The Office of Public Events plans and orchestrates many major campus events, including Parents' and Family Weekend and all of UCSB's commencement ceremonies. In addition, the office frequently assists individual campus departments in arranging special events and receptions.   DEPARTMENT LINKS Commencement  General information and deadlines for students expecting to graduate this year as well as the full schedule of all UCSB commencement ceremonies. Parents' and Family Weekend  Complete details on this annual Fall event, when UCSB welcomes students' families to the campus for a firsthand look at what life and learning are like here. Featured News Archives  Summaries of press releases about prominent news developments at UCSB from the current and previous years. Key Staff Contacts  Mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail contacts for staff members in Public Events.   Copyright © The Regents of the University of California, All Rights Reserved. UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 • (805) 893-8000