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From UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures: 

in Conversation with Dr. Susannah Scott

“[Michael V. Drake] has used his decades of experience to advocate for better access to higher education for all Californians and has always fought for academic excellence.” – Governor Gavin Newsom

Please see below for an exhibition being put on by a few of our CCS Art students & L&S Art students:

Emme Birkholz '26 (CCS Art, L&S Psychology), Fatima Romero '26 (L&S Art), Samantha Wilkinson '26 (CCS Art)

December 1–5, 2025

Reception Tuesday 5-8

The College of Creative Studies (CCS) invites the campus community to join us for the ninth annual College of Creative Studies Research and Creative Activities Conference (RACA-CON), during UCSB Parents & Family Weekend! 

From CCS Art Faculty Kim Garcia: 

Join us in celebrating LOOK || REVEL, a two-person exhibition by Pui Tiffany Chow, Assistant Professor of Art at Pomona College, and UC Irivine alumnus and artist Joshua AM Ross, on view at the College of Creative Studies Art Gallery.

From Career Events at UCSB:

Feeling refreshed after the summer break and ready to pursue your next career goal? The Fall Job + Internship Fair offers a valuable opportunity for UCSB students to meet with employers seeking candidates for both part-time and full-time positions in person.

 https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/ea347918-201b-4728-a8d2-aea9750a2b2e/student_preview

From UC Santa Barbara | Sustainability:

At this year’s summit, our keynote speakers will inspire agencies and thought leaders to create a shared vision and accountability for sustainability efforts in California’s Central Coast. During the breakout sessions, we will be addressing topics related to climate resilience, energy, waste management, and sustainable food systems. The event will bring together key players from local institutions and government agencies to build collaborations for a sustainable Central Coast.

CCS Students, Faculty and Staff: Mark your calendars for the 2025 CCS All College meeting! Join us for a day of connection with your fellow community, including welcome (or welcome-back!) activities, major meetings, and lunch!

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From UC Santa Barbara Affiliates:

Get swept away by a stormy tale of magic, revenge, love, and redemption as the Award-winning UC Santa Barbara’s Naked Shakes bring Shakespeare’s mystical masterpiece, The Tempest, to life beneath the open sky. 

Pack a picnic blanket and join the UCSB Affiliates for an opening act with Naked Shakes Director, Irwin Appel. Plus, light fare, good company, and picnic games prior to the perfomance.

Saturday, September, 6, 2025

From Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network:

 https://www.library.ucsb.edu/events-exhibitions/ucsb-open-source-meetup-1

Are you experienced with open source software or hardware, or just curious about open source?

From The Carsey-Wolf Center:

Cameron Schubert '25 (CCS Music Composition) invites you to A Celtic Reverie, a senior recital featuring guest musicians on piano, voice, Irish flute, tin whistle, and fiddle. 

Renowned NYC-based piano trio (violin, cello, piano) Longleash premieres a collection of new works written by CCS composers: Luca LaMarca '27, Leah Graalfs '27, Angus Malcomson '27, Kai Jenkin '26, Zachary Davis '27, and Talia Kennedy '26. FREE ADMISSION!

CCS Alumni Macduff Everton '81 (CCS Art) and Mary Heebner '73 (CCS Art) are presenting the exhibition "Polar Opposites" at the UCSB Library from January 27 to June 20, 2025.

UCSB Library is excited to present the works of Macduff Everton and Mary Heebner in the exhibition Polar Opposites.

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.