Dear Graduate Students:
Welcome to the spring edition of our e-newsletter. Spring traditionally represents a period of new life, growth, rebirth, renewal, and hope. And these themes have been evident during spring quarter 2016 at UCSB. Our own website has experienced a rebirth. The GradPost has undergone its first makeover since its founding in 2010 (see "Announcing the new GradPost" below). ... Professional development offerings will help you grow in your academic and professional lives. See below to learn about the upcoming Beyond Academia conference and a Lunch & Learn series of events. ... And hope is in the air as we prepare for the 2016 Graduate Division Commencement. A reminder about the upcoming deadline to register is also below. ... We would like to invite you to subscribe to the GradPost newsfeed to get all the latest news in your inbox, and encourage you to like our GradPost Facebook page. ... As always, the GradPost and Graduate Student Resource Center staff members (Director of Graduate Student Professional Development Robert Hamm; Graduate Student Career Consultant Lana Smith-Hale; Communications Director Patricia Marroquin; Professional Development Program Coordinator Shawn Warner-Garcia; Funding Peer Stephanie Griffin; Writing Peer Kyle Crocco; and Diversity and Outreach Peer Ana Romero) are here to help. Happy springtime.
Announcing the new GradPost banner
Announcing the new GradPost!
After more than a year of planning and preparation, the GradPost launched a redesigned website in early March. The modern design is responsive, enabling easy viewing on mobile devices. Gone is the endless scrolling of our previous blog format. Find out more about our new and improved website. And don't forget to subscribe to the GradPost for a daily email digest of our content.
Academic Senate honors best faculty, grad student mentors 
The Academic Senate recently honored 11 outstanding faculty and graduate student mentors and teachers. The GradPost interviewed two faculty members, Judith Green (Education) and Tevfik Bultan (Computer Science) to find out their philosophies on mentoring. We learned that when it comes to mentoring, it takes a village.
Deadline to register for 2016 Commencement is May 6 
The Graduate Division would like to remind you that the deadline to register to participate in the 2016 Graduate Division Commencement ceremony is this Friday, May 6. Click on the link in the article to register now for the June 12 ceremony.
Registration open for Beyond Academia conference 
UCSB's Beyond Academia conference is back again this year, and it's bigger and better than before. The annual conference aims to prepare UCSB graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in all stages and disciplines to pursue a wide range of career opportunities. Organizers have planned a day and a half of keynote speakers, networking events, interactive workshops, and diverse career panels. Space is limited, and the deadline to sign up for the May 20-21 conference is May 13. Get the details and register today. 
Housing cuts rental rates for San Clemente Apartments
How often do you hear about someone reducing prices? Right, rarely. But Housing, Dining and Auxiliary Enterprises is doing just that. It has announced newly reduced rates for graduate students at the San Clemente Village Apartments, beginning 2016-17. The rates will be 20% below the current year's rates. Learn more about this great news for UCSB grad students.
Have an appetite for learning? Come to Lunch & Learn  
The saying that "there's no such thing as a free lunch" isn't true. Join your fellow graduate students at the next Lunch & Learn, where you'll enjoy a free pizza-and-salad lunch and the chance to network, socialize, and learn from other graduate students from across campus. The next event is this Friday, May 6, noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Library's Sunrise Room. Get the details and RSVP today. ... Are you interested in being a presenter for a future Lunch & Learn? If so, find out more here.
Grad Slam finalists photo Nicole Leung and Danny Hieber
Grad Slam 2016 is in the books. Congrats, Nicole Leung!
The topics were wide-ranging: from wolves and wild pigs to fisheries' challenges and women's challenges. Thirteen rounds of Grad Slam competition culminated in an exciting Grad Slam Finals round in mid-April at Corwin Pavilion. Two students, Phillip Rogers of Linguistics and Geoff Willard of the Bren School, were declared runners-up. And Nicole Leung of Biomolecular Science & Engineering was crowned UCSB's Champion. Read about the Final round of UCSB Graduate Division's 4th annual Grad Slam. ... And if you missed the live stream of the UC Grad Slam, read our article to find out how you can view the event in its entirety. Congratulations to Nicole, Phillip, and Geoff!
People in the News collage
People in the News
Our People in the News include a Four Eyes Lab researcher, a new Academic Services staffer, and a Batman aficionado. Check out these articles about our talented students and staff:
Deborah Barany, Christopher Heckman: These two Ph.D. students enlightened California lawmakers about why graduate research matters.
Ryan Sims: In a brand-new position, Sims becomes Associate Director for Academic Services in the Graduate Division. He also serves as a Graduate Academic Counselor.
Chris Sweeney: The Computer Science Ph.D. candidate focusing on Computer Vision works in UCSB’s Four Eyes Lab.
Rick Bacon: This non-traditional Education Ph.D. student is CEO of Aqua Metrology Systems, a Silicon Valley start-up with the city of Goleta as a client.
Jacob Barrett: The Chemistry and Biochemistry Ph.D. student discusses his research and the lessons we can all learn from his hero, Batman.  
Brian Griffith: This husband and father of two studies Modern Italy and Italian Fascism. He was also a 2014 recipient of the GSA Excellence in Teaching Award.  

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Newsletter created and written by Patricia Marroquin,
Graduate Division Communications Director

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