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2014
-2015
IMPACT
REPORT
CONTENTS
4A Message from Jan Campbell ’74
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Philanthropy
14Advocacy
16Service
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Honoring Gaucho Greatness
19Sponsors
Mission Statement
The mission of the UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association is to serve the University, to involve UCSB alumni
and students in its affairs and to enlist alumni talents in the preservation and promotion of UC Santa
Barbara’s image, tradition, pride and status as a world-class university.
Cover photo: Through a light installation inspired by the LED blue light invented by Nobel Prize winner and UCSB professor Shuji
Nakamura, Pardall Tunnel illuminates the bridge between the UC Santa Barbara campus and the Isla Vista community in memory of
the victims of the 2014 tragedy. UCSB art professor Kim Yasuda brought together students through the Isla Vista OpenLab to create
this powerful visual tribute for Blunite, a program inviting local businesses, campus buildings and individual households to light up
their windows and structures every May. This annual movement expresses hope, solidarity and commitment to community.
Credit: Tony Mastres.
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Creating Change, Connecting Alumni.
We create pathways for success.
The UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association promotes and cultivates alumni connections
to create positive change for UC Santa Barbara students, graduates and the University
community. Alumni philanthropy, advocacy and service strengthens our future by linking past
and present Gauchos to work together to uphold the values of our University.
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ENGAGEMENT
Engaging Alumni,
Supporting the University
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“
The UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association is in good shape.
Student philanthropy has blossomed. This has culminated with the
transition of UCSB First, developed and built by the Alumni Association,
to the Office of Development, where it is growing and thriving. This is an
example of the continuing collaboration and nurturing of key relationships
between UC Santa Barbara Development and the Alumni Association. For
the last two years, alumni giving, hugely important to the future success of
our public university, has been the highest in alumni history.
Key initiatives discussed by our board
members include strategies and plans for
engaging and serving alumni now – and into
the future – which include the best use of our
facilities and programs, and the creation of
a road map for the important role the Alumni
Association will play in alumni professional
engagement, a direction designed to
support Gauchos for life, as their careers
and professional needs unfold and are
reimagined.
Of particular pride is the success of the All
Gaucho Reunion. This year was the biggest
ever – involving alumni in volunteer and
event activities at an unprecedented level.
At the All Gaucho Reunion last spring, I
had the pleasure of attending the Golden
Gaucho Reunion for the Classes of 1955 to
1965. During the luncheon, I was struck by
what they said about their experiences at
UC Santa Barbara. While they had different
specific memories, the essence of their
experience was the same as those students
graduating this year. They were happy – then
and now.
UCSB is ranked among the top institutions
of higher education as having the happiest
students in the nation.
I believe it. When it is said and done, isn’t that
what we want for ourselves and for our children?
All of us Gauchos, in in our own way, continue to
contribute to the sense of entwined community
that imbues our university and our students,
since Harvey Schechter rode his horse to the
Riviera campus. The ecosystem here supports
collaborative, intuitive, compassionate and
creative work.
Whatever is in the water here, is special. The
sense of place we all carry with us, make up
the collective feeling that ties us to UCSB, and
compels us forward in our own way.
I am proud to be a Gaucho. I bet you are all too.
Jan Campbell, ’74
Member and Past President
UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association Board
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An excerpt from Campbell’s speech to Alumni Founders Circle members in June, 2015.
Photo, facing page: Jan Campbell.
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PHILANTHROPY
Building Bridges Between the Past,
Present and Future
The UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association cultivates a culture of giving by
building strong relationships between alumni, students and the University.
A PIPELINE FOR PHILANTHROPY
By fostering innovative alumni and student programs, Gauchos continue
to provide the crucial pipeline between generations, diverse groups and
communities to create a better future for our University.
2014
-2015 GIVING BACK
$14.3 million—
contributing
11% of the total
private support given
to the University for the
2014-2015 fiscal year.
Alumni
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% of Donor Gifts to the University
Total Private Support
Alumni gave
University
11%
University
UC Santa Barbara
alumni gave 6,700
gifts—48 percent
of the total donor gifts
made to the University
during the year.
Alumni
48%
Other donors
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SPOTLIGHT
UCSB FIRST
#GauchosGiveBack
The UCSB First team
is a group of highlymotivated students
united by their passion for UC Santa Barbara and
philanthropy. The group’s leadership was recently
honored with the Youth Philanthropist of the
Year award from the Association of Fundraising
Professionals from Santa Barbara County.
UCSB First exemplifies the spirit of collaboration
and giving fostered by the UC Santa Barbara
Alumni Association and now guided by the Office
of Development.
There is a strong sense of camaraderie during
UCSB First events – an energy cultivated by the
group’s immediate connection to University life.
“Giving to us can come in many forms – monetary,
service, time – and we encourage students to
consider what a powerful impact they can make,”
says Madison Frame, co-chair of UCSB First.
“Many students are shocked to hear that UC Santa
Barbara receives less than 15 percent funding
from the state – which is all the more reason for
Gauchos to give back after they graduate.”
Over 700 students attended UCSB First’s Senior
Legacy Day last year, upping participation by
49 percent from previous events. Two thousand
students attended the Spring Senior Breakfast
2014-15 UCSB First Co-Chairs Anne Hamner and
Jessica Fenton were awarded the "Youth Philanthropist
of the Year" award for all of Santa Barbara County.
Left to right: Jodi Kirkland, Director of Development
Donor Relations & Stewardship; Anne Hammer, Jessica
Fenton, Co-Chairs UCSB First; Brandon Friesen,
Director of Development Annual Giving Programs.
held during the All Gaucho Reunion, where UCSB First
representatives presented on how the graduating class
could begin legacy giving through the Senior Class
Gift. UCSB First will be hosting two major events this
school year: the Philanthropy Awards Dinner and the
Senior Breakfast.
The group is also growing – with new positions on the
committee and an expansion of their outreach efforts.
“We strive for high event attendance and participation
rates because that means more students have heard
our messaging,” says Frame. “We’re finding that more
and more students have heard of UCSB First. This is
exciting for us.”
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ALUMNI FOUNDERS CIRCLE
Honoring the University’s Past and Assuring its Future
Created in 2011, the Alumni Founders Circle supports the Alumni Scholarship Fund, Mosher Alumni House
Sustainability Fund and Alumni Affairs Operations. Through their generous support and guidance, Founders Circle
members fill a key leadership role for philanthropy efforts at the University.
Alumni Founders Circle Members
Through June 30, 2015
Cuca Acosta ’02
Anonymous
Donald K. Braden ’68
Richard ’67 and Kathryn (Gee) Breaux ’68
Shanna Bright ’93
Terrie Bugay ’80
Ernie G. ’71 and Rebecca M. Bumatay
Jorge Cabrera ’02
Jan ’74 and Randy Campbell
Julie ’81 and Paul Capritto ’76
Kevin Chang ’94 and Jenny Kao
Ron ’83 and Lynn Chiarello
David Chin ’92
Beverly and John Colgate ’69
Richard ’62 and Linda Crum ’62
Lisa ’85 and Brent Daniels ’83
Delta Tau Delta (Delta Psi Bldg Co.)
Jim Dixon ’84 and Barbara Day
Manuel ’76 and Gloria Esteban
David ’66 and Linda Forman ’67
Ralph ’83 and Jean Garcia ’85
Henry ’62 and Peggy Hill
Richard Horuk and Deborah Baly
Colonel Jack ’63 and Judy Houlgate
Richard H’06 and Bonnie Jensen
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Tom ’87 and Heather Jevens ’88
Nancy Budzinski Jones ’70 and Donald Jones
Leslie ’80 and Jeffrey Klonoff
Jack ’71 and Kay Krouskup ’71
Kevin ’73 and Tomoko Laverty
Gene ’73 and Susan Lucas ’73
Mark ’78 and Alixe Mattingly
Jim ’76, ’85 and Marilyn McNamara
Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Mendell ’63
Michael ’68 and Jo Ann Mooser ’68
Eric ’81 and Kelly Onnen
Wendy V.C. Purcell ’84 and Kenneth L. Wilton
Michael ’90 and Julie Reshatoff ’91
Ron ’66 and Erica Rubenstein
Kimberly Schizas ’77
Michele Schneider ’91
Bill Swadley ’79
Cathleen Taff ’91
George Thurlow ’73 and Denise Eschardies
Linda A. Ulrich ’83
Marie J. Williams ’89
Travis Wilson ’02 and Maritza Mejia-Wilson ’04
Norman M. Wood ’64
Marisa Yeager ’95
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Mosher Alumni House Sustainability Fund
Private support ensures the future of the Mosher
Alumni House. Since 2007, Mosher Alumni House
has served as a cornerstone of the UC Santa
Barbara campus by providing a gathering place for
Gauchos of all generations and headquarters of the
UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association.
FY 14-15 Donors ($1,000+)
Alumni Founders Circle Distribution
Leonore Daschbach
Erik Doyle
Lisa Fuerst
Lorin ’68, ’70 and Karen Letendre
Mark Pitchford
UCSB Alumni Association
Alumni Affairs Support
Incorporated as a nonprofit in 1965, the UC
Santa Barbara Alumni Association promotes,
organizes and supports advocacy, philanthropy
and service among alumni, students, University
staff and community friends. Since 1982, the
Association has grown from 6,000 members
to more than 22,000, with an array of benefits
like career services, insurance, loan programs,
library privileges and on-campus support.
Regional events around the nation allow
Gauchos to participate in networking and
fundraising events for UC Santa Barbara.
FY 14-15 Alumni Affairs Donors ($1,000+)
Alumni Founders Circle Distribution
Fredric E. Steck ’67
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SUPPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS
Alumni continue to foster crucial support for the Alumni Scholarship Family of Funds by encouraging
Gauchos to collaborate and raise funds in order to create new avenues of success for UC Santa
Barbara students from all walks of life. Since 2001, the Alumni Scholarship Program have awarded a
total of $262,300 in scholarships to 183 students.
UC Santa Barbara Alumni Scholarship Fund
Empowering Students to Invent the Future
Established in 2008, the UC Santa Barbara Alumni Scholarship Fund is one of the most flexible
scholarship funds on the UC Santa Barbara campus, working with the Office of Financial Aid &
Scholarships to select students based on financial need and academic merit. The UC Santa Barbara
Alumni Association has awarded $191,800 to students over the past seven years. This year, 25
students will receive the UC Santa Barbara Alumni Scholarship.
FY 14-15 Donors to the Alumni Scholarship Fund
($1,000+)
2015 Gaucho Gallop Benefit Race
Alpha Phi alumnae 65th anniversary commemoration
Alumni Association Membership Program
Alumni Founders Circle Distribution
Christina ’84 and Richard Ambrosini
Cameron Brown ’83 and Steven Algert
Barbara Carlin-Lebow ’64, ’67
David Chin Jr. ’92
Citrix in Memory of the Victims of the May 23, 2014 Tragedy
M. Richard Condon ’64
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Diane Dodds ’68
Richard ’73 and Claudia Haraguchi
Bonnie and Richard Jensen H’06
Deborah Kielty ’79
Kevin ’73 and Tomoko Laverty
Janine and Marshall Nelson ’66
Ole SF – UCSB Young Alumni Group
Eloise Reyes Preiss ’61
Santa Barbara Veterans Day Marathon
Michele Schneider ’91
Lisa Scimens and John J. Moss
Helene ’69 and Bill Spencer
Frank ’59 and Kay Stevens ’62
Marty Stone ’82
Paul Sweet ’69
Catherine L. Tonne ’81 and David W. Ohst
Li K. Wang ’86
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SPOTLIGHT
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FUND
Live Like Regi Alumni Scholarship Fund
Created in memory of USMC captain and former Gaucho track
athlete Reginald “Regi” Jerome Johnson, ’94, the Live Like Regi
Alumni Scholarship Fund will support undergraduate UC Santa
Barbara students enrolled in the Reserve Officers’ Training
Corps (ROTC) and/or participants in an intercollegiate sport
who wish to focus on science, technology, engineering or math.
Hundreds of Johnson’s friends, family and those who served
with him in the military came together during the memorial
service earlier this year. Led by UC Santa Barbara alumni Alison
Morr, ’93, and Paula Cavagnaro, ’93, a core group of Johnson’s
closest connections decided to create a scholarship fund
to celebrate his life. “Regi was the type of guy who created
communities wherever he went,” says Cavagnaro who met
Johnson during his UC Santa Barbara days. “You could never
forget him.”
Johnson went to flight training school with Tim Grohman, who
now works as a pilot for Southwest Airlines. “He taught us how
to be a friend,” says Grohman. “He wanted everyone to be
included. He was all in, in everything he did.” Now, Johnson’s
friends are all in – to build up the scholarship fund with
donations and fundraising in order for other Gauchos to get
a chance to live like Regi. “I think he would be happy at how
many people came together to make this scholarship happen,”
says Grohman.
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NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS
Alumni Association Legacy
Scholarship Fund
Class of 1963 Scholarship Fund
FY 14-15 Donors ($1,000+)
The UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association
Board of Directors founded the Legacy
Scholarship Fund in 2002. Funded by
Association membership fees and private
support, the Alumni Legacy Fund provides
scholarships to current undergraduate
graduate. Students must demonstrate
academic achievement, leadership
and involvement in campus clubs and
organizations. This year, six students will
receive the Legacy Scholarship.
Steve ’63 and Diana Campbell ’63
John Clay Sr. ’63
Larry ’63 and Phyllis DeSpain
In Memory of Alan Ellington ’63,
Dear friend and brother Sigma Phi Epsilon
Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Mendell ’63
FY 14-15 Donors to Legacy Fund ($1,000+)
Rich ’66 and Pat St. Clair
Alumni Association Membership Program
Cal Eta SAE Memorial Scholarship Fund
FY 14-15 Donors ($1,000+)
Bob Duggan ’66
David Johnson ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Mendell ’63
Nancy Williams ’68
Wendy V.C. Purcell ’84
and Kenneth L. Wilton Alumni Scholarship Fund
FY 14-15 Donors ($1,000+)
Wendy V.C. Purcell ’84 and Kenneth L. Wilton
Michael ’90 and Julie Reshatoff ’91
Alumni Scholarship Fund
FY 14-15 Donors ($1,000+)
Michael ’90 and Julie Reshatoff ’91
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ADVOCACY
Advancing the Values of the University
Community
UC Santa Barbara alumni are ambassadors of the University
— unifying graduates from all generations, parents, faculty and
staff to support the values and goals of the UCSB community.
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A CHANNEL FOR ADVOCACY
ALUMNI ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION
George Thurlow, ’73
Enhancing Safety and Improving the Cultural Life
of Isla Vista
Since November 2014, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Alumni
Affairs, George Thurlow, has also served as Chancellor Yang’s
Special Assistant for Isla Vista. In that role, he has attended
more than one hundred community meetings involving selfgovernment, public safety and student housing. The Alumni
Affairs office also houses the Special Assistant’s staff person,
Susan Yamashiro-Milner. The Alumni Affairs office provides
critical support services for the Isla Vista efforts, including
graphic design and mentoring through student internships and
financial support.
UC REACHES LONG-TERM AGREEMENT FOR MORE
FUNDING AND TUITION PREDICTABILITY
The University of California system received new revenue and
capped resident tuition at its current level over the next two
years. UC President Janet Napolitano and California Governor
Jerry Brown reached a historic agreement on a 4 percent base
budget increase for each of the next four years and a onetime infusion of $436 million from Proposition 2 funds for UC’s
pension obligation. Alumni played a major role in ensuring
adequate funding for the UC system by advocating for the
University through the Governor’s Office.
THE ANNUAL ADVOCACY RECEPTION WITH
CHANCELLOR HENRY YANG
Every year, the UC Santa Barbara Alumni
Association and Chancellor Henry Yang invites
students, alumni and administrators to the
Annual Advocacy Reception at Sacramento. The
gathering is a wonderful opportunity to engage in
important conversations about the future of UC
Santa Barbara.
THE CHANCELLOR’S MARCH RECEPTIONS
CONNECTING WITH THE BEST OF THE BEST
A number of alumni participated in our annual
Chancellor’s March Receptions where top
students are recruited to accept admissions
to UC Santa Barbara. Alumni join faculty, staff
and students in reaching out to some of the
top recruits among high school seniors. This
recruitment also includes efforts to recruit more
underrepresented minorities to UC Santa Barbara.
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SERVICE
Serving UC Santa Barbara
as Leaders and Mentors
Alumni serve the University by providing leadership, experience
and expertise to guide community outreach, help students and recent graduates
navigate successful career paths, and to create better initiatives and programs at
the University.
Providing Professional Development Opportunities
THE UC SANTA BARBARA ALUMNI ADVISOR NETWORK
www.ucsb.evisors.com
Young professionals can leverage their UC Santa Barbara connections by
contacting alumni mentors on the Alumni Advisor Network, powered online by
FirstHand. Over 240 alumni from competitive sectors like marketing, finance,
sales and software have signed up to provide resume reviews, one-on-one
informational interviews and guidance for Gaucho job-seekers. The website
also offers webinars with important information for entrepreneurs, tips on
optimizing LinkedIn and how to ace job interviews.
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UC SANTA BARBARA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Travis Wilson ’02, Santa Barbara, President
Justin Morgan ’07, Los Angeles, Vice-President
Teresa Carranza ’09, Simi Valley, Treasurer
Cuca Acosta ’02, Santa Barbara
Shanna Bright ’93, San Diego
Jorge Cabrera ’02, Chicago, IL
Jan Campbell ’74, Santa Barbara
Julie Capritto’81, Santa Barbara
Ronald P. Chiarello ’83, Lafayette
Carl Clapp ’81, Honolulu, HI
Eugene Covington ’96, Kirkland, WA
Mark French ’73, Santa Barbara
Ralph Garcia ‘83, San Mateo
Fran Mancia ’80, Cool
Mary Moslander ’88, San Francisco
Kristen Nesbit ’02, Los Angeles
Joel Raznick ’81, Los Angeles
Gary Rhodes ’83, Hermosa Beach
Nicolasa I. Sandoval ’07, Lompoc
Michele Schneider ’91, Los Altos
Richard P. St. Clair ’66, Santa Barbara
Wenonah Valentine ’77, Los Angeles
Sue Wilcox ’70, ’74, Santa Barbara
Marie Williams ’89, Ashburn, VA
Marisa Yeager ’95, Riverside
SPOTLIGHT
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Jimmy Villarreal
Associated Student President
Aaron Jones ’02, ’14
Graduate Students Association President
Beverly Colgate
Associate Vice Chancellor for Development
Hua Lee ’78, ’80
Faculty Representative
Edward E. Birch H’95
The UCSB Foundation Representative
Nurturing the Next Generation of Educational Leaders
Nicolasa Sandoval, Ph.D. ’07
Nicolasa Sandoval, ’07 Ph.D., leads the way for her family, her community and her alma
mater by example. A first generation college graduate, Sandoval went on to become the first
Chumash to earn a doctorate from UC Santa Barbara in 2007. She now serves as a member
of the UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association Board of Directors and most recently was
appointed a member of the California State Board of Education. She is also the Education
Director for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.
“My work with Native communities throughout the U.S., Canada, and Latin America inspired
me to earn a doctorate,” says Sandoval. “I wanted to add to the knowledge base and
understood that graduate study at UCSB was the next step. I looked forward to returning
home.”
THE ALL GAUCHO REUNION VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
Alumni from all generations gather for the All Gaucho Reunion weekend every spring. Over
fifty alumni volunteers were involved in this year’s All Gaucho Reunion Committee to plan
events and to coordinate collaboration between community members and the University.
AGR Committee Co-Chairs
Julie Capritto ’81 and Gary Rhodes ’83
Riviera Co-Chairs
Sally Katich ’48 and Elsie Whitaker ’47
Marketing/PR Co-Chairs
Jacob Tell ’02 and Mike McElhaney ’02
Golden Gaucho Reunion Chair
Ron Cook ’65
GreekFest Chair
Leslie Klonoff ’80
Diversity Chair
Cuca Acosta ’02
SB Locals Co-Chairs
Lynn Goebel ’94 and Gina Fischer ’07
AS Food Bank
Katie Freeze ’15
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HONORING GAUCHO GREATNESS
2014 UC Santa Barbara
Alumni Association Awards
The UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association Awards
Ceremony celebrated alumni leadership in the
educational sector on October 11, 2014. MacArthur
Foundation “genius grant” Winner Edith Widder, ’77,
’82, and legendary UC Santa Barbara volleyball coach
Ken Preston, ’70, took home the Distinguished Alumni
Award. Scholar and administrator Joel Michaelson, ’69,
and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Office
of the Dean of Students, Debbie Fleming, ’86, were
honored with the Graver University Service Award.
The UC Santa Barbara Alumni
Women in Leadership Awards
Promoting Leadership, Celebrating Equality
Our alumnae break down barriers every day, leading
companies, programs and educational institutions throughout
the world. The Annual Alumni Women in Leadership Awards
honor alumnae in business, research, government and in the
non-profit sector. The first annual Women in Leadership Award
was presented to Lori Bettison-Varga ’85, President of Scripps
College, who also received the Distinguished Alumni Award.
(Bettison-Varga seated far right.)
All Gaucho Reunion Honors Johnson Ohana
Foundation Founders
Jack ’97 and Kim Johnson ’97, both received the
2015 Distinguished Alumni Award at the 9th Annual
All Gaucho Reunion. The internationally-renowned
musician and his wife founded the Johnson Ohana
Foundation providing support toward the goal of food
sustainability at UC Santa Barbara through the Edible
Campus project. The Johnsons planted two citrus
trees in Storke Plaza and are working toward building
a student farm to provide fresh produce for the AS
Foodbank.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
Corporate Partners
Sponsors
UCSB Alumni Insurance Program
ARAG
Campus Point Collection
Capital One
GEICO
Sungevity
SunPower
American Riviera Bank
Boone Graphics
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Classic Party Rental
Country Catering
Elite Performance & Rehabilitation Center
Fess Parker Doubletree
GoGoleta.com
Goodland Hotel
Hollister Brewing Company
Maps.com
Marriott of Santa Barbara, Goleta
McGowan Guntermann
Montecito Bank & Trust
MoveGreen
Oniracom
Pacifica Suites
Pepperdine Graduate School of Education
Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business
Media Sponsors
Casa Magazine
Edhat
K-LITE 101.7 FM
KJEE 92.9 FM
KSBY Channel 6
KTYD 99.9 FM
Ramada Inn
RightScale
Santa Barbara Airbus
Santa Barbara Airport
Santa Barbara Athletic Club (SWELL)
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Scholarshare
Shea Mortgage
UCI Paul Merage School of Business
UCI School of Law
UCSB Bookstore
UCSB Development
UCSB Extension
Venoco
Wilson Printing
Woodstocks
Yardi Systems
Zizzo’s Coffee
Montecito Journal
Pacific Coast Business Times
Rincon Broadcasting LLC
Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara Sentinel
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
AT SANTA BARBARA
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Photo: Terry Wimmer.
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-1120