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A staff member experiences the art of play and magic through wall art 'wings'.

Spark & Spice

By Sara Engebrits - December 16, 2019

HDAE’s Artistic Duo Strikes Again!

This time as facilitators of the two-part professional development offering Creativity & Innovation: SPARK & SPICE. Lisa Slavid and Eric Zobel joined creative forces to develop a unique workshop that blended philosophy, the science of art, group interaction, inspirational sharing and a peaceful setting.

Lisa’s session SPARK: Inspiration focused on “new frameworks to help stretch creative and innovative muscles” and help the mind explore and learn these new habits.

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Melissa Jarnagin dressed to ride in in the annual Tour de Pink bike ride.

Cycling for a Good Cause

By Melissa Jarnagin - December 12, 2019

Melissa Jarnagin Participates in Tour de Pink

The annual Tour de Pink is sponsored by the Young Survival Coalition. Every year they organize a bike to ride to help raise awareness, fund and support those affected by breast cancer. This year's West Coast ride took place October 25 to 27. Their motto is "Where will 200 miles take you?"

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Lights Out?

By Mark Rousseau - December 11, 2019

A Public Safety Power Shutoff To Do List

During extremely hot, dry and/or windy weather conditions, power companies may need to turn off power to prevent wildfires. Called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS or “de-energization”), it could last multiple days, up to 3-5 days.

How can I prepare for this?

  • Plan for your medical needs including back-up power for electric medical devices and refrigerated medications, extra critical medications and copies of prescriptions.

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Scam Alert

By Kip Bates - December 11, 2019

Cyber Security Tip: Phishing for Gift Cards

Do you use iTunes? What about Google Play? So do criminals, and they phish for you to feed their habit. You are at the front line of protecting yourself and the campus community. 

Here's what happens:

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Starbuck Student Barista

Coffee Champion

By Krista Fritzen - October 15, 2019

UCen Starbucks Student Employee Competes in Barista Competition

A UCen Starbucks student employee participated in the 2019 Starbucks Southern California Area Barista Championship and WON! 

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Welcome to The Compass, Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises newsletter. From the latest HDAE news and events, to innovative programs enhancing the student experience, we cover it all. For questions, or to submit article ideas, contact us at compass@housing.ucsb.edu.