Community Outreach

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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El Congreso organizes die-in, protesting Munger Hall project

March 17, 2023 by

The group gathered in opposition to Munger Hall: a proposed nine story dormitory set to house 3,500 students in individual bedrooms that largely lack real windows.
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For some campus dance groups, practice means a trip to Lot 22

March 13, 2023 by

UCSB dance groups — like Taara, a Bollywood-fusion dance team, or Raíces de mi Tierra, a folklórico group — can often be found practicing practicing in the campus parking garage on weeknights. 
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Food Security & Basic Needs Taskforce, Asian American studies professors launch research of basic needs insecurity in AAPI communities

March 12, 2023 by

The research will be based on surveys sent to AANHPI students at UCSB, which will survey food, housing, mental health and other relevant topics.
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UCSB alumni, staff establish fellowship for female Iranian graduate students

March 11, 2023 by

The fellowship is currently in its initial stages, and its proprietors are working to establish requirements and other details of the opportunity.
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Vista point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

March 9, 2023 by

Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.
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Office of International Students & Scholars, F-1 visa students reflect on employment options for international students

March 5, 2023 by

International students are required to obtain an F-1 visa to study in a university or college in the United States, as per the United States Department of State.
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C.O.D.E. hosts community workshop on accessibility and inclusion in community

February 25, 2023 by

The workshop sought to “build back communities and organizations by integrating accessibility,” according to Sophia Lee-Park.
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OBSD reflects on second year of Vision Fellowship program

February 24, 2023 by and

The Vision Fellowship is an OBSD scholarship that funds UCSB undergraduate students’ passion projects
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UCSB Black studies professor delivers talk on perpetrators of sexual harm in historical context of prison abolition

February 23, 2023 by

Terrance Wooten’s lecture delved into a major criticism of the abolitionist movement.
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Vista Point: Weekly ongoings in and around I.V.

February 23, 2023 by

Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.
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UCSB Black Student Union celebrates Black faculty, staff

February 16, 2023 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Black Student Union celebrated Black faculty and staff during an appreciation ceremony on Feb. 10 at Corwin Pavilion, honoring community members for their work and commitment to s...
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

February 16, 2023 by

Weekly events in and around I.V.
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Student Health Services evaluates trial run of heightened police presence amid workplace safety concerns

February 16, 2023 by

The request was in response to “concerns raised by SHS staff regarding safety in the workplace,” according to Student Health Executive Director Vejas Skripkus.
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HKSA reflects on Lunar New Year night market

February 10, 2023 by

The event was held at Storke Plaza in collaboration with the Japanese Student Association, Taiwanese Student Association and International Student Association.
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