Office of International Students & Scholars hosts ‘English Conversation Club, Class Meeting with Lisa’
The Office of International Students & Scholars is hosting “English Conversation Club, Class Meeting with Lisa” on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Student Resource Building (SRB) Room 1103.
“Participants have the opportunity to practice and improve their English language skills while gaining insights into American culture through interactive discussions and activities,” the Shoreline description read.
The English Conversation Club (ECC) is open to any UC Santa Barbara international students and their relatives.
RCSGD hosts Fall QT Clothing Swap
The Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity (RCSGD) is hosting a Fall Queer and Trans (QT) Clothing Swap on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 2-5 p.m. at the SRB lawn.
“Fall is here, and so is our QT Clothing Swap! Check out our offerings and bulk up your wardrobe for winter,” the Shoreline description read.
Attendees can donate clothing at the event. The event “provides accessible and affirming clothing options for queer and trans individuals,” and all students are welcome.
IHC hosts Jordan Thomas’ ‘When It All Burns: The Creation of California’s Wildfire Crisis’
The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC) is hosting Jordan Thomas’ “When It All Burns: The Creation of California’s Wildfire Crisis” on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 4-6 p.m. at McCune Conference Room 6020 in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSSB).
“This talk offers an on-the-ground perspective from a record-breaking fire season on a California hotshot crew, tracing the sociological, historical, and economic forces that fuel today’s megafires,” the Shoreline description read.
Following the screening, there will be an audience Q&A and a reception.
Arts & Lectures hosts “The Last Class” Documentary Screening and Filmmaker Q&A
UCSB Arts & Lectures is hosting a screening of “The Last Class” with a Q&A from the film’s director, Elliot Kirschner, on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Campbell Hall.
“A love letter to education, The Last Class is a nuanced and deeply personal portrait of former labor secretary Robert Reich as he teaches his final course and reflects on a period of immense personal and global transformation,” the Shoreline description read.
The event is free for all students.
RCSGD hosts Fall Film Fest
The RCSGD is hosting the Fall Film Fest on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 7-9 p.m. at the RCSGD Lounge.
“Come get your spooky fills with weekly movie screenings at the RCSGD lounge! Each Thursday in October (7-9pm) will feature a fall/Halloween classic to enjoy,” the Shoreline description read.
Popcorn and baked treats will be provided for attendees.
UCSB Sustainability hosts ‘At-Home Composting: A Worm Bin Workshop by UCSB Sustainability’
UCSB Sustainability is hosting “At-Home Composting: A Worm Bin Workshop” on Friday, Oct. 10, from 1-2 p.m. at St. Michael’s University Church Community Garden.
“Discover simple ways to compost at home—whether you live in a house, apartment, or dorm. This workshop will cover everything you need to know to get started reducing waste and creating nutrient-rich compost,” the Shoreline description read.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to build their own free worm bin to take home.
C.A.R.E. hosts ‘Ribbons for Relationship Violence Awareness Month’
Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education (C.A.R.E.) is hosting “Ribbons for Relationship Violence Awareness Month” on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 12-1:30 p.m. at the SRB Multipurpose Room (MPR).
“Participants will receive a presentation from CARE where they will learn statistics around relationship violence, its impact on individuals + various communities, recognize signs of healthy/unhealthy relationships, and reflect on what they can do to continue making an impact in their communities,” the Shoreline description read.
Participants will tie purple ribbons with safety pins to be distributed throughout the month at the Arbor.
UCSB Library hosts ‘SBCAP x SBMA Community Archiving Day’
The UCSB Library is hosting Santa Barbara Community Archive Project (SBCAP) x Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) “Community Archiving Day” on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 12-4 p.m. in the Art Learning Lab at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
“Join the Santa Barbara Community Archives Project in preserving local history at Free Second Sunday for community members at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art!” the Shoreline description read.
Attendees are encouraged to bring cherished family photographs, where they will be turned into free digital copies.
UCSB Library hosts ‘Unyielding Voices: Global Resistance and the Black Radical Tradition’
The UCSB Library is hosting “Unyielding Voices: Global Resistance and the Black Radical Tradition” on Monday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the UCSB Library.
“This initiative aims to establish a living archive at UCSB centered on the Black Radical Tradition and the broader field of Black Studies. The Robinson Archive serves as an important anchor for the larger project, and will enable global research, teaching, scholarship, and sociopolitical and cultural activism for future generations,” the Shoreline description read.
UCSB librarian Yolanda Blue curated the exhibition in collaboration with New York University and UCSB Library staff.
A version of this article appeared on p. 2 of the Oct. 9, 2025 print edition of the Daily Nexus.
