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Team UCSB-WA (left to right): coach Wesley Hung ‘24 (CoE Computer Science), Ezra Furtado-Tiwari ‘28 (CCS Computing, Mathematics), Om Mahesh ‘28 (CCS Mathematics; CoE Computer Science) and David Qiao ‘26 (CoE Computer Science; L&S Mathematics)
UC Santa Barbara Team Heads to ICPC World Finals
Wide group photo of hundreds of students gathered on a lawn in front of the College of Creative Studies building at UC Santa Barbara on a sunny day. The building façade shows the CCS sign and address number 494. Students are seated and standing in rows, facing the camera. Overlay text at bottom right reads: “UCSB GIVE DAY — 04.09.26.
UCSB Give Day is Thursday, April 9!
Xiaohan Zhang ‘29 (CCS Mathematics)
Xiaohan Zhang ‘29 (CCS Mathematics) Leads UCSB Team to 14th Place at the 86th Putnam Competition
The congregation of Lewis Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church with City Councilmember Eric Friedman and County Supervisor Roy Lee ; Photo Credit: Maya Johnson '24 (CCS Writing & Literature)
Maya Johnson ‘24 (CCS Writing & Literature) Explores Central Coast Black History in Santa Barbara Independent
Poster for After Hours, a solo exhibition by Emme Hyesun at the College of Creative Studies Gallery, UCSB. Coffee reception April 11 from 9–10 AM; closing reception April 15 from 5–7 PM; gallery hours 8 AM–6 PM, April 11–15. The artwork shows a painted scene of a person holding a glass of red wine in a softly lit interior.
After Hours | Solo Exhibition by Emme Hyesun '26 (CCS Art)
Event
Apr
15
Poster for Kai Jenkin’s Senior Composition Recital on Wednesday, April 15, in Music Room 1145. Program includes solo pieces, chamber music, and film scores. The design features a large treble clef and flowing musical notes on a light background.
A Senior Composition Recital by Kai Jenkin '26 (CCS Music Composition)
Event
Apr
15
Poster for A Legacy of Stone, a musical by Chelsea-Cameron Hastings, presented April 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall. Free admission. Additional credits include choreography by Lena Wessel, vocal direction by Z. Giovannini, and art by Joi McNeil. The design features a painted portrait of a woman with flowing red hair and a sea-themed crown, framed by a circular Greek key pattern on a dark blue background.
A Legacy of Stone: Junior Showcase by Cam Hastings '27 (CCS Music Composition)
Event
Apr
19
Poster for Manzanita, a group exhibition featuring Izumi Murase, Bahia Senay, Kaylee Heartman, Liliana Calypso, Samantha Wilkinson, Colby Condon, Cevins McCullah, Emme Hyesun, and Suraya Martinez. Opening reception April 25 from 5–8 PM and brunch reception April 26 from 12–2 PM at DMST Atelier, 4614 W Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. Background image shows a person standing in the ocean, viewed from behind.
Manzanita: A CCS Art Program Pop-Up Los Angeles Exhibition
Event
Apr
25
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