| | Mid-quarter check in! 🌞 Whether you’re balancing classes, internships, late-night study sessions, or just trying to survive the never-ending Canvas notifications, don’t forget to take a moment for yourself this week 💛 From campus events and wellness tips to free resources and opportunities to get involved, here’s your latest Basic Needs roundup to help you stay supported, connected, and thriving through the quarter 📚✨ Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive |
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| CYCLEMANIA 🚲 Celebrate biking, sustainability, and community all month long with UCSB’s CycleMAYnia events! Whether you’re a daily rider or just getting started, there are plenty of fun opportunities to join group rides, grab free food, learn biking basics, and connect with fellow cyclists throughout May ☀️💚 🚴 Wednesday, May 13 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM I REGISTER
Biking Basics Workshop & Ride to Shopping 🥞 Thursday, May 14 | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM I REGISTER
Annual Bike-to-Work Day Breakfast at Henley Gate ⚡ Friday, May 22 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM I REGISTER
E-Bike Showcase 🎊 Wednesday, May 27 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM I REGISTER
“Break Up With Your Car” Celebration ☕ Thursday, May 28 | 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM I REGISTER
Handlebar Coffee Group Ride to Work PLUS: Compete in the SmartRide Challenge all month long!
Track your bike rides, join UCSB teams, and increase your chances of winning prizes throughout May. Download the SmartRide app and join the “UCSB - Students” network to get started! 🌱🚲 SET UP AN ACCOUNT |
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| UCSB Sustainability is Hiring! 2026 - 2027 School Year (Must be available over Summer) Positions: Calfresh Advocate and Basic Needs Peer Advisor ($16.90 - $17.00) DEADLINE: 6/1/2026 APPLY The Outreach and Marketing Coordinator for the Basic Needs Program will help to raise awareness of the basic needs resources that UCSB and the local community offer to help support low income students, especially those experiencing food or housing insecurity. This position will work closely with the other members of the Basic Needs Communications Team and Calfresh Advocate Team as well as other outreach leads for other basic needs services. The work will include in-person outreach, developing promotional materials (flyers, videos, etc.), social media engagement, website content management, in-class presentations and more. The types of resources this program will be promoting include those found on this page. Basic Needs Outreach and Marketing Coordinator ($17.15) DEADLINE: 6/1/2026 APPLY The role of the Calfresh Advocate and Basic Needs Peer Advisor is to assist UCSB students with the CalFresh application process so students can receive monthly food benefits and connect students to the broad variety of basic needs resources including those focused on food, financial, and housing security, as well as other resources to support students overall mental and physical wellbeing. Selected interns will meet with students in crisis, provide empathy, be good listeners, and provide support to our Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Center at the University Center and El Centro Basic Needs Advising Center Locations. This includes providing general front desk support, answering phones and general inquiries, distribution of various basic needs resources. Learn more at https://basicneeds.ucsb.edu/resources/basic-needs-peer-advising Any Questions? Email sa-bas...@ucsb.edu |
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| Spring Sustainability Poster Show Interested in getting involved in sustainability at UCSB? Join us May 15, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the SRB Multi-Purpose Room SICR, which offers 60-80 internship positions each year, is hosting a mixer-style showcase to celebrate the relaunch of the department and feature projects that student interns conducted during the 2025-2026 academic year. Attendees will have the opportunity to see how fellow students collaborated with campus departments and local organizations to turn ideas into action. Also in attendance will be several campus programs who offer internships throughout the year.
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| First-Gen Survey Are you the first in your family to attend a four-year university in the United States? If so, participate in this ANONYMOUS study! We are conducting a study to better understand the experiences, needs and strengths of first-generation college students at UCSB. Your feedback will be used to help improve resources and support for students like you.
At the end of the survey, participants also have the option of signing up for a follow-up focus group interview. ✅ The Task: A brief online survey. ⏱️ Time: Approximately 10-15 minutes. |
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| Basic Needs Vending Machine At Pardall Center Monday - Thursday: 9:00AM - 9:00PM Friday: 9:00AM - 12:00AM Self-serve machine makes getting your basic health and safety supplies easy and free. Currently has: Eye drops, drink spike tests, COVID tests, vitamin C powder, Nightcap drink covers, menstrual kits, liquid IV, condos, allergy relief, hand sanitizer, bandaids, pregnancy tests #️⃣ Just type in the number and get your product FREE!
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| Disability Accommodations Workshop Having trouble getting DSP accommodations? Don’t know how to apply? We got you✨
Join for a Disability Accommodations Workshop and learn how to navigate DSP, secure the support you deserve, and what to do if your needs aren’t being met.
📍 Pardall Center 📅 May 11th ⏰ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 🌯 Free burritos from Super Cucas! |
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| LOTP Challenges the Narrative on Social Media and Phone UseSocial media isn’t always “good” or “bad” it’s all about balance! UCSB Health & Wellness and Life of the Party recently highlight different ways people think about screen time, encouraging students to challenge the idea that social media is automatically harmful. Instead of viewing screen time as something entirely negative, think about building healthy habits that work for YOU 💙 Some helpful tips for managing screen time include setting app limits, scheduling designated screen time into your day, switching your phone to grayscale, deleting distracting apps from your phone while keeping them on your laptop/tablet, and even filming study timelapses to avoid picking up your phone while working 📚⏳ Small changes can make a big difference in creating a healthier relationship with technology! 📱✨ |
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| CalFresh Recertifications Did you start receiving CalFresh (EBT) about a year ago? If so, your recertification may be coming up soon. Be sure to check your mail and online benefits portal so you don’t miss important notices. You can submit your recertification online, by mail, or over the phone. An interview IS REQUIRED for recertification so don’t miss it, but if you do, you can visit us at the Basic Needs Advising Center to reschedule. ⚠️ Missed the deadline? You typically have 30 days from your due date to restore your benefits, so act quickly! Need help? Basic Needs can guide you through the process, reach out or stop by for support (see drop-in hours)! |
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| Spring Hiring for 2026-2027 School Year Now is the time where many campus organizations are hiring for next year, great way to get involved and gain experience! Here are some of the amazing jobs open you could apply for... 💼
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Deadline May 8th at 11:59 PM I APPLY IVCRC Internal Chair IVCRC External Chair IVCRC Vice Chair IVCRC Historian IVCRC Treasurer IVCRC Community Outreach Coordinator IVCRC Special Projects Coordinator IVCRC Arts & Culture Commissioner IVCRC Events Coordinator IVCRC Greek Liaison IVCRC Graphic Design Coordinator IVCRC Publicity Coordinators (2)
Women In Media: Deadline May 10th at 11:59 PM I APPLY |
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