Community and Engagement
UC Open 2026 issues call for proposals from UC community and industry partners
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.
Save the date: 2026 UC Ethics and Compliance Institute
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.
First Year Experience is back!
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.
Get involved with the 2026 United Way Campaign
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.
Join CUCSA’s All-Staff Town Hall: UC State & Federal Updates and the UC Advocacy Network (UCAN)
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.
ASAP Wellness Workshop – Aligning Action with Purpose: Using Values to Guide Decision-Making and Goal-Setting in the New Year
Join us on Jan. 22 for a 45-minute online workshop to learn how to identify your values, align action with purpose, set sustainable goals and uncover more motivation and fulfillment.
Join the 15th Annual Winter Warmer
Join Staff Assembly and CSAC for the 15th Annual Winter Warmer and Arts and Crafts Bazaar on Friday, December 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m in Cheadle Hall Plaza.
Michelle Zauner’s "Crying in H Mart" named UCSB Reads 2026 Book
"Crying in H Mart" by Michelle Zauner is the book selection for UCSB Reads 2026, the 20th anniversary of UC Santa Barbara’s award-winning common book program. Faculty, staff and students are invited to co-sponsor and participate in UCSB Reads events, including the free public talk by Zauner in Campbell Hall on May 7.