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January 2021
Gaucho Parents & Family Newsletter

Hello, Gaucho parents & families!

We are happy to welcome you and your students back to winter quarter. In this month's newsletter, you will find messages of support from faculty to students as we enter a new quarter, the most recent COVID-19 updates and campus protocols, and information about the work of UCSB's Student Mental Health Services and the resources available.

Please note that all information shared in this email is subject to change.

Supportive Faculty Messages for Winter Quarter

UC Santa Barbara faculty applaud students for their resilience during these difficult times and share wishes of kindness, tolerance, and understanding as we begin the new year and quarter.

Campus Virtual Events

CCS Lounge: COVID-19 Impact on UCSB Teaching, Research, and Campus Life
Thursday, January 28, 2021

4:30 to 5:30 PM PT

An informative moderated conversation with distinguished faculty on teaching, research, and campus life during COVID-19. Following an opening by Chancellor Henry T. Yang, CCS Dean Gerardo Aldana will provide welcome remarks and introduction to the moderated panelist discussion.
Shoreline
The Official Campus Engagement Platform at UCSB
Shoreline is the one-stop-shop for UCSB students to find events offered by different campus departments, organizations, and student groups. To logon, students just need their UCSB Net ID and password.

Important Dates

Holidays: January 18 (MLK Jr. Day)
February 15 (Presidents' Day)
Link to Academic Calendar

COVID-19 Updates & Campus Protocols

Santa Barbara County is under regional stay-at-home order due to crisis levels of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations. To stay updated on COVID-related news in Santa Barbara, please visit the Santa Barbara County Public Health website.
Santa Barbara County has begun administrating the vaccine to those who work within healthcare and will make it available to the general public around spring. More information regarding vaccines and vaccine planning can be found in the Vaccination Planning emails sent out on January 15th and January 7th as well as the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department website.
Free COVID-19 testing is currently available and will continue to be available throughout winter quarter for all UCSB students regardless of symptoms or insurance. More information can be found in the January message to students as well as the UCSB COVID-19 Information page to learn how to schedule an appointment.
Students living in university housing are required to get weekly testing. Detailed information about COVID-19 and Housing can be found on the UCSB Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises website.
For COVID-19 related questions, please contact the Campus COVID-19 Response Team at ucsb-covid19@ucsb.edu or (805) 893-3113.
Links to additional resources for students can also be found on the Student Affairs website.

California COVID Notify

Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to join COVID Notify, an anonymous and voluntary notification system that informs users of potential COVID-19 exposure through phone alerts. To signup, visit California COVID Notify.

Student Resource Spotlight

Student Mental Health Coordination Services

Student Mental Helath Coordination Services

Student Mental Health Coordination Services (SMHCS) strives to connect students in distress to support and resources on campus in order to ensure the safety and well-being of students and the campus community.

SMHCS operates on a referral basis and often works in conjunction with various campus partners to connect with students. Online referrals can be submitted to SMHCS when there is concern about a student experiencing significant distress related to mental health, academic issues, financial needs, or concern about overall well-being.

As students and their families continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we at SMHCS understand that distress can look very different with students living at home and outside of the typical college environment. If you are unsure about submitting an online referral, please feel free to review the campus Distressed Student Protocol. SMHCS coordinators are also available to speak with concerned family members by calling and leaving a message at 805-893-3030.

Services available remotely during regular business hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday.

UC Santa Barbara: A Look Back at 2020

The last year brought numerous challenges for the world to overcome, and the UC Santa Barbara community responded with courage and creativity. Together, we adapted. We solved problems. And we stayed connected.

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UCSB COVID-19 Website
Provides Chancellor Yang's most recent COVID-19 updates.

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