Library To Optimize Checkout Operations
The Santa Barbara Public Library System is seeking summer volunteers to improve their checkout system and upgrade current collections.
Davidson To Digitize Historic Media
The UCSB Davidson Library is digitizing materials from its Special Collections department to maintain the accessibility and quality of its 500,000 volumes, photographs and early sound recordings.
UCSB Engineers To Hold Recital for Kenya Relief
The UCSB chapter of Engineers Without Borders will host a benefit recital at 4 p.m. on Sunday in the Music Building’s Karl Geiringer Hall to help provide clean water for the Kenyan village of Luanda.
UCSB Burning Skirts Smoke National Competition
The UCSB women’s ultimate frisbee team earned first place at the USA Ultimate College Championships in Colorado on Monday after defeating University of Michigan for the national title.
UCSB Professor Defends Oil Spill Research Results
UCSB earth science professor David Valentine printed an article in the journal Science last week responding to a study discrediting the findings of his team’s research regarding chemical dispersants used to combat methane releases from last summer’s Deepwater Horizon gulf oil spill.
Fire Department Urges Caution
The Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. announced that June 6 is the official start of this year’s high-fire season in Santa Barbara.