2 UCSB Students Accepted into Aquarium of the Pacific’s 2023 African American Scholar Program

March 21, 2023 by

This year, the program welcomed 10 students from eight campuses across California, including undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students.
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Children’s Park Renovation Project enters community design stages

February 26, 2023 by

The next community design workshop for the renovation project is scheduled to take place on March 20 at the St. George Youth Center in I.V. 
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I.V. Safe coalition starts new chapter under helm of IVCSD

February 5, 2023 by and

With the recent change in leadership, IVCSD discussed the future of the group at its Jan. 24 board meeting
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Student leaders advocate for greater physical accessibility of UCSB campus

November 11, 2022 by and

The lack of accessibility requirements has resulted in insufficiencies in several campus buildings, presenting barriers to students with physical disabilities.
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Gaucho Grocery Shuttle set to launch in Isla Vista

November 10, 2022 by

The main objective of the project is to combat food insecurity by hosting a direct route to local grocery stores, thus providing a more convenient mode of transportation with a reliable schedule.
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UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center welcomes new director

October 29, 2022 by

Primitivo succeeds two interim directors since previous director Zaveeni Khan-Marcus’ retirement in 2020.
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UC Santa Barbara researcher introduces “Scholars for Ukraine”

September 26, 2022 by

Through fundraising efforts, Scholars for Ukraine helps provide resources for these groups to distribute food and medical supplies, mobilize doctors and provide assistance to refugees. 
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UCSB and Isla Vista Honor Victims of the 2014 Isla Vista Tragedy

May 24, 2022 by and

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students and Student Affairs, along with the I.V. Recreation & Parks District, held a day of remembrance at I.V.’s Love and Remembrance Garden. 
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RCSGD, MENASA and MCC Host First QT API-SSWANA Cultural Potluck

May 23, 2022 by

One MENASA peer mentor said sharing food with one another is one of the most mindful ways groups can cultivate a cross-cultural exchange and foster community.
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IVRPD and Pacific Coast Land Design Discuss Plans To Renovate Greek Park

May 23, 2022 by

Community members identified Greek Park as the second-most priority for renovations — following Pardall Gardens — in a survey conducted by the Isla Vista Recreation and & Park District in early 20...
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UCSB’s Nikkei Student Union Hosts Its Second Annual Culture Night

May 20, 2022 by

The Nikkei Student Union (NSU) held Culture Night to spotlight Japanese-American heritage and culture through the various performances.
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Isla Vista Recreation and Park District Reflects on Projects, Celebrates its Many Parks

May 18, 2022 by

In addition to park improvement projects, IVRPD also worked to organize more recreational events to build a sense of community as students returned for the in-person school year. 
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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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UC Santa Barbara Health and Wellness Hosts “Let’s Talk: Male Body Image @ UCSB”

May 13, 2022 by

Attendees shared their thoughts about the difficulties in talking about body image and their experiences.
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RCSGD and SexInfo Hosts Kink 101 Workshop

March 6, 2022 by

A kink, as defined by Renert, is a broad term for “something intimate that you enjoy,” such as a particular activity like bondage and discipline, sadism and masochism (BDSM).
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