Outgoing Energy Czar Speaks at Efficiency Summit
UCSB hosts Steven Chu, leading innovators, and titans of industry in two-day materials conference.
Year: 2013
Local Market Launch Raises $1.5 Million
Business listings management startup Local Market Launch, launched in 2012 by ValueClick founder Brian Coryat, has secured $1.5 million in Series A funding from Rincon Venture Partners, adding to $1.2 million of founder contributed seed funds, bringing total capital raised to $2.7 million.
Professor Stucky Elected to National Academy of Sciences
UC Santa Barbara professor of chemistry and of materials Galen Stucky was elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for his excellence in original scientific research.
Tongue-Twisting Rock Show of the Week
Muddy Waters hosts Ghost Tiger and Ed Ghost Tucker. We ponder band name trending in indie rock.
Who Was Dick Smith?
A conservationist, Smith began his career at the Santa Barbara News-Press as a promotions manager, resident artist, and reporter.
Three Reasons to Wipeout
Catch Santa Barbara’s own Branden Aroyan on the season premier of Wipeout on Thursday, May 9.
Plant Sale to Honor UCSB Grad
Dr. Lilyann Katiwa-Oyugi passed away in Kenya last year following complications from a cesarean section.
Museums and Gardens
A UCSB professor of art history talks about several new installations at major American museums.
Ventura Music Festival Preview
The Count Basie Band and pianist Haochen Zhuang are among the highlights of this year’s fest.
Santa Barbara Master Chorale
The Master Chorale performed Antonín Dvořák’s first religious themed work at the First United Methodist Church / Sunday, April 21, 2013, 3pm
