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UCSB Hosts Eighth Día De Los Muertos Celebration

November 4, 2021 by

This marks the eighth celebration of Día de Los Muertos at UC Santa Barbara, which began in 2014 when a group of Latinx faculty members founded the Latinx UCSB Networking Association. 
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Associate Professor Discusses Decolonial Feminism, Archipelagic Relationalities at MCC Event

November 4, 2021 by

Figueroa-Vásquez’s novel, “Decolonizing Diasporas: Radical Mappings of Afro-Atlantic Literature,” examines how dictatorships affect the intimate lives of people.
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Students Celebrate Halloween in Local Sanctioned Programming

November 4, 2021 by

UC Santa Barbara and local governmental organizations put on sanctioned events for students to take part in during Halloween weekend. 
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Regeneration: Environmentalist Paul Hawken Restores Hope on the UCSB Campus

November 3, 2021 by

Hawken dedicated the lecture to expanding on his book "Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation," as well as redefining sustainability. 
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B.U.R.S.A. Provides a Home Away From Home for Burmese Students

November 2, 2021 by

The Nexus spoke with the founding members of the organization as they reflected on their work thus far. 
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UC Santa Barbara’s Special Education and School Psychology Graduate Program Receives $2.7 million Grant

November 1, 2021 by

The grant, which was split with Boston University, will fund six doctoral students at UCSB and three at Boston University.
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Students Express Concerns With Daily COVID-19 Self-Reporting Survey

November 1, 2021 by

As fall quarter progresses, some students are identifying issues with the system, including the self-reporting feature.
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UCSB Women’s Center Holds Safe Space for Women in the BIPOC Community

November 1, 2021 by

Participants practiced mindfulness activities, learned about topics like self-preservation and were provided with snacks and free journals during the event.
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COVID-19 Booster Shots are Now Available For Three COVID-19 Vaccines

October 30, 2021 by

Students can log onto myturn.ca.gov to see if they are eligible, and locate nearby locations offering COVID-19 booster shots.
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Foothills Forever Receives $3 Million Dollars from the state to Preserve San Marcos Foothills

October 30, 2021 by

The $3 million donation was presented in a check to representatives from Foothills Forever by State Senator Monique Limón and Assemblymember Steve Bennett.
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UCSB’s Kapatirang Pilipino Wins 36th Annual Friendship Games

October 29, 2021 by

The competitions took place in a virtual format this year, posting tasks each day for competitors to complete on their Instagram page throughout the week of Oct. 10.
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UC Santa Barbara Students Share Experiences with Alisal Fires

October 29, 2021 by , , and

The Nexus spoke with students about their experience with the Alisal fire, a vegetation fire that started at Alisal ranch and is currently 97% contained
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#FreeIV: Student and Community Organizations Organize Festival To Protest Halloween Police Presence

October 29, 2021 by

#FreeIV will give students and community members the opportunity to enjoy live music and food as well as learn about progressive community organizations. 
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UCSB Library Holds Discussion on Filipino Americans with “Postcards from Salinas”

October 29, 2021 by

“Postcards from Salinas” featured photos taken by Narciso Bulosan Caliva, who was born in the Philippines in 1902 and later moved to the Salinas Valley where he opened a photography studio.
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Structure Fire on Abrego Burns Down “Rancho House”

October 28, 2021 by

The burned down Rancho House was one of the oldest buildings in Isla Vista, likely built around 1956. The house was a hidden secret amongst Isla Vistans where people would gather for events. 
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