Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista
Events happening in and around Isla Vista for community members to engage in.
“An Instrument of Hope”: New I.V. Houseless Shelter to be Renamed after Renowned Local Humanitarian and Priest Father Jon-Stephen Hedges
The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Tuesday to rename Isla Vista’s houseless shelter Hedges House of Hope, after Isla Vista’s most well-known humanitarian.
UCSB Professors Receive Distinguished Grant for Research Projects
Anthony Barbieri, Chinese history professor, and Sherene Seikaly, associate professor of history, received $60,000 each in research grants.
UCSB Moot Court Wins National Championship for One Category, Places Fourth in Another
A total of six UCSB students — three teams of two students — participated in the virtual competition, with one team advancing to the top four nationally.
UCSB Library Kicks Off “Reads” Program With Book Giveaway
UCSB Reads — which will celebrate its 16th anniversary this year — occurs annually and features a different book every year.
Office of Student Advocate Launches UCPD Complaint Form
The form is meant to provide students with a comfortable, safe and secure avenue to express any grievances they may have from negative interactions with the UC Police Department.
Basic Needs Vending Machine Serves UCSB Students
The president’s office is working in conjunction with the A.S. Food Bank to stock the vending machines.
IVCSD Stabilizes To Expand Staff and Services
Now, not only has IVCSD taken on several projects, but it has reached the stage where it can expand its staff to provide better services for local residents.
UC Santa Barbara’s Faculty Association Writes Open Letter on COVID-19
The UCSBFA asked administrators to adjust its Jan. 31 return to in-person instruction plan.
A.S. Office of the President Holds Annual Mental Health Town Hall
The event was held via a Zoom webinar, and the discussion was moderated by A.S. Office of the President Mental Health Commissioner Tessa Veksler.