Community and Engagement

The UCSB Biology Greenhouse annual plant sale will be held May 14 and 15 from 1 – 6 p.m. Find the perfect plant for your home or office environment!

In honor of the former UCSB Dean of Student Residents, Margaret T. Getman, and the former Director of Admissions, William J. Villa, these annual awards recognize university staff, faculty and departments that have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the general growth and development of students and quality of student life.

The state legislature and the Governor are considering the California Science and Health Research Bond Act (SB 895), and it’s a historic opportunity for the state legislature to invest in the University of California. Learn more about SB 895.

In honor of the former UCSB Dean of Student Residents, Margaret T. Getman, and the former Director of Admissions, William J. Villa, these annual awards recognize university staff, faculty, departments, units and teams that have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the general growth and development of students and quality of student life.

Take a break and connect during UCSB's Staff Appreciation Week from May 11 – 15! Staff can pick and choose the activities that most interest them or attend all events.

Represent UC Santa Barbara in the annual systemwide 4-week movement and activity challenge. All participants will be entered in a drawing to win prizes.

This is a month-long celebration of bicycling across Santa Barbara County. Throughout the month, you will have an opportunity to track your ride on SmartRide, and with each bike commute you track, you will increase your chance of winning prizes. UCSB will be competing with other large area employers to see how many bike commutes we can track.

In partnership with the Restorative Justice Program, the Staff Engagement Workgroup invites you to pause, connect and recharge by joining a Staff Community Building Circle this spring. These circles offer a supportive space for campus staff to share experiences, listen to diverse perspectives and strengthen our sense of community. This quarter's topic is Appreciation & Recognition.