2022 Halloween events, restrictions in I.V.

October 28, 2022 by and

A roundup of Halloween events sponsored by university organizations and local governments, as well as the special ordinances and regulations in effect for Halloween weekend.
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Ten Students and Staff Members at UC Santa Barbara Receive Distinguished Fulbright Award

September 25, 2022 by

The Fulbright Program partnered with over 140 countries and granted its awards to over 400,000 students, teachers and professionals.
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University of California program works with California’s Secretary of State to increase voting

September 1, 2022 by

The resolution is a part of a historical partnership with the office of the Secretary of State to expand voting access and bolster voter participation among UC staff and students.
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oSTEM at UCSB Creates Space for LGBTQIA+ Students in S.T.E.M. Fields

May 14, 2022 by and

Blaes said the existence of oSTEM can help establish a space for LGBTQIA+ students in S.T.E.M. fields by affirming their presence. 
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Trans and Queer Commission Holds Town Hall on LGBTQIA+ Advocacy

May 12, 2022 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Trans & Queer Commission held a Spring Town Hall in the MultiCultural Center lounge on May 9 at 6 p.m. to discuss local LGBTQIA+ advocacy and receive commu...
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Environmental Affairs Board Rallies Against California’s Fossil Fuel Use

April 17, 2022 by

Students commuted to Santa Barbara Downtown, where the rally was held.
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Isla Vista Youth Projects Partners With Veggie Rescue To Address Food Insecurity in Community

March 31, 2022 by

The food stand is open every first, second and fourth Thursday of each month.
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IVCSD Holds “Lighting Walk” To Assess Street Lighting in I.V.

March 7, 2022 by and

Volunteers gathered at the Isla Vista Community Center and then split into groups, with each group walking through a different quadrant of I.V. and making note of its underlit areas.
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UCSB Department of Recreation and Isla Vista Recreation & Park District Team Up To Host Outdoor Fitness Sessions

March 4, 2022 by

The event on Saturday began with a Zumba session that ran until 11:45 a.m. and then switched to a beginner’s hula-hoop class that ran until approximately 12:30 p.m.
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UCSB’s Department of Health and Wellness Hosts Four-Week Project To Improve Body Image

February 27, 2022 by

The sessions were held over four weeks from Feb. 2 to Feb. 24, with weekly sessions involving exercises, roleplays and discussions.
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UCSB Professors Receive Distinguished Grant for Research Projects

February 5, 2022 by

Anthony Barbieri, Chinese history professor, and Sherene Seikaly, associate professor of history, received $60,000 each in research grants.
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UCSB Library Creates Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration for the Month of January

January 17, 2022 by

The commemoration includes a wide variety of materials, some of which are available for students to check out.
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Uncertainty and Stress Is the Norm for Hundreds of Students Living in Hotels

December 3, 2021 by , , and

280 students are currently residing in hotels as a result of the ongoing housing shortage.
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IVCSD Holds Transportation Town Hall to Improve Mobility in I.V.

November 26, 2021 by and

In approximately a year, the board plans to complete its proposal for improving transportation in Isla Vista and present it to the community for input.
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A.S. Holds Housing Town Hall; University Announces Intent To Extend Hotel Contracts

November 18, 2021 by and

During the meeting, administration heard out student concerns and announced their decision to extend university housing contracts
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