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SUMMARY:Tax Workshops for International Students & Scholars
DESCRIPTION:International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) will be hosting two tax-related sessions for international students and scholars in the coming months\, including a hands-on workshop for anyone who wants support while working through the filing process. We understand that filing taxes can be daunting\, so our office is here to provide resources to make this process easier. \nGLACIER tax prep staff from and graduate peer mentors will be available to help you one-on-one as you complete your tax filing steps. \n\n\nHands-on Tax Workshop #1\nDate: Monday\, March 9\nTime: 12:30 – 14:00\nLocation: Graduate Student Commons (entrance next to Cafe Iveta) \n\n\nWorkshop #2 will take place on Monday\, April 6\, at the same time and location \n\n\nHave any tax questions or topics you’d like us to address at the beginning of each workshop? Submit your questions here\, and we’ll highlight them with the group. Even if you can’t make it to either session\, feel free to still ask us your general questions\, and we’ll update everyone with common themes we’re noticing. \nPlease note that ISSP staff are not tax experts and are legally prohibited from giving you tax advice. It is your responsibility to determine how to file your taxes and/or find a tax preparation service.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/tax-workshops-for-international-students-scholars/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Graduate Student Commons\, 420 Hagar Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support
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SUMMARY:Tax Workshops for International Students & Scholars
DESCRIPTION:International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) will be hosting two tax-related sessions for international students and scholars in the coming months\, including a hands-on workshop for anyone who wants support while working through the filing process. We understand that filing taxes can be daunting\, so our office is here to provide resources to make this process easier. \nGLACIER tax prep staff from and graduate peer mentors will be available to help you one-on-one as you complete your tax filing steps. \n\n\nHands-on Tax Workshop #1\nDate: Monday\, March 9\nTime: 12:30 – 14:00\nLocation: Graduate Student Commons (entrance next to Cafe Iveta) \n\n\nWorkshop #2 will take place on Monday\, April 6\, at the same time and location \n\n\nHave any tax questions or topics you’d like us to address at the beginning of each workshop? Submit your questions here\, and we’ll highlight them with the group. Even if you can’t make it to either session\, feel free to still ask us your general questions\, and we’ll update everyone with common themes we’re noticing. \nPlease note that ISSP staff are not tax experts and are legally prohibited from giving you tax advice. It is your responsibility to determine how to file your taxes and/or find a tax preparation service.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/tax-workshops-for-international-students-scholars/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Graduate Student Commons\, 420 Hagar Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support
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SUMMARY:International Grad Workers Chat Lounge Session #2
DESCRIPTION:Come by Graduate Student Commons on Friday\, 2/6 and Tuesday\, 2/10 afternoon to grab snacks and chat with fellow international grads. Join our grad peer mentors to discuss specific topics related to international workers such as informed decision-making through step-by-step information about bargaining\, voting (SAV)\, and striking. They’ll also hold space for questions and concerns you may have. \nTime: Friday\, 2/6 and Tuesday\, 2/10 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM \nPlace: Graduate Student Commons – Fireside Lounge & Room 204  \nRSVP here. You are also welcome to submit anonymous questions / concerns. \nRefreshments will be provided. Feel free to drop by individually or with friends anytime during these afternoons. Looking forward to seeing you there! 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/international-grad-workers-chat-lounge-session-2/
LOCATION:Graduate Student Commons\, 420 Hagar Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support
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SUMMARY:International Grad Workers Chat Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Come by the Graduate Student Commons on Friday\, 2/6\, and Tuesday\, 2/10 afternoon to grab snacks and chat with fellow international grads. Join our grad peer mentors to discuss specific topics related to international workers\, such as informed decision-making through step-by-step information about bargaining\, voting (SAV)\, and striking. They’ll also hold space for questions and concerns you may have. \nTime: Friday\, 2/6 and Tuesday\, 2/10 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM \nPlace: Graduate Student Commons – Fireside Lounge & Room 204  \nRSVP here. You are also welcome to submit anonymous questions/concerns. \nRefreshments will be provided. Feel free to drop by individually or with friends anytime during these afternoons. Looking forward to seeing you there! 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/international-grad-workers-chat-lounge/
LOCATION:Graduate Student Commons\, 420 Hagar Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Support
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SUMMARY:Grad Slam Divisional Semi-Finals
DESCRIPTION:What is Grad Slam?\n\nGrad Slam is a communication contest hosted by the UC Santa Cruz Graduate Division that is open to all graduate students (except those who have won 1st place in a previous Grad Slam. Currently enrolled graduate students who have won 2nd or the people’s choice in a prior Grad Slam may enter again.). Participants have a maximum of three minutes to explain their graduate research or artistic endeavor to a general audience. \nUCSC Divisional Semi-Finals: \nFebruary 2: Engineering \nFebruary 3: Social Sciences \nFebruary 4: Arts & Humanities \nFebruary 5: Physical and Biological Sciences \nWinners will compete in the UCSC Grand Final at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center on March 7\, 2026 for cash prizes: \n1st place $3000\, 2nd place $1500\, People’s choice award $750 \nOne student will be selected to represent UCSC at the UC-system-wise competition on April 22 in Sacramento.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/grad-slam-divisional-semi-finals/
LOCATION:Graduate Student Commons\, 420 Hagar Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Boundaries & Communication: International Grad Student Circle
DESCRIPTION:Boundaries & Communication: International Grad Student Circle \nDate: Monday\, November 24 \nTime: 1–3 p.m. \nLocation: Graduate Student Commons (above Cafe Iveta in Quarry Plaza) \nDescription: Join CARE\, International Student Services & Programs\, and the Grad Student Commons for lunch and conversation about boundaries\, culture\, and healthy professional relationships. This event centers international graduate students and is a space for all UCSC graduate students to come together and have conversations about culture\, communication\, & professional boundaries. Catered lunch from At Thai Recipe will be provided\, and RSVP is encouraged! For any questions or accommodation requests\, please email care_pec@ucsc.edu \nRSVP:  tinyurl.com/GradCircle25
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/boundaries-communication-international-grad-student-circle/
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