Past Events
- Tue, 01/27/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Other, off-campus
Location: Student Resource Building (SRB) MPR
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Join Health & Wellness in collaboration with UCSB Reads, for an event that focuses on one of the standout themes of Crying in H Mart: Korean cuisine! Learn...
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- Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online
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Zotero is a free open source tool that helps you collect citations for your research and generate entries for notes and bibliographies.
The “Zotero Basics” workshop will cover all aspects of using Zotero to manage citations for your personal research. While the basic workshops are designed for beginners, tips will be shared that will also help experienced users make better...
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- Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
- Thu, 01/29/2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
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Turn websites into usable data. In this intermediate workshop, you will master web scraping using Python's Requests, Beautiful Soup, and Selenium. Learn to read and navigate the backbone of a website (its HTML content) and automate data extraction from both static and dynamic web pages.
Designed for participants with basic knowledge of Python programming.
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- Mon, 01/26/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a guided electronics project where we will create a prototype for a light up piano. Discover the basics of wiring a circuit with components such as an Arduino (aka the 'brain' of the circuit), a speaker, buttons, and a LED to create your ideas. All materials will be provided.
- Fri, 01/23/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
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Protocols.io is an open collaborative platform for creating and sharing dynamic research protocols. In this hands-on workshop, we will learn why protocol sharing matters and guide you through building a step-by-step protocol. We will introduce core features, highlight advanced tools, and discuss how Protocols.io fits alongside other methods sharing options. By the end of the session, you will...
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- Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion by modeling vases in three different styles. You will be able to send your design directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your model. No experience needed!
All you need to bring is a laptop (and ideally, a mouse). Before the event, create a free educational Autodesk account and download the Fusion software. Select...
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- Wed, 01/21/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Learn to 3D print by creating your own 3D model in TinkerCAD. During the workshop we will cover the basics of designing in TinkerCAD, learn how to remix existing 3D models licensed through Creative Commons, and get acquainted with the 3D printing process. At the end of the workshop, everyone will send a small lidded container to be 3D printed. No experience needed!
All you need to bring is a laptop (and ideally, a mouse). There is no software that needs to be installed...
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- Wed, 01/21/2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
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In an era of information overload and rapidly evolving media landscapes, how do we separate fact from fiction? This workshop equips you with practical tools to become a more savvy and discerning news consumer and informed citizen.
LEARN strategies for vetting sources and identifying disinformation.
EXPLORE the current state of media ownership and its impact on reporting...
- Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
During lunch hour, join us for a presentation from Career Services on how to best leverage your creative skillset for professional opportunities. For any prospective job field, learn how to:
- Translate creative portfolios into tangible skillsets
- Communicate 'maker' skills in resumes and cover letters
- Build a portfolio that is professional and impactful
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- Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
Are you experienced with open source software or hardware, or just curious about open source?
In partnership with UC's new Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCSB Open Source Program hosts a casual in-person open source meetup. Discussion meetings are led by a member of the UCSB Open Source Meetup community, in a format of their choice (e.g. code review, journal club, presentation, etc.). Open to students, faculty, and staff of all experience levels!
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- Tue, 01/20/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing machine project. Everyone will get to take home a mini snack-sized tote bag they made themselves. We will cover sewing machine operation plus some basic construction techniques. No experience needed and all materials are provided!
- Tue, 01/20/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Other, on-campus
Location: Student Resource Building (SRB) MPR
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In Crying in H Mart, author Michelle Zauner grieves her mother through cooking and music. Inspired by these artistic outlets and the personal growth they brought her, join Health & Wellness...
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- Thu, 01/15/2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Makerspace
Meet up with your fellow fiber artists at the Makerspace. This event is 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 time,...
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- Thu, 01/15/2026 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Location: Online
Effective data visualization depends on making intentional design choices that support accurate interpretation. In this session, we will explore practical guidelines for data visualization and connect them to key principles of human perception, giving you a clear rationale for designing figures that communicate effectively.
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- Wed, 01/14/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing machine project. Everyone will get to take home a mini snack-sized tote bag they made themselves. We will cover sewing machine operation plus some basic construction techniques. No experience needed and all materials are provided!
- Tue, 01/13/2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Makerspace
Start off the new year by creating a junk journal. These DIY scrapbooks turn found papers, scraps, and personal mementos into a beautiful keepsake. We will make them part vision board and part time capsule for the upcoming months. We’ll show you how to turn "junk" (mail, maps, old book pages, and fabric) into a journal using basic bookbinding techniques.
We'll provide all of the bookbinding supplies. Feel free to bring photos, ticket stubs, or specific scraps of paper...
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- Tue, 01/13/2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Paseo
UCSB students: Kick off UCSB Reads 2026 by getting your free copy of this year's book selection, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, while supplies last. AS President Le Anh Metzger and other campus leaders will hand out copies. Join your fellow Gauchos for this lively giveaway event in the Library's Paseo and celebrate the beginning of our shared exploration of Crying in H Mart and the 20th anniversary of UCSB Reads. It’s a...
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- Mon, 01/12/2026 - 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 create custom designs through a free, open-source software called Graphite and show you how to send these files to the laser cutter. Everyone will take home a small wooden magnet that they designed themselves. No experience needed!
We will provide material for laser cutting. All...
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- Wed, 01/07/2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Ethnic & Gender Studies Collection
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UC Santa Barbara Library invites you to a reception celebrating the new exhibition Elena Yu: Weaving Ephemera – 30 Years of the Ethnic and Gender Studies Collection at UCSB Library. Meet artist Elena Yu and learn how she reinterpreted book dust jackets and other materials she found in the Library’s Ethnic and Gender Studies Collection...
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- Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Other, on-campus
Location: UCSB Art, Design & Architecture Museum
“I am a Chicano doing an impersonation of an artist, so I do use art and art resources for the purposes of getting at political and economic issues, but also for the purpose of trying to demonstrate that there is a notion of a common humanity.”
— David Avalos, April 22, 1994
¡David Avalos, Presente! is a celebration of the life and...
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- Fri, 12/05/2025 - 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 10:30 AM).
In collaboration with UCSB Health & Wellness and UCSB ONDAS Student Center.
- Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Location: Online
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Want to sharpen your data and open science skills? Join the Data to Discovery series—30-min online sessions with practical tools, tips, and ideas to grow your research skills. In this #HolidaySeason edition of Data to Discovery, let’s wrap up the semester with quick wins for organizing files, securing backups, and documenting projects—plus a...
- Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
UCSB Library Room 1312 is on the 1st Floor, Mountain Side, adjacent to the Learning Commons.
Are you experienced with open source software or hardware, or just curious about open source?
In partnership with UC's new Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCSB Open Source Programs hosts a casual in-person open source meetup, usually on the first Wednesday of the month.
Topic: Our favorite lesser-known open source...
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- Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location: Sara Miller McCune Arts Library, Room 1411
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This workshop is designed to teach you about the different avenues for publishing articles, manuscripts, and data. Additionally, the workshop will highlight resources and considerations as you start your publishing journey.
- By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify where to find key publications in your field
- Understand the publishing cycle
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