Community Outreach

November 6, 2025

Library holds Día de los Muertos ofrenda presentation

By Kyla Chambers

The UC Santa Barbara Library presented a display of ofrendas, traditional altars set up to honor the deceased, created by students and staff on Oct. 29.

November 5, 2025

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

ONDAS Student Center hosts "Matcha on my Mind: Exploring the First-Gen Identity" and Health & Wellness hosts "Build a Fruit Cup"

October 31, 2025

UCSB music department brings keys to campus

By Michelle Cisneros

The Department of Music’s “Keys on Campus” program comes to campus.

October 31, 2025

UCSB groups host discussion on militarism and climate change

By Maggie McGair

The Bren Environmental Justice Club, UCSB Researchers Against War and Veterans for Peace discussed the U.S. military industrial complex and climate crisis.

October 31, 2025

Hindu YUVA hosts Diwali celebration on campus

By Sahasra Nistala

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. 

October 31, 2025

American Indian and Indigenous Collective creates community spaces and resources

By Iris Guo

At the American Indian and Indigenous Student Association Center, Indigenous or native-identifying students can find a community space and access resources.

October 31, 2025

Students bring Cachuma Café to Isla Vista

By Lucy Wellons, Noura Elkhatib

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.

October 30, 2025

Department of Recreation promotes safety with Hallowheels Event

By Dylan Vo

UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Recreation hosted “Hallowheels,” a Halloween-themed event, on Oct. 24.

October 29, 2025

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

UCSB Sustainability hosts "Meditation Workshop: Creating a Soul Space" and MultiCultural Center hosts "Race Matters Series"

October 24, 2025

Mini Market held at Isla Vista Community Center

By Kyla Chambers

Isla Vista Farmers Market and Thriftopia collaborated with the Isla Vista Small Artists Cooperative and UCSB Associated Students to host a Mini Market.

October 24, 2025

Black Quare revives community space for Black LGBTQIA+ students

By Iris Guo

Black Quare, a student organization for Black students who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community, held its first meeting after being inactive for several years.

October 23, 2025

Cosplay Club hosted Halloween-themed community event

By Elijah Obando

The Cosplay Club hosted an event in collaboration with the Isla Vista Food Cooperative and the Isla Vista Small Artists Cooperative on Oct. 18.

October 23, 2025

Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in opposition to Trump administration

By Iris Guo, Levi Kauffman

Around 13,000 locals gathered downtown on Oct. 18 for the second “No Kings” protest, organized by local activist organization Indivisible Santa Barbara. 

October 22, 2025

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

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."

October 17, 2025

Kapatirang Pilipino holds Barrio Fiesta

By Kyla Chambers

UCSB’s Kapatirang Pilipino chapter collaborated with Isla Vista Small Artists Cooperative to celebrate Filipino American History Month with a Filipino market. 

October 17, 2025

Mesa Pizza brings zen vibes and fresh ingredients to I.V.

By Iris Guo

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