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Mexican-American Dreamer Julissa Arce wins Luis Leal literary award

“In today’s environment, it’s a community win that our writing and work in Chicano literature is recognized at this level,” said Arce, who will formally receive the award Thursday, Feb. 4.

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Douglass Day at UCSB invites the public to transcribe Black history

Held annually on Frederick Douglass’ birthday, the decade-old collaborative initiative takes up the Colored Conventions and the theme ‘All Rights for All’ at its new institutional home at UCSB.

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Electrifying biology in a bubble

RNA droplets may have acted as proto-enzymes, enabling the formation of more complicated organic molecules and the development of life.

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Featured Events

 

Ruckus and Davóne Tines Tuesday, February 3 The bass-baritone joins forces with the genre-defying early music ensemble for a musical journey through American history. World Music Series Wednesday, February 4 The Salt Martians, a Santa Barbara-based all-acoustic bluegrass band, plays tunes from Bill Monroe to the Byrds. Jeffrey’s Jazz Coffeehouse Friday, February 6 Legendary singer Lois Mahalia performs a mix of originals and classics, joined by George Friedenthal on keys, Rob Moreno on bass and Donzell Davis on drums. More Events Explore Arts Science & Technology Society & Culture Campus & Community Events