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An assortment of homemade pies commemorate TPS's Pi Day.

Pi(e) Oh My!

By Laura Hoffman - May 1, 2019

TPS Devours Irrationally Good Pie on Pi Day 

On March 14, Transportation & Parking Services celebrated its 6th Annual Pi Day, to commemorate π ─ 3.14 ─ and pie! Since most of the department doesn’t know very much about π, although Permit Sales Rep and Math B.S. (UCSB 2010) Ashley Hawk has quite a string of that infinite number memorized, festivities center more around the annual Pie Contest than any news about π. 

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Fun Food Facts

By Marisol Gomez - April 23, 2019

Food and beverages are in our DNA, and we are ready to bring it!

Serving students, faculty, staff and visitors across our various venues, from our convenience stores, food-operating outlets, dining commons and other locations, we play an important role in their campus experience by fueling hungry stomachs. Let's look at some incredible consumption facts from earlier this year.

In the month of January:

  • The Dining Commons brewed 1,095 pounds of coffee.

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A group of Zumba Pound Fit participants.

Well at Work

By Leslie Ramirez - April 23, 2019

Do you know your health numbers?

There are so many important numbers we need to remember, such as your bank account PIN and password combinations to name a few. Numbers that may be less familiar are the ones you learn from your doctor such as your waist circumference, body mass index, blood pressure, and body fat.

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The Housing Voucher Program

By Becky Villaneda - April 23, 2019

Financial Assistance for UCSB Students

Through a collaborative force between several departments across campus, students with financial hardships can receive much-needed help through a new Housing voucher program.

In line with the University & Community Housing Services Office’s mission of providing students with a safe living situation, the Housing vouchers, so far, have gone to more than a dozen students since being implemented late last year.

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Your Journey through the Latest News and Events from HDAE

 

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.