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A.S. Halts Senate Appointments Following Dispute Over Runner-Ups

A.S. Legal Code does not indicate a clear system for determining the runners-up, only that the highest vote-getter not elected from the previous spring’s election will fill the position.
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Building a Community Across Screens: Campus Organizations Go Virtual To Help Students Adjust to a Remote Environment

Though online learning presents unique difficulties, both students and faculty are working to create new opportunities to facilitate the college experience in an online format. 
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UCSB Hires Inaugural Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Robnett comes to UCSB from a position at UC Irvine as the Inaugural Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity in the School of Social Sciences.
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In Unemployment Limbo, UCSB Resident Assistants Demand Support from the University

While a limited number of students will be living in campus apartments during fall quarter, only 18 of 99 RAs originally offered positions still have jobs.
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Following Inaugural Director’s Departure, Search for New Director of Office of Black Student Development Underway

Kareen Louis, the assistant director of the Office of Black Student Development, remains the sole career staff member currently with the office. 
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UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Multiple Burglaries and Break-Ins on Campus Property

UCPD is currently investigating these crimes. Anyone with more information can contact the department at (805) 893-3446.
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$1.5 Million Donation Opens New Quantum Innovation Center at UCSB

Named the Roy T. Eddleman Center for Quantum Innovation, the center is expanding upon the work of UCSB’s quantum science program.
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UC Berkeley Police Captain Alex Yao Named as New UCSB Police Chief

Yao will replace UCSB’s Interim Police Chief James Brock in early fall quarter. 
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UCSB Ranked No. 6 in Public Schools, No. 30 in Colleges Nationwide in 2021 U.S. News Best Colleges Ranking

The university jumped one spot in the public university category and four spots in the national university category compared to last year’s rankings.
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UCSB Student Sues UCPD Chief of Police for Sexual Battery

As of September 2020, there are now seven active lawsuits filed against members of the UCSB UC Police Department (UCPD). 
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Back on the Same Wavelength: KCSB Alumni Return To Host Radio Shows From Around the World

When the coronavirus pandemic forced KCSB-FM to move its operations online in late March, the show didn’t stop. In fact, it got more creative.
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From the Computer’s Glow, FSSP Offers a Remote Freshmen Experience

Health concerns have barred the program’s students from experiencing FSSP's usual format — in exchange for one behind a computer. 
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Students and Parents Adjust Expectations for the First Day of Online College

With online classes and residence hall limitations, the university will not be welcoming students to campus with the normal celebrations.
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UCSB Students Describe Their Path to Higher Education, Often Paved by Family’s Sacrifice

Many students’ journeys to UCSB began not with themselves, but with their parents.  
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Fall Undergraduate Housing Limited To Those With “Special Circumstances”

The university will offer full refunds for fall quarter housing contracts.
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