Community and Engagement
Register for CUCSA’s Summer Quarter All-Staff Town Hall
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.
UCSB Wellbeing Day | Walk & Expo July 22
We are thrilled to announce UCSB Wellbeing Day | Wellness Walk & Expo, a unique summertime event designed to bring us together to explore, connect and engage with the many resources, programs and opportunities that contribute to a healthy and thriving campus community. Please join us in fostering a vibrant campus community where wellness supports everyone—faculty, staff and students alike—in achieving our shared academic mission. We look forward to seeing you there!
Announcing: Bodies Politic, the 2026-27 Public Events Series of the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC)
Bodies Politic, the 2026-27 Interdisciplinary Humanities Center public events series, will focus on questions of sovereignty, control and resistance in relation to individual and collective bodies.
California Science and Health Research Bond Act (SB 895)
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.
Greenhouse Plant Sale: May 14 & 15 from 1 – 6 p.m.
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!
Award recipients announced: Margaret T. Getman and William J. Villa Award 2025 – 2026
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.
Margaret T. Getman and William J. Villa Award Nominees 2025 – 2026
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.
UC Moves: Bloom 2026
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.