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UCSB Campus Operations: What’s Open, What’s Closed

March 29, 2020 by

The Nexus has compiled a map of what will be open on campus during Spring Quarter. This map will be updated as we receive more information about campus operations. 
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Student Health Ramps Up Protocols as Coronavirus Spreads in Santa Barbara County

March 28, 2020 by

So far, 38 UCSB students have been tested for the coronavirus, with no positive results as of yet.
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Amidst a Global Pandemic, Prospective Students Struggle To Make College Decisions Without Visiting Campus

March 27, 2020 by

UCSB admissions advises would-be students to “experience UCSB through a virtual tour” and learn more about the school through webinar events.
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UCSB Postpones Commencement, Will Host “Virtual Ceremony” in June

March 26, 2020 by

The decision to postpone commencement comes two weeks after the university announced it would be transitioning to remote instruction through the end of April.
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Pandemic Pedagogy: Professors Prepare For First Quarter of Remote Instruction

March 24, 2020 by

Now, with the pressure of all classes being taught online, the time to carefully develop courses is quickly dwindling.
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In the Limbo of Coronavirus, International Students Struggle With Housing and Travel

March 20, 2020 by

As of Fall Quarter 2019, there are 3,261 international undergraduate students attending UCSB — composing 14% of the campus population — as well as 914 international graduate students. 
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Santa Barbara MTD Announces Route Changes, Free Fares and Social Distancing Procedures

March 20, 2020 by

These changes will be in place indefinitely. 
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Following Governor Newsom’s “Stay At Home” Order, University Aims To Curb Number of Employees on Campus

March 20, 2020 by

Individuals who cannot work from home and who are not “essential service providers” are eligible for paid leave.
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CALPIRG Draws Attention to Climate Change Through Anti-Oil Demonstration

March 19, 2020 by

During the demonstration, approximately 25 students dressed in all black laid down in the plaza, representing an oil spill, while speakers around them spoke about the dangers of oil drilling. 
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UC President Extends Employees’ Paid Leave With Executive Order

March 19, 2020 by

Paid leave hours be used only in specific circumstances, such as if employees are subject to shelter-in-place orders, or if family members or themselves are exhibiting coronavirus symptoms.
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UC Freshmen Applications Decrease for a Second Consecutive Year, Transfer Applications Rise

March 18, 2020 by

University-wide, freshmen applicants decreased from 176,530 in 2019 to 172,099 in 2020, according to the data.
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Should I Stay or Should I Go? UCSB Students Grapple With I.V. Leases After University Recommends Moving Home

March 17, 2020 by and

Isla Vista Tenants Union lawyer Robin Unander is working with the university to send a memo to UCSB students about their housing options.
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LIVE: Updates on Coronavirus in Santa Barbara County, on UC Santa Barbara Operations

March 17, 2020 by

This post will be updated daily.
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In Photos | A Campus Deserted

March 17, 2020 by

Yesterday, UCSB's winter quarter finals week began – but instead of the typical packed Arbor and swamped library, the campus appeared absent of students.
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UCSB Faculty Association Issues Letter Advising Against the Use of ProctorU Testing Services

March 16, 2020 by

The student information ProctorU collects and releases to third parties also includes fingerprints, faceprints, voiceprints and retina scans.
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