Community and Engagement

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.

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!

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.

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.

Learn more about the vast opportunities and resources available to UC Santa Barbara staff. First Year Experience is open to new and current employees. Register now for the 2026 learning experiences.

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.

All UC staff are invited to join the Council of University of California Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) for their next All-Staff Town Hall on Tuesday, January 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST.