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A week in UC student news

October 15, 2023 by

UCLA housing residents report bed bugs, ants upon move-in Several students living in Hedrick Summit, Weyburn Terrace and Levering Heights residential complexes at UC Los Angeles reported infestations ...
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UC acknowledges Newsom’s signing of bill to implement transfer student pilot program

October 15, 2023 by

The University of California Office of the President released a statement recognizing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 1291, which will create an Associate Degree for Transfer pilot ...
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Student Veterans of America fosters supportive community of veterans

October 15, 2023 by

Student Veterans of America provides a community for student veterans to find support, advice and friendship from other people of military backgrounds. Third-year physics doctoral student Crystal Kim ...
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EVPLA hosts back-to-school night event with local food, fashion vendors, live performances

October 14, 2023 by

From 5-8 p.m., several local food trucks and  jewelry and clothing vendors were stationed around the park at the event.
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UC Regents September 19-21 Meeting Recap

October 14, 2023 by , , and

The Regents convened at UCLA on September 19-21.
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UCSB chosen to take part in C.H.I.P.S. and Science Act

October 14, 2023 by

$27 million will be awarded to the California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices Superhub that includes 15 other institutions alongside UCSB.
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New assembly bill streamlines financial aid for undocumented students

October 13, 2023 by

The new bill will allow undocumented students to submit one application to apply for university and become eligible for financial aid at once.
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First-ever UC Disaster Resilience Day pulls together leaders in the public, private and academia

October 12, 2023 by

The conference centered about resilience in light of recent natural disasters.
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S.E.A.L. hosts second annual Cultural Identities Fair

October 12, 2023 by

Student Engagement & Leadership hosted their second annual Cultural Identities Fair on Oct. 6. as an opportunity for cultural organizations and fraternities to recruit new members, put on performa...
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UCSB Jewish students organize rally, vigil in support of Israel

October 12, 2023 by

Members of the UC Santa Barbara Jewish community gathered on Monday for a vigil and rally in solidarity with Israel following the Oct. 7 launch of surprise attacks from Hamas — a militant group base...
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Vista point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

October 12, 2023 by

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.
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A week in UC student News

October 8, 2023 by

UC President Drake names advisory committee for Berkeley chancellor search University of California President Michael V. Drake assembled an advisory committee to assist in the search for a new chancel...
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A.S. creates Jewish Commission

October 8, 2023 by

Associated Students established a Jewish Commission in Spring Quarter 2023 to support Jewish students and bring greater education on Jewish culture to UC Santa Barbara’s campus. Associated Students ...
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SB County, Supervisor Capps present I.V. bluff safety plan

October 6, 2023 by

Santa Barbara County 2nd District Supervisor Laura Capps, alongside county staff, presented an eight-step bluff safety plan on Sept. 28 ahead of the start of the 2023-24 year. The safety plan followed...
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UC community reacts to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein’s passing

October 5, 2023 by

Dianne Feinstein served as California’s senior senator and was the longest-serving female senator in history.
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