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Communicating in a Polarized Society with Dr. Tania Israel

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Wednesday, January 14, 5:30pm Political polarization in the U.S. is at a record high. As news, social media, and biases drive the wedge ever deeper, families, communities, and democracy suffer the fallout of societal divisions. How can communication leaders combat polarizing forces, manage interpersonal conflict, and cultivate a public voice in this fraught context? Dr. […]

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Celebrate the New Year with AWC-SB!

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ZooLights, Santa Barbara ZooSunday, January 4 Start the New Year with a little wonder and a lot of connection! Join your fellow AWC–SB members for a special evening at ZooLights, where the Santa Barbara Zoo transforms into a glowing world of color, creativity, and wildlife. Stroll through the grounds together as thousands of handcrafted, silk-covered

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AWC-SB Holiday Party 2025 Villa Wine BarWednesday, December 10, 20255:30PM – 8:00 PM The festive season is coming up fast! Join AWC-SB for our annual Holiday Party, a favorite tradition. Your member or guest ticket includes a delightful spread of appetizers, complimentary drink ticket, and a chance to win fantastic drawing prizes. You can look

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Women of AchievementPast Recipients ~ 2024 ~ “Lessons in Leadership: Connecting & Communicating as Education Evolves”Katya Armistead, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Student Life at UCSBYolanda Medina-Garcia, retired Director of Starr King Parent-Child WorkshopSusan Salcido, Santa Barbara County Superintendent of SchoolsWendy Sims-Moten, Executive Director of First 5 Santa Barbara County ~ 2023 ~ “Climate Champions: Bold

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For Immediate Release REMEMBERING PHYLLIS DE PICCIOTTO by Lois Phillips Phyllis de Picciotto died April 14 while under the care of Serenity House. If you didn’t know her, you missed the chance to meet a charismatic woman, a local icon, and a legend in her time. Phyllis was someone with a background in international film

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17th Annual Premier Santa Barbara Women’s Event to Honor Five Community Arts Leaders

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For Immediate ReleaseMarch 25, 2025 Contact: Jennifer LeMay, AWC-SBnews@awcsb.org 17th Annual Premier Santa Barbara Women’s Eventto Honor Five Community Arts LeadersAWC-SB presents the 2025 Women of Achievement Awards Santa Barbara, CA – The Association for Women in Communications – Santa Barbara (AWC-SB) will honor five distinguished creatives building community through the arts at the 2025 Women of

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