Community and Engagement

UCSB Give Day is Thursday, April 9! This annual 36-hour fundraising event celebrates each campus department and program. Throughout the day, you can share your pride on social media using the hashtag #UCSBGiveDay.

The UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement is pleased to share information about the 2026 – 2027 national fellows program and upcoming virtual conference.

All faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to nominate outstanding students who will receive an undergraduate or graduate degree during the 2025 – 2026 academic year.

UCSB Summer Apartment Rental (Sierra Madre Villages) is now open for reservations! We offer short- and long-term apartment rentals to those conducting University of California business.

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.

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.