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November 7, 2014

Stanford Psychology Professor Lectures on Student Mindset

By Noah Brennan-Greenbaum

Stanford professor of psychology Carol Dweck delivered a lecture Thursday addressing the vital interconnection between an individual’s mindset in social interactions and academic achievement.

November 6, 2014

Rutgers University Press EIC Talks About Media Technology

By Theodora Krolczyk

The Associate Director and Editor in Chief at Rutgers University Press Leslie Mitchner gave a lecture yesterday on the effects of modern technology on print publishing at the Social Sciences and Media Studies Building.

November 6, 2014

Carsey-Wolf Center Hosts Film Editor Fred Raskin

By Peeka Zimmerman

“Guardians of the Galaxy” film editor Fred Raskin spoke during a Q&A session yesterday in the Pollock Theater as a part of a three week series by the Carsey-Wolf Center called “Focus On: The Editor.”

November 6, 2014

Finance Committee Drops S.C.O.R.E Funding Freeze

By Noah Brennan-Greenbaum, Rachel Ann Reyes

Last night, the Associated Students Senate met in the UCen’s Flying A room to discuss a variety of issues and receive input from several community members.

November 6, 2014

UCSB Installs Solar Panels on Lot 22

By Lisa Maillard

The construction of a 424 kW solar energy system built on the upper level of Parking Lot 22, a project funded by student fees, was completed this week.

November 6, 2014

Geographer Receives Plous Award

By Cheryl Sun

Assistant professor of geography Krzysztof Janowicz was recently awarded the 2014-2015 Harold J. Plous Award by the College of Letters and Sciences for his outstanding performance as a junior faculty member.

November 6, 2014

Model U.N. To Host Fifth Annual Conference Friday

By Josephine Niu

Model United Nations (MUN), a student-run organization that simulates international debates, will be hosting their fifth annual UC Santa Barbara Intercollegiate Model United Nations Conference (SBIMUN) on campus starting...

November 4, 2014

Faculty Association Discusses Insurance

By Supriya Yelimeli

The Faculty Association held a town hall meeting in Corwin Pavilion yesterday afternoon issuing an open letter addressing their concerns with the recent transition to UC Care, a systemwide Preferred Provider Organization...

November 4, 2014

AS Finance and Business Committee Freezes S.C.O.R.E Finances, Hears Requests

By Supriya Yelimeli

On Monday night, the Associated Students Finance Board discussed the Students of Color Conference, funding for various campus organizations including the A.S. Food Bank and the Mock Trial team and also placed a freeze on...

November 3, 2014

Associated Students Special Election Endorsements 2014

By Staff Report

The Daily Nexus' endorsements for the 2014 Associated Students special election.

October 30, 2014

Author Discusses Book in Corwin

By Jason Chun

Hungarian-born journalist and author Kati Marton held a talk at Corwin Pavilion on Wednesday regarding her book, The Great Escape: Nine Jews Who Fled Hitler and Changed the World.

October 30, 2014

A.S. Senate Talks SAG Responsibilities, Halloween Protocols

By Noah Brennan-Greenbaum, Rachel Ann Reyes

The Associated Students Senate met last night in the Flying A room in the UCen to discuss issues including the proposed “Bill to Re-Envision the Office of the Student Advocate General” and heard questions regarding p...

October 30, 2014

Blood Drive Draws Donators

By Gabrielle Pavia

The Alumni Association hosted a blood drive today that was open to faculty, students, staff and local residents at the Mosher Alumni House.

October 30, 2014

Newsom, Williams and Capps Visit Campus

By Megan Mineiro

Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom addressed a crowd of students and community members yesterday at Storke Lawn as part of a rally hosted by Campus Democrats to encourage voting in next Tuesday’s upcoming midterm electio...

October 30, 2014

A.S. Holds EVPLA Candidate Panel

By Juliet Bachtel

Associated Students held a forum at the Arbor on Wednesday for the position of A.S. Executive Vice President of Local Affairs.

October 29, 2014

Student Advocate General Candidates Discuss Platforms

By Rishika Kenkre

The two candidates for Student Advocate General, third-year environmental studies major Sukayna Ibrahim and second-year College of Creative Studies literature major Ethan Reul, discussed their respective agendas for this...