Community Outreach

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

October 15, 2025

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

By Jack Dindia

The MultiCultural Center is hosting “Spiritual Care Club” and The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is hosting “La Feria de Bienvenida.”

October 9, 2025

Campus organization set to host ‘Future Makers’ workshops for local students

By Michelle Cisneros

Los Ingenieros and the California NanoSystems Institute are collaborating on a S.T.E.M. program to host local elementary and middle school students at UCSB.

October 9, 2025

‘Jesus people cooking Jesus Burgers’: a look into Del Playa’s 20-year tradition

By Jack Dindia

Since 2001, every Friday night at 6686 Del Playa Drive, Jesus Burgers has given out free burgers to anyone willing to wait from 10 p.m. to midnight.

October 8, 2025

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

By Jack Dindia

Office of International Students & Scholars is hosting "English Conversation Club, Class Meeting with Lisa" and RCSGD is hosting "Fall QT Clothing Swap."

October 8, 2025

Local Jewish organizations, synagogue, hold second vigil remembering victims of Oct. 7 attack

By Levi Kauffman

On the lawn below Storke Tower, around 80 people gathered for a vigil marking two years since the attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas on Oct. 7.