#46 April 17, 2026

[Eric Zimmerman]

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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES & DEADLINES:

 

4/17/26            TODAY, Last day to Add Spring courses

 

4/20/26            UCSB Summer Sessions Registration Pass #2 Opens
                        Check GOLD for your assigned day and time

 

4/24/26            Last date to Drop Spring courses w/o a “W” grade

 

4/27/26            Fall 2026 Class Schedule Posted to GOLD

 

5/11/26            Fall Registration Pass #1 starts. Check GOLD once schedule
is posted for your exact pass day and time!

- View SPRING Quarter Registration Deadlines here.
- View Registration Pass Times & Info here.

- View Info & Deadlines for Declaring Candidacy to Graduate

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IMPORTANT SURVEY FOR UCSB UDERGRADS:

The 2026 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey (UCUES) is currently underway and if you’re a CURRENT student they want you to share your experiences, such as: What has been your experience at UC Santa Barbara? What has been your experience as a student in your department?

Check your UCSB email for your survey invitation or visit the survey website at ucsb.edu/ucues
It is important for our department to have as many of our students participate as possible, so the survey results can be used to help make a difference for our programs.

 

Raffle Prize information: There is a series of prize drawings featuring five sets of Apple AirPods (4th generation) and three $50 Woodstock’s Pizza gift cards. Participating in the survey is completely voluntary. If you have any questions about the project, please email Nancy Carrada Zuniga in the UCSB Office of Budget and Planning, at nancy_car...@ucsb.edu.

 

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INDEX:

 

1)   Celebrate Earth Day by VOLUNTEERING at Santa Barbara’s Earth Day Festival!
    - Fri Apr 24, 2026 – Sun Apr 26, 2026 at beautiful Alameda Park, Downtown SB

 

2)  Thinking of taking ES classes this Summer, then check out 
    ENVS 108O: History of the Oceans

 

3)  ELI PROJECT:  Native Planting Workshop with IVRPD Thursday, April 23rd!

4)  YOU’RE INVITED:  UCSB Spring 2026 Mental Health First Aid Classes
- Sunday, April 26, 9am to 4pm via Zoom & Saturday, May 2, 9am to 4pm via Zoom

 

5)   Recruiting board members for UCSB’s Coastal Fund Board starting in Fall 2026

 

6)  Applications for the 2026–2027 Associated Students Zero Waste Committee 
    (AS ZWC) Board are now open, and we are hiring.

 

7)  The UCSB Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program 
    provides FREE hands-on training to help individuals and communities prepare 
    for and respond to disasters. Attend our Three-day certification course 
    - April 26th, May 2nd, and May 3rd

 

8)  APPLY for Paid Summer Internship with the UCSB Natural Reserve System (NRS)
    DEADLINE IS COMING UP FAST: Apply by Monday 20-April! 

 

9)  ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! The UCSB Marine Science Institute is 
    currently accepting applications to UCSB's on campus aquarium, the REEF 
    – Multiple positions available starting this Summer!

 

10)  Ellwood Canyon Ranch is looking for a Permaculture gardening intern – Paid!

 

11)  College Corps Community Service Opportunities - These partners 
    provide meaningful mentorship and hands-on learning experiences while 
    supporting important community needs in the areas of climate action, 
    food security, and K-12 education.

 

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CONTENT:

 

1)   Celebrate Earth Day by VOLUNTEERING at Santa Barbara’s Earth Day Festival!
- Fri Apr 24, 2026 – Sun Apr 26, 2026 at beautiful Alameda Park, Downtown SB

 

Join us April 25-26th, 2026 at beautiful Alameda Park to celebrate the 56th Earth Day! It will be a weekend jam packed with music, a plant forward food court, eco friendly vendors, education, non-profits and the largest green car show on the west coast!

 

Volunteers are the backbone of Earth Day - assisting with vendor check in, greeting guests, conducting crowd counts, working in Community Environmental Council’s Green Car Show and helping with children’s activities. Volunteers also assist with stage management, social media, beer garden, and supporting our ‘Zero Waste Team’ to ensure that our Earth Day Festival produces as little waste as possible. Please join us at Alameda Park. Volunteer shifts are three hours each and you may sign up for as many as you would like. Invite your friends to join you!"

https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/751783044022/false#/invitation

 

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2)  Thinking of taking ES classes this Summer, then check out ENVS 108O: History of the Oceans

Summer Session A, 2026

Instructor: Michael Montgomery <mpmont...@ucsb.edu>
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs, 3:30-4:40 p.m

 

This June and July, in ENVS 108O, come explore the history of the oceans! We will be taking the plural in the title literally: while it is often said there is only one ocean, one unbroken

saltwater world, it is at least equally true that each major ocean basin, and countless regions within them, would richly reward a lifetime of study.

 

To make the most of our six weeks, ENVS 108O lectures and readings will focus on select topics that illustrate the unique and interacting human and ecological histories of particular ocean basins, including the fantastical fish pictured below: a West Indian Ocean coelacanth, living representative of a lineage once thought to have gone extinct millions of years ago. If you are wondering what all those extra fins are for, or why the story of this fish reveals as much about the colonial and postcolonial history of Africa as it does the Mesozoic Era in Earth history, please join us! The coelacanth will be just one among several of what I intend to be widely relevant examples of how and why there are, and have always been, many oceans.

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3)  ELI PROJECT:  Native Planting Workshop with IVRPD Thursday, April 23rd!

 

Celebrate Earth Day by joining us April 23rd from 2-4pm at Pelican Park to learn about environmental stewardship and plant native seedlings! We are a group of students in the Environmental Leadership Incubator (ELI) program passionate about native plants and restoration. In collaboration with Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District (IVRPD) and the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration, we are hosting this planting workshop to educate community members on the importance of native flora while providing hand-on planting experience! We'll be providing tools and snacks, and we hope you’ll join us in restoring part of Pelican Park!

See attached flier or visit https://forms.gle/Y3KaXs7kBcHhaFTA9

 

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4)  YOU’RE INVITED:  UCSB Spring 2026 Mental Health First Aid Classes
- Sunday, April 26, 9am to 4pm via Zoom & Saturday, May 2, 9am to 4pm via Zoom

 

We are excited to announce *drum roll* our Spring 2026 MHFA classes are scheduled to take place on the following dates:

 

Sunday, April 26, 9am to 4pm via Zoom

Saturday, May 2, 9am to 4pm via Zoom

 

Please click this link to register for a spot in the class.

 

We will offer more courses in future quarters, so keep an eye on your inbox for more information!

 

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5)   Recruiting board members for UCSB’s Coastal Fund Board starting in Fall 2026

 

Consider joining the all-student Coastal Fund Board, in charge of allocating approximately $600,000 in funds each year to programs that celebrate, explore, and protect the coastal ecosystems in and around the University of California, Santa Barbara. Positions are open to all degree fields, and students should expect to commit at least one full academic year to the Board. This is a rare and unique opportunity to make a lasting impact while at UCSB and to get involved with the Santa Barbara community. Members of the Board also learn a great deal about local organizations acting to benefit our coastline.

 

The primary duty of the Coastal Fund Board is to review submitted grant proposals, evaluate them based on quality of project design, relevance to the Coastal Fund Mission Statement, overall impact, and allocate funding accordingly. Please visit https://coastalfund.as.ucsb.edu/ to learn more.

 

Requirements:

Able to attend a weekly zoom meeting from 6 to ~ 9:30pm every Tuesday night during the fall, winter, and spring quarters (excluding finals week)

Interested in issues surrounding coastal protection in the Santa Barbara area

Highly organized and able to communicate effectively with other board members and grant applicants both via email and in person

Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment

 

Board members will be eligible for a small quarterly honoraria.

 

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to the Coastal Fund at coast...@as.ucsb.edu. The cover letter should include an explanation of how your experience will help you make informed decisions in evaluating grant proposals. 

 

The application is due Sunday, May 3rd, by 11:59pm.

 

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6)  Applications for the 2026–2027 Associated Students Zero Waste Committee (AS ZWC) Board are now open, and we are hiring.

Who we are: The AS Zero Waste Committee is a student-led group working toward the UC system-wide goal of Zero Waste. Through projects, events, and campus partnerships, we aim to reduce waste, promote sustainable purchasing, and expand composting and recycling efforts. Our work is grounded in the idea that small, collective changes can lead to a more sustainable and greener campus.

What we’ve done: Our committee has organized initiatives like the annual Zero Waste Festival, quarterly Fix-It Fairs, shoe drives, and a Reusable Menstrual Products Program, along with a range of other projects focused on reducing UCSB’s environmental footprint.

Open Board Positions (learn more about each in the application)

• Co-Chair
• Festival Coordinator
• Internal Outreach Coordinator
• Special Projects Coordinator
• Administrative Coordinator
• Treasurer

Joining AS ZWC is a chance to gain leadership and project management experience, work directly on sustainability initiatives that impact campus, collaborate with students, organizations, and campus partners, and contribute to meaningful environmental change. These positions are also paid and each position receives a stipend of 300 dollars per quarter, while co-chair receives 450 per quarter.

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16lZ3IrxRG4W8Ufg6xdB8fCp8Ml8-edjKS_Vtsy2DlPY/edit
Deadline: Rolling, APPLY NOW!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Cameron Curtin <camero...@ucsb.edu>

 

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7)  The UCSB Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program provides FREE hands-on training to help individuals and communities prepare for and respond to disasters. Attend our Three-day certification course April 26th, May 2nd, and May 3rd

 

The program works directly with the Emergency Management and Sustainability departments. This 3-day certification course covers:

- Disaster preparedness

- Fire suppression

- Medical operations

- Search and rescue

- Disaster psychology

- A live disaster simulation

 

No prior experience is required, and the class is open to all! Completing this course grants you a certificate, the opportunity to connect with other CERT members, and the option to pursue future leadership as a CERT trainer. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up BY APRIL 20th!

 

Spring 2026 CERT Training Details

- April 26th, May 2nd, and May 3rd (Must attend all 3 dates, lunch and snacks provided)

- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

- UCSB Environmental Health & Safety, Building 565

 

To officially sign up, please complete this form BY APRIL 20th: tinyurl.com/springcert26 

More Info: sustainability.ucsb.edu/cert-get-involved

 

Additionally, if you are unable to commit to signing up for the full course but would like to volunteer your time towards supporting CERT, you are welcome to sign up to volunteer as a 'Live Victim' for Day 3 of the program. It is a ~3 hr time commitment and a photo release is required.  Date: May 3rd (Sunday) Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/certvolunteer26

 

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at snamb...@ucsb.edu

 

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8)  APPLY for Paid Summer Internship with the UCSB Natural Reserve System (NRS)
DEADLINE IS COMING UP FAST: Apply by Monday 20-April! 

The UCSB Natural Reserve System (NRS) is pleased to offer the Henry W. Offen NRS Undergraduate Internship for UCSB Students this summer. The paid internship is for a student to participate in research and management activities at the Reserves. This year’s Intern will work on management projects at Kenneth S. Norris Rancho Marino Reserve (RMR), with work also occurring on UCSB's campus and occurring remotely. The focus of the intern’s time will be collecting data in the field on a recent forest health project to inform wise stewardship of the Reserve. The internship comes with a stipend and supported travel to the Rancho Marino Reserve.

 

Apply by Monday 20-April! Details: https://nrs.ucsb.edu/henry-w-offen-internship/. Application: https://forms.gle/jiHuzywLn3G7BTKPA

 

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9)  ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! The UCSB Marine Science Institute is currently accepting applications to UCSB's on campus aquarium, the REEF – Multiple positions available starting this Summer!

 

We have open positions to volunteer with us as an Informal Science Educator, starting in the summer and continuing through the school year, as well as temporary paid positions as counselors for our summer camp, Summer's Cool @ The REEF. 

We also have one open paid position as The REEF's Program Coordinator, starting in the summer and continuing into the school year. 

 

Working at the REEF is a great opportunity for those who are interested in education and passionate about marine life. Docents will have the opportunity to take care of marine creatures, guide K-12 educational programs, and participate in community outreach. 

 

Positions available:
1)  Become a PAID Summer’s Cool @ The REEF Camp Counselor
2)  2026 Summer REEF Docent
3)  Recruitment of student staff position: REEF Program Coordinator

See the three attached Fliers for detailed info on these positions!

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at msi-ou...@ucsb.edu

 

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10)  Ellwood Canyon Ranch is looking for a Permaculture gardening intern – Paid!

 

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in growing plants and regenerative agriculture? Ellwood Canyon Ranch is offering the perfect opportunity for anyone passionate about working outside and growing local organic produce. 

 

Ellwood Canyon ranch is a 300-acre commercial avocado ranch with seven worker homes on property. Owned by Stacy and Ron Pulice for over 30 years, this ranch is slowly becoming experimental land for regenerative and holistic management practices. The one acre plot dedicated to student management is a place to experiment with regenerative agriculture techniques.

This position is best suited for those with interest in permaculture and alternative food systems, preferably with prior experience in horticulture or agriculture. The weekly commitment for this internship is 8-10 hours at an entry rate of $18/hr. We encourage a minimum of one-year commitment starting in June. Interns will perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to composting, plant propagation, pruning, habitat restoration, and garden planning. The main focus of this internship is to apply permaculture concepts in a practical setting. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final deadline of May 16th.

 

See attached flier for more info.

 

To apply send Cover letters and Resumes by email: EllwoodCanyo...@gmail.com

If there are any questions or concerns about the internship, students can reach out to EllwoodCanyo...@gmail.com.

 

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11)  College Corps Community Service Opportunities - These partners provide meaningful mentorship and hands-on learning experiences while supporting important community needs in the areas of climate action, food security, and K-12 education.

I am reaching out on behalf of the UCSB Sustainability Department and the College Corps program to share information about our Community Host Partners and upcoming community service opportunities.

 

About College Corps Community Host Partners:  Community Host Partners are the many nonprofit organizations, K–12 schools, public universities, and government agencies that host UCSB College Corps Fellows. These partners provide meaningful mentorship and hands-on learning experiences while supporting important community needs in the areas of climate action, food security, and K-12 education. We are incredibly grateful for the support they provide to our students.

Information for Potential Community Host Partners:  We are currently sharing information about a wide range of organizations that are hosting fellows or are interested in working with students. Some examples include:

• K–12 schools such as Adelante Charter School, Kellogg Elementary School, and after-school programs within the Santa Barbara Unified School District
• Nonprofit organizations focused on food security, including Apples to Zucchini Cooking School, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, and Organic Soup Kitchen
• Climate and sustainability organizations such as Campus Canopy, Channel Islands Restoration, the Community Environmental Council, and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
• Government and university-based programs, including the City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience Department, UCSB CalFresh, Explore Ecology’s School Garden Program, and several community-based education initiatives

These placements allow fellows to support projects such as tutoring and mentoring K-12 students, assisting with food access programs, participating in climate resilience projects, supporting environmental education, and helping with outreach and community engagement efforts.

You can also find more information about the community host partners, and the college corps program in general on our webiste: https://sicr.sa.ucsb.edu/college-corps-chp. I've also attached a flier you can send out to the students as well!

-- 
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

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