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October 30, 2023

A.S. CCAJJ brings back “Sing a New Song” series

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Associate Students Commission on Culture, Arts, and Joy Justice is continuing its weekly “Sing a New Song” music series for Fall Quarter 2023. The event takes place on Fridays from 12-1 p.m. at Storke Lawn an...

October 27, 2023

Women’s Center hosts informational meeting on contraceptives

By Annabelle Hurst

The question-guided presentation served to inform students about different contraceptive options and how to access them through Student Health.

October 27, 2023

Gevirtz Graduate School of Education helps launch national center to expand mental health workforce

By Asumi Shuda

The center is intended to expand the national school-based mental health workforce.

October 27, 2023

MultiCultural Center debuts African American Quilters exhibition

By Alissa Orozco

A group of students and community members gathered to view the exhibit, titled “Art Reception: African American Quilters of Los Angeles."

October 26, 2023

UCSB, local entities outline law enforcement, safety information on Halloween weekend

By Asumi Shuda

During the hours from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Oct. 26 and Nov. 4, I.V. residents are prohibited from playing live recorded music that can be heard outside their residence.

October 20, 2023

Women’s Center hires new Associate Director of Women, Gender and Sexual Equity

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Women’s Center announced its new Associate Director of Women, Gender and Sexual Equity on Aug. 30. The new hire, Viviana Valle Gomez, spoke with the Nexus about their work so far and goals for the 2023-24 school ye...

October 20, 2023

UCSB begins renovation project of campus Music Building

By Asumi Shuda

The project is estimated to take a year to complete, after which the temporarily relocated bike racks in front of the Music Building will be returned to their original location.

October 20, 2023

California approves County Housing Element Update, requires housing accommodations for Isla Vista, other unincorporated areas

By Asumi Shuda

This sixth cycle will require that the county accommodate 5,664 new housing units in the unincorporated parts of Santa Barbara county — including Isla Vista — by 2031.

October 19, 2023

Students for Justice in Palestine organize informational meeting in solidarity with Palestine

By Asumi Shuda

Various members of the UCSB community filled the meeting site for the hour-long discussion.

October 15, 2023

Student Veterans of America fosters supportive community of veterans

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Student Veterans of America provides a community for student veterans to find support, advice and friendship from other people of military backgrounds. Third-year physics doctoral student Crystal Kim enlisted in the Mari...

October 14, 2023

UCSB chosen to take part in C.H.I.P.S. and Science Act

By Asumi Shuda

$27 million will be awarded to the California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices Superhub that includes 15 other institutions alongside UCSB.

October 13, 2023

New assembly bill streamlines financial aid for undocumented students

By Asumi Shuda

The new bill will allow undocumented students to submit one application to apply for university and become eligible for financial aid at once.

October 12, 2023

First-ever UC Disaster Resilience Day pulls together leaders in the public, private and academia

By Lizzy Rager

The conference centered about resilience in light of recent natural disasters.

October 12, 2023

S.E.A.L. hosts second annual Cultural Identities Fair

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Student Engagement & Leadership hosted their second annual Cultural Identities Fair on Oct. 6. as an opportunity for cultural organizations and fraternities to recruit new members, put on performances and share their...