Compass

Spotted! A California long-tailed weasel enjoying more room to roam in a quiet San Nicolas Residence Hall patio. Photo credit: Fern Lightfoot

Connecting with Students Online

UCSB’s faculty in residence, or FiR, weren’t going to let the pandemic prevent them from meeting with students.

Staying Active in Isolation

Staying active and prioritizing physical activity can be challenging during isolation. Gyms are no longer operating and working out with an exercise buddy is not as feasible while practicing social distancing. However, thanks to Billy Jankowski’s MovementMAYnia, UCSB staff and students had the chance to participate and track their physical activity throughout the month of May. 

COVID-19 Update: Fall Planning

The outbreak of COVID-19 across the globe has created unprecedented challenges to our campus. We continue to monitor the evolving situation, adjust accordingly, and prepare for in-person operations. 

Micro-articles about Our Staff & Communities

Bringing Our Values to Life

Over the past few years, we have been shaping the collective HDAE WE CARE values, which many voices helped to create and refine. To activate our new values and see them in action, we began using them as part of our appreciation program at HDAE Town Hall meetings and as the foundational framework for onboarding new employees in the WE CARE Welcome program. One of the aspirations for these values was to have a booklet to capture who we are and bring the WE CARE values to life. Enter graphic artist Eric Zobel!

COVID-19 Update: Fall Planning

Saying Farewell from Afar to our Graduating Seniors

Cheers to a happy and healthy retirement!

Congratulations to all of our retirees on long and successful careers at UCSB! You’ve worked hard and now is the time to step back and appreciate how far you’ve come. Pictured below are this year’s retirees accompanied by a heartfelt note from their supervisor. We wish all of you the best in this new chapter of your life. May it bring you endless time to do the things you love!