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January 18, 2024

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A global study reveals pathways to save threatened sharks, despite rising mortality trends

Geographic protections and fishing regulations could improve what is currently a bleak outlook for sharks, but new policies will need to specifically discourage the retention of overfished and threatened species, and help reduce shark bycatch.

Read more about the findings

Les Ballets Trockadero in their costumes

Keep on ‘Trockin’’ in the free world

UCSB Arts & Lectures screens the film ‘Ballerina Boys,’ about celebrated all-male dance troupe Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, then presents the group in performance.

Read more about The Trocks

Thuc-Quyen Nguyen wears a baby blue blazer

National Academy of Inventors recognizes Professor Thuc-Quyen Nguyen

Following multiple other accolades, the chemistry professor is named a fellow of the NAI for her work to develop organic semiconducting materials.

Read more about her research

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Featured Events

Actor Bob Hoskins is handcuffed to the animated character Roger Rabbit

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

January 25, 2024

A screening of the live-action/ animated film is followed by a discussion with associate producer Steve Starkey, screenwriter Peter S. Seaman and Carsey-Wolf Center Assistant Director Tyler Morgenstern.

A Box of One’s Own: Women Beyond Borders

January 25, 2024

The new exhibition showcases archives and artworks from multisite, cross-cultural project Women Beyond Borders, founded by alum Lorraine Serena ’63 ‘75, which highlighted artistic media often dismissed for being in the realm of women.