Community Outreach

UCSB groups host discussion on militarism and climate change

October 31, 2025 by

The Bren Environmental Justice Club, UCSB Researchers Against War and Veterans for Peace discussed the U.S. military industrial complex and climate crisis.
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Hindu YUVA hosts Diwali celebration on campus

October 31, 2025 by

The UC Santa Barbara chapter of Hindu YUVA hosted a Diwali celebration on Oct. 23, a day after the completion of the holiday’s five-day festival. 
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American Indian and Indigenous Collective creates community spaces and resources

October 31, 2025 by

At the American Indian and Indigenous Student Association Center, Indigenous or native-identifying students can find a community space and access resources.
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Students bring Cachuma Café to Isla Vista

October 31, 2025 by and

Cachuma Café is a new student-run pop-up cafe where UCSB students can have drinks such as the kulfi cold brew, tiramisu cold brew and the Cachuma sunrise.
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Department of Recreation promotes safety with Hallowheels Event

October 30, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Recreation hosted “Hallowheels,” a Halloween-themed event, on Oct. 24.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

October 29, 2025 by

UCSB Sustainability hosts "Meditation Workshop: Creating a Soul Space" and MultiCultural Center hosts "Race Matters Series"
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Mini Market held at Isla Vista Community Center

October 24, 2025 by

Isla Vista Farmers Market and Thriftopia collaborated with the Isla Vista Small Artists Cooperative and UCSB Associated Students to host a Mini Market.
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Black Quare revives community space for Black LGBTQIA+ students

October 24, 2025 by

Black Quare, a student organization for Black students who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community, held its first meeting after being inactive for several years.
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Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in opposition to Trump administration

October 23, 2025 by and

Around 13,000 locals gathered downtown on Oct. 18 for the second “No Kings” protest, organized by local activist organization Indivisible Santa Barbara. 
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

October 22, 2025 by

Society of Cosmetic Chemists hosts Pop-Up Market, Women’s Center hosts "Sip and See: Spirits and Stigma" and UCSB Library hosts "Hallowzine Crafting Night."
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Kapatirang Pilipino holds Barrio Fiesta

October 17, 2025 by

UCSB’s Kapatirang Pilipino chapter collaborated with Isla Vista Small Artists Cooperative to celebrate Filipino American History Month with a Filipino market. 
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Mesa Pizza brings zen vibes and fresh ingredients to I.V.

October 17, 2025 by

Located at 6576 Trigo Road, Mesa Pizza opened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 4, bringing a distinctive take on the neighborhood pizza parlor to Isla Vista
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

October 15, 2025 by

The MultiCultural Center is hosting “Spiritual Care Club” and The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is hosting “La Feria de Bienvenida.”
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Campus organization set to host ‘Future Makers’ workshops for local students

October 9, 2025 by

Los Ingenieros and the California NanoSystems Institute are collaborating on a S.T.E.M. program to host local elementary and middle school students at UCSB.
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‘Jesus people cooking Jesus Burgers’: a look into Del Playa’s 20-year tradition

October 9, 2025 by

Since 2001, every Friday night at 6686 Del Playa Drive, Jesus Burgers has given out free burgers to anyone willing to wait from 10 p.m. to midnight.
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