MCC hosts ‘Spiritual Care Club’
The MultiCultural Center (MCC) is hosting “Spiritual Care Club” on Thursday, March 5, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the MCC Lounge.
“Spiritual Care Club is a recurring space where members will learn how to use and trust divine and intuitive tools for their healing and care, identity development, and dreams and goals formation. It will be an intentional space where we can experience personal and collective growth, joy, and care in a safe and encouraging environment,” the Shoreline description read.
OISS hosts ‘All Languages Language Exchange’
The Office of International Students & Scholars is hosting the “All Languages Language Exchange” on Thursday, March 5, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Student Resource Building (SRB) 3rd Floor Forum.
“Students, Staff and Faculty are welcome to join UCSB’s All Languages Language Exchange to meet fellow linguaphiles and practice your language(s) of choice at this bi-monthly cultural exchange event. Join us for our Special Edition ALLE event held in collaboration with UCSB Reads as part of this year’s selection, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Pick up a free copy TODAY at OISS while supplies last,” the Shoreline description read.
Light snacks “from around the world” and beverages will be provided for attendees.
EWB hosts ‘Industry Without Borders’
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is hosting “Industry Without Borders” on Thursday, March 5, from 7-10 p.m. at Corwin Pavilion.
“Industry Without Borders (IWB) is a professional networking and recruiting event hosted by Engineers Without Borders at UC Santa Barbara in collaboration with other UCSB engineering organizations, designed to connect students with industry representatives,” the Shoreline description read.
Food will be provided for attendees.
RHA hosts ‘Grand Prix’
The Residential Housing Association (RHA) is hosting “Grand Prix” on Saturday, March 7, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Anacapa Lounge & Rec Room.
“Join RHA at Anacapa Main Lounge & Rec Room for a FREE Grand [Prix] experience featuring racing simulators, a BATAK Reaction Challenge, Gaucho Racing Tabling, and activities! Come watch the race, try out the simulators, and feel the rush!” the Shoreline description read.
Arts & Lectures hosts ‘Chucho Valdés & Arturo Sandoval Legacy Quintet’
Arts & Lectures is hosting “Chucho Valdés & Arturo Sandoval Legacy Quintet” on Saturday, March 7, from 7:30-9 p.m. at Campbell Hall.
“Chucho Valdés and Arturo Sandoval, icons of Afro-Cuban jazz and founding members of the legendary ensemble Irakere, reunite for an electrifying new collaboration that celebrates their rich musical heritage with fresh compositions and inspired arrangements,” the Shoreline description read.
Women’s Center hosts ‘Women’s History Month Painting’
The Women’s Center is hosting “Women’s History Month Painting” on Tuesday, March 10, from 3-5 p.m. at the Women’s Center Lounge in Room 1220 of the SRB.
“While snacking and making new friends we will be painting on small canvases allowing the conversations about past, present, and future feminism to inspire our creativity. This free event is a great way to take some time for self-care and to do something creative while engaging in feminist conversation!” the Shoreline description read.
Snacks will be provided for attendees.
A version of this article appeared on p. 2 of the March 5, 2026 edition of the Daily Nexus.
So glad to see that the Multicultural Center (MCC) is hosting the “Spiritual Care Club” tomorrow afternoon and that this group has finally been established on campus. It is a welcomed focal point where kindred spirits of all faiths and persuasions can come together and find common ground for reflection. I wish that this club had existed when I attended UCSB from 1970-1974. I hope that the club utilizes the expertise of a meditative expert in the future and explores the exciting dimensions that the chaga mushroom extract can add to their collective spiritual quest. After delving into this realm… Read more »
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