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[Undergrad Advising Global Studies]

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Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Subject: Brighter Days, Stronger Support 🌞📘
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View this email in your browser Dear Partners of the UCSB Food Security and Basic Needs Taskforce, This newsletter is a resource for staff, faculty, student leaders, and community partners working together to support food security and basic needs at UCSB. We’re committed to keeping you informed and fostering collaboration as we move into the Summer Session! Got a topic you’d like to see covered in an upcoming issue? Feel free to share your suggestions with us using this Google Form. Let’s continue making a difference and ensuring that every student has what they need to thrive—through the summer and beyond! Warmly, UCSB Thrive 🌟 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 🏡 IV Rental Inspection Pilot Program: Know Your Rights! This summer, Isla Vista apartments will be inspected for health and safety concerns (like mold or unsafe structures). Landlords, not tenants, will be held accountable. 🚨 Worried about how this affects you? You have the right to refuse an inspection. 🛠 Need support? The Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) offers free tenant support, including legal help, mediation, and housing resources. 📩 Contact: islavista...@gmail.com Learn More! 😊 The SRB is Open! 📚   More Info Here! Help Spread the Word: Arnhold Summer Courses at UCSB! 🌊💡 This summer, UCSB students have the chance to engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary learning through Arnhold Summer Courses—covering timely topics like climate change, storytelling, and social impact in small, collaborative classroom settings. These courses are a great way for students to stay connected, explore creative approaches, and build real-world skills. Scholarship opportunities are available to help offset tuition costs. 💰📚 Summer Session Classes B 2025 Learn more! 🤝 USS Pre-Pair Mentorship Program 🤝 UCSB Undocumented Student Services 🤗 Designed to support undocumented students at UCSB. Build community, access resources, and receive guidance as students navigate college 🧑‍🎓 The mentee application is officially OUT! 🦋 🔈📅 Deadline: August 27 I 11:59 PM Application Link Summer Childcare Grant Available! 🤍 Students enrolled in Summer Session A or B may be eligible to receive support through the Childcare Grant. 🧒☀️ 👥 Eligibility: 🎓 Must be an undergraduate student with a dependent.  🧾 Only one parent may apply per quarter for the same grant. Full details and application instructions are included in the form. Please share with any students who may benefit! 📧 ☀️ SunBucks Is Back This Summer 💸 Starting June 1st, eligible families will receive $120 per child to spend on groceries through the SunBucks food program. 🛒 Funds can be used at grocery stores and local farmers markets 🍎 Children can still receive CalFresh and other food benefits, and participation will not affect immigration status. 📬 Cards will be mailed directly to eligible families—no application required. Please help spread the word to ensure families in our community get the support they need this summer! Learn more! 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 Human Resources Student Assistant ($17/hr.) Are you seeking to start your career in Human Resources? Do you have administrative and people skills you are excited to use? If so, we want you to apply for the Human Resources Student Assistant position! The Human Resources Student Assistant will support the Human Resources central office at UCSB. You will learn data processing, maintaining file consistency and security, and many other administrative and HR-related duties. Job functions/duties: The position involves providing administrative support to the office. The role also includes serving as a backup front desk assistant, assisting with walk-ins, office space/supply organization, and other administrative and clerical tasks. Assisting with HR events set up/clean up, website updates, document purging, organizing/scanning documents, and filing/preparing information for special projects. The minimum requirements for this position include familiarity with Google Suite and spreadsheets. Apply by August 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM Handshake Application Recreational Events Assistant ($16.50/hr.) Job Description: Our Events team hosts and staffs 120+ events a year on our athletic fields and facilities. These events include on-campus student organization and department events, external facility rentals, and Recreation special events such as the Rec Fest and the Turkey Trot. Our team's main priority is to manage risk and ensure that events run smoothly. Student staff responsibilities include set up and tear down of equipment, procuring waivers, responding to and documenting injuries, upholding department and campus policies, and providing excellent customer service. Our goal is to provide participants with a safe and enjoyable experience! Those who work with the Events Team are required to be available on the weekends, including early mornings and late nights. Staff typically work 5 to 10 hours per week. This position will have training hours and shadow shifts throughout the entirety of fall quarter to prepare for full staff responsibilities during the rest of the 2025-2026 school year.  PLEASE NOTE: Shifts are primarily scheduled on weekends!!! Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Event/equipment set up and take down   Procure participant signed waivers at the beginning of the event   Self-initiate implementation of Recreation Department protocol and field/facility policies Monitor event field/facility and equipment, as well as participants and spectators for safety prior and throughout event  Provide clear communication with participants and spectators when establishing or enforcing Recreation expectations  Be prepared for an emergency response   Be the first on the scene when there is an injury, physical/verbal dispute or if any other immediate attention is required Document clearly and complete facility reports, injury reports and incident reports and turn in to the proper location. Attend bi-weekly team meetings to debrief and plan future event responsibilities (1 hour) Required:  To maintain current CPR & First Aid Certifications (Certification classes will be provided)  Attend Events Staff Trainings and Department Staff Trainings  Show up on time and dressed appropriately to all scheduled shifts Maintain good customer service etiquette when interacting with patrons Deadline: 7/31/25 I 11:59pm. Interview invitations will be sent out in the following week. Application Link UCSB Men’s Soccer Social Media Internship (Unpaid) UCSB Intercollegiate Athletics The Role  UC Santa Barbara Men’s Soccer is looking for Social Media Interns for the 2025 fall school year. Social Media Interns will work directly with the Associate Head Coach of Men’s Soccer and team to both develop and distribute key social media content throughout the fall season. We are interested in curating a brand and have goals to increase our social media presence as well as engagement.  Work closely with Associate Head Coach of Men’s Soccer on the following platforms: UCSB Associate Head Coach instagram, UC Santa Barbara Men's Soccer Linkedin Alumni Page and all UC Santa Barbara related Community Outreach programs content.  Responsible for scheduling, posting, and monitoring content across all of the above social media platforms  Collect live content within community programs.  Be a part of a hard-working and successful culture  Who You Are  Familiarity with all major social media platforms  Passionate about creating content and content planning  An enthusiastic and motivated team-player  Highly organized and detail-oriented  We’d love to hear from students with (Not Required!)  Experience using graphic editing software  Experience in photography  Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  Strong written and verbal communication skills  Benefits  ESS Elective Class Credit (Internship)  UC Santa Barbara Gear Long term opportunities in the industry and References  Apply by August 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM   Handshake application Audio Lab Assistant ($16.50/hr.)  UCSB Library  The Henri Temianka Audiovisual Preservation Lab in the UCSB Library Department of Special Research Collections digitizes legacy audio and moving image items for preservation and patron access. The Discography of American Historical Recordings (DAHR) digitizes commercial 78rpm sound discs and provides online discographic information on a website managed by the UCSB Library. Discs are digitized on an ongoing basis. AV Lab DAHR Assistants support this work by cleaning, photographing disc labels and barcoding discs to manage the digitization workflow. Duties and Responsibilities Operate Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machines to clean discs before digitization. Provide basic maintenance and care of Keith Monks machines. Look at disc in hand to determine, catalog, matrix number and issue to compare to FileMaker Pro record. Use FileMaker Pro to select objects for digitization and add new takes to database. Print and affix barcodes to disc sleeves. Operate camera to take photos of disc labels. Perform quality control of disc images. Archival object shelving and reshelving as needed. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills Attention to detail. Ability to maintain concentration in repetitive tasks. Ability to follow and remember detailed instructions. Work well independently. Communicate issues proactively and effectively. Courteous and professional attitude. Computer literacy. Ability to lift 40 lbs. Preferred Skills Interest in recorded sound or media. Experience using databases or organizing media. As part of your application, please include in your cover letter:  Expected month and year of graduation from UCSB.  Degree program/field of study. Whether or not you have Work Study.  If you have availability to work Summer (2025), Fall (2025) and Winter (2026) quarters.   Deadline: August 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM Handshake Application 🎓 Career Services Workshop 💼   🧭 Exploring Majors & Career Paths Tuesday, July 22 | 2–3 PM | Virtual 🗂️🎯 Feeling unsure about your major? You're not alone! Dive into the workshop to explore different fields, uncover your passions, and gain clarity on the best path for your future career. 📈   Register Here! 🍽️ Food Smarts Classes | Health & Wellness 🥦   🍎 Want to help students try new foods, learn how to meal-prep, and shop on a budget? Invite them to join us every Tuesday in July for Food Smarts which is a FREE nutrition series for undergraduates and graduates! It’s a great way for students to build community while cooking together. 🍽️😋 All dietary preferences are welcome.🧑‍🍳 Help students sharpen their food skills and build lasting habits that work for them. 🥦🥘 👩‍💻 Undergraduate Class: Tuesdays in July (7/15, 7/22, 7/29) I 1:30PM – 3PM Building 434, Room 147   🎓 Graduate Class: Tuesdays In July (7/15, 7/22, 7/29) I 5PM – 6:30PM  Building 434, Room 147 🎤 Masculinities Collective: State of American Men 2025 Presentation 📅 Wednesday, July 23 | 🕧 12:30–1:30 PM | 📍 SRB MPR National data shows a growing crisis of connection among young men with rising beliefs in harmful gender norms and nearly 70% of men ages 18–24 feeling that “no one cares if men are okay.”  This year at UCSB, Unscripted (a national storytelling campaign 🎙️📖 ) is launching to grow the leadership of college men to end violence through care 💛, connection 🤝, and accountability ✅. RSVP! 🛒 CalFresh Enrollment Party 🌼 📅 Thursday, July 24, 2025  📍Storke Family Housing Community Room 🕒 5:00PM - 7:00PM Learn about CalFresh, get support with enrollment, explore resources, ask questions, grab seeds from Edible Campus, and enjoy healthy recipe ideas! 🍎🌽 RSVP with the QR code! Sign Up and Learn More 📍 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

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