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by Alexis Sclamberg
My research experience at UCSB began my freshman year, when I conducted an independent study on fair trade coffee. This study was a follow-up to research I had conducted in an honors section of Professor Rich Appelbaum's Global 2 class. I loved the experience of doing independent study so much that I continued to sign up for independent study courses throughout the next three years - I did independent study projects with Professors Eileen Boris, Jonathan Inda, and Ralph Armbruster-Sandoval. These classes allowed me to engage in topics that were introduced to me in classes and were of particular interest to me. My research experience culminated with my thesis senior year, when I traveled to Brazil to attend the World Social Forum and thereby gained the opportunity to conduct field research rather than just the book research I had done in the past.
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Q. As chancellor, what are your specific responsibilities at UCSB?
A. My obvious responsibilities are to provide service and leadership for our campus to fulfill our mission of teaching, research, and public service, as well as to achieve our twin goals of excellence and diversity. After all, we must continuously improve the stature and reputation of our proud campus.
Specifically, my responsibilities cover a wide range of activities. These range from some seemingly small and down-to-earth activities to some official and formal responsibilities.
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Interested in spending a quarter in the nation's capital, interning in a federal office or agency and learning about the workings of government or a cultural institution? Consider applying to the UCDC program.
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Courtney Lewis and Allison Stuart have been named student honors coordinators for 2005-06. They will be responsible for coordinating the Match Program, keeping the honors study center running smoothly, and providing academic advising services for honors students, helping them to plan schedules, graduate with honors, find classes and majors that interest them, and get involved on campus. In the spring, they will meet with prospective students, sharing their experiences with high school seniors who are deciding whether they'd like to spend the next four years at UCSB.
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by Sarah M. Pritchard
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and largest honor society in the U.S., founded in 1776. Membership is recognized worldwide as a mark of achievement. Whether you go on to graduate school or take a job or pursue volunteer activities, being a member of PBK is an honor that will help you throughout your working life. The Society recognizes academic excellence and intellectual curiosity among the liberal studies students at our campus. Membership is by invitation only; student transcripts are screened every year by members of the UCSB chapter, and faculty may make nominations. In June 2005, 101 students were initiated out of the total graduating class of over 4000. How can you become one of these?
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