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Donavan and Maya met their first year at UCSB and have always supported each other's creative outlets. In 2024, Donavan and Maya were both named winners in UCSB’s HFA Give Day Contest for their submissions under prose and poetry. With Donavan’s background in music composition and Maya’s devotion to personal narrative writing, they produced a series of pieces that combine their storytelling talents. After Donavan produced a composition of Maya’s first publication, he named, “Maya’s Tree,” they decided to follow this trail, which led to this event.

Come see Lara Bartel ‘25 (CCS Music Composition) present her senior recital, I Dreamt of us Last Night! Experience a blend of original electronic and acoustic chamber music with performances from Lara and other UCSB students. The recital will feature a wide range of styles from fixed media and open instrumentation graphical scores to groove based pierrot ensemble music to industrial scream-rap and noise pop.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒗𝒂𝒔 explores the intersection of painting and ceramics through a collection of works that turn traditional ceramic forms into dynamic, three-dimensional canvases. By combining elements of sculpture and painting, the exhibition questions what a canvas can be and invites viewers to see form and function in a new way.

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) and UCSB Library invite you to join us for an exhilarating event celebrating knowledge, innovation, and the art of effective communication. Hear students from diverse disciplines condense their research, insights, and enthusiasm into a three-minute presentation that captivates, enlightens, and leaves a lasting impact. 
 

Join UCSB Sustainability and EJA (Enviromental Justice Alliance) for a climate discussion panel to discuss global climate inequities

AI CoP Spring Symposium | April 28 – May 2, 2025

Join for a week-long symposium exploring the applications and implications of Artificial Intelligence at UCSB. Connect with campus AI scholars and practitioners, engage in meaningful discussions, and discover the latest research and AI innovations.

Drop by the College of Creative Studies (CCS) Art Gallery that regularly showcases the work of CCS Art students and artists from the greater Santa Barbara area. Whether you come to relive your art show at the CCS Gallery or just a walk tour during All Gaucho Weekend, all are welcome!

This event takes place from 11:00 - 1:00 pm and is part of All Gaucho Reunion Weekend 2025.

Join us for a special performance by the Mivos Quartet in collaboration with CCS Music Composition Faculty Andrew A. Watts. The concert will feature Watts' piece A Strobe Fractures Obsidian Night alongside works by Ingrid Laubrock, Henry Threadgill, Julie Herndon, and George Lewis. Free admission.

In collaboration with UCSB Reads, Health and Wellness invites you to an interactive afternoon of Speed Friending (similar to speed dating, but for making friendships!).  Please register in advance 

From the UC Santa Barbara Graduate Division:

The runners-up from the preliminary rounds will compete for a spot in the Grad Slam campus final on April 3.