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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.

Celebrate the end of the quarter, usher in Finals Week, and come join us for eating, discussing, and playing around with pi(e)! From circular pizza to baked goods, games, and fun as endless as pi itself - we're looking forward to having you there.

RSVP here.

Small marks and individual units combine to build a landscape and architecture greater than its own. The exhibition Soft Bodies brings together the distinctive work of two artists, Melinda Braathen and Liz Stringer, each offering a unique perspective on the delicate interplay between the individual and the collective. The exhibition examines impermanence, transformation, and the evolving relationship between the sacred and the performative.

Join us for an evening of music that explores the depth and complexity of sound through a range of styles and emotions. Layers, a senior recital by OBSD Vision Fellow Donavan Walker '25 (CCS Music Composition)! Experience Live original music composed by Donavan Walker and stunning voice acting from Justin Sanchez '26 (UCSB Department of Theater and Dance)! Doors open at 4:30 PM, and TICKETS ARE FREE for everyone!

WHEN: FEBRUARY 22nd 5PM (doors open at 4:30PM)

Join the Community Council this Friday for a de-stressing event where you will get to make crafts and enjoy some snacks!

The College of Creative Studies Art Gallery and the American Indian and Indigenous Student Association (AIISA) at UC Santa Barbara would like to invite you to the closing event for Jackson Hunt’s exhibition Some of All Parts on February 1, 2025 at 2:00PM.

Performance at 2:00PM

Artist Conversation at 3:00PM

CCS Marine Science Faculty Dave Valentine will be hosting a talk as a part of Profs at the Pub—a free speaker series featuring UC Santa Barbara professors. 

Science and Disasters - An Unusual Pairing

The College of Creative Studies Art Gallery is pleased to present SOME OF ALL PARTS, a solo exhibition by Jackson Hunt.

Dear Community, 

This exhibition showcases 15 research posters selected by a jury of UCSB librarians at the UCSB Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities’ 2024 Poster Colloquium. Outstanding undergraduate research from the humanities and fine arts, social sciences, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics divisions is included. 

The displayed posters demonstrate the breadth and depth of undergraduate research at UCSB. Posters were selected for demonstrating excellence in clarity, visual representation, presentation, and intellectual significance.

Inspired by the breathtaking landscape and diverse marine life that surrounds our campus, Sea Change aims to bridge the gap between marine awareness and conservation engagement among the UCSB community. From the rocky reefs of the Santa Barbara coastline to the tranquil kelp forests of Santa Cruz Island, this exhibition offers a glimpse into the vibrant biodiversity and the fragile balance of our underwater backyard. 

Join us for "Headlands" - a gallery show put on by our very own CCS Art colloquium course students! Reception happening Wednesday, December 4th from 5-7 PM.

ANOTHER FREE SHOW THIS SATURDAY🔥🔥🔥
Opeyemi (‘Opey’) Olagbaju is a Nigerian American stand-up comedian and writer. He has written for CLOSE ENOUGH at HBO Max and was previously a Story Editor on BETTY for HBO. Prior to that, he was a writer on Kenya Barris’ UNRELATED for Freeform, Phoebe Robinson’s Doing the most, I LOVE YOU AMERICA WITH SARAH SILVERMAN for Hulu and THE NEW NEGROES for Comedy Central. He has also successfully showcased his stand-up on Comedy Central, JFL’s 2019 New Faces, and SF Sketchfest.

The new Science Communication Club at UC Santa Barbara aims to make science more digestible, accessible, and exciting across various fields and demographics. Workshops are held biweekly and our next one is, on Wednesday, November 20th, at 6:00PM with Tessa Cafritz in Bren 1414. Tessa Cafritz is a naturalist and Volunteer Program Manager of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Sea Center. This interactive education workshop will teach attendees how to share scientific topics in informal/interpretive education!

 Calling ALL CCS Majors!  

Established in 1954, the Faculty Research Lecturer is the highest honor the UC Santa Barbara faculty can bestow on one of its members. Each year the Academic Senate recognizes one individual for their outstanding academic and creative achievements and invites them to present their work to the campus community. These lectures, which were disrupted during Covid, commemorate the accomplishments and professionalism of our distinguished colleagues.

Lectures: 4 pm - 6 pm | Light refreshments to follow

The Department of Theater and Dance Presents:

A Place for Us

Santa Barbara Dance Theater – 2024 Fall Season

November 15^th - 17^th, 2024