LGBTQ Staff & Faculty Collective hosts ‘Vision Boarding’

The LGBTQ Staff & Faculty Collective is hosting “Vision Boarding: Setting Yearly Intentions” on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Student Resource Building (SRB) Multipurpose Room.

“We will have plenty of magazines, paper, pens, and glue for you to collage and craft from, just bring yourself and your hopes for the future,” the Shoreline description read. 

Transfer Student Center hosts ‘Find a Minor Program!’

The Transfer Student Center is hosting “Let the Minors Shine – Find a Minor Program!” on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Kerr Hall, room 1120.

“Have you thought about adding a minor? Join us to learn more about a minor program that could be perfect for you!” the Shoreline description read.

Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided for attendees.

A.S. S.A.G. hosts ‘Learn from US Immigration History’

The Associated Students (A.S.) Student Advocate General (S.A.G.) is hosting “Learn from US Immigration History” on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6-7 p.m. as part of A.S.’s “Protect Your Peers” week.

“These efforts are centered around creating a safe and prepared campus for when I.C.E. comes to UCSB. This event will be a Teach-In, led by [Asian American studies] Professor John Park, that will cover a brief history of immigration in the US and lessons about how figures of the past responded to similar crises to the current political climate,” the Shoreline description read.

Food will be provided for attendees.

IHC hosts free screening of ‘Bugonia’

Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC) is hosting a free screening of the film “Bugonia” on Thursday, Jan. 14, from 8-10:10 p.m. at Isla Vista Theater.

“Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth,” the Shoreline description read.

UCSB Sustainability hosts ‘Intro to Gardening’

UCSB Sustainability is hosting [[ok]] “I.V. Green – Intro to Gardening Workshop Series” on Friday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. [[ok to all]]

“Join us for a free gardening workshop series designed specifically for college students. Whether you’re hoping to grow fresh herbs on your windowsill or start your own garden plot in Isla Vista, you’ll learn the basics of planting, caring for, and harvesting your own produce. All skill levels welcome!” the Shoreline description read.

RCSGD hosts ‘Sapphic Scrapbooking’

The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity is hosting “Sapphic Scrapbooking – Astrology!” on Friday, Jan. 16, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

“Are you looking for a sapphic community space? Do you have a habit of collecting ticket stubs, polaroids, or stickers? Believe the hype, its the return of Sapphic Scrapbooking!!” the Shoreline description read.

Art, Design & Architecture Museum hosts ‘Tiffany Chung’

Art, Design & Architecture Museum is hosting “Tiffany Chung: indelible traces Opening Reception” on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Art, Design & Architecture Museum.

“Please join us … to celebrate the opening of Tiffany Chung: indelible traces, the first comprehensive museum survey of Vietnamese American artist and UCSB Alumna Tiffany Chung. The exhibition brings together more than 70 artworks that showcase the extraordinary breadth of the artist’s 25-year career,” the Shoreline description read. 

Light refreshments will be provided for attendees.

ONDAS Student Center hosts ‘Real Talk’

Opening New Doors to Accelerating Success (ONDAS) is hosting “Real Talk” to “build community, craft, chat, and learn about campus resources” on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kerr Hall, room 1120.

“Stop by the ONDAS Student Center on Tuesday mornings to build community, chat, and learn about campus resources with other students interested in the first-gen experience & Peer Mentors,” the Shoreline description read.

Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and donuts will be provided for attendees.

A version of this article appeared on p. 2 of the Jan. 15, 2026 edition of the Daily Nexus.

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Jack Dindia (he/him) is the Lead News Editor for the 2025-2026 school year. Previously, Dindia was the Deputy News Editor, as well as the County News Editor and an Assistant News Editor for the 2024-2025 school year. He can be reached at jackdindia@dailynexus.com or news@dailynexus.com.