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Social Media Today

By Mandy Yoshida - December 16, 2018

Notes from the Higher Ed Social Media Conference 2018

Social media, where to begin. Let’s start with a deep dive into the target audience, our students.

  1. They are true digital natives

  2. They are the most connected generation to date

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Comings & Goings

Comings & Goings

By Staff Writer - December 12, 2018

HDAE Staff on the Move

WELCOME:

Mark von Hagen, Cook, Carrillo Dining Commons…Ulysses McKeown, Project Manager, Residential Operations…Levi Garretson, RHA Finances Administrative Assistant, Business & Financial Planning…Herlinda Carrillo, Sr. Custodian, Residential Operations…Daniel Dionicio, Sr.

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Campus Store Outpost

Commencement

By Jeff Hillery, Laura Hoffman, Julie Levangie, Jean Singer & Robbie Yankow  - October 4, 2018

It Takes a Village

Every year, Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises (HDAE) staff members build partnerships across campus to help create a successful commencement weekend. A lot of work goes into these massive and memorable events, much of which crosses areas of HDAE, including the following…

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Staff family on vacation in the Phillippines

Staff Family Vacation Highlight

By Ryan Luongo - October 1, 2018

Ryan Luongo, UCSB Campus Store Computer Department Manager, Visits the Philippines 

In July of this year my family and I embarked upon our first international trip all the way to the Philippines. My wife was born there, but her family immigrated to the US when she turned one meaning all she has really known is life in America. This homecoming trip is known as ‘Balikbayan’ in the local dialect of which there are many in this country, and was the first opportunity for all of us to visit the island where her parents were born and raised.

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UCPath Now Live

By Aubrie Amstutz - September 25, 2018

UC-wide System Replaces Antiquated PPS

UCPath is the University of California’s systemwide program to implement a single payroll, benefits, human resources and academic personnel solution for all UC employees. UCPath went live at UCSB on September 27. The first paychecks produced from UCPath were issued on October 1st (monthly) and October 3rd (biweekly). 

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HDAE Rides the Roads

By Leslie Ramirez - September 25, 2018

Over 4000 miles in the Month of May!

Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises staff members finished up a fun Cyclemaynia Challenge. There were three teams riding their bikes for the month of May. This was part of a Santa Barbara countywide program organized by Traffic Solutions. Miles were tracked and the 30 participants logged more than 4000 miles!

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Community gathers at local Food Bank

Give! Isla Vista

By Leslie Ramirez - September 25, 2018

Items Donated by UCSB Students Benefit Nonprofit Organization

Since 1990, Give IV has accepted donations during Isla Vista and UCSB’s move out week in June. The donations include unwanted clothing, kitchenware, canned and packaged foods, books, furniture, and miscellaneous items. Everything that is collected is sold at a giant sale and 100% of the proceeds benefit organizations. 

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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.