As you lounge at your spring break location of choice (whether it be a beach in Cozumel, your own couch, or - more likely - a corner in the library), grab your calendar and save the date for these upcoming professional development opportunities in the Spring 2015 quarter. Note: All dates and times subject to change. Be sure to subscribe to The GradPost to receive the most up-to-date information on programming and events for graduate students.
Presentation Workshop
Who: Ryan Dippre (Writing Peer) and Shawn Warner-Garcia (Professional Development Peer)
When: Wednesday, April 1, noon-2 p.m.
Where: SRB Multipurpose Room
Graduate Student Showcase and Grad Slam
Who: UCSB Graduate Students
When: April 6-17
Where: Various locations (check schedule for more details)
Versatile Ph.D. Workshop
Who: Shawn Warner-Garcia (Professional Development Peer)
When: Friday, May 1, 11-11:30 a.m.
Where: Career Services, Career Resource Room
Graduate Student Career Series: The Non-Academic Resume and Cover Letter
Who: John Coate (Career Services Graduate Student Services Coordinator)
When: Tuesday, May 5, noon-1 p.m.
Where: SRB Multipurpose Room
Credit: redspottedWorkshop on Turning Course Papers into Publications
Who: Ryan Dippre (Writing Peer) and Shawn Warner-Garcia (Professional Development Peer)
When: Wednesday, May 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: SRB Multipurpose Room
Academic Publishing Panel Discussion
In partnership with UCSB Department of Chicana/Chicano Studies
Who: Nayan Shah (University of Southern California, Editor of GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies) and 2-3 UCSB faculty members
When: Monday, May 11, time TBA
Where: TBA
UCSB Beyond Academia Conference
Who: UCSB Graduate Students
When: Friday, May 15, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Loma Pelona
Credit: Automotive SocialDigital Reputation Workshop
Who: Shawn Warner-Garcia (Professional Development Peer)
When: Wednesday, May 20, 11 a.m.-noon
Where: SRB Multipurpose Room
Graduate Student Career Series: Optimizing LinkedIn in Developing Your Career
Who: John Coate (Career Services Graduate Student Services Coordinator)
When: Wednesday, May 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Career Services, Career Resource Room
Workshop on CVs and Cover Letters for the Academic Job Search
Who: Ryan Dippre (Writing Peer) and Shawn Warner-Garcia (Professional Development Peer)
When: Friday, May 22, 1-3 p.m.
Where: SRB Multipurpose Room