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Humanities and Fine Arts

Creativity Changes the World

In the arts and humanities we explore how individuals and societies make sense of the world and communicate across languages and cultures. Some of us create new expressive forms that capture our experience. Others are code-breakers, trying to understand the messages embodied in literature, art, music, history, philosophy, and religion. And still others call upon ethics, history, and imagination to solve pressing problems in law, health, economy, and governance.

Please consider giving to the arts and humanities today! Our world needs engaged and informed citizens who understand the languages, traditions, values, and histories of our diverse communities and cultures.

$1,000,000

Our Final Challenge: One Million to Make a Difference

Wow! A tremendous thank you to Trustee David Henke '78. His generous support will establish a new endowed chair in Computer Science and will also support the MESA Successful Transition Program.

1,625 / 1,625 Gifts

Completed

Success!

Challenge gift from Sara Miller McCune H'05

Thank you to Sara Miller McCune H'05 for her generous $500,000 gift to campus to support the UCSB Library, Arts & Lectures, the Social Sciences, and the SAGE Center for the Study of the Mind. Join her in celebrating those who help us understand the world by making a gift to any area of campus.

Completed

Match

Matching Gift from Mike Stewart '91

We did it! Thanks to Mike Stewart '91, we raised $2,500 for our campus by the sea.

$2,500 MATCHED

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Match

Matching Gift #4 from Jordan '83 and Christine Kaplan

That match disappeared faster than we could say "Go Gauchos!" Thank you, Jordan '83 and Christine, and everyone who joined them to raise $5,000!

$5,000 MATCHED

Completed

$20,000

Arts and Humanities Challenge!

We did it! Thank you to all the alumni and friends who supported the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts and helped us reach our goal. John '75 and Jody Arnhold's donation will support our students in their creative pursuits and bring the arts to underrepresented students in New York City.

100 / 100 Gifts

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Participating Groups

Campus Excellence Bren School College of Creative Studies College of Engineering Gevirtz Graduate School of Education Graduate Division Humanities and Fine Arts Sciences Social Sciences Research Institutes & Initiatives Student Affairs Recreation Library Education Abroad Program Athletics Arts & Lectures Alumni Affairs Campus & Community Initiatives

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