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Term in Review: A.S. IVP Enri Lala

May 1, 2026 by

A.S. IVP Enri Lala reflected on his term chairing the 76th Senate, as well as facilitating campus-wide infrastructure and student safety projects. 
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Senate hears BWHC concerns, proposes student housing at Centennial House site

April 29, 2026 by and

The 76th A.S. Senate heard concerns from the Black Women’s Health Collaborative over a significant proposed budget cut and alleged anti-Blackness within A.S.  
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Senate hears proposal for campus-wide security cameras

April 22, 2026 by and

The 76th Associated Students Senate considered a proposal to install security cameras across campus at its April 15 meeting. 
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BWHC alleges discriminatory budget proposal, absent A.S. advisor

April 22, 2026 by

The A.S. Finance Committee gave its budget recommendation to every BCU for the 2026-27 academic year, to which the BWHC saw a 63% decrease in its annual budget.
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Senate hears concerns over proposed systemwide shift to online language courses

April 15, 2026 by and

Senate heard concerns from students and faculty in the Department of French and Italian about the UC-wide effort to shift language courses to an online program. 
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University, A.S. address campus safety concerns with cameras, new app

April 9, 2026 by

In response to several incidents of violent crimes, administrators and Associated Students have collaborated to implement several campus safety initiatives.
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Senate discusses use for new University property, announces new safety app

April 8, 2026 by

Senate discussed how administration should use purchased property and announced a new app focused on campus safety to address student concerns.  
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YDSA rally demands administration to designate UCSB a ‘sanctuary’ campus

March 12, 2026 by and

Students rallied to deliver a list of demands to the Chancellor's office urging the University to designate the university as a sanctuary campus
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Senate supports expanded marine protections, MTP meets petition goal

March 12, 2026 by and

Senate supports expanded California marine protections and the Mobility Transportation Program lock in fee will be on the spring election ballot. 
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Senate formally supports El Colegio Road renovations

March 4, 2026 by and

Senate passed resolutions regarding road renovations and unused student fees. It also discussed proposals for a new fee to help disabled students.
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JC does not find IVP negligent in honoraria process

February 26, 2026 by

A.S. Judicial Council did not find IVP Enri Lala to be negligent in his duties of overseeing the honoraria process, according to its Feb. 17 decision. 
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Senate creates mobile food pantry, textbook grant program

February 25, 2026 by and

Senate adopted legislation creating a mobile food pantry and textbook grant support program, and discussed support for increased marine protections. 
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College of Engineering to offer new AI major

February 25, 2026 by

College of Engineering will offer a new AI major to a selection of incoming CS students starting fall 2026.
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Mobility Transport Program seeks permanent student fee

February 20, 2026 by and

The Mobility Transport Program is seeking a permanent student fee to fund the program.
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SBIFF 2026: Honored with Montecito Award, Stellan Skarsgård delighted in night of humor and humility

February 18, 2026 by and

The prolific actor and star of “Sentimental Value” was honored for his great contribution to film. Skarsgård’s “Dune” co-star Josh Brolin presented the award.
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