The Women, Gender, & Sexual Equity Department
consists of four program areas;
Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE)
805-893-4613
Additionally the department oversees three spaces;
Non-traditional Student Resource Center, the Resource
Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity (RCSGD), and the
Women’s Center (WC).
MISSION STATEMENT
Resource Center For Sexual & Gender Diversity (RCSGD)
805-893-5847
The Women, Gender, & Sexual Equity Department
uses a feminist approach to provide support, advocacy,
resources and education to the UCSB community.
We value and respect all genders, gender identities,
gender presentations, bodies, sexual orientations, and
racial and ethnic identities while challenging all forms
of oppression. We work towards creating a campus
environment that is safe, equitable, and just.
Women’s Center Programs (WC)
805-893-3778
For more information about Women, Gender, & Sexual
Equity Programs, visit wgse.sa.ucsb.edu
Non-Traditional Student Resource Center (NTSRC)
805-893-5869
Friday, October 24
RCSGD's 15TH YEAR
ANNIVERSARY GALA
6:00 p.m.
Main Forum, SRB
Join UCSB and the Resource Center for
Sexual & Gender Diversity (RCSGD) to
celebrate 15 years of serving the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)
communities. It will be an evening to celebrate
accomplishments, unite our communities,
and aim for future progress. The RCSGD was
first initiated in October 1998 (the day after
the vigil for Matthew Shepard) after students
spoke to the Chancellor about the lack of
support for LGBTQ students at UCSB and the
need for allies. Fifteen years later, the LGBTQ
community is dynamic and impactful, and the
RCSGD continues to strive to make UCSB a
truly inclusive and safe space for all people.
For more information contact Klint Jaramillo
([email protected]), Associate
Director of LGBT Services.
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Friday, October 17 through
Sunday, October 19
Tuesday, November 18
PRIDE WORLDWIDE
RICK BERRY EMERGING
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Saturday, September 27
FAMILY HOUSING PICNIC
BBQ for all non-traditional students and
their families.
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
West Campus Family Housing Lawn
Sponsor: Non-traditional Student
Resource Center
Monday, September 29
Monday, October 06
COMING OUT MONOLOGUES:
CLAIM YOUR LEGACY
Sponsor: RCSGD
Coming out is a powerful moment! Share
your story! Claim your legacy! Form
community! Open mic to follow.
8:00 p.m.
The Hub, University Center
Monday, October 20
Sponsor: RCSGD
DISCOVERY DAYS: ICE
CREAM SOCIAL
Monday, October 13 through
Friday, October 17
The Women’s Center invites you to stop by
for free ice cream and other frozen treats
while you check out all of the wonderful
resources our space has to offer.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Women’s Center, SRB
This week is dedicated to promoting healthy
body image on UCSB’s campus. Events will
occur throughout the week - please see the
Women’s Center website for updates.
SRB
LOVE YOUR BODY WEEK
Sponsor: Women’s Center
Sponsor: Women’s Center
Wednesday, October 01
Tuesday, October 14
A half-day event for new non-traditional
students to get introduced to the various
resources and departments available on
campus, including a short campus tour.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Women’s Center, SRB
New students can come meet other new
transfer students as well as get acquainted
with the Non-Traditional Student Resource
Center and the services offered by the
Educational Opportunity Program.
7:00 p.m.
Non-traditional Student Resource
Center, SRB
NEW NON-TRAD STUDENT
INFORMATIONAL MEET-ANDGREET
Sponsor: Women’s Center
Wednesday, October 01
YOUNG, WILD, & FREE
Join us for RCSGD’s annual welcome event,
drag show, and dance party. Everyone is
welcome.
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, SRB
Sponsor: RCSGD
Check the RCSGD’s website for more
information about ELI & the LGBTQ Mentoring
Program.
Off-campus Santa Barbara location
EOP NEW STUDENT
TRANSFER MIXER
Sponsors: Non-traditional Student
Resource Center, EOP
CARE CONNECT TRAINING
Want to help make UCSB a safer place? This one
time, 2-hour training will give you the skills
to serve as a resource for your community and
take action to prevent interpersonal violence.
Online sign-up required.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Women’s Center, SRB
Sponsor: CARE
Friday, October 24
RCSGD’s 15TH YEAR
ANNIVERSARY GALA
Join the RCSGD to commemorate its 15 year
legacy. RSVP required at the RCSGD.
6:00 p.m.
Main Forum, SRB
Sponsor: RCSGD
Tuesday, October 28
HAUNTED HOUSE OF HELLTH
Free candy, giveaways, and tricks and treats
that will help you and your friends stay safe
and have a great Halloween.
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SRB Lawn
Sponsors: CARE, Health & Wellness, Alcohol
& Drug Program, CAPS, UCPD/IVFP,
Associated Students, Life of the Party
Thursday, October 16
WHAT DOES FAMILY MEAN
TO YOU?
Non-traditional student family dinner and
art gallery opening. Arts/crafts and free
childcare provided by CAB for children ages
2+.
6:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Room and Women’s
Center, SRB
Sponsor: Non-traditional Student
Resource Center
Wednesday, October 29
identiTEAS: QUEER & LATIN@
Join us for coffee and tea and an intimate
conversation as we explore queer Chican@/
Latin@ identities.
4:00 p.m.
RCSGD Lounge
Sponsors: RCSGD, Familia de Colores
Monday, November 03
CARE CONNECT TRAINING
Want to help make UCSB a safer place?
This one time, 2-hour training will give you
the skills to serve as a resource for your
community and take action to prevent
interpersonal violence. Online sign-up
required.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Women’s Center, SRB
Sponsor: CARE
Wednesday, November 05
SAFE ZONE I: LGBTQ
IDENTITIES, ALLYSHIP, &
RESOURCES
Safe Zone training provides basic
information on issues affecting LGBTQ
students and how to best advocate for this
community. Online RSVP required.
4:00 p.m.
Sponsor: RCSGD
Tuesday, November 11
TACO TUESDAY
Join other Non-traditional Students for Taco
Tuesday! All-you-can-eat tacos for $7 per
person, vegetarian options available. The
first five students to RSVP will receive their
meal for free! Drink specials from 4-6 p.m.
for 21+, children and families welcome.
5:30 p.m.
El Paseo Restaurant: 10 El Paseo, Santa
Barbara
Sponsor: Non-traditional Student
Resource Center
Want to study abroad? Are you part of the
LGBTQ community? Are you concerned
about your safety abroad? Join this
informational about traveling abroad!
6:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, SRB
Sponsors: RCSGD, EAP
Wednesday, November 19
CARE CONNECT TRAINING
Want to help make UCSB a safer place?
This one time, 2-hour training will give you
the skills to serve as a resource for your
community and take action to prevent
interpersonal violence. Online sign-up
required.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Women’s Center, SRB
CARE CONNECT TRAINING
Want to help make UCSB a safer place?
This one time, 2-hour training will give you
the skills to serve as a resource for your
community and take action to prevent
interpersonal violence. Online sign-up
required.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Women’s Center, SRB
Sponsor: CARE
Wednesday, December 03
Sponsor: CARE
SAFE ZONE II: TRANS*
COMMUNITIES
Thursday, November 20
Safe Zone II training provides advanced and
in-depth information about specific queer
communities and how to best advocate for
this community. Online RSVP required.
4:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, SRB
HEALTHFUL CREATIVE
COOKING WITH CHILDREN
Learn how to cook healthful meals that
children will not only enjoy eating, but are
also easy enough for them to help prepare.
5:30 p.m.
Storke Family Housing Community
Center
Sponsors: Non-traditional Student
Resource Center, AS Food Bank
Friday, November 21
LGBTQ GRADUATE MIXER
Join the RCSGD during our annual graduate
student mixer to build community and make
new friends.
5:00 p.m.
TBA
Saturday, November 15
Sponsor: RCSGD
Come join the Women’s Center for a fun
morning of fishing. If you don’t know how to
fish, someone will teach you!
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Goleta Pier (Goleta Beach)
Monday, November 24
WOMEN GO FISH
Sponsor: Women’s Center
Tuesday, December 02
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Did you recently come out? Do you want to
come out during break? Join the RCSGD and
CAPS as we discuss tips to manage going
back home for the holidays.
6:00 p.m.
RCSGD Lounge
Sponsors: RCSGD, CAPS
Sponsor: RCSGD
Saturday, December 06
HOLIDAY WISH LIST
PARTY
A party to celebrate the holidays by eating
food and opening gifts for children. Student
parents must submit requests by October 31
to have their child/children receive a gift.
2:00 p.m.
Storke Family Housing Community
Center
Sponsors: Non-traditional Student
Resource Center, CAB