Summer #4 - 8/4/25

[Eric Zimmerman]

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IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:

9/9/25              Fall Class Registration Pass #3 opens. Check GOLD for assigned day/time

Summer Session Deadlines:

8/4/25              TODAY!  Summer Session B Instruction Starts
8/10/25            Last day to Drop Session B courses with a unit fee refund

8/14/25            Last day to Add Session B courses with an add code
8/19/25            Session A Drop deadline (with no refund)
8/29/25            Session C Grade Change Deadline
9/12/25            Session B Grade Change Deadline

- To review all the UCSB Summer Session Deadlines click here
- Click here to view all Quarterly Deadlines & Registration Pass dates

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ES ACADEMIC ADVISING AVAILABILITY – We are open during the Summer  AND
this is a great time to get extra attention and advice, before the hordes of students return in the fall!

• Email questions to advi...@es.ucsb.edu and we will do our best to respond as soon as possible (normally 1-2 business days).
• We offer drop-in Advising in Bren Hall, Rm 4312, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00-3:00 pm. Just come by and we will help you on a first come-first serve basis.
• Or, you can schedule a remote Zoom appointment with an advisor five days a week using the Schedule an Appointment link on the ES Advising webpage.
  
  

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INDEX:

1)  UC Center Sacramento Virtual Info Sessions August 2025

 

2)  UCSB ENV LECTURE:  UCSB’s Sedgwick Reserve in Santa Ynez this Friday (8-August)
    from 6-7:30pm for a seminar talk exploring the role of prescribed fire in California’s
    oak woodlands.

 

3)  Volunteer Opportunity on Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands as part of an ongoing
    cloud forest restoration project.  
    - Thursday, August 29 to Sunday, September 1.    

 

4)  Attend the The SKY Happiness Retreat sponsored by SKY@UCSB

    - Location: UCSB Campus, Graduate Student Lounge

    - Aug 16^th, 17^th, and 18^th (see specific times for each day below)

-     Student Scholarship: All UCSB students are eligible for FULL SCHOLARSHIP

 

5) Volunteer/Internship Opportunities at the Santa Barbara Zoo!

 

6)  Summer Jobs with CALPIRG!

7)  We’re excited to announce that WWOOF-USA is launching a
    Fall Sustainability & Storytelling Internship – and we’re looking for passionate
    student WWOOFers to apply!
    - Internship Dates: Sept 8 – Nov 14, 2025

 

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CONTENT:

1)  UC Center Sacramento Virtual Info Sessions August 2025

It’s not too late to join us for a virtual info session! We have scheduled a couple of virtual info sessions on the following days to get more information about UC Center Sacramento. RSVP at uccsad...@ucdavis.edu.

 

Thursday, August 7th at 12pm

Wednesday, August 13th at 11am

Monday, August 18th at 1pm

 

Spend the Winter 2026 term studying and interning in and around the CA State Capitol!  Gain academic credit, public policy research and internship experience.  We have launched careers in public service, and we can help launch yours, too!

 

Final Deadline: Thursday, 8/28/25 (by 11:59pm)

Learn More: uccs.ucdavis.edu

Apply at: https://apply.uccs.ucdavis.edu

 

Spend the Spring 2026 term studying and interning in and around the CA State Capitol!  Gain academic credit, public policy research and internship experience.  We have launched careers in public service, and we can help launch yours, too!

 

Priority Deadline: Tuesday, 9/10/2025

Final Deadline: Thursday, 10/16/25

Learn More: uccs.ucdavis.edu

Apply at: https://apply.uccs.ucdavis.edu

 

See attached fliers for mor einfo and please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

 

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2)  UCSB ENV LECTURE:  UCSB’s Sedgwick Reserve in Santa Ynez this Friday (8-August) from 6-7:30pm for a seminar talk exploring the role of prescribed fire in California’s oak woodlands.

 

Please join us at UCSB’s Sedgwick Reserve in Santa Ynez this Friday (8-August) from 6-7:30pm for a seminar talk exploring the role of prescribed fire in California’s oak woodlands. This talk will examine how carefully planned, low- to moderate-intensity burns influence oak seedling recruitment and tree health in southern California oak woodlands.

 

The event is free but prior registration is required (please register here). We hope you can join us Friday at our beautiful Sedgwick Reserve!  See attached flier for more info!

 

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3)  Volunteer Opportunity on Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands as part of an ongoing cloud forest restoration project.  
- Thursday, August 29 to Sunday, September 1.    

I'm reaching out on behalf of a restoration team organizing a special volunteer trip to Santa Rosa Island from Thursday, August 29 to Sunday, September 1. This effort is part of an ongoing cloud forest restoration project.  

 We’re looking to recruit a group of strong, capable volunteers to help with a key part of the work: rolling wattles for erosion control.

We hoping some UCSB Environmental Studies Program students would be interested in this opportunity?

 

Trip Details:

- Location: Santa Rosa Island

- Project: Cloud forest restoration – rolling 20-foot wattles for erosion control

- Dates: August 29–September 1

- Boat transport: Covered (IPCO tickets secured)

- Housing: CSUCI bunkhouse

- Food: Not provided – volunteers must bring their own

- Daily routine: ≈1-mile walk each way between bunkhouse and nursery

Physical requirements:

- Comfortable kneeling, lifting, and standing repeatedly

- Able to be on your feet for up to 8 hours

- Ready to work collaboratively in a physically demanding environment

This is a great opportunity for students or alumni looking for hands-on restoration experience in a truly special ecosystem.

If interested, please contact Saani Borge <saani...@ciesresearch.org>

 

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4)  Attend the The SKY Happiness Retreat sponsored by SKY@UCSB

- Location: UCSB Campus, Graduate Student Lounge

- Aug 16^th, 17^th, and 18^th (see specific times for each day below)

- Student Scholarship: All UCSB students are eligible for FULL SCHOLARSHIP

 

Dear ES students, 

Looking for a way to feel less stressed, more connected, and totally recharged? The SKY Happiness Retreat is your chance to discover a happier, calmer version of yourself while connecting with amazing people and learning powerful tools to boost your mental health.

 

Imagine spending the weekend doing a transformative retreat designed just for college students like you. This retreat has been offered to 350,000 students, faculty, and staff on over 145 campuses across the U.S. A Yale University study even found it significantly reduces stress and depression while improving mindfulness, social connection, and emotional well-being.

 

Here’s what’s waiting for you at the SKY Happiness Retreat:
- SKY Breath Meditation – an evidence-based technique to calm your mind and reduce stress.
- Interactive group activities – make new friends and share meaningful experiences.
- Emotional intelligence training – learn tools to navigate life with ease and confidence.
- Yoga and experiential learning – energize your body and mind.

 

This retreat is more than just wellness; it’s your chance to recharge, reset, and have FUN while doing it!

 

Location: UCSB Campus, Graduate Student Lounge

Timings:

Saturday, Aug 16th: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

Sunday, Aug 17th: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

Monday, Aug 18th: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT

 

Student Scholarship: All UCSB students are eligible for FULL SCHOLARSHIP to attend this retreat, with partial funding available for University staff and faculty! The SKY Happiness Program is usually $275 for every participant, so take advantage of this opportunity to put your well-being first! Seats are limited and will be given on a first-come-first serve basis. 

 

Apply here: Full Scholarship Link 

 

Testimonials:
“For the first time, I have control over the relentless racing of my mind.” - Elan, Brown University

“The SKY Happiness Retreat will revolutionize your daily life. As a busy student who also works and feels that my plate is sometimes too full, I cannot recommend making time for this course highly enough.” - Bryn, USM Law

“Never before have I felt more myself. That is so incredible, and I am so, so grateful.” - Johnny, Harvard University

We hope to see you there!

SKY@UCSB

 

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5) Volunteer/Internship Opportunities at the Santa Barbara Zoo!

As the new school year quickly approaches, we at Santa Barbara Zoo would like to extend an invitation to all local students interested in careers in education, communications, biology, conservation, environmental sciences, and everything in between! We are also happy to sign off on any required service or experience hours required for courses. 

 

Our current openings require a minimum of 3-4 hours per week as a Zoo Interpretive Guide or Animal Experiences Volunteer. Please share the following drop-in orientation sessions: 

August 2nd 10am-12pm

September 6th 10am-12pm

October 11th 10am-12pm

 

Those interested are welcome to sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepCNZ5kap84rS2Km4Z4_kJ7x5IlKDvsVltTU4QLM23L_3TkQ/viewform?usp=header

 

Opportunities are also posted on Handshake and Jobspeaker!

 

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6)  Summer Jobs with CALPIRG!

What are you doing with the rest of your summer? Are you looking for an opportunity that will build your skills? Or a job that will make real impacts on important issues?

Work with CALPIRG and the Fund for the Public Interest to protect our drinking water from toxic PFAS chemicals! Learn more and apply here!

Here's some more info about the campaign:

PFAS chemicals are linked to cancer & developmental problems. They’re used in everything from cleaning products to cookware, and when those products are washed, PFAS can get into our drinking water. Experts estimate that more than half of Californians are exposed to PFAS in our water. So CALPIRG is working to pass laws that would phase out PFAS from consumer products and require water departments to filter PFAS out of our water supply. We’ve already helped ban PFAS in makeup, clothing, and firefighting foam, so we know if we build enough public support we can win more protections!

 

We're hiring for paid campaign positions in nearly 20 cities across the country this summer, including in Los Angeles, Oakland, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz! Apply now!

 

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7)  We’re excited to announce that WWOOF-USA is launching a Fall Sustainability & Storytelling Internship – and we’re looking for passionate student WWOOFers to apply!
- Internship Dates: Sept 8 – Nov 14, 2025

This 10-week paid internship is designed to empower five student leaders to promote WWOOF on campus through storytelling, outreach, and creative content.

Interns will receive a $2,000 stipend, mentorship from WWOOF staff, and get the chance to inspire others to explore sustainable living through WWOOFing.

Details:

🗓️  Internship Dates: Sept 8 – Nov 14, 2025

💻  Remote + On Campus

💸  $2,000 stipend

🧑‍🌾  Must have previous WWOOF experience

📣  Application Deadline: August 15, 2025

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please share this opportunity or learn more:

🔗 Click here for full internship details & how to apply

 

-- 
Eric D. Zimmerman  (he/him)
Student Services Manager, Lecturer
Environmental Studies, UC Santa Barbara

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