Community and Engagement

The UCSB Research Mentorship Program (RMP) is seeking graduate students, postdocs and researchers for a paid mentorship opportunity this summer.

The faculty nomination period for the UCSB GRAD EDGE pilot program is now open for Fall 2026 doctoral applicants from CSU campuses (BA/BS & MA/MS). Nominations are being accepted on a rolling basis, with a preferred deadline of February 28 and a final deadline of March 15, 2026.

Please join us on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 11:30 a.m – 1 p.m. at Campbell Plaza as we celebrate National Staff Appreciation Day!

You're invited to submit a presentation proposal for the 3rd annual AI CoP Spring Symposium, "AI Innovations and Impact at UC Santa Barbara." This week-long event, running from April 27 to May 1 primarily on Zoom, will feature daily keynotes, spotlight presentations and an on-campus reception. Proposals are due March 9, 2026.

From March 2 - 6, a portion of all lunch proceeds from The Dining Room at The Club will be donated to the 2026 UCSB United Way Campaign! Reservations encouraged.

University of California open source summit will convene in Berkeley this April. The University of California Open Source Program Office (UC OSPO) Network invites researchers, developers, students, and industry leaders to submit proposals for the UC Open 2026, scheduled for April 22 – 23 at the David Brower Center in downtown Berkeley.

Join colleagues from across the UC system at the 2026 UC Ethics and Compliance Institute — a free, fully virtual two-day program designed for campus and health compliance professionals at every stage.

Learn how to get involved with the United Way Campaign, UC Santa Barbara's annual tradition that supports the United Way of Santa Barbara County.