Compass

Next week, our teams will be the first to welcome the incoming class of 2030 during Move-in Weekend. By the time this class graduates, both San Benito and the Channel Islands

In 1974, a 23-year-old UC Santa Barbara student named David McCutchen took up an offer of free art supplies and transformed a blank wall in the University Center into

While we are still wrapping up the conference season and finalizing our official numbers, here is an early look at how Summer 2026 shaped up:

• 129 conferences, including

This is a snapshot of how our staff engaged and educated residents in all undergraduate residence halls and apartments. 

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Knock & Talk I
3,674 Student

Ever wonder who's behind the high energy -- and awesome prizes -- at Spooktacular, Meet HDAE, and our Town Halls? It's the WE CARE Workgroup (WCW) - charged with empowering

Welcome

Kaitlin Andrade, Resident Director (starts September 22)

Beth Bengala, Director of the University Center and Events Center

Zaira Diaz, Sr. Custodian

Nadir Fouani

I want to begin by thanking everyone who contributed to the operational success of closing out the 2025-2026 academic year. While supporting Commencement ceremonies and

On May 18, 2026, Conference & Hospitality Services officially said goodbye to Santa Rosa Residence Hall, our home for decades.

As the oldest residence hall on campus and a

Every quarter, Residential Dining brings creativity and education together through weekly tasting tables hosted in the dining commons. These events give students the

Have you heard about HDAE’s new program the Manager Matters Series (MMS)? Using HDAE’s new leadership competencies as a roadmap, the MMS was developed entirely in-house to