Effie Sklavenitis

May 2, 2016

UCSB Students Celebrate ‘May Day’ With Rally and Teach-In

By Effie Sklavenitis

Three student groups organized a “May Day” rally and teach-in in front of Storke Tower on Monday to protest workplace exploitation.

April 21, 2016

Finding Permanence in Ink

By Effie Sklavenitis

Strength, recovery, liberation and ink: Students get ‘tatted’ to find stability as they navigate ever-changing college environments

April 4, 2016

Paleontologist Finds ‘The Lost Giant’ on Expedition to Sahara Desert

By Effie Sklavenitis

In 2008, National Geographic paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim was on an African expedition when he and his team found “the lost giant” of the Sahara—the Spinosaurus—he told UCSB students Sunday.

March 7, 2016

National Geographic Photographer Speaks at Campbell About His Work With Big Cats

By Effie Sklavenitis

Photojournalist and author Steve Winter presented On the Trail of Big Cats: Tigers, Cougars, and Snow Leopards, a chronicle of his work photographing wildlife throughout the world, during a lecture Sunday at UCSB’s Cam...

March 3, 2016

Renowned Photographer Speaks in Santa Barbara About New Project, Environment

By Effie Sklavenitis

Professional photographer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Sebastião Salgado and author Pico Iyer spoke Wednesday evening at the Arlington Theatre about Genesis (2013), Salgado’s most recent photographic project, al...

March 2, 2016

UC Launches New Presidential Public Service Fellowship

By Effie Sklavenitis

The University of California announced the new Presidential Public Service Fellowship on Feb. 18, encouraging undergraduate students to apply for public service internships through the UC Washington (UCDC) and the UC Cen...

February 25, 2016

UCSB Peace Corps Rank Rises

By Effie Sklavenitis

UC Santa Barbara’s rank among universities producing Peace Corps Volunteers rose from 18th to eighth place in 2015.

February 18, 2016

How to Fill a Seat on the Supreme Court

By Effie Sklavenitis

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead on Saturday at a Texas resort at the age of 79, raising questions about nominating new justices and the presidential appointment process following the death.

February 17, 2016

UCSB Students, Faculty Discuss ISIS and Refugees

By Effie Sklavenitis

Professor Mark Juergensmeyer, Director of the Orfalea Center for Global and International Studies, spoke to students and faculty Tuesday evening at Carrillo Dining Commons about the rise of both the Islamic State in Iraq...

January 27, 2016

Conference Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of Egyptian Revolution

By Effie Sklavenitis

Professors and students gathered on the fifth anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution Monday for the After Tahrir: Egyptian Revolutionary Experiences and Future Visions conference in the McCune Conference Room.

January 25, 2016

Creator of Khan Academy Speaks About Education

By Effie Sklavenitis

Salman Khan, founder of Khan Academy, spoke Sunday at the Granada Theatre about his nonprofit academy aimed at providing free, world-class education around the globe.

January 11, 2016

Emergency Training Program To Prepare Students for Disasters

By Effie Sklavenitis

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold a free Emergency Training program on disaster preparedness and medical operations throughout January and February.

January 7, 2016

California Raises Minimum Wage to 10 Dollars

By Effie Sklavenitis

California’s minimum wage rose from $9 an hour to $10 on Jan. 1 becoming the second highest national rate with the exception of the District of Columbia.

December 3, 2015

International Students Share Thanksgiving Experiences

By Effie Sklavenitis

Thanksgiving is known around the world as an American holiday where family and friends come together to give thanks over comfort food. The holiday is only celebrated in a handful of locations including the United States,...

November 25, 2015

Students Come Together For First Meeting of New Social Justice Group

By Effie Sklavenitis

Students have officially founded UCSB’s first Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) club, which held its first meeting to discuss social justice and civil rights at the Goleta Valley Conference Room last Wednesday.

November 25, 2015

Students Combine Cultures in Thanksgiving Traditions

By Effie Sklavenitis

Thanksgiving has been a tradition in the Americas since 1621 when Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared a meal to celebrate the autumn harvest. Today, Thanksgiving traditions vary family to family. With many UC...