Community Outreach

New Indivisible I.V. chapter holds protest against I.C.E.

February 11, 2026 by and

Isla Vista community members gathered to protest against I.C.E. This protest was the first demonstration held by the new Isla Vista chapter of Indivisible.
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Roughly 700 people march against I.C.E. on campus

February 5, 2026 by and

Folklórico dancers led the way as roughly 700 protestors marched demanding the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Feb. 4
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OBSD hosts opening ceremony for Black History Month, celebrates Black excellence, acknowledges Black struggles

February 5, 2026 by

The UC Santa Barbara Office of Black Student Development hosted its annual opening ceremony for Black History Month on Feb. 2 in the Student Resource Building’s Multipurpose Room.  The ceremony sta...
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

February 4, 2026 by

IHC hosts "Humanities Decanted: Elana Resnick," Health & Wellness hosts "Cooking For Better Sleep" and RCSGD hosts "Making QT-ies Flowers!"
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Students protest I.C.E. operations amid national shutdown

February 4, 2026 by

A user on the social media platform YikYik promoted a protest urging people to “get a crowd together, bring signs and make some noise against ICE” on Jan. 29.
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Immigrant rights activist speaks on immigrant justice in higher education

January 30, 2026 by

Immigrant rights activist Ju Hong spoke on his experiences as an undocumented immigrant and fighting for immigrant justice.
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Iaorana Te Otea hosts annual Winter Lū‘au

January 30, 2026 by

Iaorana Te Otea hosted its annual Winter Lū‘au at the Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall on Jan. 24.
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Persian community members hold vigil honoring protestors killed in Iran

January 30, 2026 by

Roughly 50 Persian students and community members held a vigil in front of the library to honor the protestors killed by Iranian security forces on Jan. 22.
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UCIMM provides free immigration legal services to university community

January 29, 2026 by

UCIMM provides free immigration legal services with the goal of supporting the entire university community by expanding legal equity
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UCSB community holds solidarity vigil for those impacted by I.C.E. amid local raids

January 29, 2026 by

Roughly 140 students, community members and staff gathered at Storke Lawn on Jan. 28 in solidarity with people affected by federal immigration enforcement.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

January 28, 2026 by

Career Services hosts "Winter Networking Mixer," Women’s Center hosts "Feminist Book Club" and RCSGD hosts "QTLC Winter Carnival"
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

January 21, 2026 by

Los Curanderos hosts a fundraiser, OISS hosts "English Conversation Club" and TSC hosts "How to Navigate Student Housing."
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UCSB fraternity, local organization hosts MLK walk

January 21, 2026 by

Fraternity and local organization hosted a MLK Jr. Day walk on Jan. 15 to honor the civil rights leader and his wife, activist Coretta Scott King. Several
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Associated Students, local organizations advocate for immigrant rights

January 21, 2026 by and

A.S. hosted a “Protect Your Peers” week to raise awareness and provide resources on the rights of undocumented and international communities.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

January 14, 2026 by

LGBTQ Staff & Faculty Collective hosts "Vision Boarding," Transfer Student Center hosts "Find a Minor Program!" and IHC hosts free screening of "Bugonia."
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