IHC hosts ‘Humanities Decanted: Elana Resnick’
The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC) is hosting “Humanities Decanted: Elana Resnick” on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the McCune Conference Room on the sixth floor of the Humanities and Social Sciences Building.
“Join us for a dialogue between Elana Resnick (Anthropology) and Charles Hale (Dean of Social Sciences) about Resnick’s new book, Refusing Sustainability: Race and Environmentalism in a Changing Europe,” the Shoreline description read.
Refreshments will be provided for attendees.
Health & Wellness hosts ‘Cooking For Better Sleep’
Health & Wellness is hosting “Cooking For Better Sleep” on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5-6 p.m. at the Student Resource Building (SRB) Multipurpose Room (MPR).
“Join us for a cooking workshop where students learn about sleep-promoting foods and prepare a bedtime meal designed to support better rest and recovery,” the Shoreline description read.
RCSGD hosts ‘Making QT-ies Flowers!’
The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD) is hosting “Making QT-ies Flowers!” on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Asian Resource Center on the first floor of the SRB.
“In this Valentine’s Day-themed space, we’ll be crafting charm bracelets and origami flowers as gifts to the folks whom we like and love,” the Shoreline description read.
IHC hosts screening of ‘Arco’ and ‘Spirited Away’
IHC is hosting a screening of the films “Arco” and “Spirited Away” on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 7-11 p.m. at Isla Vista Theater.
“In 2075, a 10-year-old girl, Iris, sees a mysterious boy wearing a rainbow jumpsuit falling from the sky. It’s Arco. He comes from a distant, idyllic future where time travel is possible. Iris takes him in and will do whatever it takes to help him return home,” the description for “Arco” read on Shoreline.
“During her family’s move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts,” the IMDB description for “Spirited Away” read.
Health & Wellness hosts ‘Different Cultures, Same Conversation’
Health & Wellness is hosting “Different Cultures, Same Conversation” on Friday, Feb. 6, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Health & Wellness Community Room in the SRB.
“Join us to discuss how Men’s body image shows up across all cultures. We will be uncovering shared experiences and differences through meaningful and open conversation,” the Shoreline description read.
UCSB Sustainability hosts ‘Edible Campus Program’
UCSB Sustainability is hosting “Saturday Morning Live – Edible Campus Program” on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Family Student Housing Storke Garden.
“Saturday Morning Live is a garden volunteer event hosted by Edible Campus Program that occurs every Saturday from 11AM – 1PM at gardens and farms in the IV and UCSB community,” the Shoreline description read.
Gardening experiences are not necessary to volunteer.
RCSGD hosts ‘Card Crafting Night’
RCSGD is hosting “Card Crafting Night” on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 3-5 p.m. at the San Clemente Center.
“Do you have a romantic partner or friend you want to express your affection for? Give them a handcrafted card this Valentine’s day! Swing by and craft a certification of your affection,” the Shoreline description read.
Women’s Center hosts ‘Condoms, Candy, and Consent’
The Women’s Center is hosting “Condoms, Candy, and Consent” on Monday, Feb. 9, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the SRB MPR.
“The week of love is approaching and Valentine’s Day reminds us how important it is to engage in conversations about sexual health, sex culture, and sexuality. The Women’s Center is excited to contribute a space and facilitate those important dialogues on February 9th with Condoms, Candy, and Consent!” the Shoreline description read.
IHC hosts screening of ‘Little Women’
IHC is hosting a free screening of “Little Women” with trivia on Monday, Feb. 9, from 8-10:25 p.m. at the Theater & Dance West building room 1701.
“In the years after the Civil War, Jo March lives in New York and makes her living as a writer, while her sister Amy studies painting in Paris. Amy has a chance encounter with Theodore, a childhood crush who proposed to Jo but was ultimately rejected. Their oldest sibling, Meg, is married to a schoolteacher, while shy sister Beth develops a devastating illness that brings the family back together,” the Shoreline description read.
Health & Wellness hosts ‘Flavors of the Diaspora!’
Health & Wellness is hosting “Flavors of the Diaspora!” on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 4-6 p.m. at the SRB MPR.
“Join us for a hands-on cooking workshop in order to celebrate Black History Month and cook food from across the African Diaspora!” the Shoreline description read.
A version of this article appeared on p. 2 of the Feb. 5, 2026 edition of the Daily Nexus.
