Laura Romo Appointed Director of the UCSB Chicano Studies Institute
Laura Romo, associate professor of education at UC Santa Barbara, is the new director of the campus’s Chicano Studies Institute.
Month: August 2011
Memorial Service to Honor UCSB Black Studies Scholar Clyde A. Woods
Students, colleagues, and community members will gather for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Clyde A. Woods, associate professor of Black Studies at UC Santa Barbara.
Tickets on Sale for Zoofari Ball XXVI
For one night only, revelers are transported to the mysterious and romantic kingdom of Morocco for the 26th annual Zoofari Ball, themed “Midnight at the Oasis.”
Capps Urges House Leadership to Invest in Central Coast’s Infrastructure
Last week Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) sent a letter to the Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure urging him to reconsider the funding levels included in his bill to reauthorize federal highway and transit programs.
Robert Short Joins Local Alzheimer’s Association Board of Directors
Robert Short has joined the board of directors of the Central Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
CAMA Reelects Dolores M. Hsu as Board President
Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara, Inc. (CAMA), entering its 93rd concert season in 2011-2012, has reelected Dolores M. Hsu as President of its board of directors.
Jumbotron Company Owner Crushed by Monitor
The accident occurred as he disassembled Fiesta equipment at Earl Warren Showgrounds.
A Summer of Service and Sun
Rein’s Project California offers teens travel and growth from volunteer work.
Globe-Traversing Cinema
A round-up of S.B.-area film screenings this week featuring scripts and stories from around the world.
Nick 13 Embraces Honky-Tonk on Debut Solo Record
The Tiger Army frontman will play Velvet Jones in support of his new album on Thursday, August 11.
