Career Services hosts ‘Winter Networking Mixer’
Career Services is hosting a “Winter Networking Mixer” on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 1-3 p.m. at the Student Resource Building (SRB) Multipurpose Room (MPR).
“Looking to boost your professional confidence? Join UCSB Career Services for a casual, educational, conversation-focused event designed to help students learn from industry professionals,” the description read. “Employers will be stationed at cocktail tables while students circulate, ask questions, and gain insight into career paths, industry expectations, and professional development.”
Career Services recommends students come dressed in business casual or business professional clothing.
Women’s Center hosts ‘Feminist Book Club’
The Women’s Center is hosting its “Feminist Book Club” on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 3-4 p.m. at the Women’s Center Community Room in the SRB.
“Join us as we dive into Michelle Zauner’s poignant memoir, Crying in H Mart—a powerful exploration of grief, identity, and the deep bonds between mothers and daughters,” the Shoreline description read.
Free books will be available for participants.
RCSGD hosts ‘QTLC Winter Carnival’
The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD) is hosting the “QTLC Winter Carnival” on Friday, Jan. 30, from 12-3 p.m. at the SRB South Side Lawn.
“Join the Queer and Trans Leadership Council (QTLC) at our carnival-style tabling mixer! Meet and support the QT-centered organizations of QTLC, play carnival-style games, and build community! Whether you are looking to get involved, seeking resources, or looking for a good time, all are welcome to attend the event,” the Shoreline description read.
RCSGD hosts ‘Sapphic Scrapbooking – Black QT Icons!’
RCSGD is hosting “Sapphic Scrapbooking – Black QT Icons!” on Friday, Jan. 30, from 2:30-4 p.m. at the SRB 1st floor conference room.
“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.
UCSB Sustainability hosts ‘Storke Garden Volunteer Day’
UCSB Sustainability is hosting a “Storke Garden Volunteer Day” on Friday, Jan. 30, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Storke Family Student Housing Community Garden.
“We will be weeding, mulching, building garden beds/cages, and providing general assistance to the garden. Storke Garden is a plot based community garden that supports students with dependents in growing their own food and enjoying the natural world with their families,” the Shoreline description read.
Improvability hosts ‘Improvability Show!’
Improvability is hosting a comedy show on Friday, Jan. 30, from 8-9:30 p.m. at Embarcadero Hall.
“We do improvised comedy shows at Embarcadero Hall EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT! Start your weekend with improvability and join us for a little bit of laughter and fun, all made up on the spot, using your suggestions! Every show is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!” the Shoreline description read.
Tickets are $3 at the door.
Department of Recreation hosts ‘Climbing with Pride’
The Department of Recreation is hosting “Climbing with Pride” on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center Climb Wall.
“Join us for a night of climbing and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community at the UCSB climbing wall! Anyone who wants to get into climbing, as well as for anyone who already climbs and is looking for a fun night of socializing and beta swapping!” the Shoreline description read.
Women’s Center hosts ‘Bouquets of Self-Love’
The Women’s Center is hosting “Bouquets of Self-Love” on Monday, Feb. 2, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the SRB MPR.
“Write a love letter to yourself, reflect on what you need, and create a beautiful bouquet to take home as a reminder that you deserve tenderness and care,” the Shoreline description read.
Office of Black Student Development hosts ‘Black History Month Opening Ceremony’
The Office of Black Student Development is hosting the “Black History Month Opening Ceremony” on Monday, Feb. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the SRB MPR.
“Join us as we kick off Black History Month with OBSD’s annual BHM Opening Ceremony. Let’s honor our history and create a legacy of our own,” the Shoreline description read.
Food will be provided for attendees.
Health & Wellness hosts ‘UCSB Safer Sex Peers’
Health & Wellness is hosting Unit 1 of its “UCSB Safer Sex Peers” series on Monday, Feb. 2, from 5:30-6:45 p.m.
“Be a non-judgmental resource for peers to help make informed and thoughtful decisions about their physical, emotional, and social well-being,” the Shoreline description read.
Unit 1 will include “teaching holistic sexuality, gender identity & sexual orientation, reproductive health & anatomy, sexual response.”
IHC hosts ‘Free Screening of ‘It Was Just an Accident’
The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center is hosting a screening of Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s film “Un Simple Accident,” or “It Was Just an Accident,” on Monday, Feb. 2, from 8-10 p.m. at the Theater and Dance West building.
“Winner of the Palme d’or – Cannes 2025 ‘Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident,’ a searing moral thriller about a group of Iranian former political prisoners who are granted a once-in-a-lifetime chance to avenge themselves…’ as Richard Brody of the New [Y]orker names this as one of his top 3 films of the year,” the Shoreline description read.
A version of this article appeared on p. 2 of the Jan. 29, 2026 edition of the Daily Nexus.
