Campus

March 30, 2020

“I didn’t have any time to say goodbye to anybody”: UCSB Students Lament A Senior Year Cut Short

By Evelyn Spence

For the UCSB class of 2020, and for classes of 2020 worldwide, the loss of an in-person spring quarter and the presence of the coronavirus pandemic has thrown their lives into uncertainty.

March 29, 2020

UCSB Campus Operations: What’s Open, What’s Closed

By Evelyn Spence

The Nexus has compiled a map of what will be open on campus during Spring Quarter. This map will be updated as we receive more information about campus operations.

March 28, 2020

Student Health Ramps Up Protocols as Coronavirus Spreads in Santa Barbara County

By Max Abrams

So far, 38 UCSB students have been tested for the coronavirus, with no positive results as of yet.

March 27, 2020

Amidst a Global Pandemic, Prospective Students Struggle To Make College Decisions Without Visiting Campus

By Holly Rusch

UCSB admissions advises would-be students to “experience UCSB through a virtual tour” and learn more about the school through webinar events.

March 26, 2020

UCSB Postpones Commencement, Will Host “Virtual Ceremony” in June

By Max Abrams

The decision to postpone commencement comes two weeks after the university announced it would be transitioning to remote instruction through the end of April.

March 24, 2020

Pandemic Pedagogy: Professors Prepare For First Quarter of Remote Instruction

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

Now, with the pressure of all classes being taught online, the time to carefully develop courses is quickly dwindling.

March 20, 2020

In the Limbo of Coronavirus, International Students Struggle With Housing and Travel

By Yiu-On Li

As of Fall Quarter 2019, there are 3,261 international undergraduate students attending UCSB — composing 14% of the campus population — as well as 914 international graduate students.

March 20, 2020

Santa Barbara MTD Announces Route Changes, Free Fares and Social Distancing Procedures

By Nadia Abushanab

These changes will be in place indefinitely.

March 20, 2020

Following Governor Newsom’s “Stay At Home” Order, University Aims To Curb Number of Employees on Campus

By Evelyn Spence

Individuals who cannot work from home and who are not “essential service providers” are eligible for paid leave.

March 19, 2020

CALPIRG Draws Attention to Climate Change Through Anti-Oil Demonstration

By Megan Ramsey

During the demonstration, approximately 25 students dressed in all black laid down in the plaza, representing an oil spill, while speakers around them spoke about the dangers of oil drilling.

March 19, 2020

UC President Extends Employees’ Paid Leave With Executive Order

By Holly Rusch

Paid leave hours be used only in specific circumstances, such as if employees are subject to shelter-in-place orders, or if family members or themselves are exhibiting coronavirus symptoms.

March 18, 2020

UC Freshmen Applications Decrease for a Second Consecutive Year, Transfer Applications Rise

By Daniel Seo

University-wide, freshmen applicants decreased from 176,530 in 2019 to 172,099 in 2020, according to the data.

March 17, 2020

Should I Stay or Should I Go? UCSB Students Grapple With I.V. Leases After University Recommends Moving Home

By Evelyn Spence, Sanya Kamidi

Isla Vista Tenants Union lawyer Robin Unander is working with the university to send a memo to UCSB students about their housing options.

March 17, 2020

LIVE: Updates on Coronavirus in Santa Barbara County, on UC Santa Barbara Operations

By Daily Nexus Staff

This post will be updated daily.

March 17, 2020

In Photos | A Campus Deserted

By Daily Nexus Photography

Yesterday, UCSB's winter quarter finals week began – but instead of the typical packed Arbor and swamped library, the campus appeared absent of students.