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May 23, 2012

Scientists Receive Awards for Innovative Research

By Daily Nexus Staff

The Royal Society of Chemistry awarded UCSB chemistry professor and director of the Material Science Lab Craig Hawker the 2012 Centenary Prize for chemistry in recognition of Hawker’s innovative work with novel polymer...

May 22, 2012

UC Honors Students for Outreach Efforts Helping Haitian Citizens

By Sam Chung

The UC Haiti Initiative — a joint effort between the UC and Haitian universities focused on rehabilitating the nation in the wake of the 2010 earthquake — was awarded the UC President’s Award for Outstanding Studen...

May 22, 2012

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

The I.V. Foot Patrol responded to a burglary, robbery and several alcohol-related crimes during the weekend. Officers received a report of an armed robbery at 6:40 p.m. on Saturday near one of Isla Vista’s busiest inte...

May 22, 2012

LGBT Safety Concerns Prompt Police Department to Conduct New Training

By Kristin Crosier

The Gevirtz School of Education recently announced that the Santa Barbara Police Department has completed its training on safety issues concerning Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual community members. The five-hour t...

May 22, 2012

Professor’s Book Examines Undervalued Professions

By Kristin Crosier

UCSB feminist studies professor and Department Chair Eileen Boris recently released a book analyzing the historical background and ongoing debates over labor conditions for homecare workers in the United States. Caring f...

May 22, 2012

Decline in Biodiversity May Lead to Mass Extinction

By Sruthi Nair

An international research team working at UCSB’s National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis recently published a study detailing the impact of biodiversity loss as a result of climate change and pollution in...

May 22, 2012

Goleta Ice Rink Plans Move Forward With Help of Recent Grant

By Christine Cha

The Greater Santa Barbara Ice Skating Association recently received a $350,000 grant from local attorney Christina Djernaes and the Kind World Foundation to fund the development of a new ice rink in Goleta. The “Ice in...

May 21, 2012

Students Express Discontent With UCen TV Network

By Carissa Quiambao

A group of UCSB students is petitioning to have AkooTV — the private network that supplies the content for televisions in Nicoletti’s Café and the UCen lounge areas — removed from the building on the grounds that ...

May 21, 2012

Extravaganza Keeps Tradition Alive, Pleases Large Crowds

By Marissa Wenzke

Students flocked by the thousands into Harder Stadium yesterday for the chance to see hip hop legend Snoop Dogg along with a variety of other top performers such as DJ Wolfgang Gartner and reggae band Iration at Extravag...

May 21, 2012

Greece’s Elections Empower Political Extremist Parties

By Derek Rueschenberg

Greece has implemented a temporary “caretaker cabinet” to preside over governmental affairs until a follow-up to the May 6 elections is held on June 17. Political science Professor Lorelei Moosbrugger spoke with the ...

May 18, 2012

Peacemaking Program Mediates Inmate Conflicts

By Travis Vail

UCSB Extension Mediation instructor Laurel Kaufer will continue to teach her Prison of Peace program, an innovative initiative focusing on improving conflict resolution behind prison walls. This June, the project will en...

May 18, 2012

Aynalem Resigns Elected Postition; Siordia Steps In

By Daily Nexus Staff

Recently elected Democratic Process Party candidate Bethlehem ‘Betty’ Aynalem stepped down from the position of Associated Students External Vice President of Local Affairs earlier this week, relinquishing the title ...

May 18, 2012

Vehicle Collision Injures SB Student, Closes Mesa Road

By Daily Nexus Staff

UCSB student Felisha Olmos was struck by a vehicle on Mesa Road early yesterday morning and is currently in critical condition at Cottage Hospital. According to UCPD Public Information Officer Sergeant Rob Romero, Olmos ...

May 17, 2012

Student Demonstrations Target UC Regents’ Potential Fee Hike

By Patrick Kulp

Yesterday’s UC Board of Regents meeting in Sacramento was interrupted by student protesters as the board prepared to discuss a potential tuition increase. Students dressed in mock prison jumpsuits circled the room and ...

May 17, 2012

Horse Takes Swim, Prompts Rescue Mission

By Staff Report

A white Arabian horse was rescued by Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol crews and water-rescue personnel from the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District on Tuesday after swimming about 2.5 miles out to sea from Summerl...

May 17, 2012

Environmental Expert To Speak on Legal Issues

By Staff Report

California Environmental Protection Agency Secretary Matt Rodriquez will give a lecture on environmental law and resource management today at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, room 1414, from 4 t...