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As In-Person Research Goes Dormant, UCSB Researchers Explore New Methods of Work

April 5, 2020 by

Despite the shuttering of research on campus, there are still alternatives for student researchers, such as proposing ideas for future projects.
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In Photos | Less Than 30 Turn Out For Deltopia 2020, Nearly All Stick to Their Homes

April 4, 2020 by

In the weeks leading up to the annual Deltopia, university and local officials warned students not to celebrate.
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Management Company Wolfe & Associates Suffers Data Breach

April 3, 2020 by

Wolfe & Associates was first notified about the data breach by the Santa Barbara Police Department on March 5.
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UCEAP Suspends All Spring and Summer Study Abroad Programs

April 3, 2020 by

It’s unclear how many students are still currently abroad, either due to travel restrictions or their personal desire to stay abroad.
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UCSB Eases Pass/No Pass Grading Policies in Light of Coronavirus Impact

April 3, 2020 by

Students normally have to decide to have their classes graded P/NP by week seven but can now make the switch anytime up until June 5, the last day of spring quarter instruction.
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UC Will Not Fire “Career Employees” Due To Coronavirus Through End of June

April 2, 2020 by

Napolitano clarified that this does not mean that there will not be cutbacks on hours or layoffs for staff as part of “typical student and career employee summer staffing" adjustments.
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More Than 5,000 Students Move Out Of Dorms; Remaining Residents To Move To Santa Catalina

April 2, 2020 by

Currently, the plan is to begin moving students into Santa Catalina beginning April 10.
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Spring Quarter A.S. Elections To Take Place Digitally

April 2, 2020 by

Soft campaigning will begin as previously planned on April 12, giving candidates approximately 10 days until voting ends.
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UC Relaxes Admission Requirements Due to Coronavirus-Related Challenges

April 1, 2020 by

The measures are temporary but could apply to students affected by the coronavirus pandemic “for future years as applicable,” according to the press release. 
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SB County To Shut Down Isla Vista Beaches During Deltopia Weekend

April 1, 2020 by

According to the press release, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will be enforcing the closure. 
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UCSB Fourth Year Launches Collegiate Sales Certification Program

April 1, 2020 by

The program’s singular goal is to help “fellow Gauchos get a foot in the door in an increasingly competitive job market.”
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Moratoriums on Evictions Due to COVID-19 Issued on Statewide and County Level

March 31, 2020 by

Evictions may only be halted if the tenant cannot pay rent because of coronavirus, according to the statewide executive order.
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SBC Public Health Department Confirms First Case of Coronavirus in Isla Vista

March 30, 2020 by

The SBC Public Health Department confirmed the first case of coronavirus in I.V. on Monday evening, as the total number of diagnosed cases within the county went up to 88.
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“I didn’t have any time to say goodbye to anybody”: UCSB Students Lament A Senior Year Cut Short

March 30, 2020 by

For the UCSB class of 2020, and for classes of 2020 worldwide, the loss of an in-person spring quarter and the presence of the coronavirus pandemic has thrown their lives into uncertainty.
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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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