Compass

Solar Energy at Work in HDAE 

Solar energy is used extensively at UCSB in all three forms: photoelectric panels (PV) which produce electricity, solar thermal panels which produce hot water, and solar pool systems which heat pools. PV panels are the most prevalent and are above the parking structures, parking lots and on roof tops. The largest is shown below in Lot 38. This produces enough electricity for approximately 400 homes (1,931 kW).

Back to (almost) normal move-in!

HDAE Staff on the Move

Campus Dining participation in a local culinary event results in a gain for AS Food Bank!

Happy Holidays

Welcome to Fall Quarter, 2022! 

Together Again at the Fall Town Hall Meeting

After three years we were back together for an in-person Fall Town Hall Meeting! It was wonderful to see friends, reconnect with team members and enjoy some of the delicious UCSB catering (this author loves the coconut chocolate chip muffins). 

UCSB Now Uses 100% Clean Power

Did you know that the UCSB buildings in yellow use 100% clean (or carbon-neutral) electricity?

The Club & Guest House is Open & Ready to Serve You!

The Club & Guest House has reopened after two and a half years since its temporary closure in support of the campus COVID effort. Beginning Monday, September 19, all services resumed, including Guest House accommodations, Dining Room lunch, Events & Catering services and the Membership program. 

Micro-Articles about Our Staff & Communities

Tina Valencia, Gifts Department Manager of The Campus Store, is very excited about the birth of her 5th grandchild! Florence Emma Valencia (pictured below) was born October 19, 2022 at 11:54am. She weighed 8lbs 12oz… Paul Barragan, Transportation & Parking Services, and his family welcomed a baby boy on September 13: Paul Antonio Barragan, 20” long and 7lb 6oz.