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A.S. IVP summer update

This summer, Associated Students Internal Vice President Enri Lala has been shaping the Senate into a project-focused institution. 
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A.S. President summer update

This summer, Associated Students President Le Anh Metzger focused on improving the association’s internal systems and laying the groundwork for her office. 
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A.S. S.A.G. Summer update

The Associated Students Student Advocate General Sydney Bivins plans to implement protections for undocumented students and improve access to student resources.
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Meal swipe rollovers, donations now available for all meal plan holders

After a decade of student advocacy, UC Santa Barbara’s meal swipe program will now allow students to rollover up to three unused meals per week.
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Students react to reduced library hours, A.S. Senate considers solutions

UCSB announced it would reduce library hours for the upcoming academic year. Students have expressed concerns, sparking the A.S. Senate to explore solutions.
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A.S. president plans to restructure BCU reporting system, Senate proposes new student resource programs

The A.S. Senate proposed several new projects to increase student resources and the president presented her plan to restructure the Senate reporting structure.
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A look into the history behind UCSB’s new chancellor, Dennis Assanis

Before being named as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, Dennis Assanis served as the president of the University of Delaware for nine years.
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Senate hears from concerned students over PT clinic closure, updates legal code

The A.S. Senate passed several bills updating its legal code. Several student athletes spoke against the recent closure of the physical therapy department and Athletic Performance Center. 
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University closes physical therapy department

UCSB will close its physical therapy department at the end of summer, laying off two physical therapists and referring students to off-campus providers.
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A.S. President shares plans to address boycott ban, senate discusses updating legal code

The A.S. Senate proposed new bills to reform its legal code and the president discussed plans regarding the ban on student governments boycotting countries.
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Newly appointed University Librarian to expand study spaces and open access resources

Todd Grappone was appointed UCSB's University Librarian by former Chancellor Henry T. Yang and officially assumed the role on July 1.
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Dennis Assanis appointed next UCSB chancellor

Dennis Assanis, former president of the University of Delaware, has been appointed as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara. He will assume the role on Sept. 1. 
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Senate discusses I.V. Arts funding, propose changes to legal code

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from Isla Vista Arts members requesting funding amid federal budget cuts, and Senate leadership presented new projects in first summer meeting.
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UC president bans student governments from boycotting Israel

Outgoing University of California President Michael V. Drake announced in a letter to chancellors that student governments are banned from boycotting companies.
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Senate completes its final agenda of the year

The 76th Associated Students Senate held its final meetings of the year on May 28 and June 4. Senators heard public comments and finished its final agenda.
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