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October 6, 2026

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Luis J. Rodriguez wears glasses and a collared shirt

Luis J. Rodriguez Papers at UCSB Library document life and work of the renowned author and activist

Now open for research, the collection provides scholars, students and community members with a rich resource for studying Chicano literature, grassroots activism and social movements. 

 

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A rendering of the La Kretz Environmental Crossroads

Alumni gift, vision powers plans for a multifaceted climate solutions hub

The La Kretz Environmental Crossroads, planned for UCSB’s West Campus, will bring together scientists, scholars and industry experts from various fields to develop and launch sustainable solutions for the environment.

 

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Wendy Berry Mendes

Social psychologist, alum Wendy Berry Mendes to deliver inaugural Major-Blascovich Lecture

Mendes, who worked with Brenda Major and Jim Blascovich as a UCSB grad student, will connect her research with the intellectual and mentoring traditions that helped shape her career.

 

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▤ Featured Events

Los Catanes del Norte perform on campus

World Music Series

Wednesday, October 7

Los Catanes del Norte performs music from different regions of Mexico, including corridos, rancheras and boleros norteños.

Characters from the show

TV at the Pollock: Fallout

Thursday, October 8

Director and alum Frederick E.O. Toye joins Miguel Penabella of the Carsey-Wolf Center to screen his season two premiere episode of the retrofuturistic series.

A crowd enjoy a prior Prof Slam

Prof Slam 2026

Thursday, October 15

Six faculty members from across disciplines each present their research in three minutes or less in this friendly, fast-paced competition.

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