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On January 22, join Instructional Development for a workshop on creating engaging classroom lessons. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Interested in finding funding for an internship or job opportunity? Come to the Graduate Student Internship Fellowship Information Session on January 28 to learn how to create a strong application to be a competitive applicant for $2000-2500 in fellowship funds. Get the experience you need without the financial strain!

On January 21, join Instructional Development for a workshop on designing and grading assignments. Space is limited, so sign up today!

On January 16, join Instructional Development for a workshop on effective questioning and classroom assessment techniques. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Come listen to Dr. Aaron Streets' somewhat unconventional career trajectory through different fields and different continents to arrive back at UC Berkeley as an Assistant Professor in Bioengineering. The event will be held today in Elings Hall 1601 from 3-4 pm.

Want to serve the San Clemente Graduate Housing Community for the 2020-21 Academic Year? Apply to be an RA by Monday, January 20. Perks include housing and monthly stipend.

It is that time of the year again when grad students start to actively think about their career. Whether you're looking for an internship or a job, or you just want to create an impactful resume or an engaging LinkedIn profile, we at Graduate Student Career Services are here to help meet all of your career and professional development needs. Stop by our office in SRB1216 during drop-in hours or email us at lanasmithhale@ucsb.edu or vdoshi@ucsb.edu to schedule an appointment.

The Graduate Student Wellness Program at UC Santa Barbara is a free program that provides wellness opportunities for all graduate students. Join Health & Wellness this quarter for a lineup of exciting events aimed at improving grad students' wellbeing. Read on for more info!

Become a barista and learn how to make awesome coffee! Health & Wellness is hosting two GSA homemade coffee workshops on January 16. French press, pour over, and cold brew methods will be explored with Carrie Flack, RD. Space is limited - sign up today!

Come ​work alongside your fellow graduate students! The Graduate Writers' Room reopens on Monday, January 13, for the Winter 2020 Quarter. Enjoy free snacks, coffee, and wifi while working in our quiet, comfortable space.

One of the most essential writing genres for a graduate student to master is one that is rarely formally taught: grant/fellowship applications. Because every grant/fellowship has its own style, this workshop on January 23 will focus on larger genre concerns, such as how to identify your audience, how to make your work sound important, and how to figure out what a particular agency is looking to fund.

Shira Minerd was recently hired as the Work-Life Resource Coordinator for all campus employees. She is available to assist with connecting graduate student employees to key services needed to pursue work-life integration and harmony. Read on to find out more about Shira and the types of work-life services she supports for graduate student employees.

Join us for this Q&A "Queer & A" ask-and-answer session for snacks and to learn practical skills around pronouns and language use related to queer and trans identities in the North American context. If you are curious about sexuality and gender issues at the university and the USA this is a safe place to share your questions and learn!

Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2020-2021? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on January 21 and learn about campus and external funding. Bring your computer to search funding databases and we'll bring the free snacks!

The teaching demonstration is where a committee glimpses your teaching efficacy. And with only one class period to display your skills, there’s little margin for error. In this workshop on January 16, participants will learn about what goes into a strong teaching demonstration from a pedagogical perspective. Sign up today!