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@ UCSB March 2022

'Encanto' Oscar Win for Sociology Alum, Yvett Merino '94

We're over the moon excited for Yvett, who took home an Oscar in the category of Best Animated Feature Film!

Gina Carbajal on Giving Back in
Santa Barbara

Development Director of the Special Olympics Santa Barbara County, Gina Carbajal ‘09, has made a name for herself throughout Santa Barbara County. Through her creative programs and fundraising, she has provided a multitude of resources for our community.

Read About Gina

Get Inspired to Mentor!

The Comm Mentoring Program went digital this year! Meet the dynamic alumni/student duo that is making the most of their mentoring connection.

Get Inspired

Preventing Pollution Nationwide

Jennie Romer '00 has dedicated her life to science and policy to prevent pollution. Now a senior official at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, she brings her local skills to use on the national level.

Meet Jennie

Career & Networking

Alumni Provide Guidance on Building their Network

Students and alumni gathered for Launch Your Network, a networking event where alumni help students build their career networks.

Find Out More

Giving Back

UCSB Give Day is April 7

Alumni help current students navigate the path of life. On Give Day, continue the Gaucho tradition of support! #GauchosAreGrateful

Save the Date for UCSB Give Day!

Alumni Event Highlights

Prof Slam @ All Gaucho Reunion
April 29th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Inspired by UCSB Graduate Division’s wildly popular Grad Slam, Prof Slam challenges UCSB professors to share - in an entertaining, interesting, and digestible way - their research in just three minutes!

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All Gaucho Reunion

April 29th - May 1st, 2022

Get ready to reunite and reconnect with friends at the 16th Annual All Gaucho Reunion. Join us for Taste of UCSB, Prof Slam (new!), Gauchos Give Back Service Day, and more.

Explore the schedule & register

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More Gaucho News

Pulverizing a Planet Killer

Researchers contemplate the premise of “Don’t Look Up” and the technology needed to save humanity from an existential cosmic threat.
Could we save humanity?

Clot Buster

A new test predicts sepsis before blood clots cause permanent organ damage, markedly increasing survival.
Learn more about this groundbreaking test

The Longest Drought

Climate scientists reconsider the meaning and implications of drought in light of a changing world.
Learn More

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