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Compass

Your Journey through the Latest News and Events from HDAE

 

Welcome to The Compass, Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises newsletter. From the latest HDAE news and events, to innovative programs enhancing the student experience, we cover it all. For questions, or to submit article ideas, contact us at compass@housing.ucsb.edu.

 
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From the Desk of Willie Brown, V9N2

By Willie Brown - October 14, 2026

Fall quarter is well underway. Thank you for your continued efforts to provide the best possible service to our students in their first few weeks back on campus. 

Prepared

Read moreFrom the Desk of Willie Brown, V9N2

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Creepin' it real at the 4th Annual Spooktacular Halloween Event

By Camille Locklear - October 14, 2026

The WE CARE workgroup invites HDAE staff to the 4th annual Spooktacular event on Thursday, October 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Loma Pelona.  There will be snacks, games

Read moreCreepin' it real at the 4th Annual Spooktacular Halloween Event

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Behind the Cones: How Transportation & Parking Services (TPS) Orchestrated UCSB’s Move-In 2026

By Frank Ching - October 14, 2026

Every fall, our campus transforms as thousands of new and returning Gauchos arrive on campus. Behind the excitement of “Move-In” is a highly coordinated transportation

Read moreBehind the Cones: How Transportation & Parking Services (TPS) Orchestrated UCSB’s Move-In 2026

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Surplus Move-in Sale Event

By Danny Mann and Zachary Staples - October 14, 2026

The Surplus Sales team at Distribution & Logistical Services initiated the first ever Move-In Sale during Move-In weekend, Week of Welcome, and the first week of classes.

Thi

Read moreSurplus Move-in Sale Event

Staff gather around a person using a fire extinguisher in a training demo

Campus Dining Wellness & Safety Workshop

By Leslie Ramirez - October 14, 2026

When students leave campus for the summer, Campus Dining units have a brief window to reset. Although day-to-day manual workloads may decrease during a few weeks, this period

Read moreCampus Dining Wellness & Safety Workshop

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Comings and Goings V9N2

By HDAE HR Representatives - October 14, 2026

Welcome

Adnan Angeles, Groundskeeper

Anthony Guadarrama, Groundskeeper

Scott Leppla, Director of University & Community Housing Services

Tyler Mallard, Superintendent

Read moreComings and Goings V9N2

Professional photo of AVC Willie Brown

From the Desk of Willie Brown V9N1

By Willie Brown - September 10, 2026

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

Read moreFrom the Desk of Willie Brown V9N1

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A Vision Realized Through Time and Technology

By Kirsten Brinlee - September 10, 2026

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

Read moreA Vision Realized Through Time and Technology

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2026 Summer Conference Wrap-up

By Whitney Morris - September 10, 2026

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

Read more2026 Summer Conference Wrap-up

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Enhancing the Student Life Experience​

By Terrie Tran and BX Barclay - September 10, 2026

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

Summary report of residential curriculum activities

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3,674 Student

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