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UC Santa Barbara Affiliates
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Dear Barbara,
As we reflect on the past year, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your continued support and involvement in our UCSB Affiliates community. For over 60 years, the UCSB Affiliates have served as a bridge between UC Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara community. 
Looking ahead, the Affiliates Board is ready to kick off 2025 with a renewed vitality and focus on engaging and enriching the UCSB-Santa Barbara community and we want YOU to be part of this journey. Your input is invaluable in shaping the programs, events and initiatives that matter most to our community.
To ensure we meet your needs and continue to grow in meaningful ways, we invite you to take a few moments to complete our Community Engagement Survey Your responses will help guide the UCSB Affiliates board in planning for the upcoming year, ensuring that our programming reflects the interests and goals of our members.
Share Feedback with the UCSB Affiliates Board
The survey is quick, easy and will only take a few minutes of your time, but your feedback will have a lasting impact. Whether you have ideas for new events, suggestions for improvements or thoughts on what we've done well, we want to hear from you!
Wishing you all joy and peace this holiday season!
Warmly, 

Barbara Tzur, M.A. ‘79 & Tom Jevens, ‘87
UCSB Affiliates Board President & Vice President
P.S. Looking to get more involved with the UCSB Affiliates in the new year? Interested in joining the Affiliates Board or one of our newly formed committees? Email clairecarter@ucsb.edu or reply to this newsletter to learn more! We look forward to your participation in whatever way fits your schedule.

Connect with the UCSB Affiliates in 2025
Aging and Longevity Lecture Series 
UC Santa Barbara Alumni is excited to collaborate with the Center for Aging and Longevity Studies (CALS) to bring cutting-edge research to the Santa Barbara community. The Aging and Longevity Lecture Series will feature six UC faculty members who will explore the multifaceted challenges and rewards associated with aging and the implications of living longer lives.
Learn more here
Dr. Joel Rothman
The Promise of Longevity Science & Technology with Dr. Joel Rothman
Thursday, January 23, 2025 
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Direct Relief

Register here

Highlighted Campus Events
Esther Perel
An Evening with Esther Perel
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 
7:30 PM
Arlington Theatre
The bestselling author and relationship therapist interacts with the live audience to talk about desire, heartbreak, sex and other topics. 
Get tickets here
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Humanities Decanted: Daina Sanchez
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 
4:00 - 5:30 PM 
McCune Conference Room
Dr. Daina Sanchez discusses her new book, “The Children of Solaga: Indigenous Belonging across the U.S.-Mexico Border.” 
Learn more here 
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Campus News

Rethinking autism through the diagnostic process
Sociologist Jason Turowetz's book “Autistic Intelligence: Interaction, Individuality, and the Challenges of Diagnosis” receives the 2024 Melvin Pollner Prize in Ethnomethodology.
Read more about the research

UCSB study helps wildlife safely cross Gaviota Pass
The project, led by Caltrans, will expand a culvert under Highway 1, allowing animals like bears, cougars and deer to safely travel between coastal areas and Los Padres National Forest. 
Read more about wildlife connectivity

Six UCSB researchers named among world's most influential scientists
Clarivate's 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers recognizes exceptional contributions and impact in the sciences and social sciences.
Read more about the 2024 designees

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The UCSB Affiliates program is dedicated to creating connections between UC Santa Barbara and the greater Santa Barbara communities. 
Interested in getting involved? Please contact: 
Claire Carter
Manager of Alumni & University Support Groups
clairecarter@ucsb.edu

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