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Have you ever experienced the “Graduate School Madness” that caused you lot of stress, depression and other emotional issues? If you are looking to improve your work-life balance or ways to receive mental support, check out this recent article from Nature on how changes to the culture can help you survive and thrive in the hyper-competitive academic environment.

The collective work by MFA graduates Lucy Holtsnider, Daria Noor Izad, Robert Huerta, Jennifer Lugris, Jimmy Miracle, Carlos Ochoa, and Toni Scott will be on display at an exhibition and reception at the UCSB Art, Design, & Architecture Museum.

Does your research investigate inequalities? Are you interested in learning more about interdisciplinary inequalities research at UCSB? Then plan to attend or present at the UCSB Inequalities Research Symposium. All disciplines and methodological approaches are welcome.

Are you a survivor of adult sexual assault? If so, interested participants will be asked to complete a brief 20 minute survey. Participants will be entered in a raffle for a $10 Amazon e-gift card. Participation is voluntary and can be terminated at any time.

Join the API Task Force for the "API Monologues: Flip the Script" on May 10. Come listen to various UCSB students, staff, and faculty speak about their experiences and reflect on their stories as Asian American/Pacific Islander/Desi Americans.

On May 5, ​join ​the Department of Theater ​& Dance for their second-annual graduate research symposium, "Cause and Affect: Inciting Change through Performance." The symposium will include a keynote speech from Dr. Shannon Jackson and a line-up of graduate student presenters from a variety of departments from UC Davis, Cal State Northridge, and Texas A&M.

Have you been impacted by the recent wildfires and mudslides? If so, UCSB researchers want to know more about your experience. Interested participants are asked to complete a 20-30 minute online survey.

The results for the 2018 Graduate Student Association Election are in. GSA would like to thank everyone for participating and making the election a success!

Now is your chance to make your voice heard in the the 2018 Graduate Student Association elections! The results affect not only your student government representatives but also the future funding of campus services for graduate students. Casting a ballot takes just a few minutes, and we need at least 20% participation from grad students or the election results for the ballot initiatives are not valid, and we have to do it all over again. So be sure to vote by 4 p.m. this Thursday!

Are you stressed about your finances? If so, UCSB researchers are looking for married couples who are interested in being in a study on financial stress. Information is confidential. Participants will be given $60 per couple for their participation.

The Graduate Division is offering ten paid registrations to the first ten graduate students indicating their interest to us about this year's Gaucho Gallop, an annual fundraising fun run put on by the Alumni Foundation on Saturday, April 28. This opportunity is first come, first served, so sign up today!

Join the UCSB Gevirtz Graduate School of Education on April 23 for their 2nd Dean's Lecture on Education, Diversity, and Democracy ​by Dr. Daniel Solorzano, Professor of Education at UCLA. Dr. Solorzano will use a Critical Race Theory framework and the tools of racial microaggression to study everyday racism inside and outside of university spaces.

On the strength of their carefully crafted folk-pop, The Weepies have quietly become one of the most beloved indie folk bands of the last two decades. ​The duo will be backed by the musicians who played on the original recording of their popular album Hideaway as the ​band celebrates the album's 10-year anniversary.

Through a Critical Race Theory prism, Professor Crenshaw will discuss Black Lives Matter and Say Her Name as challenges to contemporary jurisprudence on race, and assess the new openings presented by current events.

The Food, Nutrition, and Basic Skills Program offers FREE cooking, budgeting, and planning workshops to students, staff, and faculty! Check out their April calendar to learn more ways to save money and make delicious food.

UCSB’s Counseling and Psychological Services is hosting a variety of group therapy, workshop, and seminar offerings for Spring 2018, including graduate student processing groups, wellness seminar series, and international student support groups.

UCSB has a dedicated multi-disciplinary team to assist students who are experiencing a financial crisis. The UCSB Financial Crisis Response Team works closely with Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and other campus resources to evaluate and respond to students in urgent financial need.

Did you know that each year graduate students from every UC campus travel to Sacramento to school lawmakers about the importance of graduate research? Meet this year's advocates: JV Decemvirale, Ph.D. student in Contemporary Art, and A​lana A​yasse, Ph.D. student in Geography.

Submit your nominations for two awards from the Graduate Student Association by Friday, March 16. The Dixon-Levy Service Award will be given to outstanding members of the university community who have worked to improve graduate student life. The GSA Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes the work of a graduate student who has shown excellence in their role as a teaching assistant or associate.

UCSB’s Student Health will open from 8 a.m. to noon during March 26 to 29, and will be closed on March 30. During the closure, please consider Urgent Care Centers, either in Santa Barbara or use Aetna Network Providers if you are a GHI member. All students can use the 24/7 Nurseline for advice or Teladoc online visits.