Erika Martin

October 4, 2010

Grad Program Bests Rivals

By Erika Martin

UCSB has topped the standings in the latest bout of national graduate school rankings.

September 30, 2010

Leg. Council Debates Parking Permit Hike

By Erika Martin

The Associated Student Legislative Council discussed the increasing rates of campus parking permits at their first meeting of the school year, held last night in the State Street Room of the UCen.

September 24, 2010

Slug Finding Makes Waves

By Erika Martin

UCSB research biologist Jeff Goddard recently discovered a new species of the most savage class of animals in the kingdom — the sea slug!

September 23, 2010

Military Policy Bill Faces Delays

By Erika Martin

Voting on the repeal of the military’s controversial “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy was further postponed on Tuesday by a Senatorial filibuster.

September 23, 2010

UC Board Passes Expansion Plan

By Katherine Friedman, Erika Martin

The University of California Board of Regents approved UCSB’s Long Range Development Plan as well as changes to the UC’s retirement policy after their meeting last week.

September 16, 2010

UC Pension Plan Lacks Funding

By Erika Martin

The UC Board of Regents discussed restructuring pension and health care policies in order to cope with a $21 billion shortfall in the UC retirement budget.

August 4, 2010

Former Faculty Member Dies

By Erika Martin

Professor emeritus Robert Potter died of prostate cancer on July 11 at his home in Santa Barbara. He was 76 years old.

June 23, 2010

Gaucho To Improve UC Inclusion Effort

By Erika Martin

UCSB’s Jesse Bernal, the 2009-10 student regent, was recently elected as the University of California system-wide University Diversity Coordinator.

May 26, 2010

Creative Oil Spill Assessment Process Earns Grant

By Erika Martin

UCSB Geography Professor David Valentine discovered an innovative method for more accurate measurement of oil spill leakage by assessing methane concentration.

May 21, 2010

Liability Report Examines University Performance

By Erika Martin

This week, the UC Office of the President presented its second Annual Accountability Report to the UC Board of Regents.

May 19, 2010

City Council Agrees to Limit Number of Marijuana Dispensaries

By Erika Martin

The Santa Barbara City Council approved revisions to its existing medical marijuana ordinance, capping the number of medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.

May 19, 2010

Center for Black Studies to Host Haiti Flag Week Events

By Erika Martin

In recognition of UCSB’s third annual Haiti Flag Week the Center for Black Studies Research will be hosting a series of panel discussions, speakers and benefits through Friday.

May 12, 2010

Statewide Protests Address Grant Cuts

By Erika Martin

Students from across the University of California will rally today to ensure that the 2010-11 state budget expected to be released later this month includes funding for Cal Grants.

May 10, 2010

Chilla Vista Event Draws Art and Music Lovers

By Erika Martin

Musicians, yoga instructors and a sea of hula hoop dancers took center stage at Isla Vista’s 6th annual Chilla Vista festival this Saturday to celebrate local culture and environmental sustainability.

May 7, 2010

Alternative Film Festival To Aid Haiti

By Erika Martin

UCSB filmmakers will have their work on display this Saturday at the first annual Santa Barbara Digital Film Festival.

May 3, 2010

Santa Barbara Beach Hosts AVP Event

By Erika Martin

Over 250 of the world’s most renowned beach volleyball players competed in Santa Barbara this weekend as a part of the Association of Volleyball Professionals’ 12-stop tour.