Comings and Goings V6N3
HDAE Staff on the Move
Welcome
Rigo Chavez, Transportation and Parking Services
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.
HDAE Staff on the Move
Welcome
Rigo Chavez, Transportation and Parking Services
Micro-articles about Our Staff & Communities
CycleMAYnia
By Jared Martinez

All hands on deck for Move In Weekend! Save the dates (September 21 & 22) and sign up for a weekend shift later this summer.
Photos from recent HDAE and Campus Events!
HDAE Town Hall, Chalk & Music Fest, Meet HDAE, Fire Extinguisher Training, and WeCARE Welcome
The Latest from The Campus Store & Retail Dining!
The custom promotional goods and apparel service supports various university activities, including event promotions, team branding, and departmental initiatives. It serves as a creative outlet for expressing Gaucho pride and fostering community across campus. Departments and organizations interested in exploring this exciting opportunity are encouraged to visit the UC Santa Barbara Campus Store or contact Michele Kunz at mkunz@ucsb.edu.
Celebrating Spring and Forward Momentum
If you’ve enjoyed lunch in The Dining Room at The Club during the last few months, you’ve likely noticed a vibrant new addition gracing its southeast wall. The large-scale artwork titled Trip to Topawa (2022) by contemporary Native American artist Ishi Glinsky, is on long-term loan from the Art, Design & Architecture (AD&A) Museum at UC Santa Barbara.
Apprehension and excitement. These were just two of the mixed emotions swirling among the Transportation & Parking Services staff as we headed into the end of the 2023 fall quarter.
HDAE has a long history of environmental stewardship or sustainability. This includes working to save water during many droughts, converting to low-flow toilets and faucets, and using recycled water for irrigation and now even to flush toilets. HDAE also works hard to reduce waste going to landfills. We recycle in all areas, compost foo
Read moreHonoring HDAE’s Commitment to Sustainability through Project GIVE
After a nationwide search, the University Center & Event Center selected Hugo Rios as the new assistant director in April.