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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.

The Center for Black Studies Research (CBSR) invites you to join for the inaugural screening of our documentary series on African American life in the United States.

The College of Creative Studies (CCS) invites you to join us for the eighth annual Research & Creative Activities Conference (RACA-CON) on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM, taking place in the Interactive Learning Pavilion (ILP) during UCSB Parents & Family Weekend.

AI tools have the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning by increasing efficiency and fostering more equitable and inclusive classrooms. However, they also pose challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining academic integrity. In this workshop, we will explore both the exciting possibilities and the problematic aspects of AI in education, offering strategies to harness its benefits while addressing ethical concerns. 

Register here.

From the College of Creative Studies Community Council (CCSCC):

Join us at the MultiCultural Center as we kick off the 2023-2024 academic school year. Come meet our team, learn about our upcoming events and programs, meet many student organizations affiliated with the MCC, and have a discussion about community. Bring a friend or two, and enjoy a fun night in our center with small bites and entertainment! Free and open to the public. 

“If we had the ability to assess who is the most beloved figure in music – not in overall numbers, but sheer adoration, per capita and per peer – it likely wouldn’t be Taylor or Beyoncé but Mavis Staples, who has been taking us there since the late ’60s.” Variety

“The colossally talented pair continue their commando, no-limits journey to the top of the music world.” Associated Press on The War and Treaty

Hey everyone!

Join us TODAY, September 27th, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in CCS Room 136 for an epic evening! We’ve got music, delicious snacks, and a ton of fun icebreakers lined up—plus all your favorite board games! 

This is a perfect chance to connect with your peers and discover exciting future workshops and leadership opportunities, especially for those interested in becoming officers or major representatives!

Dear CCS Students, Faculty and Staff, please mark your calendars for the 2024 College of Creative Studies (CCS) All College meeting! Join us for a day of community building, welcome activities (including our infamous rock-paper-scissors tournament), and lunch!

Please join us in conversations with first generation graduate students as they share their experiences into their field of study and their journey as a First-Generation Graduate Student. Topics of discussion will include navigating imposter syndrome, self-care strategies, and how to survive and thrive in academic spaces.

The event will consist of a graduate student panel and a networking mixer between first-generation undergraduate and graduate students. The event will feature graduate students from a wide range of STEM, social science, education, and humanities fields.

Audra Metzler and Stevie Andrade, HR representatives with Angi (formerly Angi's List) will present the first workshop in our Prep with a Pro series and will share perspectives on what makes an impressive professional resume and cover letter. Students will learn the process of writing these key documents, including targeting, style, and format. Audra and Stevie are experienced HR professionals who love supporting Gauchos, so don't miss this valuable virtual presentation!

As part of the 2024 UCSB Summer Carillon Recital Series, Wesley Arai (UCSB University Carillonist) will present a recital from the carillon in UCSB’s Storke Tower on Sunday, August 11th at 2:00 pm. Selections will include original works for carillon and arrangements of well-known classical and popular tunes.

Listeners are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on the grass outside the tower during the recital.

CCS Music Composition Faculty Emeritus Earl Louis Stewart announces the premiere performance of his Symphony #4: Juneteenth Symphony (Identity 34:1).  It will premiere as part of the Prelude to Juneteenth Day Celebration at UC Los Angeles’ Royce Hall, presented by the Department of African American Studies.

Please join us for a reception and awards ceremony honoring the recipients of the 2024 Library Award for Undergraduate Research. Prizes of $750 for first place and $500 for second place will be awarded in each of three categories: Sciences & Engineering, Humanities & Fine Arts, and Social Sciences.

The 2024 Library Award for Undergraduate Research is generously supported by a gift from Dr. Jenny Cook-Gumperz, faculty emerita.

This event will be photographed or recorded.

Please join us for a musical event featuring the premiere of two projects by Donavan Walker '25 (CCS Music Composition). 

We are thrilled to invite you to the AI Community of Practice Spring Symposium from May 20-24.

Suite for Drowning is a collection of musical works directly inspired by near death aquatic experiences on the California Coast. This suite of live electroacoustic pieces explores the vastness of the ocean, natural forces, biological fear responses, out of body experience, and after-life. This iteration of the work is for Lucian Parisi’s senior composition recital, combining electronic material from past albums, compositions specific to this project, and live chamber improvisation.

Free Admission

There will be a reception following the concert.

Renowned Berlin-based violinist Sarah Saviet premieres a collection of new works written by CCS Music Composition students: Luca LaMarca '27, Leah Graalfs '27, Angus Malcomson '27, Kai Jenkin '26, Zachary Davis '27, and Lucian Parisi '24. Saviet will also be performing contemporary violin works: Falter by Lisa Streich, Mikka by Iannis Xenakis, and Habitual by Lawrence Dunn.

Conference Details

Date: Wednesday, May 15th and Friday, May 17th, 2024 between 8 am and 5:30 pm.
Location: UCSB Library and Kerr Hall

Discover the boundless horizons of knowledge and innovation at the UCSB Conference 2024. This week-long event is a testament to the remarkable achievements of our students, who have delved into a diverse array of research topics, fostering new insights and igniting intellectual curiosity.

We welcome you to the URCA Week Poster Colloquium at UCSB, a dynamic showcase of ingenuity, exploration, and innovation. This event serves as a platform for students from all disciplines to present their research findings and creative projects to the university community and beyond.

The Undergraduate Poster Colloquium embodies the spirit of academic curiosity and collaboration. Held annually, this event allows students to share their breakthroughs, insights, and artistic endeavors with a diverse audience. 

Mary "Jo" Little (1954-2017) was a beloved staff member known for her unwavering commitment to student wellness and the undergraduate community. During her 25 years at UCSB, Jo served in the Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Environmental Studies before becoming the College of Creative Studies (CCS) Assistant Dean in 2013.

CCS Dean Emeritus and paleobotanist Bruce Tiffney will lead the campus flora walk and provide a brief introduction to the diversity of plants that faculty and staff have introduced to campus.

You’re invited to 𝓪𝓽𝓽𝓪𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓭, a senior exhibition by Jesús Balandrano Ramírez '24 (CCS Art), at the CCS Gallery opening this Saturday, April 20th, and on view until Thursday, April 25th. Join us on Tuesday, April 23rd at 5pm for the reception. Light refreshments will be served.

***Free Admission***

From analog tape loops to infinite oscillators, Rachel Beetz, Anne Hege, and Julie Herndon weave together an evening of electroacoustic music reflecting on tactile interactions with sonic technologies. In this concert, Beetz (synth), Hege (voice), and Herndon (keys) augment acoustic instruments with their analog and digital likeness.  

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