Community and Engagement

Join with your campus colleagues in this year's Staff Assembly Halloween Contests: the Department Decorating Contest and the Costume Contest.

Boost your productivity and technical savvy with the AI@Work Certificate Program. Sponsored by Human Resources and Information Technology Services, with the generous support of PaCE, this cohort-based program offers hands-on training with university-approved AI tools and emphasizes responsible, ethical and innovative use in daily operations. Self-nominations close on October 16.

Our annual fall event will welcome Gaucho families to campus Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7, 2026, and give them a firsthand look at life and learning at UC Santa Barbara. Learn how you can participate.

Secure your seats for an inspiring year of celebrated artists and conversations. From world-renowned musicians and dancers to acclaimed authors and cultural leaders, find the performances and speakers that move you. Create your own series with 4 or more events, or choose a curated series and save up to 25%.

The Staff Engagement Workgroup (SEW) is seeking new members to help foster campus-wide engagement, employee empowerment and recognition. If you are interested in joining, submit your self-nomination form by Friday, September 4. 

Registration is open for the 2026 Central Coast Sustainability Summit at UC Santa Barbara! Learn more about the event and join us on October 14.

UC Retirees Travel offers about 20 worldwide group tours each year for UC employees, UC retirees and their guests.

CUCSA invites all staff to attend their virtual Summer Quarter Town Hall on July 7 from 11 to 12 p.m. This event will highlight the 25-26 workgroup findings and recommendations and provide an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with workgroup chairs and members during discussion and Q&A.