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IVCSD approves use of facilities for warming centers

February 5, 2026 by and

The IVCSD Board of Directors unanimously approved the use of the Isla Vista Community Center as a warming center at its Jan. 27 meeting.
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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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A week in UC student news

February 4, 2026 by

UCB is designated as a Black-Serving Institution, union members disrupt forum, and the DOJ aims to join lawsuit against UCLA medical school.
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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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Senate formally condemns antisemitism, proposes constitutional amendments

February 4, 2026 by , and

A.S. Senate formally condemned antisemitism, proposed constitutional amendments to its legal code and received a report on association spending. 
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Community members, stakeholders demand I.C.E. out of the 805

February 4, 2026 by

Local elected officials, non-profit organizations, faith leaders and students united at the Santa Barbara Courthouse to demand that I.C.E. leave the 805 area. 
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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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Pardall Center, EVPLA hosts Sight-A-Thon

January 30, 2026 by

The Pardall Center and the Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted their first-ever “Sight-A-Thon” on Jan. 22.
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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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Camino Pescadero beach stairs due for repair in late spring

January 30, 2026 by

Recent storms continue to impede repairs on a collapsed beach staircase at the end of Camino Pescadero.
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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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MultiCultural Center hosts housing discussion

January 29, 2026 by

MCC hosted a housing discussion to inform on campus and I.V. housing options, housing resources and provide a space for open dialogue on housing affordability.
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Former UC president discusses higher education, career journey at UCSB

January 29, 2026 by

Brimming with football references and medical analogies, former University of California President Michael V. Drake spoke at Campbell Hall 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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