November 2021
Gaucho Parents & Family Newsletter
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Hello, Gaucho parents & families!
As the end of November approaches, we are grateful for the continued support of our UCSB parents and families. Check out the university's holiday travel guidance, highlights from Parent & Family Weekend, our student reflection video and much more. You will also find a fun quiz to test your Gaucho knowledge!
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Please note that all information shared in this email is subject to change.
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- Holiday Travel Guidance
The combination of vaccines, masking indoors, our early-detection testing program and overall conscientiousness has been successful in limiting the amount of COVID-19 present on UCSB's campus. In a November 15 memo, UC Santa Barbara’s COVID-19 Response Team expressed appreciation for everyone’s efforts and shared holiday travel guidance. Read the full memo
- Munger Hall Q&A
UC Santa Barbara is working to provide additional housing choices for future students, with an emphasis on communal living, safety, and affordability as compared to off-campus options. This includes the innovative Munger Hall project, which we are excited to be developing on-campus. The Munger Hall team and architects recently shared design details and some more important information about the project. Read the Q&A
- Faculty Nights
Tuesday, November 23 at 5:00pm
Carrillo Dining Commons
Faculty Nights is a fun and interactive event that bridges the gap between students and faculty through the exploration of a “hot topic”. These events were created based on focus group results in which students expressed desire to interact with professors outside of the classroom. Encourage your student to attend this event. There is no cost for students but advance registration is required. Learn more about Faculty Nights
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- Thanksgiving Break: November 25-26 (University Closed)
- Fall Quarter Instruction Ends: December 3
- Fall Quarter Final Exams: December 4-10
- Fall Quarter Ends: December 10
- Winter Quarter Begins: January 3
- Link to Academic Calendar
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How Much Do You Know About UCSB?
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Put your Gaucho knowledge to the ultimate test with a UCSB quiz. Yes, you could probably look up all the answers, but that would be no fun. Good luck! Take the quiz now
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Parents & Family Weekend Recordings
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If you were able to attend Parents & Family Weekend, we hope that your time exploring the Gaucho experience and visiting your student was enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, and also look forward to hosting those who were not able to attend this year!
A featured event of the weekend was Gaucho Parent Talk. Chancellor Henry T. Yang provided an update on the fall quarter — from highlighting the return to in-person instruction to acknowledging the many outstanding qualities of our students and campus. Gaucho Parent Talk was co-facilitated by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Margaret Klawunn and Associated Students President Yuval Cohen. The panel answered parent questions and provided many resources throughout the discussion to support your student — housing, mental health, academic success and more. If you missed the Gaucho Parent Talk, watch the recording!
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Men's Soccer Team Earns Big West Title
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Congratulations to the UC Santa Barbara men's soccer team for defeating UC Irvine 4-0 to win its second league tournament crown this past Saturday night at Harder Stadium. Next stop: the NCAA Tournament. Read more about the win
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With finals week quickly approaching, students are highly encouraged to visit professor and TA office hours to further discuss topics they may need more assistance with or to get to know their instructors beyond the classroom. Additionally, UCSB offers numerous resources to help students prepare for their exams and final papers:
Academic Advising
Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS)
Over half of UCSB undergraduates utilize CLAS services every year. Benefits include increased confidence, improved grades, and completion of majors and degrees. CLAS covers the span of lower division course-specific instructional support in economics, engineering, math and the sciences, academic skills development, graduate school preparation, ESL, foreign language, and writing services. Registered UCSB undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate in all CLAS services at no extra cost. To view tutoring schedules and drop-in hours, check out the CLAS website.
Educational Opportunity Program
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is committed to providing a support and information base that validates each student's experience and nurtures a sense of participation, belonging and empowerment. EOP focuses on serving those who are income eligible and first-generation undergraduates, but all students are welcome to use their services. They provide counseling, AS/EOP grants, and peer mentors.
Opening New Doors to Accelerating Success (ONDAS) Student Center
The ONDAS Student Center at UCSB promotes the success and retention of first-generation college students with an emphasis on the first year transition and underrepresented student experiences. They provide mentoring and academic support in a learning-centered space for students to connect with faculty, staff, and peers in order to grow personally and excel academically.
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We asked UC Santa Barbara students, "What’s a positive personal reflection from the last year?" In the spirit of gratitude, Gauchos share how they grew personally in response to the changes of everyday life over the last several months. Watch now
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Parent & Family Resources Stay Connected and Informed
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Shoreline Students can find events offered by different campus departments, organizations, and student groups.
UCSB Campus Calendar Displays all the virtual events happening around campus. You can filter by event types, target audience, or topic and stay informed on what UCSB has to offer each quarter.
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