May 1, 2025
Dear Members of Our Campus Community,
I am writing to invite all of you to join us in honoring and acknowledging the accomplishments and contributions of our staff colleagues during Staff Celebration Week, to be held on May 19-23. We are overjoyed to have this opportunity to come together to celebrate our staff.
We rely on our staff colleagues in countless ways, and are truly grateful for the remarkable work they do throughout our campus. Our staff members are an essential part of our UC Santa Barbara family, and we look forward to recognizing their unwavering dedication, commitment, and service to our campus. We are honored to express our heartfelt appreciation for all that they do.
The kickoff event for the week will be our annual Ice Cream Social, sponsored by Staff Assembly, on Monday, May 19, at noon in the SAASB breezeway. Other events include the Staff Social and Spring Arts & Crafts Bazaar on Tuesday, May 20, from 2 – 4 p.m. on the Commencement Lawn, as well as the Staff Assembly Cookie Contest on Wednesday, May 21, in ESB 2001. Campus tours for staff will be ongoing throughout Staff Celebration Week and the month of May.
Both Dilling and I are deeply appreciative and supportive of our Staff Celebration Week activities, and we hope our staff colleagues can participate in some or all of the events. This special week offers a chance for us to gather together, enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate the wonderful community that makes our campus such a vibrant place to work and learn. Dilling and I look forward to seeing all of you then.
Sincerely,
Henry T. Yang
Chancellor