This year, the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center will present a series of programs on the theme Oil + Water. Oil + Water commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Santa Barbara oil spill, and provides an opportunity to examine the impact of these two resources on the history, economy, and culture of California and the world. Topics will range from dams to surfing to plastics to car culture; the program will examine oil and water in a global as well as local context. All Oil + Water events are co-sponsored by the Community Environmental Council.
