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Reading Group: Representations of GL2

Hosted by Sherry and Elyas

Hi all,

This quarter, we will be organizing a reading group on representations of GL2. This reading group aims to cover Chapter 1 of Automorphic Forms on GL(2) by Langlands and Jacquet. We will explore a series of representations of GL(2) over local fields, starting with Weil representations.

The participants will be expected to have a solid background in graduate real analysis, measure theory, complex analysis, and experience equivalent to a year-long graduate algebra sequence.

We hope to have a meeting that is 1.5 hour long per week, structured by presentation followed by Q & A time. If you are interested, please reply to this email no later than September 23rd at 5 pm.

As of now, this reading group is not associated with any independent study units.

Best,

Sherry & Elyas

Posted 9/17/25

Call for Fall 2025 Tea Committee

The tea committee is coming back, but this year with a different format. I will send a call for sign-ups on a quarterly basis, and you will be signing up for a specific day or days of the week. 

Description:

• Set up and clean up tea and snacks for scheduled talks. 

• No shopping - the department shops for supplies.

• Give input - what should the department shop for for your tea offerings? 

• Receive a small service fellowship for helping. 

Talk schedule:

• Monday: Graduate Colloquium

• Tuesday: Undergraduate Colloquium

• Wednesday: Geometry & Analysis Seminar

• Thursday: Mathematics Colloquium

• Friday: Algebra & Number Theory Seminar

Email mathgradadvising@ucsc.edu indicating which day of the week you'd like to volunteer. Most talks start at 4pm, so tea should be set out beforehand. If more than one person volunteers for a given day, you might switch off or coordinate amongst yourselves. You will also be connected with the talk organizers to ensure you're up to date on talks or talk cancellations. 

Posted 9/15/2025

Register for Fall 2025 Preliminary Examinations

I hope that the summer has been refreshing so far! I'm writing to share the preliminary examination schedule for Fall 2025, provide the Preliminary Exam Registration Form, and share two new preliminary examination resources.

The Fall 2025 Preliminary Examination schedule is as follows:

• Analysis - 9/16/2025

• Geometry - 9/18/2025

• Algebra - 9/22/2025

The exams are from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm and will be held in McHenry 4130. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own food to the exam. More information will be provided to those who register one week before the exam date. 

AWM is hosting preliminary exam study sessions over the summer. Please also see the Preliminary Exam Archive, a list of preliminary exam topics, and resources for test takers. 

Posted 8/5/2025

Preliminary Exam Student Resource Share

I noticed that one graduate student recently shared a useful resource with the department via email. I thought that that was fantastic, but a shame if folks forget this exists after some time passes and the email is buried in their inbox. My thought was to create a location where such resources can live and be accessible in the future.

I've created this Google Drive Folder for preliminary examination resources that graduate students in the MathGrads-Group can view and add to. This folder is meant to host student created resources so they may be readily accessible and available to future students. Contents in this folder will not be reviewed nor distributed by the Mathematics Department faculty or staff except for purposes related to UCSC Policy and abusive conduct. 

Posted 8/5/2025

Piazza Discussion Forum for Preliminary Exams

A Piazza Forum has been created for the preliminary examinations. I encourage you to ask questions when you're struggling to understand a concept—you can even do so anonymously. I doubly encourage you to answer questions or participate in discussions to help develop the resource. Contents in the forum will not be reviewed nor distributed by the Mathematics Department faculty or staff except for purposes related to UCSC Policy and abusive conduct. If you have folder requests, ask the graduate advisor to have them added.

Join the Piazza Forum using this sign-up link: https://piazza.com/ucsc/other/math200210 

The Access Code is the Room # of our colloquium room. 

Both of these new resources are brand new and may have some clunks, please let me know if there's anything I can do to help them run smoothly. I encourage you all to use both of these resources as you see fit, however they might be most supportive. Let me know if I can change anything to suit your needs or if you have any questions. 

Posted 8/5/2025

2025 Graduate Orientation

Link to Orientation Slideshow.

Mathematics Graduate Orientation is on Monday September 15th, 2025 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. 

During this time we will welcome the incoming cohort of graduate students, go over basics like department facilities, program requirements, teaching assistantships, funding options, and campus resources. Mid morning snacks and lunch will be provided. 

Here is the itinerary: 

• 10:00 am: Meet in Tea Room for mid morning snacks

• 10:15 am: Orientation Begins

• 12:00: Department Tour 

• 12:30: Lunch

• 1:30: Presentations from Orgs on Campus

• 2:30: Union of United Auto Workers (UAW) Presentation

• 3:30: Grad key pickups, Grad Advisor Drop in Office Hours

Please take some time to complete the Mathematics Graduate Events Form. This form will be re-sent throughout the year to ensure that the department plans events that are accessible and have accommodating food options.

Posted 9/3/2025

Grad Desk Assignment Survey

As the new year approaches, we will be looking at new desk assignments to make way for our incoming cohort and make any changes that will make your workspace more comfortable. Please take some time to complete the Desk Assignment Survey to indicate whether you would like a change or to stay at your current desk. 

​Mathematics Graduate Student Desk Assignment Survey

If you are part of the incoming cohort​, no action is required. Please note that guarantees can not be made regarding your desk assignment, but we will try our best to honor the preferences indicated in the form. 

Posted 8/6/2025

Closed 9/1/2025