Community and Engagement

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.

Join us in celebrating the AS Food Bank’s 15th Anniversary by donating to our food drive! From April 20 - 24, drop off food and basic needs donations at select bin locations. The items will be redistributed at the AS Food Bank’s pantry.

The AI Community of Practice’s (AI CoP) five-day symposium explores the innovation and real-world impact of artificial intelligence across teaching, research and campus operations at UC Santa Barbara.

Commencement is one of our most cherished traditions, and it takes our whole UCSB community coming together to make it truly memorable. Sign up to become a Commencement Ambassador. If you plan to host a Commencement-related event, the Events Management & Protocol team requests that you fill out a form sharing fill out the form to help coordinate campus logistics.

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. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, April 17, 2026.

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.