Student Gov

A.S. hits pause on ethical spending bill

September 21, 2024 by

A bill passed by the Senate prohibiting student fees from being used to purchase from companies on the BDS list has been put on pause after initial plans to go into effect on July 1.
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New A.S. policy bars students from using its funds on BDS listed companies

September 5, 2024 by

The Senate passed a bill on June 5 prohibiting its funds from being used to purchase from companies on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions list which went into effect on July 1.
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Senate explores modernizing A.S. bank, financial systems

September 5, 2024 by

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students 75th Senate made plans to explore alternatives to Montecito Bank & Trust and adopt a new financial system software at their Aug. 20 meeting.
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74th cohort of A.S. executives, senators turnover after contentious year within A.S.

May 29, 2024 by and

The 75th cohort of Associated Students Executives and Senators were sworn into office at the May 22 Senate meeting. Outgoing executives and senators reflected on a the year.
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Term in Review: EVPLA Osaze Osayande

May 16, 2024 by

EVPLA Osaze Osayande reflected on her term for the academic year. She focused on expanding non-punitive measures, securing health and safety resources and increasing office transparency.
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Term in Review: EVPSA Vero Caveroegusquiza

May 16, 2024 by

The EVPSA primarily focused on basic needs advocacy and UCSA at the UC level, pushing for multiple funding projects and legislation.
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Term in Review: A.S. President Tessa Veksler

May 16, 2024 by

Veksler cited internal growth in Associated Students (A.S.) and the connection between communities on campus as highlights of her term.
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Term in Review: IVP Sohum Kalia

May 16, 2024 by

Internal Vice President Sohum Kalia reflected on his term, outlining successes of his internal approach, while acknowledging shortcomings of his leadership over a divisive year in the association.
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Term in Review: S.A.G. Nathan Lee

May 16, 2024 by

Associated Students Student Advocate General Nathan Lee reflected on his term for the 2023-24 school year, which placed focus on casework, outreach and advocacy projects.
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A.S. Senate passes “A Resolution to Condemn The Israeli Government’s and the IDF’s Dehumanization of the Palestinian People”

May 8, 2024 by and

The Senate passed the resolution in a 13-4-2 vote at the May 1 Senate meeting.
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A.S. President discusses MCC signage, her presidency in light of campus climate

May 2, 2024 by and

Tessa Veksler spoke with the Nexus regarding the university’s response to the MultiCultural Center (MCC) and events that followed.
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A.S. Elections conclude with 22.26% voter turnout

May 2, 2024 by , , , and

The 2024 UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Spring General Election concluded on April 26, with the Associated Students Elections Board releasing live results in person in the University Center Hub.
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Recall petition garners 844 signatures, A.S. Senate votes no on holding recall election for A.S. President

April 17, 2024 by and

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Senate voted against holding a special recall election for Associated Students President Tessa Veksler following hours of discussion at the Senate’s April 10...
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Petition to recall A.S. President Tessa Veksler released

March 23, 2024 by

The petition requires 10% of the previous year’s election voters to sign to be presented to the A.S. Senate for ratification
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A.S. members allege Senate pro-tempores of misconduct and harassment

March 14, 2024 by

A statement alleged behavior violating the UCSB Student Code of Conduct, including harassment, intimidation and suppression of the voices of Senators and Associated Students (A.S.) members
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