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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 April 9 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!

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 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.

Instructional Development at UCSB is working to develop resources to help students teach sections remotely during Spring Quarter. Read on for more specific information about tools for online teaching and how to use them. Resources will be updated on an ongoing basis.

OISS recommends that international students and scholars should continue to refrain from accessing public benefits unless it's absolutely necessary. Read on for more information on the Public Charge Ruling.

Boston Consulting Group, one of the most prestigious global consulting firms, is currently accepting applications for their Bridge to BCG program, which is a 3-day summer workshop allowing you to “test drive” the BCG case team experience and see if consulting would be a good career option for you.

The Data Incubator's Summer 2020 Data Science Fellowship application is open! The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. Read on for more info and to apply!

The IEE Apprentice Researchers program is seeking graduate students in science and engineering research laboratories at UCSB to work with a highly motivated local high school student for 6-weeks this summer. This is a unique paid experience for graduate students to hone their skills in project development, management, and teaching. Read on for more info!

The Office of Instructional Development and CITRAL are hiring graduate students to assist instructors who are working to convert their classes to remote frameworks for spring 2020. They're hiring multiple people in two types of positions: short-term hourly Student Assistants, and Remote Teaching TAs. Both positions to begin as soon as possible.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency and further guidance from health officials, the Graduate Division team has decided to cancel the 2020 UCSB Grad Slam competition.

In light of the campus response to COVID-19, the Graduate Student Resource Center staff members and peer advisors will be working remotely in the coming weeks. We will be providing all of our regular services and support via email and Zoom calls. Find out more on how to connect with us!

While the Graduate Division offices will be closed to the general public, we will remain operational and continue to provide support to students, staff, and faculty. Please read on for more info.

We are continuing to keep this article updated with the latest developments and resources on COVID-19. Don't hesitate to reach out to the GSRC if you have any questions!

The Graduate Division will be closed to walk-in traffic and in-person advising. All of the filing and advancement deadlines for winter and spring quarter will remain intact, however, we will accept electronic submissions as described in this article.

UC Santa Barbara is currently organizing a number of trainings and workshops for instructors to move their classes to online instruction. Read on for more info!

Attention grad students! The graduate writers' room will stay open through March 19. However, due to staff working remotely, coffee and snacks will not be available. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at GSRC@ucsb.edu.