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Gaucho Reunion A Great Success! -
Over 2,000 alumni participated in the 2nd Annual All Gaucho Reunion. All
over campus alumni were enjoying the myriad of events and reconnecting with one
another. The Alumni Association thanks everyone who attended
and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Go Gauchos! |
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The 2008 Alumni Association Awards Banquet will
be held at 7 p.m. June 6, 2008, at Corwin Pavilion, UCSB University Center. A
no-host reception begins at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $80 individual, $700
for a Reserved Blue Table and $1,000 for a Reserved Gold Table, which includes
two bottles of wine and preferred seating. Each table seats 8. To make
reservations, please contact Mary MacRae at (805) 893-2957 or e-mail mary.macrae@ia.ucsb.edu. Honorees
for Alumni Association Awards:
Arthur Rupe - Honorary
Alumni
Elizabeth Gabler '77 - Distinguished Alumni
Mark French '73
Jim Barber '67 - Graver Service Award
Petra Van Koppen '79, '84 PhD - Alumni Teaching Award |
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A
Conversation with UC President Robert C. Dynes - President Dynes
invites you to engage in a dialogue about the future of the University of California.
Please join us to connect with fellow alumni and hear about the exciting developments
occurring throughout the UC campuses. This event is hosted by the Alumni Associations
of the University of California (AAUC) and the UC Office of the President. Reservations
and information online at: www.ucalumni.net or
email events@ucop.edu or
phone 888.810.0007.
Phoenix, Tuesday May 19th, Arizona Science Center
Denver, Wednesday May 20th, The Oxford Hotel
Chicago, May 21st, Union League Club of Chicago |
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| Prof. Helgerson,
Beloved English Professor,Passes Away - A member of the English
department faculty for 35 years, his academic career was marked with a variety
of honors. A tribute to Professor Helgerson is posted on the English Department's
website click
here to view. A fund for graduate students has been established
in his honor. Donations can be made to "The UCSB Foundation" and indicated "for
the English Dept. Richard Helgerson Graduate Achievement Award fund" and
sent to Joni Schwartz in the English Department. A memorial service to celebrate
his life will be held on May 23rd from 4-6pm at the Faculty Club. |
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| Family
Vacation Center is Almost Full!- We are 95% full for this summer
with wait lists for most weeks. UCSB grads receive a $100 discount when registering
for a week stay in 2008. Discount is valid for UCSB graduates and his or her
suite mates only. Limit
one per suite. Join us for a fabulous all-encompassing holiday from
your fast-paced hectic world. We
provide activities, day-trips, childcare, meals, adventures and more. .
It's the best vacation you'll have since becoming parents!
We're open June 28 - Aug.
30th. Email info@familyvacationcenter.com or
call 805.893.3123. |
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All
UC Alumni Happy Hour - The UCLA and Cal Alumni Clubs of New
York present:
The 4th annual All University of California Alumni Happy Hour. It's time
again to join fellow Californian's at our annual All University of California
Happy Hour. We're happy to invite alumni from each of the UC schools. That's
right Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco,
Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz alumni are all welcome. We want to welcome all
undergraduate professional/graduate alumni. And no, we didn't forget UC Merced,
they just don't have any alumni in the NYC area yet. Come join in the fun (and
networking) on Thursday, May 29th starting at 6:30pm. at: Public House, 140 E
41st St (between Lexington and 3rd Ave).
Phone (212) 682-3710. |
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| Join
the UCSB Alumni LinkedIn Group - UCSB Alumni now have a group on the
professional networking site LinkedIn. Joining will allow you
to network exclusively with other UCSB alumni. Click
here and follow the instructions. You will be asked to create a profile
if you do not already have one. Once you submit a request to join, you will be
approved as quickly as possible. |
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| Argentina:
Land of the Gaucho With Chile & An Andean Lakes Crossing - Post
Trip Extension to Iguazu Falls - November 3-15, 2008 - This remarkable
tour links two of the continent?s most culturally and geographically diverse
countries. Begin in Santiago at the foot of the Andes and visit the superb
Chilean-Argentinean lake country. Buenos Aires, the ?Paris of South America?
will charm you with its wide boulevards, outdoor cafes, and varied architecture. Spend
a day in the pampas, in gaucho country, at a private estancia or ranch. |
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| Mosher
Alumni House - The Mosher Alumni House is a privately funded conference
and reception center that serves the UC Santa Barbara alumni, the campus,
and the community. Our meeting rooms and reception areas offer spectacular settings
and views from the Pacific Ocean to the Santa Ynez Mountains and are perfect
for your wedding, birthday party or corporate retreat. The Mosher Alumni House
includes a prep kitchen for catering of events. Audio visual equipment can be
rented separately through the University. To view a pdf of our rates please click
here. |
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| California
Digital Library - We are pleased to announce a new Library benefit
for Alumni Association members. Alumni Association members now can get online
library access to more than 2,000 full-text online journals and magazines such
as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, & Wall
Street Journal through the California Digital Library. Check
out the Fact
Sheet (pdf) and the Titles
List (pdf). To get access to the library, members need to fill out
an online
personal use agreement form. Not a member of the Alumni Association? Sign
up today! |
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| The UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association gratefully acknowledges
the sponsorship of Canary Hotel as well as all the other wonderful sponsors that
made the All Gaucho Reunion possible. |
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