Beth Lebens

February 10, 2016

“Second Class Feminists” Event Fosters Discussion on Feminism and Religion

By Beth Lebens

The College of Letters and Science and Department of Religious Studies co-hosted an event Tuesday evening titled “Second Class Feminists?: The Changing Role of Women in Faith Communities” for panelists and audience m...

January 21, 2016

Regents Discuss Increased Application Numbers, PDST

By Beth Lebens

The UC Board of Regents discussed 2015 figures for both freshman and transfer undergraduate applications, focusing specifically on the implications of this increase for the University’s goal of admitting 5,000 more Cal...

November 20, 2015

Regents Discuss Working Group to Combat Intolerance

By Beth Lebens

The University of California Board of Regents discussed the progress of its Working Group on Principles Against Intolerance on Thursday at UC San Francisco in its monthly board meeting, primarily focusing on anti-Semitis...

October 8, 2015

Finance Report Unveils Self-Governance Study

By Beth Lebens

The study investigates the financial feasibility of several options for the self-governance of Isla Vista, and will be used to inform residents and help with ongoing planning The Fund for Santa Barbara hosted the Isla ...

October 7, 2015

A.S. Finance Board Funds KCSB, Transfer Student Organization, More

By Beth Lebens, Peeka Zimmerman

The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee (A.S. F&B) met Oct. 5th in the UCen State Street room to consider 14 funding requests from 12 campus organizations.

September 24, 2015

UCSB Recognized for Low-Income Outreach

By Beth Lebens

The New York Times applauds UCSB on its availability and affordability for low-income students, but some students urge that there is still much more work for the university to do

August 27, 2015

UCSB Library To Debut Mid-Fall 2015

By Beth Lebens

The Davidson Library Addition and Renovation Project is ahead of schedule, set to be complete November 2015 with increased computers, outlets, information technology resources and study spaces.

August 20, 2015

First-Ever Community Resource Deputy James McKarrel Meets With Students To Discuss Role, Address Questions

By Beth Lebens

Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s (IVFP) first-ever Community Resource Deputy (CRD) James McKarrel, who assumed the role August 17, met with community members Wednesday night in the I.V. Neighborhood Clinic Building to discuss ...

July 30, 2015

UCSA Board Meeting Discussed UCSHIP, UCOP at Haas School

By Beth Lebens

The University of California Student Association (UCSA) discussed various issues concerning UC students Saturday and Sunday in a board meeting at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

June 28, 2015

Activist Malala Yousafzai Makes an Impact on Santa Barbara Audience

By Beth Lebens

UCSB Arts & Lectures hosted 2014 Nobel Peace laureate, women’s education activist and international bestselling author Malala Yousafzai at a sold-out event on June 27 at the Arlington Theatre, with simulcasts at Campbe...

June 25, 2015

Klawunn to Become Vice Chancellor

By Beth Lebens

Former Brown University Administrator to take over Michael Young’s job as Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

June 25, 2015

Arlington to Host Nobel Laureate Malala

By Beth Lebens

UCSB Arts & Lectures will host 2014 Nobel Peace Laureate, women’s education activist and international bestselling author Malala Yousafzai to speak at a sold-out event at the Arlington Theater June 27 at 3 p.m. with di...

June 4, 2015

Students Demand Bookstore Discontinue Jansport Products

By Beth Lebens

The UCSB chapter of United Students Against Sweatshops, Chancellor Henry T. Yang, Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services Marc Fisher and UCSB Bookstore director Mark Beisecker agreed in a meeting on Wednesday in room...

May 28, 2015

Gauchos Protest in Response to Refugio Oil Spill

By Beth Lebens

A group of UC Santa Barbara community members representing various campus and state organizations will hold a rally outside Campbell Hall today at 12:30 p.m. to protest UC’s investments in the fossil fuel industry.

May 26, 2015

Somalian Activist Talks Islamic Extremism

By Beth Lebens

Human rights activist, author, scholar and politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali spoke on May 23 at the Granada Theatre on Islamic extremism and human rights abuses concentrated in the Middle East and West Africa.

May 21, 2015

Proposed Bill To Address Rising Tuition

By Beth Lebens

On Tuesday, Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders (D) unveiled his College for All Act, which would provide $47 billion per year to eliminate tuition and fees at public colleges and universities.