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A Resource Guide for 

ASIAN and ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS 

U N I V E R S I T Y O F C A L I F O R N I A , S A N T A B A R B A R A

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Greetings from Michael Young, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and 

Khoa Tran, Coordinator, Asian Resource Center; and Counselor, Educational Opportunity Program ..........................................3 

Welcome from Mary Jacob, Director, Office of International Students and Scholars ..................................................................4 

Asian Resource Center, and East Asian Center .........................................................................................................................5 

Student Perspectives – Coming Alive at UCSB 

Wendy Wang, Linh Huynh, Justin Chen and Angela Chandra ...............................................................................................6-7 

Annual Events and Programs ...................................................................................................................................................8 

A Talk with UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang............................................................................................................................9-10 

The Departments: Asian American Studies, and East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies.......................................................11 

Faculty Profile: John Park, professor of Asian American Studies and 

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education for the College of Letters and Science................................................................12 

Faculty Profile: Raul Suarez, professor of Biological Sciences....................................................................................................13 

Faculty Profile: Kip Fulbeck, professor of Art and 

affiliate faculty with Asian American Studies and Film & Media Studies...................................................................................14 

UCSB Alumni: Playwright Frank Chin and Astronaut Leroy Chiao............................................................................................15 

Asian Treasures in the UCSB Library Archives..........................................................................................................................16 

Campus Resources: A guide to services and activities.........................................................................................................17-19 

Getting Involved: Asian Clubs and Organizations...............................................................................................................20-22 

Staff Profile: Charlene Chew-Ogi, director of the Office of Residential Life..............................................................................23 

Staff Profile: Zaveeni Khan-Marcus, director of the MultiCultural Center.................................................................................24 

Staff Profile: Paul Lee, director of Recreation Sports ...............................................................................................................25 

Faculty & Staff, resources for your support.........................................................................................................................26-27 

Local Attractions, delights of Santa Barbara.......................................................................................................................28-29 

Local Resources: Restaurants, shopping, churches..............................................................................................................30-32 

Map of campus......................................................................................................................................................................33 

The Re source Guide for Asian American Students at UCSB is a community development project of the 

UCSB Educational Opportunity Program, with support from the Office of Admissions . 

For EOP: Lupe Garcia, Khoa Tran, Wendy Wang. 

For Admissions: Lisa Przekop, Colenn Beracassa, Sarah Hat, Chuck Champlin. 

We welcome your questions or comments: Khoa.Tran@sa.ucsb.edu 

Copyright UCSB 2011 

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PREPARING for LE ADERSHIP 

Dear Student: 

I am pleased to welcome you to the Asian Resource Center (ARC), which has been providing 

support to students now for more than 10 years. The Center is a place for students, staff and 

faculty to meet and engage with other members of the UCSB community. The ARC is located in 

the dynamic Student Resource Building, which houses a number of other student centers and many 

campus services that help students achieve both personal and academic success. 

The vision of the Student Resource Building is to bring together the multitude of communities that 

make up this state and nation to forge a strong and inclusive campus community and to promote 

positive student-to-student and group-to-group interaction—all of this in preparation for local, 

state, and national leadership in the 21 st century. In this context, the ARC is a home for Asian 

Pacific American students; it is a place that cares for them, supports them, celebrates them, and 

promotes their success at UCSB. 

Again, I welcome you to the ARC, and encourage you to participate in the events that the Resource 

Center sponsors. 

Sincerely, 

SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS 

Dear Students: 

The Asian Resource Center (ARC) welcomes you to UC Santa Barbara! Located on a beautiful 

campus, we invite all students, community members, and visitors into our home in the Student 

Resource Building. 

The Asian Resource Center has been in existence for more than 10 years at UCSB. Our vision is to 

promote the awareness of Asian and Asian-Pacific American (APA) cultures; to engage with the 

greater University, and to support the success of students at UCSB and beyond. We strive to develop 

the sense of community within the Asian and APA cultures as well as to promote the interaction and 

the understanding of other ethnic communities that all combine to provide an enriching multicultural 

experience at UCSB. 

We invite everyone to the Asian Resource Center to study, meet others, browse through our books, do work, read, attend one of our events, 

check email, or just relax. Our home, like other cultural centers in the Student Resource Building, has full WiFi access. There are tables to 

spread out your work, plenty of chairs for meetings, and soft sofas to rest in between classes. 

I look forward to seeing you in the Asian Resource Center! If I can be of help in any way, please don’t hesitate to ask. 

Welcome to the Asian Resource Center at UC Santa Barbara! 

Sincerely, 

Michael D. Young 

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs 

Khoa Tran 

Coordinator, Asian Resource Center 

Counselor, Educational Opportunity Program 

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WELCOME to C ALIFORNIA! 

Dear UCSB international student! 

This Student Resource Guide reflects our desire at UCSB to foster communities for all students 

that will help them feel at home and able to do their best at the University. 

The community of our Asian students is a vibrant one, reflecting their diversity and the talent 

they bring to their many interests. Many of our international students, both undergraduate and 

graduates, come from Asia including China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan. 

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) works with international students before 

they come to UCSB, and once they are here as they find their community. 

OISS also works closely with international student organizations to develop programs and 

supportive services that are geared to the particular cultural needs of their members. These 

student groups include the Chinese Student and Scholar Association, India Association and 

Japanese Student Association among others. 

Club members themselves take an active part in welcoming and meeting new students during the 

International Student Orientation each year in September. 

Some students make friends, improve their spoken English, and get a head-start on their studies by enrolling in the English Oral Proficiency 

and American Culture Workshop that OISS offers each summer. Students also enjoy the social benefits of our free film series each quarter. 

In collaboration with other campus offices such as the MultiCultural Center and Career Services, OISS organizes special programs to address 

issues that are unique to international students such as the cross-cultural dimension of seeking and securing internships and jobs. 

We are delighted to have you joining our warm and dynamic UCSB community. I look forward to welcoming you personally on campus! 

Sincerely, 

Mary Jacob 

Director, Office of International Students and Scholars

ARC — The Asian Re source Center 

The Asian Resource Center was first proposed as a student-service location for 

UCSB in 1997. Today it has a permanent home on the ground floor of the Student 

Resource Building. It’s a meeting place, activity center, and more than that—it’s a 

place to kick back, study and meet with friends. 

Not so incidentally, it also houses a library of Asian Pacific American books, videos, photos, 

student group information, and events. But it’s here for all students who attend UCSB. 

Any student or student group may use the center for study hours, meetings, small 

projects, workshops, lectures, professor’s or TA’s office hours, or any other activity 

that promotes the mission of the ARC. EOP asks that each group using 

the center please sign in and out on a clipboard to better assess how 

the Center is being used. 

Any student or campus organization that’s registered with the Office 

of Student Life can volunteer with the ARC. Anyone with ideas, 

suggestions, events or talents, please see an ARC intern or advisor. 

THE ARC MISSION 

The mission of the Asian 

Resource Center is to educate, 

promote, and encourage 

interaction and dialogue 

among the diverse ethnic 

groups within the Asian 

American community at 

UCSB. The Center provides 

a supportive environment 

for students, staff, faculty 

and community members to 

develop an appreciation for 

one’s identity and to affirm an 

institutional commitment that 

recognizes one’s community. 

The Crane: A Logo, a History 

In spring 2001, the Asian Resource Center held an art contest to develop a logo that would 

best represent the mission of the Center and the Asian American community at UCSB. Khoa 

Tran, then a counselor in the Educational Opportunity Program, created the logo, which 

was chosen by students. The crane and waves symbolize the purpose of the ARC to be a 

welcoming place for all students, especially those of Asian American descent. In developing 

a cultural center, individuals can continue to discover and explore their unique cultural 

heritage, student-led groups and organizations can have a place to exchange ideas or plan 

co-sponsored events, and ultimately develop bonds that strengthen the Asian America 

community at UCSB. 

The Crane and UCSB 

As a statement of identity, we have re-imaged the UCSB waves to represent our collective 

Asian American experience. Four waves symbolize the woven threads of our Pacific 

experience, a testament to the distinct and multiple identities of our journeys past, present 

and future. The fluid movement and crossing of each wave reminds us of our saga abroad 

and the new crossings still to be defined. Two sets of waves are connected to depict the 

search for balance within our common struggles: traditional values vs. Western practices; 

ethnic vs. Asian American identity; immigrant vs. second generation experience, and our 

own internal conflicts of identity, customs and acculturation in the United States. 

E AST ASIA CENTER at UCSB 

Separate from the ARC, The East Asia Center at UCSB organizes 

lectures and events on the culture, history, politics and societies 

of China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Students may 

request to join a listserv to receive email messages about upcoming 

events and announcements of fellowship and grants opportunities. 

To sign up for the listserv, please contact the Director of the Center, 

Professor Mayfair Yang at yangm@religion.ucsb.edu. 

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Student Perspective s — COMING ALIVE at UCSB 

WENDY WANG 

Senior 

Working on a BA in Film 

and Media Studies with a 

minor in Chinese. 

Came to UCSB in EOP’s 

STEP Program 

What do you plan to do? 

I hope one day to work in 

film as a director, writer or 

cinematographer. Another 

option is to go to grad 

school and become a high school film teacher. With the minor, I 

hope I get the privilege of studying in China during college, to find 

my place in the growing Asian film culture. 

What’s your big goal in life? 

As simple as this sounds, I want to reciprocate everything my 

mother has done for me and my family by truly appreciating and 

giving back to those that make me happy. Material goals like 

money, cars, or grand vacations are not as important to me. 

What do you do to relax? Do you have a hobby? 

I am a self-proclaimed music junkie, always open to new types 

of music. I also enjoy swimming and jogging when I’m not too 

absorbed in trashy reality TV shows on VH1. Hobbies include oil 

painting, drawing, hiking, music concerts, photography, and video 

games, a guilty pleasure but one of the most fun things for me. 

Who inspires you? 

Many of my most inspiring 

figures are musicians like 

Kurt Cobain, Brody Dalle, 

and Karen Carpenter. I 

admire their talent and 

their fierce lifestyles. Kurt 

Cobain was a genuine 

tortured soul; Dalle’s raw, 

uncensored voice always 

moves me, and Karen 

“Trusting students 

with the ARC space on 

campus is a powerful 

statement about the 

Asian community and 

the whole student 

population.” 

Carpenter’s strange ability to make me feel nostalgic comes from 

her soft, wholesome voice. My favorite directors are Wong Kar Wai 

and Quentin Tarantino. Lastly, I think Buffy Summers from Buffy the 

Vampire Slayer helped redefine social conventions about women, 

and reminded women everywhere that they truly are strong. 

What’s the role of the ARC, 

especially considering the amazing diversity of “Asians” on 

campus? 

The ARC’s role on campus is to create a common thread among 

the diversities of Asians on campus. It is a space owned by the 

community, made by the community, and maintained by the 

community. Trusting students with this space on campus is a 

powerful statement about the Asian community and the whole 

student population. The ARC represents the influence that students 

can have on campus if they come together to reach a common 

goal. 

LINH HUYNH 

Sophomore 

Double major in Comparative Literature and Psychology 

EOP Student Mentor; Vietnamese Student Association 

What do you want to do in life? 

I know I want to work with people. I’ve been a student mentor for 

the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and for the Freshman 

Summer Start Program. When I graduate, I’m sure I’ll want to go to 

graduate school to study psychology. I also want to study abroad in 

Spain. I’m studying Spanish now. 

How do you like to relax? 

I love reading, especially mystery novels. And I like to run, but I 

don’t do it enough. I like hiking and have taken several hikes to 

Seven Fall and other areas in Santa Barbara. I also love drinking 

boba milk tea! 

What’s Asian culture like here at UCSB? 

It is strong, and getting even stronger. The diversity is tremendous. 

Students identify with their own groups, but there is also a larger 

community that brings all the groups together. It’s a community 

within a larger community. 

How do people use the Asian Resource Center? 

I work in the ARC myself, and we are holding more events here. 

But really it’s like a living room for the community. People hang out, 

study, and student organizations hold meetings there. 

How has your experience 

been here at UCSB? 

I love UCSB, I love the 

atmosphere. I look around 

and I’m surrounded by a 

really beautiful environment 

with the beach and the 

mountains. It’s really 

relaxing. 


My mother! She has such a 

strong personality. She’s very 

positive and optimistic and 

open minded. 

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JUSTIN CHEN 

Junior 

Majoring in Business- 

Economics and 

Philosophy; 

minor in Math 

Technology 

Management Program 

Certificate 

What is your major goal 

in life? 

I want to be successful—I 

know that’s a broad term, but for me it means that I want to have 

a career that makes me happy and where I thrive. I would also like 

to live internationally, to break out of the confines of the Asian 

community and explore the diversity offered by other cultures. 


I like to play sports, like alpine skiing and paintball. I also enjoy just 

chilling out with my friends; talking and making jokes about our 

classes takes us away from the stresses of school. 


My aunt. She inspires me because she chose a major that she really 

enjoyed, and then she chose to go into a field that she loved (law), 

ANGEL A CHANDR A 

Senior 

Communication major 

What do you want to do in life? 

In broad terms, I would like to live 

abroad, have a career in which I interact 

with the public, and ideally I would be 

on stage performing, acting. 

“People care 

about getting 

to know you 

here, and it’s a 

great place to 

network.” 


I do a lot of theater. Although this isn’t a typical way of relaxing, I 

like it because it’s my “me” time. I started out as a theater major 

before I switched to communication, and the work still brings me 

joy. I have fun in rehearsal, directing plays and working with actors. 


My sister. She is nine years older than me, so she is already 

established in her career. I love that she is independent and strong, 

yet still loving and supportive of her family and friends. She goes 

after what she wants, and she makes her goals happen. I look up 

to her a lot. 

What’s Asian culture like here at UCSB? 

It’s diverse! I am East Indian, and those of us here at UCSB come 

from a variety of backgrounds—Punjabi, Fijian (that’s what I am), 

and so on. The Asian students not only take part in cultural and 

religious events, like the big East Asian performance every spring, 

so she broke out of the mold for our community. She’s one of four 

sisters, who all did what was expected of them (they became doctors 

or engineers) but she seems to be more successful than the others 

because she followed her passions. I want to have that kind of success. 

My longtime philosophy teaching assistant Dan Dolson also inspires 

me. He showed me how multi-dimensional philosophy is, and thus 

showed me that I should not be afraid to do something that I love 

and that I am good at despite what others may think of it. That is 

why I declared the major. 

What is Asian culture like here at UCSB? 

It is drastically different from many Asian communities in southern 

California. This is because there isn’t any pressure to go into a 

specific field (ex: medical or engineering). The community here is 

much more open minded and relaxed. It’s also not materialistic; it’s 

more about who you are as a person. It’s down to earth. 

How has your experience been here at UCSB? 

Amazing! It’s been an eye-opener about other cultures and 

values. People here encourage you to do what makes you 

happy and successful, to determine your own path; I like that’s 

it’s a non-competitive environment that gives you the tools to 

succeed. Also, I’ve enjoyed developing strong ties with faculty. My 

recommendation to students is to not judge a book by its cover— 

UCSB is much more than what you see on the surface. 

but do “normal” activities 

as well. People are very bicultural 

and well integrated 

into the student body, yet 

the community offers us 

a space of support and 

familiarity. It’s small in size 

but strong in spirit. 

How has Asian life at 

UCSB shaped you? 

Being in college, taking 

Asian American studies 

classes and becoming part 

of the community here has 

been eye-opening. When I was younger, I sort of strayed away from 

my Indian culture, but since I’ve been here I’ve realized for myself 

that your background is the backbone of who you are, and I’ve 

embraced my identity. It’s been a very positive experience. 

How has your experience been here at UCSB? 

The best—I love UCSB!!! UCSB is beautiful, vibrant, and friendly; 

you can’t find that on every college campus. People care about 

getting to know you, and it’s also a great place to network. One of 

my favorite things is the residential experience—because everyone 

lives so close to one another in Isla Vista and in the residence halls, 

it creates an amazingly familial environment. This campus is a great 

place to grow, and connect with your peers. 

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ANNUAL E VENTS and PROGR AMS 

FALL 

Discovery Days/Week of Welcome 

Leadership Retreat 

Asian Pacific American Social 

(sponsored by the residence halls) 

Asian Resource Center Fall Welcome 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

(Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority) 

Activities Faire 

Celebration of Communities 

International Dessert Festival 

APA Leadership Weekend 

WINTER 

Asian Resource Center Lunar New Year Celebration 

Lunar New Year (Hong Kong Student Association) 

Day of Remembrance (Nikkei Student Union) 

Talent Showcases (sponsored by various student groups) 

International Women’s Week 

SPRING 

Spring Insight, campus open house 

Pilipino Cultural Night (Kapatirang Pilipino) 

Iaorana Te Otea’s Luau 

Cambodian Culture Night (Khmer Student Association) 

Vietnamese Culture Night 

Taiwanese Night Market 

Visions of South Asia (Indus) 

Iaorana Te Otea’s Benefit Show 

Pilipino Graduation

A Talk with CHANCELLOR YANG 

On behalf of all UCSB students, Chancellor Henry T. Yang 

recently answered some questions from students Stephanie 

Yamamoto, Wendy Yang, Kunthon Meas and Helen Lai. 

The Chancellor was appointed to his position in 1994. 

How did you become Chancellor at UCSB? What do you like 

most about your job? 

I have always been interested in airplanes and spacecraft, and in 

figuring out how these amazing bird-like machines worked. This 

led naturally to my interest in aeronautical engineering. One of my 

proudest accomplishments was being named the Neil A. Armstrong 

Distinguished Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue 

University. When I came to UC Santa Barbara as the chancellor, I 

was so honored to have Neil Armstrong speak at my inauguration. 

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I love teaching and research, and it is fair to say that I got involved 

in administration because of my teaching, not the other way 

around. As you may know, I served as the dean of engineering at 

Purdue for ten years. I was not thinking of leaving Purdue, but I 

was approached by the Office of the President of the University of 

California for an interview. After the interview, I was offered the job 

the following morning as chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, and 

I accepted it. And I have never looked back. 

During the last decade, our campus has made significant progress 

on every imaginable front. It has been tremendously rewarding to 

see the campus rise so rapidly in national and international stature. 

I am very proud that we have garnered increased recognition 

for the excellence of our faculty, the quality and diversity of our 

students, and the strength and innovation of our research and 

teaching programs. These achievements are the result of the 

sustained collaborative efforts of our faculty, staff, students, 

administrators, alumni, and donors. I feel 

very honored to be part of this academic 

community, and I appreciate the sense of 

collegiality we all share. 

How do you keep up your energy and 

commitment with everything you do 

(research, teaching, administration, 

public speaking, fundraising)? 

My wife, Dilling, and I truly love this 

campus and the people of our campus community. We love 

our interactions with our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and 

supporters–and we are constantly energized and inspired by all the 

wonderful, creative, and innovative work being carried out here. 

We have always been happy that we made the right decision to 

come to UCSB. 

How do you feel about being the focus of people’s issues and 

conflicts? What is it like when people come around Cheadle 

and protest about certain issues and concerns? 

One of the most rewarding aspects of my job as chancellor, and 

also the most challenging, is to build consensus on complex 

and sometimes controversial issues. I consult extensively with 

TONY MASTRES 

“It has been 

tremendously rewarding 

to see the campus rise so 

rapidly in national and 

international stature.” 

our faculty, staff, and students, as well as my fellow chancellors, 

colleagues at UC Office of the President, Trustees, alumni, donors, 

community members, and our representatives in Sacramento and 

Washington, D.C., in order to ensure that we are making the best 

decisions we can for the future of this campus. It is important for 

all voices to be heard, so that each person becomes a true partner 

in the process. I think that’s what makes UC Santa Barbara so 

special–we are not just a university, we are also a 

community. 

Since you are busy, how do you find time to 

entertain yourself or take a break from work? 

What do you usually do? 

People often think that I don’t have time for 

anything but work. But I love my work and I love 

this university. My administrative duties keep me 

very busy, but it is also important to me to make 

time for teaching and research. I find great joy and satisfaction in 

devoting time to undergraduate teaching, as well as mentoring 

graduate students. I was deeply touched to receive an honorary 

distinguished teaching award from UCSB’s Academic Senate a few 

years ago. 

Each year I teach a 3-credit undergraduate course in mechanical 

engineering with about 50 students. I am also currently supervising 

three Ph.D. students, with whom I meet in the late evenings or on 

Sunday afternoons. I also have several active research grants funded 

by the National Science Foundation, with another in the proposal 

stage.

I like to spend time with our students outside of the classroom as 

well. Dilling and I enjoy attending lectures, seminars, plays, dance 

recitals, concerts, and various Arts & Lectures offerings throughout 

the year. And athletic events too! One of my favorite memories 

is the 15-hour bus ride I shared with our Gaucho band members 

when we traveled from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Austin, 

Texas, in order to attend both our men’s and women’s basketball 

games in the NCAA Tournament, held one day 

after the other. 

I spend a lot of time walking around campus, 

sometimes with my wife, Dilling–early in the 

morning, late at night, and on weekends. These 

walks have been a wonderful way for us to meet 

our students, staff, and faculty members, and to get a real feel for 

the life of our campus. We also enjoy walking around Isla Vista– 

even on Friday or Saturday nights on Del Playa sometimes!–and 

along our beautiful beaches. 

When I can squeeze in a little free time on weekends or holidays, I 

like to go to the farmers market with Dilling, read a book, do some 

more walking, and spend time with my family. 

What advice do you have for students about time 

management and focus? 

There are so many wonderful opportunities for students on our 

campus. Of course, with all these exciting options, it can be easy to 

over-commit! So I tell our students that my most important piece 

of advice is, learn how to budget your time. First, decide early on, 

“How am I going to budget my time this quarter?” Because if you 

make a mistake in budgeting your money, you can borrow, or your 

parents or someone might help you. But if you make a mistake in 

budgeting your time, you cannot borrow, and no one can help you. 

Each year at our New Student Convocation, I challenge our 

incoming students to make some simple commitments to 

themselves. First, commit not to cut any classes. Second–and this is 

a little harder–commit time to prepare and follow up on each class 

you attend. And third, commit to spend just three minutes each 

night to go over in your mind how you are going to budget your 

time tomorrow. I tell them, “If you can do these three things, you 

will be as outstanding a student as you want to be!” 

If you’re in an elevator, how do you tell people quickly that 

UCSB is the best!? 

Each year in March, we host our regional receptions to recruit 

a new freshman class that is both academically gifted and 

exceptionally diverse. Dilling and I so enjoy the opportunity to 

travel with our team of faculty and staff colleagues, students, and 

alumni in order to speak with prospective students and their family 

members about our university and our unique campus life. 

”This is an exciting time 

to be a college student 

at UC Santa Barbara.” 

diverse student body. We enjoy a beautiful location, one of the best 

climates in the world, and a great quality of life. On our campus, 

there are a multitude of ways for students to get involved and 

make connections with other students, such as through research 

and creative projects, student government, campus organizations, 

intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports, volunteer work in our 

community, and much more. 

I tell them that students who choose to come 

here do not just enroll in a university–they 

become part of a very special community of 

scholars, and a member of our UCSB family. 

We are all here to explore and learn together. 

During these receptions and in my conversations afterward with 

students and family members, I am often asked to quickly sum up 

why, as you put it, UCSB is the best! I tell them that this is such 

an exciting time to be a college student at UC Santa Barbara. Our 

academic environment is thriving, thanks to the contributions of 

our distinguished faculty, our caring staff, and our talented and 

TONY MASTRES 

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ASIAN AMERIC AN STUDIES 

Bachelor of Arts 

http://www.asamst .ucsb.edu/ 

The Department of Asian American Studies was one of the very first 

autonomous academic departments in the United States devoted 

to the study of Asian Americans. The Department was founded by 

Professor Sucheng Chan, a pioneer in the field. 

Students learn to evaluate the existing literature on Asian American 

communities, to analyze a variety of data on Asian Americans, and 

to conduct original research. 

Professors offer courses in sociology, law, education, psychology, 

and literature, and interdisciplinary scholarship in women’s studies, 

law and society, public policy, global studies, cultural studies, and 

film and media studies. 

We share a common commitment to progressive scholarship of 

the highest caliber. We also share a commitment to engage issues 

of inequality in U.S. history and today. To that end, lower division 

courses offer a thorough introduction to Asian American history 

and culture, primarily to show how migration from Asia has 

profoundly shaped life in the United States at least since the mid- 

19th century. Upper division courses further explore Asian American 

contributions to literature, art, culture, and film and performance, 

and highlight Asian American struggles for political equality, 

opportunity, and fairness. 

Courses also highlight contemporary issues facing Asian American 

communities, issues that require leadership and meaningful 

intervention. As Asian American communities continue to grow and 

develop, we hope that our students will be better prepared to play 

an active role in confronting the many challenges faced by all of us 

living in a multiracial, multicultural world. 

E AST ASIAN L ANGUAGES and CULTUR AL STUDIES 

Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studie s , Chine se or Japane se http://www.eastasian.ucsb.edu/ 

Asia increasingly touches the lives of all Americans. We study Asia 

to appreciate its ancient civilizations; to understand its nations and 

their roles in the contemporary world; and to grasp Asia’s influence, 

past and present, in the arts, religion and philosophy. 

The East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies department offers 

BA degrees in Asian Studies, Chinese and Japanese and minors in 

Chinese and Japanese. All majors include course work in East Asian 

cultural studies. The department is dedicated to study of China, 

Japan and Korea in all their richness and diversity. 

In the upper-division, students select courses from three or more 

disciplines (usually including History), and generally concentrate 

on East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) or South Asia (India). Other 

disciplinary options are Anthropology, Art History, Film and Media 

Studies, Political Science, Religious Studies and others. 

Graduates are currently working in international business, banking, 

law, diplomacy, public service, research, teaching, translation 

services, and the arts. 

For the major, students explore one of the following two areas of 

Asia in depth: 

CHINA – The billion-person nation, an experiment in social and 

economic development, plays an increasingly critical role in the 

balance of world power. 

JAPAN – A traditional society, whose prosperity is delicately 

balanced on a network of resource import and trade export, makes 

a fascinating study in economic growth and social transformation. 

Students complete two years of an Asian language relevant to their 

area of interest. At UCSB, students may study Chinese (Mandarin 

or Classical), Japanese or Korean, or demonstrate a level of 

competence in a language of their choice. 

VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION 

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Faculty Profile: JOHN PARK 

John Park is Associate Professor of Asian American Studies, 

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education in the College of 

Letters & Science 

How does UCSB’s role as a research university affect you? 

Being a professor here, my job is not only to teach, but to produce 

and publish original research. It’s a challenging task. Teaching is 

very exciting because I am not just presenting facts and data, I am 

creating courses based on new research, both my own as well as 

the work of other professors. Professors at non-research universities 

and colleges don’t always have the chance to control what they 

teach. Their departments construct a curriculum built around what 

we already know. But here, I get to determine what I teach, and 

it’s usually whatever I’m obsessed with. My current work tries to 

make sense of new trends in immigration law, and explores how 

immigration law and trends have changed conceptions of American 

citizenship and belonging. 

What do you like about UCSB? 

UCSB has a great range of professors across several different fields. 

We are among the top research universities in the world. This is 

why a lot of people who seek out an academic life would want to 

work at UCSB. It’s competitive: we typically have 50 to 200 people 

competing for one faculty position. Faculty members here get a 

great deal of support to conduct original research, and this is also 

an excellent place from which to compete for research grants and 

other forms of support. Faculty members also know that they’re 

teaching some of the best students from California, from outside 

the state, and from across the world. 

What advice do you give students? 

Students often miss how rare this opportunity is—most college-age 

students will never get to attend an institution like this one. Not 

only is it hard to get in, but the UC degree is unusually valuable, 

especially if a student has performed well academically here. But 

this is a serious academic environment that requires students to 

be self-driven and mature. Students have several common issues 

during their first year: they often underestimate the difficulty of 

college-level work at a research university; they get distracted by 

other things and they don’t address academic problems or other 

compelling issues until they’re in serious trouble. Many of these 

hardships are avoidable: if you want to party and enjoy life with 

people your own age, for example, take some time off before 

starting college. If you’re not as prepared for rigorous academic 

work, take a year or two to improve your academic skills in a less 

demanding environment. If you have any kind of trouble during the 

first few weeks of the fall quarter, ask for help right away. In other 

words, take steps to protect your academic record, and try to avoid 

those common mistakes that can make college not so fun. 

CHUCK CHAMPLIN 

What are the possibilities for students beyond UCSB? 

UCSB has alumni at almost every prestigous graduate and 

professional program in the world. Many UCSB graduates go on 

to become prominent physicians, lawyers, professors, executives, 

politicians, and so on. A great many alumni are amazing, and 

our recent graduating classes have been equally stunning and 

impressive. They’ve succeeded because they took advantage of 

the structured opportunities to conduct research with leading 

professors here, and because they learned through their courses 

how to think critically and analytically. They’ve also learned how 

to set priorities and manage their time, and yet all of them report 

that college was still a fun, vibrant, and exciting experience. And 

it should be that! More than anything, if done well, the four short 

years of college can provide an excellent springboard for your future. 

“This is a serious academic 

environment that requires 

students to be self-driven 

and mature.” 

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Faculty Profile: R AUL SUARE Z 

Raul Suarez, Ph.D., is a professor in the Biological Sciences at UCSB. Born and raised 

in Manila, Philippines, he “successfully avoided” medical school and instead earned 

his Masters degree in Zoology in 1976 at the University of the Philippines and his 

Ph.D. in Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology in 1981 at the University of British 

Columbia, Canada. He joined UCSB in 1994 and became a full professor in 2006 in 

UCSB’s Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology. He teaches Integrative 

Physiology (EEMB 154) and Cell Physiology (EEMB 157) to upper-division students, 

participates in a team-taught course for graduate students, and mentors masters and 

doctoral students. 

The primary thrust of his work is the study of metabolism during exercise in animals 

in the context of their ecology and evolution. Suarez studies functional biodiversity 

in a wide range of animal species including flying insects, hummingbirds and, most 

recently, nectar bats. He enjoys both laboratory and fieldwork, which takes him to 

places such as Mexico to study metabolism in nectar-feeding bats and Panama to 

study the evolution of flight metabolism in orchid bees. 


His research has led to estimates of the rate of flow of electrons in the muscles of flying bees, as well as insights into the relations between 

metabolism and behavior in hummingbirds. Research by his group led to the discovery that hummingbirds and nectar bats engage in aerial 

refueling, drinking nectar from flowers as they hover and using the sugar to directly fuel flight. 

As part of his job as a professor in a research university, he frequently publishes in scientific journals and presents his research at national 

and international scientific conferences. Exerting influence outside the walls of UCSB, he has been building bridges with scientists 

in the Philippines by writing science articles for a national newspaper, giving lectures, training workshops, and by setting up research 

collaborations. 

While he is clearly passionate about his role as a teacher and researcher, he also offers a 

realistic view. “You have to have a somewhat perverted idea of what fun is, to do what 

we do.” When asked what advice he would give to students considering following 

in his footsteps, he says “Don’t!” But then, with a smile, he adds, “What I mean is 

that being a professor is a very challenging career. 

“Students should be sure they have aptitude, interest and commitment before they take this path!” 

He adds “Young people are constantly told that science is fun. But they usually don’t hear that 

science is hard. And it is highly competitive when it comes to looking for a job and getting funded to 

do research. During this period of budget cuts, it has become even more difficult. It is sort of like elite 

mountain-climbing. Not everyone can do it and it is not most people’s idea of fun.” 

Biology professor Raul Suarez travels the world to study the metabolism of nectar bats, orchid bees and hummingbirds. 

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Faculty Profile: KIP FULBECK 

sound like that big of a 

deal, but in reality was 

my main source of life 

confidence. 

“One of my main 

purposes in teaching is 

to explore the gray areas 

and to break down these 

artificial boundaries.” 

At the same time, I was 

about to graduate college 

(and bombarded with the “What are you going to do?” questions), my 

grandmother was put in a nursing home against her will, and my best 

friend died in his sleep—all in the span of two weeks! 

Right around then, I had a final project due in art class, and 

without thinking I decided to scrap what I had been working on for 

weeks and just tell exactly what I was feeling right then and there 

without censoring myself or caring what anyone else thought. I 

presented the work in class the next day, and for the first time I 

didn’t care about whether I was fulfilling the assignment or what 

grade I was getting. I was making art because I had to. Every one 

of my peers told me it was the best piece they had ever seen me 

do. That made me feel good about making art and it’s what I’ve 

continued to do. 

Kip Fulbeck is a professor of Art, and an affiliate faculty of Asian 

American Studies and Film and Media Studies at UCSB. He’s also 

an award-winning artist, slam poet, and filmmaker. He’s authored 

several books including Part Asian, 100% Hapa and Permanence: 

Tattoo Portraits by Kip Fulbeck. His new book, Mixed Kids, will be 

published in 2010, and features a foreword by Dr. Maya Soetoro- 

Ng, a renowned educator, multiracial identity specialist, and sister 

of Barack Obama. 

Fulbeck has been featured on “The Today Show,” CNN, MTV, and 

PBS, and has performed and exhibited in more than 20 countries. 

He has spoken at hundreds of venues nationwide on identity, 

multiraciality and pop culture, mixing spoken word, stand-up 

comedy, political activism and personal stories. 

He is also an avid surfer, guitar player, ocean lifeguard, and pug 

enthusiast. A complete overachiever despite being only half- 

Chinese, Fulbeck is also a nationally-ranked Masters swimmer. 

What inspired you to teach? To be in art? 

Real teaching is vitally important to well being -- both for teachers 

and students. I made the real jump in art my last quarter as an 

undergraduate at UCSD. I had been picked to represent Taiwan at 

the ‘88 Olympics, but at the last minute they wanted me to change 

my last name to a Chinese name and I wasn’t willing to do that. 

That was the end of my elite level swimming career, which doesn’t 

SUZANNE BERNEL 

It wasn’t an easy transition. I come from an uber-successful Chinese 

family, and they expected me to be a doctor, which is why I was 

originally a pre-med at UCLA. I don’t think there were explicit 

limitations on what I could or couldn’t do with my education, but 

there was certainly pressure to go into medicine or the sciences. 

But I wanted to do something different. 

At UCSB, I first taught in the Asian American Studies program, 

where I started a class in Visual Media, Asian American Studies 

144. Then I moved to the Art Department, and created new classes 

in Spoken Word, Personal Narrative, and Interaction of Art and 

Life (7a), as well as a freshman seminar called The Exploration of 

Identity. All these worked with my interest in autobiography and 

performance. One of my main purposes in teaching is to explore 

the gray areas – the marginal areas – and to break down these 

artificial boundaries. For example, my work is as much related to 

Art as it is to Asian American Studies or Film and Media Studies, or 

even Sociology or Psychology. 

What’s your favorite part of teaching? 

Making a connection with people, and meaningful relationships 

with current and former students. 

Why did you choose UCSB? 

I didn’t apply to any job where I couldn’t surf. It happened that UCSB 

is an amazing school that has embraced what I do. I got lucky. 

Tell about your art projects, the Hapa project, and 

Permanence. 

Both are subjects I come from. It’s important to make art culled 

from your own experience, your own histories. Essentially, both 

projects – and most of my work really—is about exploring who we 

are. About identity. 

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UCSB Alumnus: FR ANK CHIN 

Frank Chin (UCSB, 1965) is widely considered the most influential Asian 

American dramatist and writer in the country. He first gained notoriety as 

a playwright in the 1970s. His play, The Chickencoop Chinaman was the 

first by an Asian American to be produced on a major New York stage. 

Stereotypes of Asian Americans, and traditional Chinese folklore are 

common themes in much of his work. Chin founded the Asian American 

Theater Workshop in San Francisco which later evolved into the Asian 

American Theater Company (AATC). 

Born February 25, 1940, Frank Chin describes himself as a “fifth 

generation Chinaman.” His great-grandfather helped build the 

Southern Pacific Railroad and his grandmother was a steward. He 

worked as a brakeman for the line before he began writing. 

Chin’s work broke new ground in the exploration of Chinese and 

Chinese American mythology and addresses misconceptions of 

Chinese culture. At a time when most writers and scholars were 

merely examining the way that Chinese Americans experienced 

stereotypes, Frank Chin was confronting and destroying the 

perceived foundations from which those stereotypes evolved. In 

1975, Chin described his efforts as an activist for Chinese-American 

identity to Stanley Eichelbaum for the San Francisco Examiner, to 

fight what he described as “anti-yellow, love-em to death and 

extinction racism,” which he believed was still widely practiced 

in the United States. “Not Chink-hating racism but a more 

subtle form that deprives us of identity and locks up our seven 

generations of history and culture in America.” 

In 2003, Frank Chin’s papers were added to the William Wyles 

Collection in the Davidson Library’s Special Collections Department, 

as part of the history of Asian Americans in the West. They provide 

remarkable insight into his literary career from the 1940’s to 

1995. In discussing the collection, Chin remarked, “I hope that 

my research, letters and experimental manuscripts will stimulate 

a more traditional study of Asian American literature, beginning 

with an introduction to the Asian children’s stories shared by China, 

Korea, and Japan since pre-historic times, and the vernacular novels 

developed to spread Chinese heroic tradition of the Ming, as a 

conscious expression of the myth of civilization throughout Asia.” 

Frank Chin has also worked extensively with Japanese American 

resisters of the draft in WWII. His novel, Born in the U.S.A. is 

dedicated to this subject. 

The Frank Chin image is from the Chin Papers at Special 

Collections, Davidson Library, UCSB. 

UCSB Alumnus: LEROY CHIAO 

Leroy Chiao (UCSB, 1987) is a former NASA astronaut and veteran of three 

space shuttle flights. He also spent six-months on the International Space 

Station as Mission Commander and Chief Science Officer from October 

2004 to April 2005. During his career with NASA, Dr. Chiao logged a total 

of 229 days, 7 hours and 38 minutes in space, including 36 hours of extra 

vehicular activity in six space walks. In December, 2005, Dr. Chiao retired 

from NASA to pursue private interests. 

Dr. Chiao graduated from UCSB in 1987 with a masters and doctorate 

in Chemical Engineering. Among many honors and awards, he received 

UCSB’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1995 and was named one of the 

100 most influential Asian Americans by A Magazine in 2000. He received 

NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal in 2005. In addition to English, he 

speaks Mandarin Chinese and Russian. 

Chiao was raised in Danville, California and today enjoys flying his 

Grumman Tiger aircraft and downhill skiing. He and his wife Karen were 

married in 2003. 

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Asian Treasure s in the UCSB LIBR ARY ARCHIVES 

Frank Chin’s papers are only one 

of the many treasures in the 

Asian Pacific American collections 

in the UCSB Library’s California 

Ethnic and Multicultural (CEMA) 

Archives. 

Dan Kuramoto and Philip Kan 

Gotanda in the play In the 

Dominion of Night from the 

Asian American Theater Company 

Archives at Special Collections, 

Davidson Library, UCSB. 

Papers and other materials from 

the Asian American Theater 

Company (AATC) in San 

Francisco were donated to the 

CEMA archives in 1991. AATC is 

one of only three Asian American 

theaters in the United States. 

Founded in 1973 by the Chinese 

American writer and playwright 

Frank Chin and others, it is a 

professional theater dedicated to 

Eye of the Coconut from the Asian American Theater Company 

Archives at Special Collections, Davidson Library, UCSB. 

producing plays by and about Asian Americans. It is the oldest, full-season ethnic theater in Northern 

California. Its high-quality productions promote inter-ethnic understanding and provide positive role 

models for the Asian American community as well as the community at large. 

The Kearny Street Workshop archives are an important part of 20th 

century Asian American history. The nonprofit agency Kearny Street 

Workshop (KSW) is the oldest multidisciplinary Asian American arts 

organization in the United States. Established in 1972 as a collective 

of artists in San Francisco’s Chinatown/Manila town neighborhood, 

KSW is now a non-profit agency serving many Asian/Pacific American 

communities from its office in San Francisco. KSW is an essential 

national resource for Asian American artists. Its archives were donated 

to the UCSB Library’s CEMA archives in 1999. 

Elizabeth Wong is an award-winning Chinese-American playwright 

and a television screenwriter specializing in Asian American issues. 

Her papers were donated to the UCSB Library’s California Ethnic and 

Multicultural Archives in 1998. 

Wong’s plays include the 

Playwright’s Forum Awardwinning 

play “Letters to a 

San Francisco home of Kearney Street Workshop until 

1977, from the Kearny Street Workshop Archives at Special 

Collections, Davidson Library, UCSB. 

Student Revolutionary” (1991). Wong also was a staff writer for the ABC sitcom “All-American Girl,” 

the first network series to feature an Asian-American woman as its central character. Her plays have 

been published by Dramatic Publishing Company, and are included in many anthologies. During the 

1980’s she worked as a television field producer and news reporter. 

In the early 1990’s, Wong worked as a writer for Walt Disney Studios and was also a dramaturge at 

the Actors Theater of Louisville, a playwriting teacher at David Hwang Playwriting Institute and an 

op-ed columnist for the Los Angeles Times, commenting on social issues and cultural experiences. 

For a guide to the UCSB Special Collections California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives (CEMA), visit 

www.library.ucsb.edu/speccoll/collections/cema/listguides.html 

Elizabeth Wong, from the Elizabeth 

Wong Papers Special Collections, 

Davidson Library, UCSB. 

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C AMPUS RESOURCES 

UCSB has a vast array of support services to help you in your 

undergraduate career, presented by people who truly care 

about your well being. 

AC ADEMIC and C AREER 

COLLEGE ADVISING SERVICES 

All three undergraduate colleges at UCSB offer advising services to 

help with academic and personal issues. Advisors are available year 

round on an appointment and drop-in basis to discuss educational 

planning and graduation requirements. 

Letters & Science: http://www.advising.ltsc.ucsb.edu 

Creative Studies: http://www.ccs.ucsb.edu/handbook/advising/ 

Engineering: http://engineering.ucsb.edu/current_undergraduates/ 

advising_services/ 

THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE 

First-year students may participate in UCSB’s dynamic “First Year 

Experience” program designed to ease the transition into a research 

university. The First-Year Experience web pages list a suite of 

support services at http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/osl/fye/ 

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP) 

EOP nurtures a sense of participation, belonging and empowerment 

through mentorship, academic programs, one-to-one counseling, 

and social/cultural programming. In addition to assisting students 

through to graduation, EOP helps prepare students for the job 

market and/or graduate/professional school. EOP serves all students, 

while focusing on those who are low-income and first-generation 

undergraduates. www.sa.ucsb.edu/eop 

HONORS PROGRAM 

The honors programs in the colleges of Letters and Science and 

Engineering offer a setting in which highly motivated students can 

pursue their interests as part of a small community of scholars. The 

programs connect students to the resources of a large university 

but also provide an intimate collegiate atmosphere where they can 

work closely with peers and professors in small classes, research 

laboratories, and special programs. The programs are made 

available to applicants based on their college applications. Once on 

campus, students who maintain a 3.6 GPA in the College of Letters 

and Science, and a 3.5 in the College of Engineering may apply to 

the program. 

http://www.honors.ltsc.ucsb.edu/ 

http://engineering.ucsb.edu/current_undergraduates/honors/ 

DAVIDSON LIBRARY 

The UCSB Libraries house about 3 million books, journals, and 

government publications. Through the library’s website, you can 

access online catalogs, databases of articles and books, and other 

scholarly resources. Specialized departments located in the main 

Davidson Library include the Sciences and Engineering Library, the 

Map and Imagery Lab, the Curriculum Lab, the East Asian Library, 

the Ethnic and Gender Studies Library, and Special Collections. 

LUIS CHEN 

The separate Arts Library contains the Art and Music collections. 

The libraries have wireless access, copy machines, printers, and 

support for students with special needs. Quiet study areas, smallgroup 

study rooms, and comfortable study spaces are found 

throughout the building. http://www.library.ucsb.edu 

CAMPUS LEARNING ASSISTANCE SERVICES (CLAS) 

CLAS helps students adjust to the academic rigor of a research 

university with course-specific tutoring and training to develop 

academic skills. Drop-in tutoring is available for writing, math, 

science, statistics, economics and foreign languages. Services are 

free for UCSB students. http://www.clas.ucsb.edu/ 

URCA - Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative 

Activities 

The URCA office in the College of Letters and Science provides 

some $200,000 in grants to support undergraduates as they pursue 

significant independent research projects and creative activities 

under the guidance of faculty. The URCA office also provides 

assistance in applying for scholarships such as the Rhodes, Marshall, 

Mitchell, Carnegie and Truman, and is the office on campus where 

students sign up for the UC in D.C. program, and the UC Center in 

Sacramento. http://www.ltsc.ucsb.edu/urca/ 

UC CENTER SACRAMENTO 

Students in their junior or senior year can spend a quarter observing 

California’s public policy process first-hand in the state’s capital, 

while receiving academic credit for working in a structured policy 

or journalism internship and taking courses at the UC Center. All 

majors are welcome. http://www.ltsc.ucsb.edu/urca/uccs.php 

UC in D.C. 

In Washington, D.C., undergraduates have a residential experience 

that combines research and an internship. Students receive 

academic credit for working with an agency or organization of 

their choice and for enrolling in a research seminar. The program 

is offered each quarter during the academic year and during the 

summer. 

http://www.ltsc.ucsb.edu/urca/ucdc.php 

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EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM 

From UCSB you can fly off to outstanding education 

opportunities at more than 100 institutions in 35 countries. 

Short-term and full-year opportunities are available in a range 

of disciplines. Students take regular courses offered by a host 

university, participate in language and culture programs, or 

focus on specialized study in a particular major or field. Options 

are available for all class levels. http://www.eap.ucsb.edu/ 

CAREER SERVICES 

Career counselors help students make a connection to their 

future career through an astonishing array of professional 

advising and testing, libraries, online resources and employment 

connections. GauchoLink is UCSB’s official listing service for 

jobs, internships and employers who use the Campus Interview 

Program. Career Services is also a great place to go for those 

considering graduate and professional school. 

http://career.ucsb.edu 

GRAD SCHOOL PREPARATION 

If you’re considering an advanced degree after graduation, UCSB 

offers world renowned masters and Ph.D. programs in more than 

50 departments, including film and media studies, global and 

international studies, media arts and technology, physics, marine 

science, environmental sciences and management, and the nation’s 

first doctoral degree in Chicano/a studies. www.graddiv.ucsb.edu. 

CO-CURRICUL AR 

HOUSING 

UCSB guarantees a year of housing for incoming freshmen and 

transfer students. For those who prefer an off-campus room, 

apartment or house, there’s the Community Housing Office. 

A student can look at rental options online, or register to be a 

roommate. The web site provides neighborhood profiles, typical prices, 

advice on working with landlords, and a dispute resolution service. 

UCSB Housing Website – http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/ 

ARTS & LECTURES 

UCSB Arts & Lectures serves the UCSB campus and the Santa 

Barbara community by extending and supplementing the 

intellectual life of the classroom and providing diverse and unique 

cultural programming. A&L presents performances, films, lectures 

and special events. It also operates an Artists-in-Residence program 

that features master classes, lecture-demonstrations, open 

rehearsals, and classroom discussions at UCSB in addition to visits 

to local elementary and high schools. 

https://artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/ 

MULTICULTURAL CENTER 

The UCSB MultiCultural Center presents some 90 events each year 

that increase cultural awareness and understanding—lectures, films 

and videos, panel discussions, readings, art exhibitions, and music, 

dance, and dramatic performances. Events are open to all, and most 

are free. On Wednesdays, come in for a “Cup of Culture,” the weekly 

coffee house and movie night. Refreshments are also served during 

Dead Week and Finals Week, when the MCC maintains a quiet and 

comfortable space for students to study. http://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu/ 

JAMES COLÓN 

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE (CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS) 

Each year, some 300 organizations register with the OSL to 

connect students with their interests, whether academic, cultural, 

professional, political, religious, service, or recreational. Activities 

help develop leadership skills, maximize the fun and can boost 

grades, too. 

http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/OSL/ and http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/orgs/ 

COUNSELING SERVICES 

College life may be stressful and difficult at times. Counseling 

Services provides an objective person with whom to talk to clarify 

values, establish goals and identify options. Counseling can help 

with relationships and in building self-confidence and offers groups 

on a number of topics. www.counseling.ucsb.edu 

UCSB WELLNESS PROGRAM 

The UCSB Wellness Program brings together UCSB support services 

and activities that students need to maximize their wellness. 

Programs include academic and career workshops, hikes, sailing 

trips, food tasting, museum visits, volunteering, and more. Evening 

programs connect faculty and students outside the classroom to 

discuss important issues. The UCSB Wellness calendar is at 

http://wellness.sa.ucsb.edu/ 

RESOURCE CENTER FOR SEXUAL & GENDER DIVERSITY 

(RCSGD) 

The RCSGD offers a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment 

for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally members of 

the UCSB community. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to 

stop by the Rainbow Lounge to watch a video, study, or read a 

magazine. The Resource Center has a lending library of educational 

books and videos, and sponsors cultural and educational events. 

http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/sgd/ 

RECREATION CENTER 

The UCSB Recreation Center is one of the most popular spots on 

campus. It has two swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, several gymnasia, 

weight rooms, squash courts, racquetball courts, many exercise 

machines, a rock climbing wall, a roller hockey rink, a pottery 

studio, and much more! 

http://www.recreation.ucsb.edu/reccen/reccen.asp 

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INTRAMURAL SPORTS 

The UCSB Recreational Sports Department offers Intramural Sports 

for everyone! Interest, not skill, is the only prerequisite. Different 

ability divisions allow everyone to be competitive. Leagues play 

once a week for the duration of the quarter. Sports include many 

options, including, for example, basketball, soccer (indoor and 

outdoor), bowling, badminton, inner-tube water polo, and ultimate 

frisbee. 

http://www.recreation.ucsb.edu/intramurals/default.aspx 

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 

UCSB is home to the 2006 Men’s Soccer National Champions and 

18 other Division I teams, including men and women’s basketball 

and volleyball, baseball, softball, swimming and water polo. UCSB 

competes in the Big West Conference and is constantly at the top 

of the leader boards in each sport. http://ucsbgauchos.cstv.com 

THE STUDENT RESOURCE BUILDING 

The “SRB” unites many resources under one roof including the 

Office of Student Life, Campus Learning Assistance Services, the 

Women’s Center, disabled students program, the Educational 

Opportunity Program EOP), the cultural resource centers (including 

the Asian Resource Center!), and others. The “green” building 

is on campus, close to residence halls and Isla Vista, where many 

students live off campus. http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/srb/ 

A.S. Take Back the Night is part of an international movement 

to raise awareness about sexual assault and “rape culture,” and to 

provide a space for survivors to tell their stories. 

A.S. Student Lobby is part of the legislative arm of Associated 

Students fighting for the rights of students on a local, statewide 

and national level. 

Women’s Commission provides a safe space to address issues of 

concern to women and challenge institutions of power. 

KCSB 91.9 FM is UCSB’s college and community radio station, the 

only non-commercial radio station in Santa Barbara. 

Bicycle Improvements Keep Everyone Safe (B.I.K.E.S.) enhances 

the bicycling experience at UCSB by improving bike parking, 

bikeways and bike system awareness. 

Bike Shop is a full-service repair shop available to the UCSB 

community where students and staff can also receive free 

instruction in bike repair. 

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS 

Associated Students is an independent, non-profit organization 

funded by UCSB undergraduate students that provides many 

services to UCSB students and the larger community. Through 

A.S., students are empowered. Most continue to work in their 

communities after they leave college. http://www.as.ucsb.edu/ 

A.S. Program Board organizes concerts, movies, lectures and special 

events for the campus. 

A.S. Community Affairs Board (C.A.B.) is UCSB’s Volunteer 

Action Center dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of 

UCSB students through community service work. Many projects and 

community programs augment classroom experiences, help students 

explore career opportunities, connect UCSB to the community in a 

meaningful way, and promote the ethics of public service. 

A.S. Environmental Affairs Board serves to protect, preserve and 

enhance the environment. 

A.S. Shoreline Preservation Fund provides funding and support 

to enhance, protect and restore the shoreline associated with 

UCSB through preservation, education, research, restoration and 

promotion of open access. 

A.S. Recycling Program maintains and supports recycling 

throughout the campus. 

A.S. Student Commission on Racial Equality (SCORE) is 

dedicated to confronting and proactively resolving ethnicity related 

issues on the local level and beyond, and promoting programs 

that create space, dialogue and resources for underrepresented 

communities of color. 

JAMES COLÓN 

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GE T TING INVOLVED at UCSB 

Following is a sample of Asian-themed clubs on our campus. 

For club contact information, or to learn more about 

UCSB’s 350+ student-run organizations, please visit 

http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/orgs/. 

ALPHA KAPPA DELTA PHI SORORITY is the largest and fastest 

growing Asian American interest sorority in the nation – 45 

chapters strong and growing. Our national philanthropy is breast 

cancer awareness, for which we raise more than $50,000 a year. 

Our mission is to provide sisterhood among women, scholarship, 

leadership and Asian awareness in the university and community; 

to provide a support group for those in their times of need, and 

to encourage the making of successful women. To accomplish our 

mission, we maintain the highest levels of quality and integrity; 

create a climate that encourages teamwork, creativity, and 

innovation; and above all, give our support and encouragement 

to those we hold dear to our hearts: our sisters. We measure our 

success by how well we are regarded by our peers, represented by 

our competitors, and supported by our sisters. 

ASIAN AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP reaches into the 

university community, primarily to those who are Asian and Pacific 

Americans, with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. We 

are committed to making disciples by educating and equipping 

students in biblical foundations, Christian disciplines, and the 

development of spiritual gifts that will prepare them for witnessing 

and service on campus, in the local church, in the marketplace, and 

in world missions. The fellowship is about loving God and loving 

others. You don’t have to be Asian, American or Christian to be 

a part of our fellowship. We meet to spur each other on toward 

Christ and to be instruments on the campus to reach out to other 

students to help them know Christ. 

CHINESE STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION of UCSB 

has more than 200 students, scholars and faculty members, and 

even more affiliated with the association in the Santa Barbara area. 

The goal of the association is to promote and broadcast Chinese 

culture and heritage throughout the UCSB community, to create 

channels for sharing information among our members, to help 

newcomers settle down quickly and smoothly, and to improve 

the friendship and mutual understanding between the Chinese 

students/scholars and other ethnic groups, by organizing a variety 

of social, intellectual and cultural activities. 

HONG KONG STUDENT ASSOCIATION was founded in 2005. 

We dedicate ourselves to making a home for Chinese people, and 

promoting Chinese culture to our communities and UCSB students. 

Chinese are a minority at UCSB; hence, it is important for us to 

support our own people, and together create cultural awareness in 

the school. 

IAORANA TE OTEA (Tahitian for “greetings from the drum beats”) 

was founded in 1990 by a group of UCSB students to celebrate 

the dynamic cultures of the Polynesian Islands. We are a diverse 

and multi-cultural club, educating ourselves and our community, 

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providing insight to those unfamiliar with Polynesian culture, and 

most of all, enjoying our music and dance. The dances we perform 

originate from the islands of Tahiti, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, 

Hawai’i and include oteas, fast-paced dances set to drum beats, 

and aparimas, dances that tell a story, accompanied by the ukulele 

and lyrics. We also enjoy a strong social network that embraces 

a true aloha spirit and other important Polynesian values such as 

working together to help the group and the community. 

KAPATIRANG PILIPINO is celebrating more than 30 years as a 

student organization at UCSB. Our mission is to provide members 

with creative venues of social interaction through ethnic and cultural 

awareness, political empowerment, and academic excellence within 

the UCSB campus and surrounding communities. To promote 

academic excellence we offer regular study hours and educate 

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members about resources available on campus. One of 

our most successful programs is our Ate/Kuya/Ading 

program, a mentorship program building support systems 

for all aspects of student life. KP empowers members 

and the Pilipino and Filipino American communities 

through various workshops and events, the largest being 

our annual Pilipino Cultural Night as well as Pilipino 

Graduation and Urban Hip Hop Dance Team. Members 

become aware of political issues like the Filipino Veterans 

Equity Bill, help fight against sex trafficking of Filipinas, 

and promote voting during campus elections. Other 

events include attending the annual Friendship Games 

at CSU Fullerton, and hosting talent shows and annual 

benefit showcases to support causes pertinent to the 

Pilipino community. 

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NIKKEI STUDENT UNION is a Japanese-American 

student-run organization that promotes and celebrates 

Japanese culture at UCSB. Meetings and events 

help students meet other Japanese-Americans, and 

encourage education about Japanese-American history and culture. Activities include our annual Day of Remembrance, spam musubi/sushi 

night, intramural basketball, taiko workshops, movie nights, and our annual intercollegiate Nikkei basketball tournament. Whether you’re 

Japanese or not, the Union is a great way to make friends and have fun! 

SIGMA KAPPA CHI SORORITY sisters foster cultural awareness and academic excellence among women attending UCSB. We believe 

in providing a healthy and positive environment to fulfill the basic social and educational needs for the women at the university. We are 

devoted to educating the community and our sisters about issues that pertain to the surrounding community. Our goal is to provide a lasting 

contribution to the rapidly growing Asian-American community, as well to strengthen, unify, and increase their visibility and help our sisters 

achieve their personal goals, a strong voice, and a successful college career. 

VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION 

VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION provides experiences and 

opportunities for the Vietnamese community at UCSB to retain cultural identity, 

promote unity, and establish a place where students can organize ethnic 

and traditional activities. We strive to enhance our cultural awareness in the 

Santa Barbara community by hosting and assisting in social, cultural, and 

service activities. We are not exclusively Vietnamese, but include many diverse 

backgrounds. Our many gatherings and events cater to young minds with 

community service, socials and study nights. Many members find their niche in 

a once-in-a-lifetime experience at UCSB. 

INDUS is the South Asian Undergraduate Alliance here at the 

University of California, Santa Barbara. Our aim is not only to unite 

the South Asians on campus and promote solidarity, but we also 

aspire to raise awareness about our culture through a variety of 

events and activities, like South Asian Awareness Week and Diwali, 

that allow us to interact with the Santa Barbara community as a whole. 

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Alpha Delta Chi Sorority 

National Christian sorority 

Alpha Kappa Delta Phi The first and only international Asian-interest sorority (Full description on page 20) 

Anime Club at UCSB 

Exploring Japanese culture through Japanese animation. 

Asian American Christian Fellowship Reach out with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. (Full description on page 20) 

Asian Resource Center (ARC) 

Brothas from Otha Mothas (BFOM) 

The Asian and Asian American student center at UCSB. 

UCSB’s all male, fun-loving a cappella ensemble. 

Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) (Full description on page 20) 

Education Opportunity Program (EOP) Mentors 

Hong Kong Student Association 

Help new and continuing students adapt to the University setting. 

A fun social group uniting all people who are interested in Hong Kong’s cultures. 

(Full description on page 20) 

Iaorana te Otea Providing Polynesian cultural awareness through music and dance. (Full description on page 20) 

India Association 

Fostering friendship, goodwill, and cooperation among people of Indian origin and of other cultures. 

Indus Educating and uniting around South Asian culture. (Full description on page 20) 

International Students Association (ISA) 

Japanese Student Association (JSA) 

Kapatirang Pilipino 

Khmer Student Association 

Korea Campus Crusade for Christ 

Korean American Campus Missions 

Multicultural Drama Company (MCDC) 

Naked Voices 

National Society of Leadership & Success 

Promoting cultural understanding and interaction between international and American students. 

Uniting students with a background or interest in Japan. 

Social venue for ethnic and cultural awareness, political empowerment, and academic excellence. 

(Full description on page 20) 

Promotes, maintains, and fosters the Cambodian heritage and culture. 

Spreads the word of Jesus Christ on campus. 

Obeying the Great Commission by disciplining and mobilizing collegians. 

Providing the opportunity for actors and writers from all communities to work together. 

UCSB’s only co-ed pop/rock a cappella group. 

Honors society giving students support, motivation, and tools to achieve their goals. 

Nikkei Student Union (NSU) Promotes awareness about Japanese/American culture. (Full description on page 21) 

Pi Alpha Phi 

Queer Student Union (QSU) 

Raagmala 

Sigma Chi Omega Fraternity 

Asian interest fraternity. 

Political & social student group; Goal: to make UCSB more welcoming towards Queer community. 

Promotes the culture and music of India and the Indian subcontinent. 

The first multi-cultural interest fraternity at UCSB. 

Sigma Kappa Chi Sorority Asian-American interest sorority. (Full description on page 21) 

Student Veterans at UCSB 

Taiwanese American Student Association 

Taiwanese Student Association 

United Fraternity Sorority Council 

Provides academic, social, and benefits-related support to veterans and active military. 

Promotes Taiwanese-American cultural awareness and unity. 

Enhances cohesion of Taiwanese students and promotes cultural understanding of Taiwan. 

Unites, promotes, and informs the Greek (sorority/fraternity) community of UCSB. 

Vietnamese Student Association Promotes friendship and shares Vietnamese culture. (Full description on page 21) 

For club contact information, and to find out more about UCSB’s 350+ organizations, visit http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/orgs/.

UCSB Staff: CHARLENE CHE W-OGI 

CHARLENE CHEW-OGI, Director of Residential Life, 

grew up in Los Angeles, California and received her 

B.A. at UC Irvine and her Masters at USC.She enjoys 

spending time with her family, cooking, reading, 

writing and is currently working on a couple of books. 

What is it that you do as Director of 

Residential Life? 

I oversee all the staff, programs, activities and student 

conduct for the 4,700 residents of the eight residence 

hall communities. This also includes involvement 

with the Housing application process, Residence Hall 

Association (RHA) and the front desks. My direct 

staff consists of four Assistant Directors, the Judicial 

Affairs Coordinator, Student Leadership Coordinator, 

the Manager of Assignment Services and the 

Administrative manager. They all supervise a number 

of staff members in Residential Life. The residents are 

most familiar with Resident Directors (RD’s), Assistant 

Resident Directors (ARD’s), Resident Assistants (RA’s) 

and Desk Attendants (DA’s). 


“I find if students find their community 

or family, they love their time here.” 

What is the historical significance of the Asian Pacific 

Islander (API) floor in the residence hall? 

UCSB has been seen as a predominantly white campus for many years. Students of color wanted a way to nurture the richness of their 

cultures so connecting with the various academic departments that focused on ethnic diversity was one way. That’s why the API floor was 

developed. With the wide array of diversity in the API community, this floor took a little longer to get started, yet it has been here for more 

than 15 years. Residents have created a great community on the floor. 

What is the role of the Asian Pacific Islander floor for the UCSB community? 

I think when students are singletons in a mostly white campus, they are seen as cultural experts, so they are always explaining themselves. 

Being on the API floor, you don’t have to explain and you are connected with others in the API community. 

Being API and a woman, what do you think is the importance of forming ethnic communities on this campus? 

In the predominant culture, value is placed on being the rugged individual. Being API, there is a value placed on the collective. Family 

is a central part of our experience. As much as individual accomplishments are important, we also must celebrate family, group and 

collaboration. Ethnic communities are our families away from our home towns. The various student organizations help each person find 

their niche on campus. Belonging and feeling connected supports success in any student. It really helps us be better scholars. 

What career opportunities are there for students in Residential Life? 

We have Desk Attendants (DAs) who help students get involved and know others in the halls. There are also Student Leader positions where 

students get involved in the Residence Halls Association or as Resident Assistants (RAs). There are also non-paid positions such as the student 

conduct advisory board. But, whether paid, voluntary, or stipend, these opportunities give students experience in working with others and 

build a repertoire of skills useful in a time when they are looking for jobs. 

How do you encourage students to come here? 

My own belief is that every UC campus offers a great education, but it’s what you make of it. Here at UCSB we have a beautiful environment 

that is centralized and becomes more of a family than a big city. I find if students find their community or family, they love their time here. 

Even now, there are many more students of color than there have been before. Coming to UCSB is a way to start with a blank slate and look 

at yourself and see how you want to be portrayed in the world. 

What should students know about your department? 

Our staff members go through a variety of training so that they can support the success of all residents. The campus mission of academic 

excellence and diversity is important to Residential Life. If you feel like you need to talk to someone, please seek out our staff (RA’s, ARD’s, 

and RD’s) as we really want to see you succeed at UCSB. 

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UCSB Staff: ZAVEENI KHAN-MARCUS 

UCSB’s MultiCultural Center is a multi-function service. It provides a chance for 

the diverse population of the campus to get to know itself in meeting and study 

spaces while enjoying a wide variety of music and theater performances. 

Director of the center, ZAVEENI KHAN-MARCUS, seems an ideal leader for 

the multi-cultural enterprise. She was born in Sri Lanka and immigrated to the 

United States at age 19 with $200 in her pocket. Her father mortgaged his 

house to finance the trip. She was the first person in her family to go to college. 

She attended Rio Hondo Community College near Los Angeles, then Cal State 

Long Beach, and earned a Masters degree in Education at UCSB in 1989. 

Zaveeni has been married 16 years to professor Scott Marcus who teaches 

Indian and Middle Eastern music at UCSB. They met when Zaveeni invited him 

to play music at the MultiCultural Center. 

How did you start at the MultiCultural Center? 

When I was working on my Masters degree, the MultiCultural Center was 

just starting. I got on board and helped it get along. It was the right moment, 

because it really took off. I was lucky to be a part. Recently, the MCC celebrated 

its 20th anniversary with a gala event in Corwin Pavilion on campus. 

How did it get started on campus? 

Students started it back in the late 1980s. The idea of the MCC was to provide a space 

for cross-cultural collaboration and community building for students of color. 

What value do students find in the Center? 

Some students feel lost at UCSB. The MCC can help create a feeling of belonging, a 

safe space. Asian students see me in my colorful Asian dress and they feel more comfortable. They can relate, and they keep coming back. 

We have a theater, a kitchen and lounge and—for instance—the Vietnamese will have a “pho night” when they make soup. But we create 

a platform for discussions about larger issues that go beyond just celebrating culture. 

What deeper issues do students talk about? 

Sometimes students find that other ethnic communities have the same issues that they are going through. Mexicans and Chinese are both 

facing issues of immigration. Many cultures face issues of relationships and marriage with another culture. It’s good to open one’s mind 

about this kind of thing. 

There may even be tension among some groups, and one can’t look away from that. But more important are the commonalities. Many 

students come from a high school experience where they didn’t want to stand out. Some are shy, and look away from me when I’m wearing 

my colorful dress. But some smile. People are at all levels, and that’s OK; we accept that. There are issues around mixed race, as well. Identity 

is a very fluid thing. This generation is amazing – how open things are. 

Do you see any resistance to crossing cultural lines? 

Not resistance; there’s just a comfort issue. When you are in your own community, you don’t have to explain who you are. You can use 

chopsticks and no one thinks twice about it. 

We did a discussion session called “My Name is Hussein” that was very powerful. So many people said they constantly have to explain who 

they are. 

What do you say to Asian students who think of coming to UCSB? 

We have so much to offer. I’m very proud of the MultiCultural Center. We have the Asian Resource Center, the East Asian Studies and 

Asian American Studies departments, a lot of Asian faculty, dozens of Asian student organizations. You can be comfortable here. It’s a small 

community, but there are a lot of people willing to support you. 

Being in a university environment is fabulous. Students support what the MCC is about. The Associated Students fund the space. Twenty 

years ago we didn’t have this. We’ll never be completely rid of small-mindedness and having to explain who you are. But UCSB is a pretty 

open campus. 


“Being in a university 

environment is fabulous. 

Students support what the 

MCC is about.” 

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At the MultiCultural Center we’re breaking down stereotypes and educating people about culture—beyond food and clothes!

UCSB Staff: PAUL LEE 

PROMOTING THE POWER OF PL AY 

PAUL LEE, the director of Recreation Sports at UCSB, 

is passionate about play. 

“More people should participate in sports based on their 

interest rather than just skill.” 

At UCSB, 80 percent of students participate in recreational 

sports in some form. The student body is recognized as one 

of the fittest in the nation. 

Lee oversees three recreation programs at the University: 

• 22 intercollegiate sport club teams include rugby, 

rowing, lacrosse, sailing, cycling, water ski and 

triathlon. 

• 19 on-campus intramural sports include flag 

football, water polo, indoor soccer, table tennis, 

racquetball and golf. 

• UCSB Adventure Programs offer kayak and 

backpack trips, rock climbing, paragliding, SCUBA 

diving and more. 

About one percent of students play in UCSB’s NCAA Division I sport teams. 

Others just enjoy working out in the state-of-the-art Recreation Center, or take 

leisure classes in yoga, guitar or other subjects. 

Lee, who began his work at UCSB in 1977, promotes “The Power of Play,” 

using sports and recreation and also music and art to develop life skills such as 

teamwork, leadership, communication and social responsibility. 

I have a passion for 

student development. 

It is an honor to help in 

any way possible! 

“As a five-year-old immigrant from Taiwan, my first words in English were, 

‘Can I Play?’ “ Lee said. “This led to my ambition to work in recreation as 

opposed to a traditional career path of Asian Americans such as engineering, 

medicine or business. 

“When I told my parents I was going to major in Recreation Administration in 

college, their response was ‘Why do you have to learn how to play?’ 

“My parents’ disappointment only gave me more fuel to pursue Sports/ 

Recreation because I know it enhances the quality of life for people and 

encourages them toward a more well-rounded educational experience. 

“Play is the perfect medicine for our society’s ills,” Lee says, such as obesity, 

diabetes, substance abuse and gangs. 

“Unfortunately, most resources for ‘play’ are typically given to the one percent 

of our population as opposed to the 99 percent. 

“I was a big little kid – five feet nine and 150 pounds in the 8 th grade. But then 

I stopped growing and I lost my advantage. That happens to a lot of kids, as 

coaches ask who’s going to make the team. At every grade level, more kids are 

cut out. On top of that, special interest classes and shop classes are gone. It’s 

no wonder we see problems of kids getting into trouble. 

“I have a passion for student development. It is an honor to help in any way 

possible!” 

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UCSB FACULT Y and STAFF 

The following members of UCSB’s faculty and staff graciously agreed to serve as contacts for UCSB students who might have 

questions about life at the university. 

Elizabeth Acebu 

Admissions Counselor 

Office of Admissions 

elizabeth.acebu@sa.ucsb.edu 

Judith A Akiyoshi 

Administrative Services Director 

Student Health Dept. 

akiyoshi-j@sa.ucsb.edu 

Akiyo Cantrell 

Lecturer 

East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies 

cantrell@eastasian.ucsb.edu 

Charlene Chew-Ogi 

Director 

Residential Life, Housing 

cchew-ogi@housing.ucsb.edu 

Frederic Chong 

Professor 

Computer Science 

chong@cs.ucsb.edu 

Zduy (Pete) Chu 

Student Leadership Coordinator 

Housing and Residential Services 

pchu@housing.ucsb.edu 

Dorothy Chun 

Professor, Applied Linguistics and Education 

Department of Education 

dchun@education.ucsb.edu 

Adela Contreras 

Undergraduate Advisor 

Music Department 

acontreras@music.ucsb.edu 

Roberta M. Cook 

Assistant Dean 

College of Letters and Science 

rcook@ltsc.ucsb.edu 

Jon Cruz 

Associate Professor 

Sociology 

cruz@soc.ucsb.edu 

Xianzhe Dai 


Mathematics 

dai@math.ucsb.edu 

Leroy Heu 

Head Athletic Trainer 

Intercollegiate Athletics 

leroy.heu@athletics.ucsb.edu 

Hsiu-Zu Ho 


Education 

ho@education.ucsb.edu 

Yunte Huang 

Associate Professor, 

English 

yhuang@english.ucsb.edu 

S. Rao Jammalamadaka 


Statistics and Applied Probability 

rao@pstat.ucsb.edu 

Charles N. Li 

Professor Emeritus 

Department of Linguistics 

cli@linguistics.ucsb.edu 

Shirley Lim 

Professor, 

English 

slim@english.ucsb.edu 

Zaveeni Khan-Marcus 

Director 

MultiCultural Center 

zaveeni.khan-marcus@sa.ucsb.edu 

Esther Kim 

Undergraduate Advisor 

College of Letters and Science 

ekim@ltsc.ucsb.edu 

Eriko Kobayashi 

Counseling Psychologist 

Counseling Services 

eriko.kobayashi@sa.ucsb.edu 

Jin Sook Lee 

Assistant Professor 

Education 

jslee@education.ucsb.edu 

Paul Lee 

Assistant Director 

Exercise, Sports Studies, Recreation 

paul.lee@essr.ucsb.edu 

Xiaorong Li 



xiaorongli@eastasian.ucsb.edu 

Pei-te Lien 


Political Science 

plien@polsci.ucsb.edu 

Upamanyu Madhow 


Electrical and Computer Engineering 

madhow@ece.ucsb.edu 

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UCSB FACULT Y and STAFF 

Gurinder S. Mann 


Religious Studies 

mann@religion.ucsb.edu 

erin Khue Ninh 


Asian American Studies 

ninh@asamst.ucsb.edu 

Hannah Ocampo 

Graduate Program Assistant 

Earth Science 

ocampo@geol.ucsb.edu 

Siang Peng Oh 


Physics 

peng@physics.ucsb.edu 

Yukari Okamoto 


Dept. of Education 

yukari@education.ucsb.edu 

Hyung Pai 



hyungilpai@gmail.com 

Sumita Pennathur 


Mechanical Engineering 

sumita@engineering.ucsb.edu 

Celine Parrenas Shimizu 


Asian American Studies 

shimizu@asamst.ucsb.edu 

Raul Suarez 


Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology 

suarez@lifesci.ucsb.edu 

Miki Swick 

Director 

Conference Services & Housing 

mswick@housing.ucsb.edu 

Michael Takahara 

Health Educator 

Health and Wellness Programs 

takahara-m@sa.ucsb.edu 

Richard K. Teraoka 

Associate Director 

Educational Opportunity Program 

richard.teraoka@sa.ucsb.edu 

Mayfair Yang 


Religious Studies 

yangm@religion.ucsb.edu 

Rugang Ye 


Mathematics 

yer@math.ucsb.edu 

John Yun 


Education 

jyun@education.ucsb.edu 

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SANTA BARBAR A AT TR AC TIONS 

Santa Barbara is a travel destination for visitors from around the world, drawn to its location and climate, Spanish colonial 

heritage and fun California lifestyle. Many activities and attractions make the city and region very special. 

THE MISSION 

The church and grounds make the Santa Barbara Mission one of the 

most beautiful in the state. Many events are scheduled at the Mission 

and it continues to be a focal point of cultural and religious activity. 

2201 Laguna Street 

Santa Barbara, CA 93105 

805-682-4149 

Self-guided tours daily 9am-5pm, Adults /$4 

THE WATERFRONT 

This is a great source of entertainment. You’ll find three beaches, 

several excellent restaurants, a wharf, a museum, a harbor and a 

skate park. 

THE COURTHOUSE 

This gorgeous but functional structure is just 75 years old but it 

has the look and feel of a 200 year old Spanish Colonial. If you are 

planning to visit, make a point of going to the top of the tower - 

the view is spectacular. 

1100 Block of Anacapa St 

962-6464 

Guided tours, Mon-Sat 2pm and Mon, Tues and Fri 10:30am. 

Open weekdays 8am-5pm Saturday, Sunday, holidays 10am-5pm. 

Tours are free except for some groups. Visitor booth: 962-6464 

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART 

This wonderful museum boasts an excellent combination of 

permanent and special exhibits. Although it’s not an enormous 

museum (you can see it all in about 90 minutes), it has an 

impressive permanent collection of Asian art that is a must-see. 

1130 State St. 

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 

805-963-4364 

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 11am to 5pm. 

Monday closed. 

Admission: Adults $9; Seniors $7; Students with ID $6; 

Youth 6-17 $6; Under 6 free. 

Daily tours are held at 12pm and 1pm and are included with admission. 

Cafe and Museum Store on site 

www.sbmuseart.org 

SANTA BARBARA ZOO 

One of the nation’s best small zoos, this makes a great outing. The 

Zoo is like a park with plenty of picnic and open areas. They say it’s a 

small zoo but there are 600 animals! Feeding time is about 4 p.m. 

500 Ninos Dr. 1 mile east of SB Wharf 

Admission Information: 805-963-5695 

General Visitor Information: 805-962-6310 (with recorded information) 

www.sbzoo.org 

Open daily (except Christmas) 

10am-5pm. Tickets sold until 4pm. 

Adults (13 - 59): $12; Children (2 - 12): $10; Seniors (60+)v $8; 

Children under 2: FREE 

Parking: $5 

EL PRESIDIO STATE HISTORIC PARK 

One of the most significant historical buildings in Santa Barbara, 

El Presidio has been reconstructed faithfully based on historic and 

archeological evidence. 

123 East Canon Perdido St 

805-966-9719 

Open daily 10:30am to 4:30pm 

$4 donation is requested 

Guided tours can be arranged by contacting the Trust at 805-965-0093 

www.sbthp.org 

TONY MASTRES 

CASA DE LA GUERRA 

Another must see. From the outside you’d never really know that 

this was a wonderful museum with some fabulous vignettes. Since 

it was initially built (~1817) the Casa has been the center of civic, 

political and even social affairs. 

15 East De la Guerra Street 

Santa Barbara, CA (Half a block off State Street) 

Open Thursday through Sunday 

12:00pm to 4:00pm 

Donation suggested. 

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SANTA BARBAR A AT TR AC TIONS 

THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 

This excellent museum displays the flora and fauna of Santa 

Barbara and the Channel Islands. There is also an extensive section 

on Prehistoric Native American life. 

2559 Puesta del Sol Road 

Santa Barbara, 93105 

805-682-4711 (General Information) 

Open daily, 10am-5pm. 

www.sbnature.org 

$10 adults; $7 teens/seniors; $6 children. Museum members and 

children under 2 are free. Free admission on the third Sunday of 

the month, except in June, July and August. 

THE BOTANIC GARDENS 

These wonderful gardens are a bit out of the way, but definitely 

worth the trip. There are many events planned by the Garden’s 

staff that give dyed-in-the-wool botanists and new enthusiasts alike 

something to learn. 

1212 Mission Canyon Road 

805-682-4726 

Open daily. 

March-October: 9am-6pm 

November-February: 9am-5pm 

Adults: $8 Seniors and teens 13-17, full-time students, and active 

military with id: $6 Children 2-12: $4 

Children under 2: Free 

SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 

This museum features both permanent and changing exhibits that 

share Santa Barbara’s colorful past from the Native American age 

to modern times. 

136 E. De la Guerra St 

805-966-1601 

Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12 pm-5pm. 

Closed Monday. 

Free guided tours Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm. 

Free, donations appreciated 

STOW HOUSE & RAILROAD MUSEUM 

Built by a prominent ranching family in 1873, Stow House is 

a rambling two story house and is the oldest frame house in 

the Goleta Valley. The Railroad Museum offers antique railroad 

artifacts, photographs and hands-on exhibits are shown in the 

agency office and the passenger waiting room. 

Stow House: Los Carneros and Calle Real, Goleta 

Railroad Museum 

300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta 

805-964-3540 

Fri.-Sun. 1-4 pm 

www.goletadepot.org 

For a complete guide to attractions in Santa Barbara, 

visit www.santabarbara.com/ 

TONY MASTRES 

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LOC AL RESOURCES 

RESTAUR ANTS 

ALL INDIA CAFE 

431 State St, Santa Barbara 

Phone: (805) 882-1000 

Price: $$ 

BANGKOK PALACE 

2829 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara 

Phone: (805) 687-1828 

Price: $ 

CHINA PAVILION 

1202 Chapala St, Santa Barbara 

Phone: (805) 560-6028 

Price: $$ 

DELI SUSHI GO-GO 

119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara 

Phone: (805) 962-6568 

Price: $ 

EMPRESS PALACE 

2251 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara 

Phone: (805) 898-2238 

Price: $$ 

FLAVOR OF INDIA 


Phone: (805) 682-6561 

Price: $$ 

GALANGA THAI RESTAURANT 


Phone: (805) 963-6799 

Price: $$ 

ICHIBAN SUSHI 

1812 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara 

Phone: (805) 564-7653 

Price: $$ 

KOBACHI IZAKAYA DINING 


Phone: (805) 692-0717 

Price: $$ 

LITTLE ASIA 

Chinese, Japanese, Korean 

6527 Madrid Rd, Isla Vista 

Phone: (805) 968-5453 

Price: $ 

MADAM LU 


Phone: (805) 898-9289 

Price: $$ 

MEUN FAN THAI CAFE 


Phone: (805) 882-9244 

Price: $ 

MIKA 

7020 Camino Real Marketplace, Goleta 

Phone: (805) 571-6452 

Price: $ 

MING DYNASTY CHINESE RESTAURANT 

290 Storke Road, Unit G 

(805) 964-7396 

Price: $$ 

NAAN STOP 

966 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista 

Phone: (805) 685-4715 

Price: $ 

NEW CHINA 

Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese 

5764 Hollister Ave, Goleta 

Phone: (805) 683-3611 

Price: $ 

NOODLE CITY 


Phone: (805) 683-6818 

Price: $ 

PATTAYA BAR & GRILL 


Phone: (805) 964-2800 

Price: $ 

PHO BISTRO 

903 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista 

Phone: (805) 685-3610 

Price: $ 

RED PEPPER RESTAURANT 

282 Orange Ave, Goleta 

Phone: (805) 964-0995 

Price: $ 

SAIGON - FIVE POINTS 


Phone: (805) 964-0909 

SAIGON IN AND OUT—MILPAS 

318 N. Milpas St, Santa Barbara 

Phone: (805) 966-0916 

Price: $ 

SAIGON NOODLE HOUSE 

6831 Hollister Ave 

Phone: (805) 968-5116 

Price: $ 

SHANG HAI 


Phone: (805) 962-7833 

Price: $$ 

SIAM ELEPHANT THAI RESTAURANT 

509 Linden Ave, Carpinteria 

Phone: (805) 684-2391 

Price: $$ 

SPICE AVENUE 


Phone: (805) 965-6004 

Price: $$ 

SUSHI TERI—GOLETA 

5746 Calle Real, Goleta 

Phone: (805) 964-9909 

Price: $$ 

SUSHIYA EXPRESS 

955 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista 

Phone: (805) 961-8272 

Price: $ 

SZECHUAN RESTAURANT 


Phone: (805) 564-7651 

Price: $$ 

THE TAJ CAFE 


Phone: (805) 564-8280 

Price: $$ 

TAKENOYA 


Phone: (805) 683-3008 

Price: $$ 

WINGS RESTAURANT 

4427 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara 

Phone: (805) 967-9824 

Price: $ 

YOUR PLACE RESTAURANT 


Phone: (805) 966-5151 

Price: $$ 

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LOC AL RESOURCES 

GROCERY SHOPPING 

ALBERTSONS—CALLE REAL 


Phone: (805) 964-2318 

ALBERTSONS—UNIVERSITY PLAZA 


Phone: (805) 968-3558 

CHOI’S ORIENTAL MARAKET 

185 S. Patterson Ave., Goleta 

(805) 683-1892 

FARMERS MARKET—GOLETA 

7004 Marketplace Drive, Goleta 

Camino Real Plaza 

Hours: Thurs afternoon and Sunday 

morning. 

FISH MARKET AT THE HARBOR 

117 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara 

Phone: (805) 965-9564 

Hours: Sat 7am-11am 

ISLA VISTA MARKET 

939 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista 

Phone: (805) 968-3597 

ISLA VISTA FOOD COOPERATIVE 

6575 Seville Rd, Isla Vista 

Phone: (805) 968-1401 

INTERNATIONAL FOOD MARKET 

6551 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista 

Phone: (805) 968-6635 

INTERNATIONAL DELI & MARKET 


Phone: (805) 964-6600 

INDO-CHINA MARKET 

6831 Hollister Ave # C 

Goleta, CA 93117 

(805) 968-3353 

LA CAPALA MARKET 

5780 Hollister Ave., Goleta 

(805) 681-0277 

LAZY ACRES 

302 Meigs Rd., Santa Barbara 

Phone: (805) 564-3061 

NIKKA JAPANESE MARKET 


(805) 964-7396 

http://nikkamarket.com 

ORIENTAL MARKET 

5863 Hollister Avenue 

Goleta, CA 93117 

(805) 683-4417 

SANTA CRUZ MARKET 


Phone: (805) 967-9510 

TRADER JOE’S—GOLETA 


Phone: (805) 692-2234 

VONS 

175 N. Fairview, Goleta 

(805) 683-7396 

For a complete guide to dining and shopping in Santa Barbara, visit www.santabarbara.com/. 

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RELIGION & SPIRITUALIT Y – Isla Vista and Goleta 

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN 

380 N. Fairview Ave, Goleta 

805-967-1416 

ISLAMIC FAITH 

150 Aero Camino, Suite C, Goleta 

805-968-9940 

DEANNE LEDEBUHR 

AQUEOUS (A FOURSQUARE CHURCH) 

6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista 

805-452-6088 

ASSEMBLY OF GOD 


805-967-5651 

CAMBRIDGE DRIVE BAPTIST 

550 Cambridge Drive, Goleta 

805-964-0436 

CHINESE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 

15 W. Calle Crespis, Santa Barbara 

805-569-7159 

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE, GOLETA 


805-964-1518 

CHRIST LUTHERAN 

6595 Covington Way, Goleta 

805-964-2267 

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 

University Ward, 6524 Cordoba, Goleta 

805-968-4111 

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 

840 N Fairview Ave, Goleta 

805-964-4702 

JUBILEE CHRISTIAN 

7190 Hollister, Goleta 

805-968-8989 

LIVE OAK UNITARIAN 

820 N. Fairview Ave, Goleta 

805-967-7867 

ST. ATHANASIUS ORTHODOX CHURCH 

976 Embarcadero Del Mar, Goleta 

(805) 968-5400 

ST. MARK’S UNIVERSITY PARISH 

6550 Picasso Road, Isla Vista 

805-968-1078 

ST. MICHAEL’S UNIVERSITY CHURCH (Episcopal) 

6586 Picasso Road, Isla Vista 

805-968-2712 

UNITED METHODIST 

892 Camino Del Sur in Isla Vista. 

805-968-2610 

VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF GOLETA 

Goleta Valley Community Center 

5678 Hollister Ave., Goleta 

805-683-8783 

COMMUNITY COVENANT 

5070 Cathedral Oaks Road, Goleta 

805-967-2671 

EMANUEL CHAPEL 

5950 Cathedral Oaks Road, Goleta 

805-967-5944 

GOLETA VALLEY CHURCH – BAPTIST 


805-967-4113 

GOLETA PRESBYTERIAN 

6067 Shirrell Way, Goleta 

805-967-2131 

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Stadium Road 

A 

37 P 

VS 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

Central Stores, 

Receiving, 

Mail Services 

32 P 

VS 

Transportation & Parking Services 

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA 

M A P & D I R E C T O R Y 

A 

B 

C 

D 

E 

F 

G 

H 

38 P 

B3 

Storke 

Field 

Harder 

Stadium 

San Clemente 

Housing 

Cervantes Road 

El Greco Road 

Picasso Road 

Segovia Road 

Cordoba Road 

Pardall Road 

Madrid Road 

Seville Road 

40 P 

Isla Vista VS 

Theater Trigo Road 

Sabado Tarde Road 

El Nido Lane 

Del Playa Drive 

Harder South 

Embarcadero Hall 

Ocean Road 

IV Foot 

Patrol 

Emergency 

V 

S 

594 

439 

371 

V 

S 

30 P 

24 

P 

Student 

Resource 

562 

584 

972 370 

VS 

25 

P 

Student 

Health 

388 

381 

Caesar 

Uyesaka 

Stadium 

VS 

22 P 22B 

23 P 

VS 

33 P 

31 P 

VS 

375 

437 

595 

Facilities 

Management 

El Colegio Road 

ENFORCED AT ALL TIMES 

San Rafael 

Hall 

Pool 

Public 

Safety 

Manzanita Village 

27 P 

VS 

Events 

Center 

Theater and 

Dance West 

Faculty Club 

Green 

Loma 

Pelona 

Ocean 

Hatlen 

Theater 

Mesa Road 

Environmental 

Health & Safety 

Koegel 

Autism 

Center 

RESTRICTED AREA 

17 P 

Recreation 

Center 

Pool 


Education 

Gevirtz Graduate 

School of Education 

Orfalea Center 

for Global and 

International 

Studies 

Road 

Robertson 

Gym 

AS Bike 

Shop 

29 

P 

Arts 

Audit & 

Advisory 

Services 

Pool 

Ocean Road 

Pollock 

Theater 

479 

Police South 

Hall 

300 

477 

599 

434 

Humanities and Social Sciences Counseling & 

Theater and Dance East Career Services 

Auditorium 

Faculty Club 

Intercollegiate Athletics 

• For fire, police or medical emergency assistance call 

9-911 or use emergency phones (in red boxes). 

• UCSB Police Department, Public Safety Building, 

non-emergency 805-893-3446 (24 hours). 

• CSO Escort Service is available by calling 805-893-2000. 

Athletic 

Fields 

Social 

Sciences 

and 

Media 

Studies 

Art 

Museum 


UCSB Parking Permit required at all times. 

Short-term permits may be purchased from permit dispensers throughout campus, and from the Parking Sales Office 

in Building 381 off Stadium Road. To buy a permit, please follow instructions on the dispenser. Payment options are 

Visa, MasterCard, cash or campus Access card. A short-term permit entitles you to Visitor parking status. 

Take care to observe parking signs as parking violations are subject to citation. Do not park at any time in spaces 

marked “Enforced at All Times”, “Reserved” or “Restricted”. 

What do the lot colors mean? 

Yellow Parking at any time for anyone with a valid UCSB parking permit. 

Green Parking for faculty and staff from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. Parking for anyone with a 

valid UCSB parking permit from 5:00 PM to 7:30 AM on weekdays, and all day Saturday and 

Sunday. Some spaces may be designated “Faculty Only” or have other restrictions. 

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Dock 

Storke 

Tower 

Mesa 

18 P 

VS 

Arts Library 

University 

Center 

16 P 

VS 

Student 

Affairs & 

Admin. 

Services 

15 P 

14 P 

North Hall 

Kerr Hall 


Music 

Lotte Lehmann 

Concert Hall 

Corwin 

Pavilion 

8 P 

Ortega 

Violet 

16 

P 

Girvetz Hall 

San 

Miguel 

Hall 


Cheadle Hall 

Coral Tree Cafe 


MCC 

4 P 

Arbor 

ENFORCED 

AT ALL TIMES 

University Plaza 

3 

P 

San Nicolas 

Hall 

Parking at all times for faculty and staff only. 

Orange Parking for residential students with the appropriate permit. 

Davidson 

Library 

494 

411 

429 

12 P 

Campbell 

Hall 

Ellison 

Hall 

387 

Psych 

19 

P 

ENFORCED 

AT ALL TIMES 


402 

De La 

Guerra 

Phelps Hall 

570 

Psych East 

UCSB Lagoon 

El Centro 

937 

931 932 

940981 

407 

346 

408 

Santa Rosa 

Hall 

5 P 


7 

P 

9 

P 

2 P B1 

ENFORCED 

AT ALL TIMES 

Office of Technology 

& Industry Alliances 

Marine Operations 

Facility 

Mosher Alumni House 

Buchanan 

Hall 

451 

Webb Hall 

569 

11 

P 

Physical 

Sciences 

North 

Noble Hall 

530 

543 

University 

House 

342 

555 

Chemistry 

Broida Hall 

Santa Cruz 

Hall 

465 

546 

1 

P 

6 

P 

489 


Physical 

Sciences 

South 

Anacapa 

Hall 

ENFORCED AT 

ALL TIMES 

Bio 

Life SIF 

Sciences Bio 

II 

UCEN Road 

6 

P 

SPEED 

LIMIT 

Enforced 

by Radar 

For updated parking information, 

please visit our web site at 

www.tps.ucsb.edu 

Engineering 

Science 

Engr II 

MRL 

Harold Frank 

Hall 

Bren 

Hall 

Channel 

Islands 

Road 

Marine 

Biotechnology 

Laboratory 

REEF/Aquarium 

10 

P 

Kohn Hall 

Mesa Road 

Elings 

Hall 

Lagoon Road 

Marine Science 

Research 

Ocean Science 

Education 

(under construction) 

N 

Ward 

Memorial 

Blvd. 

PARKING DESIGNATIONS 

Permit required at all times. 

B1 

22B 

B3 

S 

V 

P 

Henley 

Gate 

Steck 

Circle 

Residential Students 



Commuting Students 

Visitors 

Accessible Parking 

Motorcycles 

Bus Stop 

Coastal Access 

Residence Halls 

Traffic Light 

Parking Meters 

(available to general public) 

Parking Dispensers 

Parking 

217 

B 

C 

D 

E 

F 

G 

H 

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