The Graduate Division will be sponsoring events to bring back alumni from various graduate programs on campus so that they can share their career path and experiences with current graduate students. Have some great alumni in mind that you'd love to bring back to campus? Check out all of the details below in this recent memo from Graduate Division Dean Gale Morrison:
"This year’s call for graduate student-run conferences is dedicated to bringing UCSB graduate program alumni to campus to speak to current students about the job market, skills needed to advance successful careers, and alumnus experience in chosen career pathways. This focus has been chosen as a graduate education theme for the WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Accreditation review process. Throughout this process, attention has been directed to post-graduate career guidance for our graduate students, emphasis placed on the recognition of the many venues in which our graduates will find jobs and understanding how best to prepare them for career success.
We encourage graduate students to invite alumni to campus during or around the week of the 2012 All Gaucho Reunion (April 27th through April 29th); however, other days may be proposed. Event types could include (but are not limited to) lectures, panels, small group meetings and networking events.
The proposal for funding (typical funding range is from $800 to $1,200 per application) must be written by graduate students and should include the following:
1. Names of the graduate students who are the authors of the proposals and lead organizers of proposed activities
2. Names of faculty collaborators
3. Names of proposed alumni visitors
4. Type of venue or activity proposed
5. Associated travel and event costs
6. Other sources of funding solicited for event/travel
Should the graduate student(s) receive these funds, we ask that the Graduate Division’s contribution be recognized as sponsors on the event’s flyers, brochures, and program’s Web site.
Inquiries and email requests for funding should be directed to Dean Gale Morrison at graddeans@graddiv.ucsb.edu. There is no set deadline for these funds, however, it would be beneficial for all parties if the requests are made well in advance of the scheduled event. Funding is limited and will be awarded on meritorious and first-come, first-served basis."