EAP Students Receive Awards
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs awarded 37 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to UCSB Education Abroad Program participants for the 2011-2012 academic year.
New SB Airport Terminal Aims to Achieve the “Gold Standard”
The Santa Barbara Airport Airline Terminal hosted its “The Art of Travel” gala last weekend in celebration of its new terminal’s public unveiling.
UCSB Green Initiative To Finance New Campus Sustainability Projects
The UCSB Green Initiative Fund will distribute a total of $177,080 to 18 projects over the next year as part of its ongoing environmental sustainability efforts on campus.
Cloud Technology Increases in Popularity, Reaches Consumers
Cloud computing has been the topic of much debate in the technological world over the past few months, particularly with the announcement of the Apple iCloud service’s release to the general public in the fall.
Bones May Benefit from Beer Drinking, Study Suggests
Almost everyone knows that consuming milk and other sources of calcium help to maintain bone health.
Professor Calls for Activism, Accountability and Love in Action
Several weeks ago, a meeting was held between Executive Vice-Chancellor Gene Lucas and campus staff, along with representatives from campus-based unions, students and community members. This was the latest in a series of meetings held over the past few years between University of California, Santa Barbara administration and various campus constituencies concerning the UC budget cuts. During that meeting, Lucas effectively said, “It is not ‘us’ (the UC system, or UCSB, for that matter), it is ‘them’ (the California State Legislature).” While this may have some validity — indeed, there have been massive cuts from the state to the UC system for years, or really decades now — in all likelihood, the state legislature will turn around and claim, “Well, it is not our fault, it is the federal government’s fault.” In turn, the feds will assert, “It is not our fault either, it is the global economic system’s fault,” or, better yet, “It is China’s fault.”
Court Resumes Lee Trial After No Contest Plea
Joe Lee, former UCSB Associated Students on-campus representative, will make his second court appearance today after pleading no contest to several charges during his May 18 preliminary hearings.
Nonprofit Supports Sustainable Habits
The Fund for Santa Barbara donated $16,000 to Santa Barbara Channelkeeper in order to promote water quality and sustainable practices in Santa Barbara County.
Court To Try Irvine Eleven
The group of Muslim students arrested for staging a protest during Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren’s 2010 speech at UC Irvine will appear in court next week.
Weekend Wrap-Up
The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to vandalism and several alcohol related crimes this weekend.