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UCSB Minecraft Server: Building a Home Away From Home

April 8, 2020 by

Missing the usual sights of Storke Tower, the University Library and the UCen, UCSB fourth-year Charles Neumann took it upon himself to recreate the campus in a Minecraft server. 
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UCSB Student Affairs Works To Transition to Online Services

April 7, 2020 by

Beginning the first week of spring quarter, Student Affairs will be sending students weekly emails that either introduces them to new online services or updates them on old ones.
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UCSB Student Who Returned to Campus on April 3 To Move Out of Dorm Tests Positive for Coronavirus

April 7, 2020 by

The student then received the positive coronavirus test result after returning home after April 3.
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Santa Barbara County Issues Stay Well at Home Order

April 7, 2020 by

The county order, which went into effect on Sunday at 5 p.m. and will last at least until May 4, clarifies restrictions enacted in the statewide stay-at-home-order.
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As In-Person Research Goes Dormant, UCSB Researchers Explore New Methods of Work

April 5, 2020 by

Despite the shuttering of research on campus, there are still alternatives for student researchers, such as proposing ideas for future projects.
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In Photos | Less Than 30 Turn Out For Deltopia 2020, Nearly All Stick to Their Homes

April 4, 2020 by

In the weeks leading up to the annual Deltopia, university and local officials warned students not to celebrate.
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Management Company Wolfe & Associates Suffers Data Breach

April 3, 2020 by

Wolfe & Associates was first notified about the data breach by the Santa Barbara Police Department on March 5.
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UCEAP Suspends All Spring and Summer Study Abroad Programs

April 3, 2020 by

It’s unclear how many students are still currently abroad, either due to travel restrictions or their personal desire to stay abroad.
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UCSB Eases Pass/No Pass Grading Policies in Light of Coronavirus Impact

April 3, 2020 by

Students normally have to decide to have their classes graded P/NP by week seven but can now make the switch anytime up until June 5, the last day of spring quarter instruction.
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UC Will Not Fire “Career Employees” Due To Coronavirus Through End of June

April 2, 2020 by

Napolitano clarified that this does not mean that there will not be cutbacks on hours or layoffs for staff as part of “typical student and career employee summer staffing" adjustments.
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More Than 5,000 Students Move Out Of Dorms; Remaining Residents To Move To Santa Catalina

April 2, 2020 by

Currently, the plan is to begin moving students into Santa Catalina beginning April 10.
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Spring Quarter A.S. Elections To Take Place Digitally

April 2, 2020 by

Soft campaigning will begin as previously planned on April 12, giving candidates approximately 10 days until voting ends.
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UC Relaxes Admission Requirements Due to Coronavirus-Related Challenges

April 1, 2020 by

The measures are temporary but could apply to students affected by the coronavirus pandemic “for future years as applicable,” according to the press release. 
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SB County To Shut Down Isla Vista Beaches During Deltopia Weekend

April 1, 2020 by

According to the press release, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will be enforcing the closure. 
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UCSB Fourth Year Launches Collegiate Sales Certification Program

April 1, 2020 by

The program’s singular goal is to help “fellow Gauchos get a foot in the door in an increasingly competitive job market.”
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