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2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1997-1999

Recent News

 

2008

EPA honors Bren colleague for climate work.

May 27, 2008

Toyota's $400,000 gift supports students, faculty mentors.

April 14, 2008

UCTV airs Bren energy-water sustainability conference.

Spring 2008

Eco-Entrepreneurship students win national competition.

March 14, 2008

Daylight savings time research spurs national media coverage.

March 7, 2008

Phd student takes second-place in prestigious Oxford competition.

Winter 2008

Community is key in professor's fishery research.

February 21, 2008

$1 million endowment starts Zurich Distinguished Visitors Program.

January 28, 2008

Bren School offers key California water transfer data.

January 23, 2008

 

2007 (back to top)

Climate conference yields new document for action.

November 13-15, 2007

Associate Dean receives high academic honor.

October 25, 2007

Endangered species sculpture comes to Bren School.

October 24, 2007

Southern California Edison supports energy-water research at Bren.

October 18, 2007

Bren scholars aided Nobel Peace Prize work.

October 12, 2007

$1 Million Gift establishes endowed fellowship for student and programmatic support.

September 12, 2007

Eco-Entrepreneurship focus is first of its kind in nation.

June 7, 2007

Corporate Partners regional reception held in Los Angeles.

May 21, 2007

Bren Professor named research fellow for distinguished economics research group.

May 10, 2007

National Wildlife Federation recognizes UCSB, Bren School for innovation in sustainable practices.

May 1, 2007

Students break new ground as Doris Duke fellows.

Spring 2007

Bren Professor wins prestigious fellowship.

Spring 2007

Archived webcast of Bren-hosted California Climate Policy Forum.

Spring 2007

Career Services hosts industry professionals at spring events.

Spring 2007

British Ambassador shares UK's approach to climate change.

April 30, 2007

Bren School co-presents Santa Barbara Earth Day 2007.

April 22, 2007

Master of Environmental Science & Management students present their Group Projects.

April 11, 2007

Earth Day vision: polar bears in downtown Santa Barbara.

April 8, 2007

UCTV series features Bren faculty views on climate change.

March 28, 2007

Bren School hosts regional conference on energy and water.

Follow the links for abstracts and the complete schedule.

March 22-23, 2007

Bren School, UCLA partner to create new course in nanotoxicology.

March 15, 2007

Experts convene for First Western Forum on Energy & Water Sustainability.

March 12, 2007

Climate forum explores California's greenhouse gas legislation.

March 7, 2007

Film festival screens Bren-related polar bear film.

January 27, 2007

Governance summits: travels in Asia.

January 16, 2007

 

2006 (back to top)

Nanotechnology safety: An industry seeks information.

November 13, 2006

Economics and the wnvironment mingle at Bren School's major regional workshop.

November 3-4, 2006

Bren faculty and students are key to new report on environmental health and safety practices of naiotechnology Industry.

October 27, 2006

Bren professor presents at multidiscplinary climate change symposium.

November 16, 2006

Bren professor's co-authored article in Science calls for a spatial/regional approach to managing marine resources.

August 10, 2006

Professor's research leads city to divert tainted water.

July 21, 2006

PhD student's "great leap" in oil-spill recovery technology.

June 26 , 2006

"Science" publishes estuaries study co-authored by Bren professor.

June 22 , 2006

Writing the book on governance.

June 22, 2006

Bren School to Host Doris Duke Foundation Fellowships.

May 31, 2006

Climate-induced catastrophes are topic af Bren School Corporate Partners Summit.

May 16, 2006

Bren Hall praised for energy efficiency.

May 1, 2006

Bren group: saving energy can save money at UCSB.

April 22, 2006

Lynn Scarlett, 2006 Bren School commencement speaker.

April 14, 2006

Bren Professor a lead author for IPCC.

March 1, 2006

Nature profiles Bren dean.

February 2, 2006

LNG discussion panel held.

February 1, 2006

Corporate Partners fund new writing center.

January 30, 2006

Bren School receives Santa Barbara County award.

January 17, 2006

 

2005 (back to top)

December 15, 2005

Endangered Species Act at Thirty.

November 4, 2005

Jeff Dozier receives Pecora Award.

Fall 2005

Oil-spill-recovery research. - UC Toxic News

September 8, 2005

UC Santa Barbara appoints new dean for Bren School.

February 6, 2005

Path of destruction. - SB News-Press

 

2004 (back to top)

October 15, 2004

Bren School alumni donate unique class gift: greenhouse gas emissions for retirement.

October 3, 2004

Environment cannot run on autopilot. - SB News-Press

August 1, 2004

War on the environment. - SB News-Press

August 2004

A question of fish. - Office of Research Annual Report

June 10, 2004

After The Day After Tomorrow.  - Santa Barbara Independent

May 13, 2004

In the watershed. - Coastal View News

Spring 2004

Land trusts in the United States. - Resources

April 5, 2004

Prize-qinning Papers.

April 5, 2004

Platform for change: what to do with old oil rigs?  - SB News-Press

April 2004

Portrait of the Endangered Species Act as a young law. - Bioscience

March 9, 2004

UCSB, city may join to clean up creeks. - SB News-Press

 

2003 (back to top)

Dec. 17, 2003

Bren Hall wins 2003 Flex Your Power Award.

Nov. 27, 2003

UCSB aims to meet tougher green standards for projects. - SB News-Press

Nov. 15, 2003

Federal environmental act analyzed at local conference.- SB News-Press

Nov. 13, 2003

Future of species protection gets scrutiny. - Idaho Statesman

Oct. 1, 2003

Sediment research reveals unique patterns in Amazon rivers.- Eureka Alert

Sept. 14, 2003

EPA on endangered list. - Los Angeles Times

August 24, 2003

Have market-based incentives worked in environmental regulation?

August 14, 2003

Black Sea research broadcast live.

August 2003

A pioneering PhD program. - Office of Research Annual Report

June 19, 2003

James Cameron a titanic hit at UCSB. - Montecito Journal

June 11, 2003

LEED Platinum at UCSB. - Architecture Week

June 4, 2003

BKM and UCSB create highest-rated environmentally sustainable building. - Steelcase 360

May 23, 2003

Bren School takes top honors in sustainable-development category. - Goleta Valley Voice

May 14, 2003

Bren School earns Calibre environmental award. - Zimmer Gunsul Frasca News

May 2, 2003

Protecting the Endangered Species Act. - Chronicle of Higher Education

April 17, 2003

Red-legged frogs at Casmalia. - SB Independent

April 14, 2003

UCSB Bren School. - SB News Press

 

2002 (back to top)

Oct. 2002

Go On The Green - SB News Press

Oct. 2002

Natural Causes - South Coast Beacon

Oct. 2002

University Ranking Game - SB News Press

Oct. 2002

Green Looks Great on Buildings - SB News Press

Summer 2002

It's Now Much Easier Being Green - Coastlines

Sept. 2002

This Year's Hot Colleges - Newsweek

Aug. 2002

Grass for Grazing Ups Landslide Risk - Science Now

June 2002

Green and Greener - Santa Barbara Magazine

June 2002

Evaluation of the Partial Phase-out of Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos: Newport Bay as a Case Study [MESM Group Project] - SoCal SETAC News

April 2002

UCSB Opens Energy-Efficient Bren Hall - SB News Press

April 2002

UCSB Does it the Green Way - SB News Press

 

2001 (back to top)

Oct. 22, 2001

Tour Shows Beauty in Environmental Living - SB News Press

Oct. 18, 2001

'Green Building' Sites Can be Toured - SB News Press

Oct. 17, 2001

Congratulations on Making Bren a Completely Green Building - Daily Nexus

Sept. 28, 2001

California's 'Greenest' Building To Open on Campus in January - Daily Nexus

Oct. 5, 2001

Babbitt May Face Protesters - SB News Press

Sept. 10, 2001

UCSB's Bren Hall a Model of Energy-Saving Ideas - SB News Press

July 30, 2001

Fuel Efficiency Fires Renewed Public Debate Vehicle mpg Arguments Turn on Consumer Safety, Costs, Choice - USA Today

June 15, 2001

Dennis Aigner: Bren School Dean Builds Business Connections - Pacific Coast Business Times

June 8, 2001

Time-of-Use Meters Could Help Unplug Crisis - Valley Voice

Spring 2001

Integrating Science and Policy in Marine Reserves - Alolkoy

May 8, 2001

Program Training Scientists as Communicators - Oregon State University News

May 6, 2001

There's No Accounting: The Economy's Apples and Oranges - New York Times

May 6, 2001

'Green' Building Piques Interest - Ventura County Star

May 6, 2001

'Greenprints' Ensure UCSB Energy-Efficiency - SB New Press

May 3, 2001

Building a Conservation Masterpiece - Honolulu Star Bulletin

April 21, 2001

Land Trust Seeking Help to Buy Ranch - SB News Press

April 13, 2001

The Best Way to Conserve is to Meter Electricity Demand - Pacific Coast Business Times

April 13, 2001

Thinking Creatively About Energy - SB News Press

April 11, 2001

How Green Was My Building: UCSB Environmental School to be Energy-Efficient Model - SB News Press

April 10, 2001

Educator Suggests Electricity Price Plan - SB News Press

April 8, 2001

Meters Can Help Unplug Crisis: People Have Already Shown They Will Reduce Power Use if Prices are Higher at Peak Times - Sacramento Bee

April 5, 2001

Local Woman May Get Interior Post - SB News Press

March 25, 2001

Metering System Can Help Ease Power Crisis - Orange County Register

Winter 2001

Article Explores Differences between Wet and Dry Bacteria (UCSB Research) - Coastlines

Winter 2001

UCSB Scientist Leads UC Effort to Save Coastal Oaks - Coastlines

 

2000 (back to top)

Nov. 8, 2000

Innovative Study of Bacteria Published; Atomic Force Microscope Used

Sept. 20, 2000

University of California Science Delegation to Participate in Major International Climate Change Meeting

September 2000

Today's Architects Offer 'High Touch' to Tomorrow's Schools

Summer 2000

Practicing What They Preach

June 22, 2000

ZGF Environmental Design Earns LEED Status

June 14, 2000

UCSB Building Earns LEED Certification

June 7, 2000

ZGF Gets Green on UC Santa Barbara's Campus

May/June 2000

The Launch of the First Industry Standard for Green Buildings

May 10, 2000

Committee Dispenses Resources for Nature

May 8, 2000

Green Building Would Get Tax Break

April 26, 2000

Business in Brief

April 24, 2000

Breaking Ground for Bright Minds

April 20, 2000

University Sows Seeds for New Bren Building

April 19, 2000

Bren School Breaks Ground for New Building

April 10, 2000

Bren School to Build New Home

March 30, 2000

First LEED-Certified Green Buildings Announced in Washington D.C.

Feb. 20, 2000

New UCSB Building Will Set Environmental Benchmark

Jan. 30, 2000

From Behind the Scenes, Scientists Join the Fight

Jan. 16, 2000

Just How Dirty Have Our Coasts Become?

 

1997-1999 (back to top)

Nov. 8, 1999

$1.4 Million to Go to Bren School

Oct. 24, 1999

Dozier Fellowship Fund

Oct. 22, 1999

Dozier Fellowship Fund


Summer 1999

A Bioswale Comes to Goleta


Spring 1999

Turning the Tide

June 10, 1999

Another Look at Bren

March 17, 1999

Dean Represents NASA at Meeting With Pope

March 16, 1999

Regents Fellowship Propels Master's Student Towards Ph.D.

Feb. 25, 1999

Bren School Advisory Committee Meets for First Time

Jan. 5, 1998

Gift Will Broaden School's Expertise

Dec. 17, 1997

Bren Foundation Gift to Endow Multi-Campus UC Graduate Program in Environmental Science & Management