Jen Baron ’15 (Santa Barbara, BA) was featured in an article in the VCReporter about her work as the Founder and Executive Director of Amplify Arts Project (formerly Girls Rock),…
The Jewel in the Crown: An Oral History of Antioch’s Santa Barbara Campus
Six voices come together to share an oral history of the early days of Antioch’s Santa Barbara campus.
Lesbian Mental Health is Marginalized—This LGBT History Month Let’s Change That
I returned to graduate school at age 40 to pursue a career as a therapist. It has always been a secret desire of mine, and when I unexpectedly lost my mother, I decided that this was the time to do everything I’ve always wanted to do. I knew returning to academia as an older adult would be challenging in various ways; however, it was undoubtedly the best decision.
Nathan Irwin ‘21
Nathan Irwin ‘21 (Santa Barbara, BA), a current student in the MS in Environmental Studies program and his father, Michael Irwin, recently showcased paintings from their series, “Bygone,” a portrayal…
Cultural Self-Assessment Is a Practice With Transformative Potential
What if we took this practice of cultural self-assessment—and went further? What if we used it as a jumping off place to really develop skills to navigate cultural differences and combat discrimination? That’s what today’s guest, Mariela Marin, encourages their students in the MA in Clinical Psychology program to do.
Cool Course: “Global Perspectives on Stress”
Jeff Gaddess sees the prevalence of stress in our society as a product of the ways that it is arranged. “There are reasons you feel the way you feel,” he says. Instead, in his undergraduate course “Global Perspectives of Stress,” he guides students as they explore how different cultures from around the world manifest and manage stress—ultimately aiming to find new ways to disrupt today’s cycles of stress and trauma.
Alum Panel: The Intersection of Activism and Career
So many of us seek to meaningfully improve our communities and world—but it’s not always clear how we can combine that work with our careers. Seeking answers, we talked to three Antioch alumni who have grappled with this question in their own lives and work.
Em Johnson ‘18
Em Johnson ‘18 (Santa Barbara, MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Strategic Planning) was hired as the new Director of Climate Resilience for the Community Environmental Council. In her new role,…
Using Somatic Therapy to Understand the Trauma in Our Bodies
When we experience trauma, it affects our minds and bodies in ways we may not even be aware of.
Dawn Murray Publishes Book on Monpa Medicinal Plants
Dawn A. Murray, PhD, Professor in the Environmental Studies Department will hold an in-store book signing event for her new book Monpa Medicinal Plants: Indigenous Knowledge from a Himalayan Healer…
Christy Stillwell ‘98, ’99
Christy Stillwell ‘98, ’99 (Santa Barbara, BA, MA in Psychology) has been selected as the 2022 Brill Family Foundation Future Bender Fellow. Stillwell is the Founder & Executive Director of…
Anxiety Management, Yes You Can! Panel Discussion
The Santa Barbara Undergraduate Studies program hosted “Anxiety Management, Yes You Can! Panel Discussion” on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the Campus. Attendees came to the event in person and…