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The Graduate Student Resource Center staff members and peer advisors are available for this Winter. We will be providing some of our services virtually, and some in-person. Find out more on how to connect with us!

Check out the Winter 2023 events and workshops offered by the Graduate Student Resource Center! Don't miss your chance to get plugged in to our ongoing professional development programming – from finding funding, to public speaking workshops, to DEI focus groups, and much more. ​Mark your calendars and visit our Shoreline page for updated information as events get closer.

The Graduate Division is excited to welcome our new Graduate Programming Assistant, Adrienne Tsikewa. She will be working closely with the staff of the Graduate Student Resource Center on programming and initiatives that support our campus' graduate students. Read on to find out more about Adrienne!

The GSRC is offering a robust menu of workshops, lunches, and other events during week 10. We know that this is a busy time, but we encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities to learn, eat, and socialize!

The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD) is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Education Initiatives. This position contributes to the RCSGD mission of facilitating the intersectional inclusion and representation of the identities, experiences, and concerns of LGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members at UCSB. Applications due Nov 27!

The UCSB Graduate Division is currently accepting applications for a Graduate Programming Assistant. This position provides programming and resources that help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars develop the skills to become effective professionals in a variety of careers. The position runs through the 2022-23 academic year and is renewable for subsequent years. Applications are due by Friday, October 21.

Check out the Fall 2022 events and workshops offered by the Graduate Student Resource Center! Don't miss your chance to get plugged in to our ongoing professional development programming – from finding funding, to public speaking workshops, to pumpkin decorating, and much more. ​Mark your calendars and visit our Shoreline page for updated information as events get closer.

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Yuri Fraccaroli, who will be pursuing a PhD in Feminist Studies. Read on to learn more about his experience growing up in Brazil, his research on queer migration, and some fun facts!

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Emma Duge, who is entering the PhD program in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Learn about her background, how she came to study mosquitoes, and some fun facts about her--including her love of games!

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Javier Patron, who will be pursuing a Master's degree in Environmental Data Science at the Bren School. Learn more about Javier's love of ocean sports, his research on marine protected areas, and some fun facts!

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Veronica Wilson, who is entering the PhD program in the Department of Communication. Learn more about her research on mental health and some fun facts about her--including that she is the author of a popular children's book!

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Kyle Brown, who will be pursuing their PhD in Chemistry. Learn more about Kyle's life growing up on a farm, how they decided to study chemistry, and some fun facts about their musical preferences!

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Humberto Flores, who will be pursuing a PhD in Sociology. Learn more about Humberto's research on police illegitimacy in Latinx communities, his interest in street photography, and some fun facts!

First up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Shantal Adajian, who will be entering the PhD program in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about Shantal's childhood in Lebanon, her research interests, and how she became a vegan hunter!

UC Santa Barbara welcomes nearly 900 new graduate students ​​at the end of this month. We break down ​some statistics on ​this incoming cohort and give you a sneak peek at our upcoming series profiling 8 of the new student​s. Read on to learn more!