The Office of Event Management & Protocol coordinates events and ceremonies of campus-wide significance, including Economic Forecast Project Forums, Parents & Family Weekend, and Commencement. In addition, the office frequently collaborates with campus departments in planning and holding special events.
Related Resources
Campus Calendar
Browse the official campus calendar to find your next event to attend!
Commencement
View the full schedule of commencement ceremonies, general guest information and important deadlines for graduating students.
Economic Forecast Project
Providing reliable economic, demographic, health and environmental data and analysis, the Economic Forecast Project (EFP) presents its research via webinars, publications and events in the Santa Barbara region.
Learn more about the Economic Forecast Project at UC Santa Barbara
Parents & Family Weekend
Complete details on the annual fall event that welcomes Gaucho families to campus and gives them a firsthand look at life and learning at UC Santa Barbara.
Learn more about Parents & Family Weekend at UC Santa Barbara
Parents & Visitors
From general information to campus news and events, UC Santa Barbara offers many ways for parents and visitors to stay informed, connected and engaged.
Contact Information
Event Management & Protocol
1150 Phelps Hall
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-1135
Phone: 805-893-2117
Fax: 805-893-4729
Gretchen Falvo
Director
(805) 893-3629
gretchen.falvo@ucsb.edu
Fatima Venzor
Associate Director & University House Manager
(805) 893-2877
fatima.venzor@ucsb.edu
Emily Schroeder
Events Director
(805) 893-7382
eschroeder@ucsb.edu
Geoffrey Ulrich
Payroll & Financial Assistant
(805) 893-2749
geoffrey.ulrich@ucsb.edu