Community Outreach

July 17, 2026

Grand opening of Reflection Room held in SRB

By Noura Elkhatib

The grand opening of UCSB's new Reflection Room was held on June 1 at the Student Resource Building.

May 29, 2026

UCSB Gamelan Ensemble brings Indonesian music to campus

By Elijah Obando

The UC Santa Barbara Gamelan Ensemble presented a concert showcasing ancient gamelan styles of music from Cirebon, West Java at Karl Geiringer Hall on May 23.

May 29, 2026

Gaucho Racing designs, builds and tests their own Formula SAE racecar for competition

By Isabella Le

This quarter, the lagoon road became a racetrack as Gaucho Racing tested their GR26 racecar in preparation for this year’s competition season.

May 28, 2026

BWHC hosts “Roots & Rhythms” night for community featuring jazz and spoken word

By Marissa Macher

The Black Women’s Health Collaborative held its annual “Roots & Rhythms” night in The Hub on May 19, featuring local band Junkyard and spoken word performances.

May 28, 2026

Gaucho Gaming Convention brings popular voice actors to UCSB

By Elijah Obando

Gaucho Gaming hosted their convention featuring voice actors from popular video games such as Genshin Impact, Marvel Rivals, Resident Evil and Silent Hill.

May 21, 2026

I.V. Surfrider hosts 27th annual concert for the coast

By Dylan Vo

Isla Vista Surfrider hosted its 27th annual Concert For The Coast on May 16 to raise money for the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute.

May 15, 2026

More than just luck, the recent resurgence of poker

By Yogita Sharma

Once associated with smoky casino rooms and late-night television broadcasts, poker has reemerged through an entirely different avenue: the internet.

May 15, 2026

Die Bretzel: A Taste of German Culture at UCSB

By Michael Spanjol

As classes get out and crowds of students rush past the Arbor, a line begins to form in front of a little cart near the University library lawn.

May 15, 2026

IVTP hosts “Fuck Fast Fashion” show to promote sustainable style

By Marissa Macher

IVTP held its “Fuck Fast Fashion” show featuring a runway of secondhand clothing, live music and local vendors on May 9.

May 13, 2026

El Congreso urges Assanis to meet new list of demands

By Lola Hadley

El Congreso published a letter of demands to Assanis of unaddressed construction requests of El Centro and the hiring of a HSI director.

May 8, 2026

SRJ’s “Abortion Access Now!” educates attendees on abortion access

By Sanjana Lingam

Students for Reproductive Justice held an abortion access informational event at the Student Resource Building on May 4.

May 8, 2026

IVTU presents renting tips for first-year students

By Mavis Holley

The A.S. IVTU, in collaboration with the First Year Residential Experience, discussed housing strategies for students transitioning from the dormitories to I.V.