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UCSB Sets COVID-19 Protocols Beginning Fall Quarter 2021

September 24, 2021 by

The university has set a series of COVID-19 protocols that students must follow to access campus resources and buildings beginning Fall Quarter 2021. 
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Four UCSB Sororities Placed on Interim Suspension Following Hazing Allegations

September 23, 2021 by

According to UCSB spokesperson Andrea Estrada, “multiple Greek organization houses were placed on suspension recently in connection with allegations related to hazing.”
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UCSB Welcomes New Students to Campus Virtually

September 23, 2021 by

Chancellor Henry T. Yang welcomed the return back to campus and congratulated the incoming class for their admission into the university. 
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UCSB Dean Alleges Insufficient Number of Courses Prior to Fall Quarter 2021

September 23, 2021 by

Students at UCSB are required to take 12 units to be considered full-time students — a requirement many students are having difficulty meeting this quarter. 
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UCSB’s Newest Classroom Building Incorporates State of the Art Design and Technology but Eliminates Bike Path

September 20, 2021 by

The building is designed to facilitate the use of modern electronic and digital media to engage students with project-based learning. 
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UCSB Moves Forward With Hotel Housing

September 14, 2021 by

The University & Community Housing Services described the hotel solution as a temporary, emergency solution only available during Fall Quarter 2021.
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Suspect Arrested In Connection With Campus Sexual Assault From Aug. 27

September 14, 2021 by

The arrested suspect has been charged with four felonies.
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Transnational Italian Studies Major To Debut Fall Quarter

September 13, 2021 by

With a transnational emphasis, the new major aims to provide a specialization on Europe and the migration of Italian cultural artifacts into other parts of the world. 
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SB UAW2865 Holds Meeting in Response to Housing Crisis

September 9, 2021 by

The topic of discussion was the housing crisis, as well as the COVID-19 delta variant, and the university’s response to the countless students facing houselessness in the fall. 
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UC Refuses To Disclose Information Regarding Accellion Data Hack

September 5, 2021 by

The Nexus submitted a PRA to the UC Office of the President and UCSB on May 10, asking for internal communication discussing the Accellion data breach. Both refused to comply with the request. 
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UCSB External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Named President of UC Student Association

August 31, 2021 by

Quintero-Cubillan ran on a platform of making UCSA a more equitable space and strengthening federal lobbying power by connecting UCSA to other student unions.
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Robin Unander Wins Richard Abbe Humanitarian Award

August 30, 2021 by

Unander was given the Richard Abbe Humanitarian Award by the Santa Barbara County Bar Association as a recognition of her contributions to her community.
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UC President Plans Overhaul to Campus Policing

August 27, 2021 by

In a letter to the UC community, Drake called the plan “transformational,” and said that the new approach will be “data-driven, service-oriented [and] community centric.”
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Isla Vista Facing Historic Housing Shortage Ahead of Fall Quarter 2021

August 25, 2021 by and

As the university prepares for Fall Quarter 2021, students are grappling with a housing crisis on an unprecedented scale.
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UCSB Student Charged With Felony Sexual Assault

August 21, 2021 by and

The investigation into the student is being jointly conducted by the District Attorney’s office and the UCSB Police Department.
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