Madeline Nelson

November 17, 2011

Film Festival To Screen at UCSB

By Madeline Nelson

The third annual Festival of (In)appropriation will debut tonight in Santa Barbara at 7 in Pollock Theater. Filmmakers edited previously existing movies with other media sources, including television, recordings, histori...

October 6, 2011

Dog Foster Program Hopes to Increase Adoption

By Madeline Nelson

The Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter began its “Love at Home” foster care program earlier this month to provide individualized aid for rescued dogs awaiting adoption. The program lets foster families take in canin...

September 30, 2011

Weekend Event To Support Local Eats

By Madeline Nelson

The second annual Sustainable, Organic and Local Food Festival will kick off tomorrow at Plaza de Vera Cruz Park to provide a tasty and educational emphasis on the importance of thoughtful food choices. The SOL-ful festi...

May 20, 2011

Music Event To Promote Coast

By Madeline Nelson

The Surfrider Foundation’s Isla Vista chapter will host its 12th annual Concert for the Coast at noon on Saturday in Anisq’ Oyo’ Park to advocate for the protection of the local coastline. The free event will ...

May 18, 2011

National Jukebox Receives UCSB Sound Collection

By Madeline Nelson

UCSB researchers contributed recordings to the Library of Congress’ National Jukebox library to help create a free online database of historical audio footage. The website — launched on May 10 — is the largest publ...

May 13, 2011

Dinosaur Puppet Aids Zoo Education Efforts

By Madeline Nelson

Duncan, a life-size Tyrannosaurus rex puppet, is the newest attraction at the Santa Barbara Zoo, hitting the stage for an educational performance that will have viewers roaring with laughter. Duncan is a 15.5-foot, human...

May 11, 2011

Library Boosts Recycling Efforts

By Madeline Nelson

Davidson Library is providing 100 additional recycling bins this quarter to increase its trash diversion efforts and help students limit their garbage.

May 9, 2011

University Honors Gaucho Staff With Week of Events

By Madeline Nelson, Sean Lee

The UCSB Chancellor’s Staff Advisory Council will host several events commemorating the university’s faculty as part of its annual Staff Celebration Week. The council is working alongside the UCSB Staff Assembly, the...