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The Graduate Division is pleased to announce the ​winners for two awards ​honoring graduate students who have distinguished themselves in the area of undergraduate research supervision: Deeksha Dangwal, Lauren Ortosky, Chelsea Brown, Jacob Fisher, Kelly Whaling, and Raymok Ketema. Read on to find out more about our awardees!

Join the National Institute of General Medical Sciences for a free webinar on the Postdoctoral Research Associate (PRAT) training program on Tuesday, July 14 at 11am. The PRAT Program is a competitive three-year postdoctoral fellowship program that provides high quality research training in the basic biomedical sciences in NIH intramural research laboratories, and prepares trainees for leadership positions in biomedical careers. Read on for more details!

McKinsey, one of the top consulting firms in the world, is inviting PhD and Masters students, who expect to graduate in 2021, to apply to their Advanced Professional Degree Associate Program. Last date to apply is July 12th!

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 July 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.

Missed the recent graduate student town hall? Read on for a summary of the topics covered, including campus safety, research, Library services, curriculum, academic support, and more.

The ONDAS and Transfer Student Centers are both hiring Graduate Student Program Assistants for the 2020-2021 academic year. These positions begin in Summer 2020 and provide critical support to both undergraduates and the Centers. The application deadline has been extended to July 15th, 2020 at 5pm. Read on for more info!

Do you know what a diversity statement is? How does diversity fit into your academic goals? This workshop on July 22nd will explore diversity statements: what they are, what they look like, and how to make yours relevant to who you are. Join us and learn how to write about yourself, your research, and your teaching in relation to diversity!

Looking for a job or internship right now? Not sure if you're doing it right or looking in the right places? This workshop on July 21st will cover how to find and pursue relevant experience in the form of campus involvement, jobs, and internships that can be done alongside your graduate work.

Reduce your anxiety about finances by attending this workshop on July 21 to learn basic terminology, tools, and plans for budgeting. Leave with tools to create a plan on how to manage your graduate income. RVSP today!

Join Health & Wellness for meditation classes and for free face coverings available for pickup at multiple locations. Read on for more details.

The Department of Black Studies is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistantships for the 2020-2021 academic year. Read on for more information on the positions and how to complete an application.

Come learn about how the body and brain work -- or don't work -- together to affect your overall well-being. Designed to be a safe space particularly for international students and post-docs. This is the second session in a three-part workshop series "Embodied Consciousness" - attend one or all, and shift your embodiment paradigm!

Summer Sessions presents a new (virtual) season of GRIT Talks. Eight notable UC Santa Barbara faculty will deliver free public lectures on Ground-breaking Research and Innovative Technology (GRIT) being used to discover new knowledge across myriad disciplines. Zoom links will be distributed upon registration. Read on for the topics and links to register!

Are you feeling like this just wasn't the year to be truly productive? Are you feeling isolated from colleagues? Are you hoping to turn things around with your writing this summer? Read on for tips from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community. Membership (free for UCSB students!) provides several forms of professional support to help combat common problems academics face - find out more here.

We invite you to join us in a career chat on July 15th to share your concerns, fears, and understandings for how COVID-19 directly impacts your career decisions. We will share resources for how to find jobs and discuss how you can make the most of your time quarantining.