Fwd: Basic Needs Spring Newsletter: Week 2

[Undergrad Advising Global Studies]

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Subject: Basic Needs Spring Newsletter: Week 2
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

Lots of Sunny Days and Support ☀️ Congrats, you survived Week 1 ‼️ The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and this quarter is full of opportunity! This week get yourself ahead and get your support now before the quarter officially ramps up. 🌷😆 Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive  UCSB Earth Month  Santa Barbara is recognized as the birthplace of the modern Earth Day movement, ignited by the 1969 oil spill that transformed environmental advocacy around the world. From April 11-26, UC Santa Barbara organizations throughout campus will draw on that history by hosting more than 30 environmentally-focused events that educate, engage, and unite our community around sustainability and environmental impact. Events Apr. 11: Zero Waste Festival, Little Acorn Park Apr. 14: Environmental short film fest, Anisq'Oyo Park Apr. 16: Worm bin workshop, ECP Student Farm Apr. 18: Guided tour of Coal Oil Point Reserve Apr. 21: Beach Cleanup, Devs Apr. 25: UCSB Environmental Affairs Board's Earth Day Festival, Pardall Road, IV Vote Yes! Student Medical Emergency Relief Fund (SMERF) Grants to UCSB students with medical, dental, psychological, and optical emergency expenses. In 2005, students voted to support SMERF, so that no student has to drop out due to medical debt. Vote April 20 - 23 ✅ Paid Internship The Goodspeed Internship (2026-2027) is designed to give one student each year the opportunity to gain experience in higher education administration while developing organizational and leadership skills. The intern has the unique opportunity to learn about the internal operations of the Division of Student Affairs, from planning and policy-making to the workings of specific units within the division.  If you would like to learn more, a Zoom Informational will be held Wednesday, April 15th from 4-5pm. Completed applications (which require two recommendation forms)! Due Monday, April 20th at 5pm.  Memorial Scholarships Applications will open on April 6, 2026 and close on April 27, 2026 at 11:45pm. Scholarships are offered by several academic and administrative units on campus.  Alan Ahn-Phi Vu Memorial Scholarship David D. Propp Memorial Scholarship David Wang Memorial Scholarship Gay Dowling Young '67 Memorial Scholarship George Chen Memorial Scholarship Veronika Weiss Memorial Scholarship AS Book Bank  Looking for free textbook rentals? Check out free books for your course with their catalog. 📕 Can't find what you are looking for? Check out the new FREE textbook reimbursement program.  IMPORTANT INFO:  Reimbursements are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. After you submit your application, you will be notified whether it has been approved.  To ensure reimbursement, please wait to purchase your textbook until your application has been officially approved. If you are not approved, you will not be eligible for reimbursement. Reimbursements may take at least 3 weeks to process.  CAB Volunteer Week Want to give back to your community? April 13th Disaster Kit Making (4:00pm - 5:00pm) & CPR Training + Certificate (5:30pm-8:00pm) - Pardall Center April 14th Scholastic Book Fair (12:00pm - 7:00pm) - Corwin Pavilion April 15th CARE Expo - Non-profit Internship fair (1:00pm - 4:00pm) - Corwin Pavilion April 16th Eat, Share, Care (10:00am - 12:00pm) - Unity Shoppe - transportation provided! Care And Bagels (9:00am-2:00pm) - Yetz Bagels April 17th End of Volunteer Week Celebration (1:00am-1:00pm) - Anisa'Oyo Park Spring Gold Deadlines While you’re soaking up the sun, don’t forget to check your Spring 2026 GOLD account. ☀️ Make sure to finalize your schedule and swap any classes before the registration deadlines to keep your quarter stress-free. ⏳ Need a hand? If you’re feeling “stuck in the weeds,” UCSB advising team is here to help! Reach out anytime with questions. 🪴✨ ZWC Volunteer Hours Looking to get some volunteer hours? Come help out at the AS Zero Waste Committee’s Zero Waste Festival x Fix-It-Fair on April 11th at Little Acorn Park.  Volunteer for Fix-It-Fair: helping to fix clothing, jewelry, instruments, surfboards, wetsuits, or more. You do not have to be a professional and any skill level is helpful! OR Volunteer for Festival: help with setup or breakdown before or after the event. Sign up and come help reduce waste and the community! June Temporary Housing Is Open  Thinking about taking Summer courses and need a place to stay between a lease/sublease? June Temporary Housing (Saturday, June 13 at 5:00 PM - Thursday, July 2 at 12:00 PM) is available to all UCSB students seeking to bridge the period of time between the end of residence hall or apartment contracts and the start of summer housing. We'd like to make the process of transitioning to your new lease/contract as easy as possible. Accommodations: June Temporary Housing is located in San Miguel Residence Hall. Rooms may be double or triple occupancy, and you will be assigned a roommate(s). Bed and bath linen is not provided, and meals are not included. Cost: $60/person per night. Payment is due online via credit card at the time of registration. Credit cards, cash, and checks are not accepted at the front desk.  Eligibility: This program is available only to UCSB students with valid PERM numbers. Rooms are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Food Security & Basic Needs Advising Center  If you need assistance with your Calfresh benefits, stop by one of our Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Locations! No appointment needed. Questions? Call us at 805-893-2786 or email us at sa-basic...@ucsb.edu UCEN, located across from the Campus Store Monday - Friday I 9AM - 5PM SRB, Student Resource Building Room 2287, 2nd Floor Monday - Friday I 9AM - 5PM Housing Navigators Have a housing question? Drop-In!! Week 2 - Week 10 Mondays, 10:30AM - 12:15PM I 1120 Kerr Hall, ONDAS Student Center Tuesdays, 10AM - 12:15PM I 1120 Kerr Hall, Transfer Student Center Wednesdays 10:30 AM- 12:15 PM I Office of Black Student Development (1st floor SRB) Week 3 - Week 9 Thursdays, 10AM - 12:15PM I Promise Scholars Lounge, 2nd Floor SRB All UCSB students welcome in any location Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships  IN-PERSON ADVISING: Monday - Friday I 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm Office located right above the UCSB Visitors Center:  2103 SAASB Santa Barbara, California 93106-3180 PHONE ADVISING: Monday - Friday I 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm Click Join the Line to speak to an advisor over the phone! AS Food Bank Come in and restock your pantry with free staple good and produce items! Also come by for free fresh produce and toiletries.  Monday - Thursday I 10AM - 5PM Fridays I 10AM - 3PM Stay up-to-date with the A.S. Foodbank on instagram @ucsbasfoodbank Miramar Pantry Another way to get free fresh produce, pantry supplies and toiletries! Monday Tuesday Thursday  5:00 PM - 8:00PM ASK A QUESTION Want more information? We've got you covered – just reply to this email! TALK TO AN ADVOCATE The Basic Needs Advocates are available to connect you to more resources on campus and in the local community. Get in touch online or in-person! 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

See this page for full contact info