October 2023
Gaucho Parents & Family Newsletter
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Hello, Gaucho parents & families!
Fall quarter is in full swing. This newsletter includes a message about Halloween campus activities, upcoming events, information about free expression on campus, and more. Also, a reminder that our official UCSB Parents & Family Facebook page, The Current and central social media channels are good resources for keeping up with the latest news and activities taking place on campus!
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| Reminders & Announcements
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- Halloween weekend will bring a number of exciting events for students both on campus and in Isla Vista: a free concert, silent disco, roller skating, movies, Dia de Los Muertos celebrations, and much more! We hope you will encourage your student to look for announcements in their university email and to respect the community's wishes to "Keep it Local, Keep it Safe" by not inviting out of town visitors or hosting large gatherings.
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- Parents & Family Weekend: November 3-4
- Veterans’ Day Holiday: November 10
- Thanksgiving Holiday: November 23-24
- Fall Quarter Instruction Ends: December 8
- Fall Quarter Final Exams: December 9-15
- Fall Quarter Ends: December 15
- 2023-24 Academic Calendar
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UCSB's Art, Design & Architecture Museum
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Did you know UC Santa Barbara has an on-campus art museum? The Art, Design & Architecture Museum has a fine art collection of over 10,000 eclectic pieces and is also host to one of the largest architectural archives in North America. Learn more about this academic and community resource.
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Parents & Family Weekend, November 3-4
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Parents & Family Weekend registration closes Monday, October 30, 2023. There will be no on-site registration. Visit our website to learn more about our weekend activities!
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San Diego UCSB Parent Brunch
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Saturday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Address provided upon RSVP
Join UCSB's Parent & Family Giving for an engaging afternoon with fellow UCSB parent in San Diego. Michael Miller, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services, and Jeff Landeck, Director for Campus Learning Assistance Services will join parents to share how UCSB supports students with their academic, social and basic needs. See the event overview for more information and to RSVP. We are grateful to our hosts of this reception, Dr. Unnati and Kuntal Sampat, who are UCSB parents.
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The college years are a time when many students begin to explore or expand their civic engagement. This can take many forms, from registering to vote, to taking part in a community event, or participating in a protest or demonstration to express views on a current campus issue or global event. Recent and tragic world events have impacted many students and have also spurred an increase in demonstrations on our campus. As a parent, you can provide a listening ear or encourage your student to reach out to campus resources if they need support.
As a government entity, the University is required to uphold free expression protected by the First Amendment. We recognize that such expressions are sometimes offensive, scary, and/or hurtful. We recently sent students information about our expectations for student conduct on campus and resources for student support. Please encourage your student to review this information and make use of the resources – including bias response, conduct reporting, law enforcement, and mental health support – as appropriate. Many students also find it helpful to gather with like-minded peers through campus or local organizations or to speak with a staff member in their residence hall for support. For more information on freedom of expression, please visit the Dean of Students website.
When there are demonstrations or protests on campus, our demonstration response team personally attends to monitor the situation. The team works closely with campus partners (including UCPD) to help ensure the safety of all members of our campus community. We take issues of safety extremely seriously. Please encourage your student to contact the appropriate office to discuss any incidents of bias, misconduct, or illegal behavior.
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| Parent & Family Resources
Stay Connected and Informed
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Information on quarterly instruction dates and holidays.
Campus Map
UC Santa Barbara’s newly launched, interactive campus map can help you navigate our beautiful campus on your next visit.
Shoreline
Students can find events offered by different campus departments, organizations, and student groups.
Campus Calendar
Displays all the 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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