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Date: Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Subject: New Month, Familiar Support 🤗
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View this email in your browser 🎉 Fiesta Week in Santa Barbara! 🇲🇽💃🌮 Looking for fun, food, and culture? Santa Barbara’s Fiesta Week is in full swing and there’s something for everyone! 🗓️ Thursday, July 31 & Friday, August 1 📍 Courthouse Fiesta Tours | 10:30 AM–3:30 PM Free docent-led tours at the historic SB Courthouse. Meet in the Mural Room! 🌮 El Mercado de la Guerra | 11 AM–10 PM Mexican-American food, handmade goods, and live entertainment all day! ⛪ La Misa del Presidente (Thursday only) | 10 AM Historic mass + festive garden reception at the Mission. 🎉 DIGS! (Thursday only) | 5–10 PM Music, food & dancing — ticketed event benefitting the SB Zoo 🐾 🌙 Las Noches de Ronda | 8–10 PM (Thurs–Sat) Flamenco & folklórico in the Sunken Gardens under the stars! 🌺 More Fiesta events continue through Sunday, August 3rd! 🎶🕺 More Info and Events! 🧭 Feeling Uncertain? You’re Not Alone 💛 In light of recent concerns about immigration enforcement nearby, the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) has a list of local immigration support organizations on their website!  📲 Find free or low-cost immigration legal help, rapid response hotlines, student support, and financial assistance is available on the list of trusted local resources. Whether you're staying in or going out, we encourage everyone to stay informed and know your rights. Save these resources and share with your community. 🤎 Immigration Support Resources Shop Sustainably at UCSB Surplus Sales! Looking for affordable secondhand finds? UCSB’s official thrift store has gently used university items at student-friendly prices! ♻️🪑 📍 Mesa Rd #507, Santa Barbara 🕜 Tuesdays | 1:30 – 4:00 PM Come treasure hunt and support campus sustainability!  UCSB Surplus Sales Instagram 🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness for Beginners 🧘‍♀️ 📅 Wednesday, August 6, 2025 🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍Register for Location Come learn basics of mindfulness meditation in a welcoming, supportive space.💛  The guided meditations are beginner friendly and will interweave elements of mindful self-compassion with a variety of attention based practices. No experience necessary. Drop-in friendly and led by a certified facilitator. 🧠✨   RSVP 🌱 Garden Clubs 🧑‍🌾 🐌 The gardens at Methodist and St. Mikes are looking for individuals passionate about sustainable food production! 🥕 If you want have input on what we grow, get hands-on gardening experience, or simply feel like you’re a part of a bigger community 🥬 THESE GARDEN CLUBS ARE FOR YOU! 🌿 🍎 Nutrition Educators 💪 If you (or someone you know!) loves working with youth and cares about nutrition education, this is a great way to make a real impact 👩‍🏫 🗓️ Info Session: 📅 Tuesday, August 5 | ⏰ 4 PM – 5 PM 📩 Questions? Contact Nohemi at nhern...@foodbanksbc.org  Sign Up Scholarship Universe 💸 🤑 Find and apply for various scholarships 💻 The OFAS University Scholarship Application is now open! All undergraduate students who submitted a FAFSA or CADAA for the 2025-26 school year are welcome to apply. 💰 Didn't apply for financial aid this year? That's okay: 😆 All UCSB students can access external scholarship opportunities in the Scholarship Universe site year-round. 💵 Gain Experience Workshop   Tired of hearing that you need experience? Not sure where to start in your search or exploration? Come to this workshop to learn more about different types of experience, strategies to start connecting experiences for long-term goals, and tools for helping to get you started! Wed, Aug 6 I 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM RSVP The MMC Positions (Paid) Hiring for the 2025-2026 School Year To apply, submit a cover letter and resume via email to Ronaldo Noche, rno...@ucsb.edu  Deadline EXTENDED: 11:59pm on August 3rd, 2025 Learn More About the Positions! Exhibitions & Events Student Assistant ($16.50/hr.) The UCSB Library is looking for a motivated, service-oriented student to assist with the Library’s exhibitions and events and to act as a student ambassador on campus. The position is part of the Library’s External Relations Department and will work closely with External Relations staff, Library employees in other departments, and campus partners to provide support for the implementation of a dynamic, fast-paced calendar of Library public programming, including exhibitions, the Library’s signature UCSB Reads program, faculty talks, exhibition openings, receptions, award ceremonies, and workshops. The student assistant’s primary responsibilities are to work at events, including some nights and weekends; promote events and exhibitions to diverse campus and community audiences; and support outreach and engagement efforts across various platforms. The position is ideal for someone who is adaptable with strong leadership and communication skills, an outgoing personality, and a desire to contribute to the UCSB community.  Apply by Monday, August 11th at 12:00 PM Handshake Application Trust and Estate Paralegal Allen & Kimbell, LLP, a preeminent Santa Barbara law firm, is seeking a skilled trust and estate paralegal to support our practice. Our trust and estate team includes several California State Bar attorneys, including two certified specialists in Taxation Law, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Our practice is built around a client-focused model that prioritizes strategic staffing and thoughtful collaboration. By drawing on the strengths of team members at varying levels of experience, we offer tailored, cost-effective solutions that balance sophistication with efficiency. Candidates for this position must have strong organizational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities. To apply for this position, please provide the following to hg...@aklaw.net: Your cover letter which should include your desired hourly /monthly / yearly compensation Your resume A writing sample demonstrating your critical thinking IVCSD Sustainability Support Staff Member ($18.83/hr) 15-20 hours/week depending on schedule and availability ABOUT THE POSITION: A Sustainability Support Staff Member will work with the General Manager and Public Works & Sustainability Director to execute the IVCSD Board of Directors directions and the provision of Community Services District (CSD) services for the Public Works & Sustainability Department. This position plays a major role in the day to day operations and delivery of CSD Public Works & Sustainability Department services. This position aids and supports the Public Works & Sustainability Director in the execution of the policies set by the elected Board of Directors. Sustainability Support Staff Members will assist the Public Works & Sustainability Director on a variety of tasks and projects ranging from identifying and documenting areas in Isla Vista that need beautifying, participating in hands-on beautification and waste reduction processes, constituent outreach to promote IVCSD Public Works and Sustainability programs and maintaining program organization.  Apply by August 6 at 9:00am Application Link A.S. Office Assistant ($17/hr.) We are looking for UCSB students to fill Office Assistant positions currently vacant in the Associated Students Main & Administration offices. The position of Office Assistant is a significant part of the everyday operations of Associated Students as they are the first person of contact when visiting our office. Therefore, we are in search of a student that: has familiarity of working with constant customer service requirements has the ability to communicate through written and verbal modes of communication has excellent organizational and computer skills has the ability to adapt to fluctuations and interruptions in daily work routine and ideally has financial and office administrative experience As an Office Assistant, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the policies and activities of Associated Students. In addition, you will gain experience in administrative office skills, such as processing requisitions, financial tracking, data entry, filing and email. *Associated Students accepts work study and non-work study applications. *Knowledge of minute-taking is a plus, but not required *Must be a registered undergrad UCSB student Submit Resume and Cover Letter by: January 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM Handshake Application 💼 On-Campus Job Mixer – Departments Wanted! 🌟 📅 Tuesday, September 30 🕛 12 PM – 2 PM 📍 Career Services Courtyard We’re bringing together UCSB students and hiring departments for a fun, in-person job mixer! 🎉 A great chance to connect with students looking for on-campus jobs, work-study, research, or internships 👩‍💻🔬📝 🔗 Space is limited to 20 departments – fill out the Google Form ASAP to save your spot! 🆓 Registration is free & first-come, first-served 📩 After 20 signups, we’ll start a waitlist Department Google Form! 🎞️ Free Summer Cinema - My Dog Skip 🐾 August 8th, 2025 I 8:30 p.m. I Santa Barbara County Courthouse ⭐ 🌕 Spend Friday night under the stars at the free Summer Cinema at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This year’s film series theme is “Dog Days of Summer” and will feature feel-good, movies that span multiple decades and genres, featuring our favorite furry friends. 🐶📷 Learn More 🔔 Summer Carillon Recital: Wesley Arai 🗓 Sunday, August 11, 2024 🕑 2:00 PM 📍 Storke Tower, UCSB  Enjoy a unique afternoon of live music from above as UCSB University Carillonist Wesley Arai performs as part of the 2024 Summer Carillon Recital Series 🎶🎼 🎵 Featuring original carillon works + classical & popular favorites 🪑 Bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax on the grass outside the tower! 👨‍🎓 About the Performer: Wesley Arai is UCSB’s Lecturer and University Carillonist, performing regularly on the 61-bell Storke Tower carillon. He’s an internationally recognized recitalist with performances across the U.S. and Europe. 🌍🎶 More Info 🍽️ Food Smarts: College Nutrition Series is BACK FOR SUMMER SESSION B 🍽️ 📅 Thursday, August 7, 2025 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 📍 SRB Suite 1220 – Health & Wellness Community Room Looking to level up your food game? 🍎🥘 Food Smarts is a hands-on nutrition series made just for college students! Each session will explore the unique challenges and opportunities busy students face when planning and preparing meals. Learn about cooking proteins, balanced vegetarian meals, and meal prepping for busy weeks. Find out what works best for you, all dietary preferences are welcome. 💸🛒 ✨ Make new friends, get practical tips, and explore what works best for you! All dietary preferences welcome! 🌿🍗🥑   Register Food Smarts: Nutrition for Graduate Students IS ALSO BACK! 📅 Tuesday, August 5, 2025 🕔 5 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Building 434, Room 147   Food Smarts is a hands-on nutrition series made just for college students! Each session will explore the unique challenges and opportunities busy students face when planning and preparing meals. Learn about cooking proteins, balanced vegetarian meals, and meal prepping for busy weeks. Find out what works best for you, all dietary preferences are welcome. 💸🛒 ✨ Make new friends, get practical tips, and explore what works best for you! All dietary preferences welcome! 🌿🍗🥑 Register 🌏 International Student Summer Gatherings 😎 🎲 Join the International Student Association each Thursday afternoon this summer in the Student Resource Building for games, snacks and fun! 😋 Open to all UCSB students! 🌍🌴 📅 Date: Thursdays I 3:00pm - 4:30pm 📍 Location: SRB 1st Floor Conference Room 🎓 UndocuGrad Prep Program 🎓 Are you an undocumented student thinking about graduate school? The UndocuGrad Prep Program is a year-long support program designed to help you navigate the grad school application process, financial aid, and more while building community and confidence along the way. 💛📚 🧠 Learn more at one of the online info sessions: 📅  Thursday, August 7 @ 6:00 PM PST 📅  Friday, August 8 @ 10:00 AM PST 📩 Questions? Email: sa-ussgr...@ucsb.edu RSVP 🧭 STEP Informational Meeting 📅 Thursday, July 31, 2025 🕑 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM 📍 Online via Zoom 🎓 Calling all STEP 2025 participants!  What is STEP?: A summer residential program for incoming first-year students in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) This virtual meeting is your first chance to connect with EOP staff, get a full overview of what to expect during the STEP week, and receive important registration info, reminders, and campus resource tips. 🧠 The presentation will last about 40 minutes, followed by a live Q&A via Zoom chat 💬 📌 Zoom link available upon registration RSVP AND ZOOM LINK 📍 SNAC (Food Security & Basic Needs and Advising Center) Hours Navigating college life can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone! At SNAC, we offer support for basic needs like housing questions, technology access, financial resources, and more. 🏡💻💵 It’s important to ask for help when needed. Whether you're facing challenges with housing, need assistance with technology, or have questions about finances, we’re here to guide you through it all. Your well-being is our priority, and we want to make sure you have the resources you need to succeed. 💪 Students are welcome to stop by the SNAC main office in the University Center for all your advising needs. If you're at SRB or El Centro, make sure to bring your laptop. 💻 Not sure where to go? No worries—just stop by our main location at the University Center! 😊 We’re here to support you through the finish line! ✨   To book an appointment, scroll down to "booking an appointment" for appointment options: https://basicneeds.ucsb.edu/ Follow us on IG & Tiktok @ucsbthrive for the latest news on basic needs resources! Basic Needs Website Basic Needs Website 📢 Faculty & Staff — Help Us Spread the Word! 🍎📦 The A.S. Food Bank is still here to support students this summer with fresh produce, pantry staples, and online orders — just in a new temporary location! 📍 Now located on the 3rd floor of the UCen while the main pantry is under renovation. 🛒 Online orders available for added convenience! Please share this info with students who may need support — no one should go hungry this summer. 👉 Stay up to date by following @ucsbasfoodbank 📢 Help Spread the Word: Miramar Pantry is Open This Summer! 🥫🌿 Know students living on the far side of Isla Vista or in Sierra Madre Villages? Let them know they don’t need to travel far for fresh food and pantry staples — the Miramar Pantry is right in their neighborhood! 🥕🍞 📍 Located behind the admin office in Sierra Madre Villages 🕓 Open Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30–6:30 PM 🥶 Includes refrigerated items for perishable goods ♻️ Don’t forget to bring a reusable bag! 🥫Summer Open Hours  Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30–6:30 PM Grab what you need to stay fueled and focused! 💪🍎 🚲☀️ Bike Shop Summer Hours  🚨🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE🚨🚨 Closed: 07/16 - 07/28 👀 Check Instagram to stay up to date 👀 Instagram Link  Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Hours 💰 Need help with financial resources or scholarships? We've got you covered! 💡 The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is here to assist you Monday-Friday from 10 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–4 PM. Drop by for guidance and support navigating your financial journey! 📚✨   📱✨ Need to chat with someone? Skip the wait — join QLess to schedule a phone appointment and get the support you need, right from your phone! ☎️💬 Tap the link, join the queue, and they’ll call you when it’s your turn! 🙌 💰 Office of Financial Aid QLess Info 💻 Heads up! The QLess system won’t accept new check-ins if the max number of people waiting is reached. ⏰ The office is closed from 12 PM to 1 PM — so if you try during that time, please join the virtual line starting at 1 PM. Plan ahead and save your spot! Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Website Join the QLess Line! Like What You See? ASK A QUESTION Want more information? We've got you covered – just reply to this email! VISIT OUR WEBSITE The basicneeds.ucsb.edu site acts as a central hub for all things relating to basic needs at UCSB. It is regularly updated with information on critical resources, and you can use our virtual chat feature to get one-on-one advising with a peer advocate!

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Global Studies Undergraduate Advising Team

Meghan Zero + Taylor Ross + Undergraduate Peer Advisors

Email: global-...@ucsb.edu|Appointment info here  

Phone: (805) 893-7860

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