#8 OCT. 17, 2025
Eric Zimmerman
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IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:
10/20/25 Winter quarter class
schedule and
Individual Pass Times
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11/3/25 Winter Quarter Class
Scheduling Pass
#1 opens. Check for
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Click here to see UCSB’s 2025-26 Registration Pass Times.
To view UCSB’s Quarterly Deadlines click here.
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ES INFO SESSION RECORDINGS:
Did you miss attending one of the Fall ES Info
Sessions this
past week? If so, here are some links to view recordings of the
presentations
and download .pdf’s of the slide decks used.
Info about Majoring in ES:
• Watch recording of latest ES Major Information
Session
(.pdf
of slides)
• Watch ES
Freshman Tool Kit video with tips on registration,
scheduling, etc. (.pdf
of slides)
• Download General
Overview Info Packet about Environmental Studies at UC Santa
Barbara
• Download Learn
more about the B.A. vs B.S. degrees in Environmental Studies
Info on Studying Abroad through UCEAP for ES majors:
• Watch the recording of Fall 2025 ES & UCEAP Info Session (.pdf of slides)
• Download Guidelines for ES & HYDRO Majors Studying Abroad
Info on great Environmental Field Studies
Programs for ES
majors:
• ES webpage listing
popular environmental
field studies programs
• Downlaod ES Guidelines for Participating in Environmental Field Studies Programs
Info on the Environmental Studies Internship
Program:
• Visi the ES
Internship Program
webpage for details about how to earn credit
• Downlaod .pdf of slides
from ES Internship Info Session this quarter
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INDEX:
1) UCSB’s
Fall Job
& Internship Fair is this October 22nd from
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the
Events Center (Thunderdome)
2) Help
Support I.V.’s
local elementary school. Rummage
Sale
this Saturday,
October 18th at I.V. elementary starting at 8:30!
3) Join
the UCSB Science
Communication Club for our first Social Night!
- Tuesday, Oct 21th, 6–7 PM, Bren Hall 1414
4) LOCAL
ENV
LECTURE: "Santa Barbara
Water History and
the Mission Tunnel"
– by Hugo A. Loaiciga, Ph.D. – Affiliated ES
faculty member.
- Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00pm, Alhecama Theatre (215 a
East Canon Perdido
St.)
5) UCSB
Campus
Sustainability’s Take Back the Tap initiative’s screening of
the PBS
documentary “Poisoned Waters” on Wednesday, October 22,
from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in
the First Floor Conference Room, SRB
6) INTERNSHIPS
with The
Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor
and Provost through the 2025-26
Academic Affairs
Student Internship Program.
7) Volunteer
with
SciTrek and Get hands-on experience in biosensing and
electrochemistry in high
school classrooms while inspiring the
next generation of scientists.
8) IV NatureTrack is recruiting
college students
to volunteer with NatureTrack.
We have
an info meeting scheduled for October 28th at 5pm at Little Acorn
Park
9) The CELP Scholar
Program, or Community, Equity, Learning, and
Persistence,
seeks to broaden participation in marine sciences, help more
students find
their own community in STEM, and support students’ persistence in
the
field.
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CONTENT:
1) UCSB’s
Fall Job
& Internship Fair is this October 22nd from 10:00 AM to 2:00
PM at the
Events Center (Thunderdome)
Hosted by UCSB Career Services, this is a great
way to
mingle with recruiters from a scores of professional
organizations!
Over 50 employers will be present to meet with students for a
variety of
opportunities.
Registration: Students are encouraged to register for the event. Go to UCSB’s Handshake for more info and to register!
For more information about Career Services events and workshops visit the UCSB Career Services recruitment calendar or UCSB's campus calendar.
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2) Help Support I.V.’s
local elementary school. Rummage
Sale
this Saturday, October 18th at I.V. elementary starting at 8:30!
Isla Vista School is one of ten neighborhood elementary schools in the Goleta Union School District and being the closest to UCSB, has a long history of collaboration with the campus. We serve a population of approximately 516 students, transitional kindergarten through sixth grade and this Saturday we are having a giant Rummage Sale that we think many UCSB students will find exciting and bountiful! Come check it out, from 8:30-2:00pm Remember the three R’s!
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3) Join the UCSB Science
Communication Club for our first Social Night!
- Tuesday, Oct 21th, 6–7 PM, Bren Hall 1414
Enjoy FREE pizza and cookies while testing your knowledge in science-themed games like Kahoot and Heads Up for a chance to win a special crochet prize from @ucsbwhales!
At the end of the night, we'll tap into our
creative side
with some hands-on collaging fun!
See attached flier or visit Instagram | Linkedin | Shoreline
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4) LOCAL ENV
LECTURE: Santa Barbara
Water History and
the Mission Tunnel – A Lecture by Hugo A. Loaiciga, Ph.D. –
Affiliated ES
faculty member.
- Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00pm, Alhecama Theatre (215 a East
Canon Perdido
St.)
Take a deep dive into Santa Barbara’s water history! Join us on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00pm for a talk by UCSB Professor and Hydrologist, Dr. Hugo Loaiciga.
Discover how flow reduction rendered Santa Barbara’s Gibraltar Reservoir and Mission Tunnel water systems obsolete, after reliably providing the city with water for most of the 20th century. Hear about the City’s recent water provision solutions, including Cachuma Lake, seawater desalination and wells. Consider future water challenges Santa Barbara will face and some possible pathways forward.
Hugo Loaiciga, Ph.D, is an expert in Hydrology, especially in the subjects of groundwater hydrology, hydrogeology, water resources systems, and applied mathematics. Dr, Locaiciga applies numerical, statistical, and field methods to answer complex problems involving the interactions between surface water, groundwater, and human activities. A professor in the Department of Geography, Dr. Loaiciga also serves as Director of UCSB’s Hydrology Laboratory. He has published over 400 archival papers and received several awards for his research and work.
$5 suggested donation; Free for SBTHP (Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation) members
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5) UCSB Campus
Sustainability’s Take Back the Tap initiative’s screening of the
PBS
documentary “Poisoned Waters” on Wednesday, October 22, from
6:30–8:30 p.m. in
the First Floor Conference Room, SRB
Take Back the Tap is a campus program dedicated
to creating
awareness about water quality standards and reducing single-use
plastic water
bottle consumption. Our mission is to emphasize the importance of
water as a
human right and build trust in state and national water safety
regulations.
We are organizing a screening of the PBS documentary “Poisoned
Waters” on
Wednesday, October 22, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the First Floor
Conference Room,
SRB. The film examines the contamination of Chesapeake Bay and
Puget Sound,
investigating how toxic pollutants, industrial runoff, and
insufficient
environmental enforcement threaten aquatic ecosystems and human
health. The
documentary examines environmental policy, ecosystem degradation,
and
restoration efforts, and will provide a nuanced understanding of
the complex
relationship between human activity and ecosystem health to
Environmental
Science students.
In addition, we are hosting a Tap Water Testing Initiative to help students learn more about local water quality and clear skepticism surrounding tap water consumption. The event will be taking place on Saturday October 18, from 1-3p.m. at St. Michael's University Community Center. Students are encouraged to bring a sample of their apartment tap water to better understand its safety and quality.
Attached the event flier and registration link
Link for the movie screening https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1b2PLq_KT7WEwfZW6xUivY0sOQ-UTSSv-qOtVJl3tODc/edit
Link for the water testing event:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PQptXPyUDqlnkSO5IFwG1Bf3an35Pig0LFTym_Kdj6o/edit
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6) INTERNSHIPS with The
Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost through the 2025-26
Academic Affairs
Student Internship Program.
We have an exciting
opportunity for
undergraduate students to develop professional skills while also
learning about
careers in higher education administration, including
opportunities here on the
UC Santa Barbara campus, through the 2025-26
Academic Affairs Student Internship Program.
The internship is a two quarter long course that focuses on the development of professional, administrative, and leadership skills. Two unique components of this program are the moderated panels and networking events with current staff, as well as Q+A sessions with campus senior officers and administrators. Interns also receive one-on-one mentoring from a staff member in the Division of Academic Affairs.
Interns should be current undergraduate students with upper-division standing as of Winter, 2026 who are available to participate during the scheduled time for the course (Fridays, 9:00am - 10:50am) in the Winter and Spring quarters. The internship consists of 2 upper-division units each quarter.
Apply for the internship by completing this form--applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and must be submitted no later than Friday, November 7. Applicants will also need to join one of the Meet & Greet sessions in October and November (additional information can be found on the form).
Please contact inter...@evc.ucsb.edu for any questions.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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7) Volunteer with
SciTrek and Get hands-on experience in biosensing and
electrochemistry in high
school classrooms while inspiring the next generation of
scientists.
Join SciTrek’s Glucose Sensing High School Module!
Get hands-on experience in biosensing and electrochemistry in high school classrooms while inspiring the next generation of scientists. Build your STEM teaching and lab skills, earn volunteer hours or course credit, and become part of a fun, motivated team!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and join our team!
Requirements:
You will be working with a group of ~5 students
through an
entire module. Volunteers should only sign-up if they can attend
at least 2
periods (1 period/day minimum) of the module and the mandatory
orientation.
You have the opportunity to earn 1 unit of CHEM 194 (please email for more information) for your participation in this program. We also verify volunteer hours, but please let us know before the beginning of the module so that we can be sure to track your participation.
If you have any questions see attached recruitment flyer or please
email
program manager Dr. Gulistan Tansik at guli...@ucsb.edu.
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8) IV NatureTrack is recruiting
college students
to volunteer with NatureTrack.
We have
an info meeting scheduled for October 28th at 5pm at Little Acorn
Park
Come learn more about NatureTrack, how to volunteer, upcoming opportunities, and lots of snacks!
Follow our instagrams for more information @ivnaturetrack @naturetrack_
Contact mack...@naturetrack.org for any questions.
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9) The CELP Scholar
Program, or Community, Equity, Learning, and Persistence,
seeks to broaden participation in marine sciences, help more
students find
their own community in STEM, and support students’ persistence in
the
field.
Eligible students are enrolled in a community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in Southern California through at least December 2026.
Applicants of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status are welcome.
CELP Scholars will receive:
Connections with Aquarium staff and programs to explore interests and career paths.
Community building opportunities, both online and in-person, to connect with other scholars.
“CELP Board” - An e-newsletter including job postings, internships, scholar updates, and invitations to Aquarium events.
Scheduled professional development webinars available for live participation and recorded for on-demand viewing.
A financial award of $10,000.
Applications are due November 12, 2025 at 5:00pm PST.
Want to learn more?
Watch our short video featuring 2025 CELP Scholar, Diana Castillo.
Check out application materials, timeline, scholar commitment, and watch our info webinar here.
Look at the Frequently Asked Questions here
Please share this email with any students and programs who may be interested.
For additional questions on the application or eligibility, please email CELPSc...@lbaop.org
-- Eric D. Zimmerman (he/him) Student Services Manager, Lecturer Environmental Studies, UC Santa Barbara To schedule a Zoom advising appointment visit: https://tinyurl.com/8nrcckds "Work Hard ~ Play Harder!"
