UC Releases COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
According to the policy, UC students, staff and faculty will only be given an exemption for the following reasons: medical conditions, disabilities or religious beliefs.
County-Appointed IVCSD Director Bob Geis Retires
During the IVCSD July 13 meeting, the board unanimously approved a resolution honoring Bob Geis and his work as he leaves the CSD to join his wife in retirement.
LGBTQ+ Employees at UC Santa Barbara Share Their Experiences In Higher Education
The Nexus spoke with employees on UCSB’s Out List about their experience within the field of higher education as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Newly Founded Black Women’s Health Collaborative Centers on Black Women and Non-men’s Joy and Health
The collaborative has funded 14 campus organizations throughout the Winter and Spring 2021 Quarters.
UCSB Academic Advisor Sara Sterphone Remembered as ‘The Light of CCS’
The former College of Creative Studies (CCS) academic advisor, sibling, wife, daughter and friend passed away on April 25 after being diagnosed with NUT carcinoma in early 2020.
Save the San Marcos Foothills Reaches $18.6 Million Goal To Purchase San Marcos Foothills West Mesa
June 1 was the original deadline for the $18.6 million to be raised; however, following negotiations, the deadline was extended to June 9.
I.V. CSD Officially Recognizes June as Pride Month and Local LGBTQ+ Activism Following Stonewall Riots
The resolution shares several examples of local LGBTQ+ activism following the Stonewall Riots, including the establishment of the Gay Liberation Front office at 900 Embarcadero Del Mar.
Food Not Bombs Volunteers Gather at People’s Park To Support Houseless Residents
Food not Bombs volunteers and some I.V. residents came to People’s Park to make signs dissenting IVRPD’s decision, provide and eat food and more.
IVRPD To Clear People’s Park and Evict Remaining Houseless Residents
People’s Park will be the fifth houseless encampment closed by IVRPD since last November.
A Timeline of COVID-19 in Isla Vista
One year and two months into the pandemic, the county and the university have begun easing restrictions and increasing in-person events.