UC News

February 13, 2023 by and

A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.
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UCSB’s Jewish community, administration condemn antisemitic actions in I.V., on campus

February 1, 2023 by

Jewish community members, university administrators, Santa Barbara police departments and local leaders met to discuss antisemitic acts at Hillel on Jan. 31.
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Voting opens for A.S. IVP special election; injunction places hold on results

January 29, 2023 by and

The eligible candidates are Coleton Cristiani, Gabrielle Diaz and Sydney Kupsh.
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A.S. Office of the President hosts mental health town hall

January 28, 2023 by

The town hall was held in Corwin Pavilion and hosted panelists from UCSB’s Counseling & Psychological Services, Health and Wellness, Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education, Student Health Service an...
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Santa Barbara Women’s March gathers hundreds on Roe v. Wade anniversary

January 28, 2023 by

The march, which began in De La Guerra Plaza in downtown Santa Barbara, featured speakers, dancing, tabling from women’s rights and activist groups and concluded with a march down State Street. 
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New cannabis dispensary blazes into Isla Vista

January 23, 2023 by

Farmacy opened its doors a month ago, on Dec. 15.
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UAW union members reflect on historic contract campaign

January 22, 2023 by and

Members of both unions spoke with the Nexus following the strike’s conclusion to share their perspectives on the new contract. 
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Yang announces $2B fundraising campaign, gives update on university happenings at UC Regents meeting

January 19, 2023 by and

UCSB anticipates it will move into the pre-approval “silent phase” of the campaign in the next year ahead of the campaign's public launch in 2025 following approval from UCOP and Regents.
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UCPD issues timely warning for two instances of indecent exposure on campus

January 16, 2023 by

The suspects in both instances were not known to the victims and are not believed to be affiliated with campus, according to the timely warning.
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Governor Newsom visits Santa Barbara to brace community for further storms

January 14, 2023 by and

Newsom expressed gratitude for community members in Santa Barbara and elsewhere who were helping one another and working to move through challenging storm conditions. 
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Strike ends as academic employees, student researchers ratify new contracts

December 23, 2022 by and

Members of United Auto Workers 2865 and Student Researchers United voted to ratify new contracts for academic student employees and graduate student researchers.
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Contracts ratified; tentative agreements made with unions representing striking UC workers

December 16, 2022 by and

The approved contracts included multi-year pay increases, transit benefits, improved job security and increased paid family leave.
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A.S. President calls for special election, citing vacant IVP position; IVP denies resignation charges

November 28, 2022 by and

The executive order stated that while the strike created further delays and problems for the association’s functions under the IVP’s purview, she has failed to complete the duties of her role sinc...
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UC union strike continues into second week

November 21, 2022 by and

Coordinated protests took place at noon today across all UC campuses.
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First week of UC union strikes begins

November 17, 2022 by and

Academic employees across all ten University of California campuses are withholding labor, picketing and marching through campus.
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