Past Events
- Wed, 03/05/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/12/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/19/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/26/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/09/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/16/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/23/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/23/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/30/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 05/07/2025 - 5:00pm
Location: Online
UCSB Reads on KCSB-FM 91.9
Starting March 5th, tune in to KCSB-FM 91.9 every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for weekly readings of The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Each 15-minute segment will feature a reading, along with related interviews and discussions about the essays. Don’t miss this engaging weekly broadcast on 91.9 FM and streaming at www.kcsb.org.
- Thu, 03/20/2025 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
- Fri, 03/21/2025 - 9:30am to 4:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
The Office of Teaching and Learning and the UCSB Library invite you to attend the 2025 Teaching and Learning Symposium on Thursday, March 20, and Friday, March 21. This year’s program brings together UCSB instructors, postdocs, staff, and students to share ideas, showcase current research, and explore effective practices that enhance teaching, learning, student success, and inclusion across our...
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- Thu, 03/20/2025 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
- Fri, 03/21/2025 - 9:30am to 4:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
The Office of Teaching and Learning and the UCSB Library invite you to attend the 2025 Teaching and Learning Symposium on Thursday, March 20, and Friday, March 21. This year’s program brings together UCSB instructors, postdocs, staff, and students to share ideas, showcase current research, and explore effective practices that enhance teaching, learning, student success, and inclusion across our...
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- Wed, 03/05/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/12/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/19/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/26/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/09/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/16/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/23/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/23/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/30/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 05/07/2025 - 5:00pm
Location: Online
UCSB Reads on KCSB-FM 91.9
Starting March 5th, tune in to KCSB-FM 91.9 every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for weekly readings of The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Each 15-minute segment will feature a reading, along with related interviews and discussions about the essays. Don’t miss this engaging weekly broadcast on 91.9 FM and streaming at www.kcsb.org.
- Fri, 03/14/2025 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
Take a healthy study break before finals. Stretch, color, grab snacks, and pick up free bluebooks and scantrons. Sign-up for a massage (first-come, first-served, in person, starting at 10:50am).
In collaboration with UCSB Health & Wellness and UCSB ONDAS Student Center.
- Wed, 03/05/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/12/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/19/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/26/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/09/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/16/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/23/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/23/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/30/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 05/07/2025 - 5:00pm
Location: Online
UCSB Reads on KCSB-FM 91.9
Starting March 5th, tune in to KCSB-FM 91.9 every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for weekly readings of The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Each 15-minute segment will feature a reading, along with related interviews and discussions about the essays. Don’t miss this engaging weekly broadcast on 91.9 FM and streaming at www.kcsb.org.
- Wed, 03/12/2025 - 4:00pm
Location: Special Research Collections
Join the UC Santa Barbara Library’s Special Research Collections for an evening featuring the continued research of four distinguished faculty emeriti — Charles Bazerman, Mario T. García, Suzanne Jill Levine, and Paul Hansma. This event is presented in partnership with the UCSB Emeriti Association.
RSVP here. Please reach out to Jessica Law at ...
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- Wed, 03/12/2025 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
UCSB librarians will provide a presentation on patents geared to graduate students, although everyone is welcome. Learn more about the valuable legal, business, and technical information patents provide, how to find them using open and proprietary databases, and what UCSB inventors need to know about applying for patents.
This workshop is open to all graduate students. Snacks...
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- Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind design. No experience needed!
Register now to save your spot!
- Wed, 03/05/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/12/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/19/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 03/26/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/09/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/16/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/23/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/23/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 04/30/2025 - 5:00pm
- Wed, 05/07/2025 - 5:00pm
Location: Online
UCSB Reads on KCSB-FM 91.9
Starting March 5th, tune in to KCSB-FM 91.9 every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for weekly readings of The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Each 15-minute segment will feature a reading, along with related interviews and discussions about the essays. Don’t miss this engaging weekly broadcast on 91.9 FM and streaming at www.kcsb.org.
- Mon, 03/03/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.
Register now to save your spot!
- Fri, 02/28/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
The UCSB Library is offering a workshop for graduate students on publishing. This workshop is designed to teach students about the different venues available for publishing articles, manuscripts, and data. Additionally, the workshop will highlight critical resources available for your success.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
• Identify where to go...
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- Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a hands-on journey into the world of laser cutting, where you'll learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects. We will provide template designs available for you to customize so that you get to experience the process from start to finish. No experience needed!
Register now to save your spot!
- Tue, 02/25/2025 - 11:00am to 1:30pm
- Thu, 02/27/2025 - 11:00am to 1:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
This workshop introduces some of the common methods and terminologies used in machine learning research. We'll cover topics such as data preparation and resampling, model building, and model evaluation. It is a hands-on workshop where participants will code in Python using the Scikit-learn package. While no prior knowledge of machine learning or Scikit-learn is required, attendees should have a basic understanding of programming in Python to participate effectively.
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- Tue, 02/25/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
In celebration of the 2025 UCSB Reads book, The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay, discover the joy of weaving. On World Bookmark Day, learn how to weave your own bookmark out of embroidery thread. No experience is needed and all materials are provided.
Register now to save your spot!
Light refreshments provided. ...
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- Tue, 02/25/2025 - 11:00am to 1:30pm
- Thu, 02/27/2025 - 11:00am to 1:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
This workshop introduces some of the common methods and terminologies used in machine learning research. We'll cover topics such as data preparation and resampling, model building, and model evaluation. It is a hands-on workshop where participants will code in Python using the Scikit-learn package. While no prior knowledge of machine learning or Scikit-learn is required, attendees should have a basic understanding of programming in Python to participate effectively.
...
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- Fri, 02/21/2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a guided electronics project! We will discover the basics of wiring a circuit and show how you can use electronic components to create your ideas. All materials will be provided.
Register now to save your spot!
- Thu, 02/20/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.
Register now to save your spot!
- Wed, 02/19/2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
If you have attended an introductory R workshop or have a solid grasp of the basics of using R for programming and data analysis, this workshop is the perfect next step. Designed for those wanting to code with more confidence or refine their skills, we’ll focus on writing readable, concise, and efficient code using functions, loops and vectorized operations.
Register in Shoreline: https://tinyurl.com/ucsbcarp-w25-...
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- Fri, 02/14/2025 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Makerspace
This event is a casual, drop-in event where you can make a Valentine's Day card for your friend (or crush). During this two hour period, we'll have paper, markers, and other crafting supplies.
We will not have formal instruction during this time, but our staff are happy to provide guidance as needed.
- Thu, 02/13/2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Makerspace
Meet up with your fellow fiber artists at the Makerspace. This event is just a casual, drop-in event where you can work on crochet, knitting, or any other yarn art. Feel free to start a new project, or bring a project you've been working on. We will provide yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles. A sample pattern will be provided for anyone who wishes to follow along.
This event is open to experts and beginners alike. We will not have formal instruction during this...
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- Thu, 02/13/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
In this workshop, you will learn how to get started creating a Literature Review, including:
● What Literature Reviews are, and where to find them
● How to use concept mapping to identify which secondary sources you need
● How to find and organize your sources to facilitate your writing
● Advanced tips and strategies for searching library databases so you can:...
- Thu, 02/13/2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Location: Online
In this workshop, we will discuss why you might consider relational databases to store research data. We will go over how to insert data in and retrieve data from a database using R and duckDB (duckdb.org). We will focus on how to use the R dbplyr (dbplyr.tidyverse.org) package to integrate databases into tidyverse-focused analytical workflows. This workshop will cover three main points: 1) Introduce concepts of a database and discuss why you might want to have/want to use one...
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- Wed, 02/12/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
In celebration of the 2025 UCSB Reads book, The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay, the Library invites you to create a journal for logging your own daily insights of delight. Join us for a free bookbinding workshop where you will bind your own journal.
Register now to save your spot!
Light refreshments provided. This...
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