how to stand out from the crowd? Join us for this online workshop on October 23rd to learn tips and techniques that will help you craft and strategically target your resume. Use the time to actually workshop and update your resume with expert help.

Grad students, need help managing your research? UCSB Library is offering a workshop on Zotero, a popular open source citation manager. Learn how Zotero can help you efficiently collect and organize your research, create bibliographies, collaborate with your colleagues, streamline your research process, and more. This workshop will be offered three times in October. Sign up today to reserve your spot.

UCSB now has 35 single occupancy spaces on campus for limited use by graduate student instructors to deliver remote instruction. Graduate student instructors with compelling needs to utilize these spaces for remote instruction may reserve a space for a maximum of 6 hours per week, up to 10 weeks in advance. Read on for more information and to reserve your space!

On October 15, join Instructional Development for a workshop on teaching philosophy statements! As a participant in this workshop, you will work through a series of exercises to help you reflect on your teaching, and by workshop end you will have a draft outline of your teaching philosophy statement.

On January 21, join Instructional Development for a workshop on teaching philosophy statements! As a participant in this workshop, you will work through a series of exercises to help you reflect on your teaching, and by the end of the workshop you will have a draft outline of your teaching philosophy statement.

On May 10, join Instructional Development for a workshop on teaching philosophy statements! As a participant in this workshop, you will work through a series of exercises to help you reflect on your teaching, and by the end of the workshop you will have a draft outline of your teaching philosophy statement.

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowships are designed to help Ph.D. candidates complete their dissertation work in their study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences. Apply by November 16, 2020!

The WW Women’s Studies Fellowships support the final year of dissertation writing for Ph.D. candidates in the humanities and social sciences whose work addresses topics of women and gender in interdisciplinary and original ways. Apply by October 16, 2020!

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.

Are you a scientist or engineer seeking career training in the public policy realm? Want to gain real-world experience working with leaders in the California state government? Join ​a virtual info session on October 15th to learn about ​the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.

UCSB Alumni presents 10 Days of virtual learning and networking with Gaucho alumni! Whether you're looking for a new job, advancing on your current path, or transitioning to something new, UCSB Alumni invites you to the virtual Gaucho Professionals Expo starting October 12th.

Join Dr. Holly Hapke for an informational workshop on the NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement grant (DDRIG) on Friday, October 9th at 12 pm on Zoom. Registration required.

If you need some tips and ideas for TA'ing online, here is your answer! The Religious Studies Department Lead TA Daigengna Duoer put together an excellent video workshop during Spring Quarter with other TA's in the department. Access any time, according to your schedule!

Join us for Lunch & Learn, where you'll have the chance to socialize with other grad students and hear talks by students in Sociology and Electrical & Computer Engineering. 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.

Check out the Fall 2020 events and workshops offered by the Graduate Student Resource Center! Don't miss your chance to find funding opportunities, learn how to present yourself in interviews, and address impostor syndrome. ​Mark your calendars and visit our Events page for updated information as events get closer.