UCSB Maintains High Green Energy Standards

UCSB continues to excel as a leader in sustainability through the collaborative efforts of students, staff and faculty to keep ahead of advances in green technology. Since creating one of the nation...
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UCSB Maintains High Green Energy, Environmental Architecture Standards

UCSB continues to excel as a leader in sustainability through the collaborative efforts of students, staff and faculty to keep ahead of advances in green technology.
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UC Runs Exclusive Channel

UCSB recently joined forces with local cable television provider Cox Communications to create a regional University of California Television channel.
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Higher Costs of UC Payroll Strains Budget

The UC laid off more than 4,000 employees since last year, while continuing to raise select workers’ salaries by approximately $200 million dollars.
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Political Survivor To Speak at UCSB

Colombian politician, author and presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt will present a free lecture tomorrow about her six and a half year captivity in the Colombian jungle.
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Site Promotes Queer Agenda

A new textbook purchasing website made available to local students has pledged to contribute a portion of each of its sales to the Courage Campaign — a major political advocacy group for marriage eq...
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UC Awards Ten Equality Scholars

Following incidents of intolerance on various University of California campuses last year, the UC Office of the President is striving to create a more inclusive learning environment.
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Trust To Buy Area Property

UCSB and the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County plan to purchase a 68-acre tract of coastal university property called the South Parcel as a part of their extensive conservation efforts.
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Scholar Wins Plous Award for Excellence

Karen Myers, assistant professor in the communication department, recently received the 2010-11 Harold J. Plous Award for her outstanding service to the university.
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UCSB Scientists Welcomed to Royal Society

Two UCSB professors were recently inducted into to Britain’s Royal Society in honor of their outstanding contributions to their fields.
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Local Lake Adds Nature Cruise to Tourist Features

Nature enthusiasts will have a new way to enjoy Santa Barbara this summer with the introduction of wildlife cruises at Cachuma Lake.
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Temporary Skate Park Opens in I.V.

A temporary skate park opened in Estero Park last Tuesday in lieu of the permanent structure the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District hopes to construct.
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Grads Move To Sustain Storke Tower

The graduating class of 2010 hopes to leave its mark on campus by donating money to the restoration of UCSB’s iconic Storke Tower.
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Zoo Introduces Giraffe Couple to SB Collection

The Santa Barbara Zoo unveiled two new giraffes last week, hoping to attract new visitors and strengthen connections with other West Coast zoos.
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Bren School Screens Plastics Film

A new environmental campaign highlighting the negative impacts of single-use plastic bags will be showcased today as part of a weeklong sustainability project.
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