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Fossil Free UC student activists, June 2015.
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Matt Perko
David Valentine
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Shocked quartz grains, with fissures filled with meltglass
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iStock
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Left: Dario Calmese; right: Jeff Liang
The arts and humanities, including UCSB Arts & Lectures, and UCSB Athletics, are key focus areas for the Arnholds' generosity to the university.
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Harrison Tasoff
Transferable conservation credits could incentivize comprehensive protection the ocean’s diverse habitats and wildlife.
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Matt Perko
“Coming back to school a little bit older and as a veteran has helped me truly appreciate this experience. It turns out I really enjoy this environment and being in academia — it’s been phenomenal,” says Shadoe Neri-Dewitt ’24.