Cable Channel 21 in Santa Barbara carries UCTV transmissions of UCSB programs. In addition, the programs below can be seen on Dish Network satellite (channel 9412) as well as on the Internet or “video-on-demand” at <www.uctv.tv>. For a complete program schedule, visit <www.uctv.tv/ santabarbara>.
July 3, 8 p.m.: “Beyond ‘Understanding the Problem:’ Citizen Action for Global Warming Solutions” is environmentalist Bill McKibben’s topic.
July 5, 8 p.m.: “How Much Can DNA Really Tell Us About Race? From Identity (in the Mirror) to Identification at the Crime Scene.” Troy Duster, one of the leading authorities on race and science, discusses how the understanding of race is being reshaped by the genomics revolution.
July 9, 8 p.m.: “Human Embryonic Stem Cells: Implications for Basic Cancer Research.” University of Wisconsin professor James Thomson, one of the leading scientific innovators in stem cell research, gives this Frontiers in Cancer Research lecture.
July 12, 9 p.m.: “A Spiritual Progressive Encounters the War Machine in America.” The Rev. Dr. George F. Regas, rector emeritus of All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, examines the attitude of American exceptionalism that fuels much of U.S. foreign policy today; 10 p.m.: The Annual New Venture Competition focuses on five student teams. |
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The opening plenary session of the Sustainability Conference will feature environmental law and policy expert Michael M'Gonigle from the University of Victoria. For details on registration at the door, go to <http://www.geog.ucsb.edu/events/department-news/
351/ucsb-hosts-6th-annual-sustainability-conference/>. The conference on green buildings, clean water, fostering sustainability, and more ends on June 27.
The annual scientific conference on nanotechnology features UCSB physicist David Awschalom and MIT materials chemist Angela Belcher as keynote speakers. It ends on June 27. For details, go to <www.veeco.com/support/nanoconference/ about_location.php>.
David Yossem of West Coast Financial will discuss how to achieve a comfortable retirement through proper planning, understanding relevant issues, and avoiding common investment mistakes.
Flutist Jill Felber, UCSB professor of music, will offer a free recital as part of 2007 Flute Focus, a four-day seminar with master classes and recitals. For details, call x8608.
Comic legend Carol Burnett brings her deadpan wit and improvisational skills to a rare public appearance, which she calls "Laughter and Reflections with Carol Burnett." Ask for a special rate if empoyed at UCSB. For information on purchasing tickets to a private reception with Burnett, call x3535.
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?Laughter and Reflections with Carol Burnett? is an improvisational encounter with the queen of comedy on Friday, June 29, at 8 p.m. in Campbell Hall.
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Flutist Marianne Gedigian, a professor of flute at the University of Texas, Austin, will offer a free recital as part of 2007 Flute Focus, a four-day seminar with master classes and recitals. Call x8608.
This workshop is to orient new employees to the UC system and UCSB campus, provide information on services available from Human Resources, Environmental Health and Safety, and other resources, as well as provide an overview of career employee benefits. Call x3482 for more information.
The Walk program will set out information and prizes for an hour in front of the Recreation Center's main entrance.
This financial advice workshop will have information on enrolling in your workplace savings plan, which options are available to you, and the steps to take to enroll in the plan of your choice. Reservations are required by calling 800-642-7131. This workshop will repeat at 3 p.m.
The workshop will cover the UC Retirement Plan, CAP (Capital Accumulation Provision) Account, calculating monthly UC retirement income, lump sum cash out option, DC Plan Pre-tax Account, DC Plan After-tax Account, 403(b) and 457(b) Plans, online enrollment and Web site features. No reservation is required; seating is first come, first served.
A Fidelity Investments representative will help participants determine investment strategy and how to diversify assets. Reservations required by calling 800-642-7131. Repeats at 3 p.m.
Beginning with a documentary, "Superstar--The Life and Times of Andy Warhol," and closing with the provocative "I Shot Andy Warhol," the two-part screenings explore the personality of artist and 1960s pop icon Andy Warhol. (Note opening of University Art Museum exhibition "Andy Warhol Presents.")
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The late Andy Warhol will have a University Art Museum exhibition next month of his early work as a commercial artist, specializing in fashion and glamour advertising, and a double feature screening on July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Campbell Hall of Chuck Workman?s documentary ?Superstar?The Life and Times of Andy Warhol? and the movie ?I Shot Andy Warhol.?
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This workshop will address achieving a sound retirement by showing how to create a retirement income plan, determine medical expenses, and determine individual need for a will and/or trust. Reservations required by calling 800-642-7131.
The exhibition hosts its free, opening reception until 8 p.m.
UCSB's Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity co-sponsors the benefit festival for Santa Barbara's LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities.
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EXHIBITIONS
"In the Limelight: Diversity on Stage" is the title of theatrical materials drawn from the California Ethnic & Multicultural Archives' performing arts collections.
The Channel City Camera Club presents the varied work of 15 different photographers.
Talented staff members have contributed photography, oils, watercolors, and other media to this eclectic visual collection presented by Staff Assembly. An opening reception is scheduled for July 11 from 3:30-5 p.m.
Early in his career, Andy War-hol worked as a commercial artist in New York City, and his emphasis on glamour and fashion, particularly women's footwear, is the focus of this display. An opening reception is set for July 12 from 5-8 p.m.
Drawn from the museum?s permanent collection are more than 20 pieces of abstract art from the 1960s and ?70s, mostly by Los Angeles artists.
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This untitled work in resin by artist Vasa Velizar Minich is from the UAM’s permanent collections and part of its current “Flashback” exhibition.
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