Los Curanderos holds market
Los Curanderos is holding a pop-up market fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lot 22 lawn.
The event is open to all, vendors will be selling items to raise money for Los Curanderos.
ONDAS hosts First-Gen Grad Student Social
Opening New Doors to Accelerating Success (ONDAS) is hosting a First-Gen Grad Student Social on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 9:30-11 a.m. at Kerr Hall room 1150.
“Come celebrate National First-Gen Week with the ONDAS Student Center! Meet, connect, and celebrate with other first-gen grad students and learn more about the ONDAS Center,” the Shoreline description read.
Coffee and pastries will be provided.
LGBTQ+ Staff & Faculty Collective hold Post-Election Processing Space
The LGBTQ+ Staff & Faculty Collective is holding a Post-Election Processing Space on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 12-1 p.m. at the MultiCultural (MCC) Lounge.
“The LGBTQ+ Staff and Faculty Collective is hosting a post-election processing group for Queer & Trans (QT) folks and our allies. This is a safe space for us to decompress and be together; hate will not be tolerated,” the Shoreline description read.
Students may RSVP to this event through Shoreline.
Health & Wellness hosts Open Awareness Meditation
Health & Wellness is hosting an Open Awareness Meditation session on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 12-12:45 p.m.
“Practicing meditation can help manage stress, as well as improve memory and focus. Join us each week for a guided meditation with a certified facilitator. No particular experience or beliefs necessary,” the Shoreline description read.
This event is open to everyone of all beliefs and experience levels.
UCSB Sustainability, ECP hold Grow Your Own Indoor Microgreens workshop
UC Santa Barbara Sustainability and the Edible Campus Program (ECP) are holding a Grow Your Own Indoor Microgreens workshop on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 1-2 p.m. at the Methodist Community Garden.
“Ideal for those with limited space, microgreens can be grown on your windowsill or kitchen counter. We’ll cover everything from seed selection to harvesting. These tiny greens are not only a great addition to your meals but also a fun, easy way to add more greens to your diet,” the Shoreline description read.
This event is open to everyone, students may register on Shoreline to attend.
Health & Wellness hosts APIDA Graphic Novel Club
Health & Wellness is hosting an Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) Graphic Novel Club on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4-5 p.m. The group will be reading “Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese-American” by Laura Gao.
“Join us to learn more about our graphic novel club and pick up a copy of the graphic novel to read this fall,” the Shoreline description read.
This event is open to all students and limited free copies of the graphic novel will be available.
Women’s Center holds Spa Basket Bootcamp: Assemble Your Relaxation
The Women’s Center is holding Spa Basket Bootcamp: Assemble Your Relaxation on Friday, Nov. 8, from 12-2 p.m. at the Chemistry Lawn.
“Join us for a special Fall Themed Women’s Center Pop Up featuring self care items necessary to power through midterms. Items range from, face masks, eye patches, cups, candles, snacks, etc.,” the Shoreline description read.
BWHC, OBSD host Black Beauty Expo
The Associated Students Black Women’s Health Collaborative (BWHC) is hosting a Black Beauty Expo with the Office of Black Student Development (OBSD) on Friday, Nov. 8, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Student Resource Building (SRB) Multipurpose Room (MPR).
“Given the lack of accessibility to Black care products, this event will provide easy access and time to bond with the entire community through conversation and bingo!” the Shoreline description read.
Free hair care products and food will be provided.
MCC holds “Art Reception – Echoes of Empowerment: Art as a Voice for Community, Social Justice, Hope, and Healing”
The MCC is holding “Art Reception – Echoes of Empowerment: Art as a Voice for Community, Social Justice, Hope, and Healing” on Friday, Nov. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the MCC Lounge.
“The MCC Fall 2024 Art Exhibition at UCSB is a dynamic showcase featuring student and community artists’ powerful and transformative work,” the Shoreline description read. “The pieces in this collection convey resilience, hope, and the transformative power of art to mend and uplift the human spirit.”
Students may register on Shoreline to attend.
Swing & Ballroom Dance Club hosts “A Harvest Moon Swing Dance”
Swing & Ballroom Dance Club is hosting “A Harvest Moon Swing Dance”on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 7-11 p.m. at the SRB.
“There will be a swing dance lesson at 7 pm, and the Swing Dance begins at 8 pm. We will also have Fall Harvest decorations and light refreshments! We plan to have halftime entertainment from the SBDC Performance Group, ‘It’s Showtime!’” the Shoreline description read.
Veggie cups, fruit cups, cheese platters, cookies, punch and other snacks will be provided. This event is free and open to all.
UCSB Sustainability, ECP, Promise Scholars hold Painting Pots and Indoor Gardening workshop
UCSB Sustainability, ECP and Promise Scholars are holding a Painting Pots and Indoor Gardening workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Associated Students Annex Lawn.
“Join us for a fun hands-on pot painting and planting workshop that will help you mellow down from midterms!” the Shoreline description read. “Your plants will thank you for giving them a [sense] of fashion and colorfulness! You will [learn] how to grow your food in your apartment or dorm with seeds offered to you.”
This event is open to everyone and free plant posts will be provided.
UCSB Library hosts Kenneth Karmiole Endowed Research Fellowship Annual Lecture
UCSB Library is hosting the Kenneth Karmiole Endowed Research Fellowship Annual Lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 4-6 p.m. online.
“Join us for a virtual lecture by the 2023 Kenneth Karmiole Research Fellow, Lina-Maria Murillo, who used primary sources materials from the Library’s Special Research Collections to create her most recent body of scholarship on Garrett Hardin,” the Shoreline description read.
Students may register on Shoreline to access the online event.
LGBTQ+ Staff & Faculty Collective holds QT After-Hours Trivia Night
The LGBTQ+ Staff & Faculty Collective is holding a QT After-Hours Trivia Night on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6-8 p.m. at Draughtsmen Aleworks in Goleta.
“Get ready to flex your brainpower and enjoy some laughs with the Collective at our first QT after-hours event of the 24-25 year! It’s a great chance to unwind, connect, and maybe even win some bragging rights,” the Shoreline description read.
This event is free for everyone to play.
Health & Wellness hosts Heartfulness Meditation
Health & Wellness is hosting Heartfulness Meditation on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 12-1 p.m.at the Health & Wellness and Women’s Center Community Room SRB 1238.
“Described as an ever-evolving path of love, Heartfulness meditation can improve our day-to-day lives and helps us achieve real-world balance, peace, and joy. It is a practical technique that can be used in parallel with any other approach,” the Shoreline description read.
This event is free and open to all.
MCC holds “Out Run” film screening
MCC is holding an “Out Run” film screening on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at the MCC Theater.
“Out Run tells the inspiring story of the world’s only LGBT political party as they fight for visibility and equality in a country dominated by conservative values. Amidst this struggle, the film shines a spotlight on the vibrant and resilient trans community, which challenges societal norms and redefines what it means to be Filipino,” the Shoreline description read.
This event is free to everyone, students may register on Shoreline to attend.
A version of this article appeared on p. 2 of the Nov. 7, 2024 edition of the Daily Nexus.
