The group of approximately 40 students and community organizers began their 2 p.m. march at Storke Tower before walking to Chancellor Henry T. Yang’s house.
Salari said that some of her proudest moments during the term have been related to her office’s COVID-19 response.
Danielzadeh noted that, ultimately, the role requires a great deal of empathy on behalf of other students and that it is one of the most important traits to have when holding the position.
Despite remote hurdles and a difficult transition into office, Sky believes she was able to accomplish the pursuits she held while running for the position.
Given the unique challenges that White faced as IVP, she played the role with an adaptable nature that was necessary for a virtual school year, one in which she jumped from IVP to president and back.
The event, held at Parking Lot 25, was part of a countywide effort to bring mobile vaccination clinics to communities around Santa Barbara, Van Do-Reynoso, the Santa Barbara County public health director, said.
The students began the march with an open discussion at Storke Tower, then walked to Sea Lookout Park to hold a candlelight vigil.
The COVID-19 case rate in Santa Barbara County has dropped by 41% in the last two weeks.
The proposed policy would go into effect once a vaccine has been granted full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Nexus will be updating this page with live results from the Associated Students Election, which will be livestreamed on Zoom, beginning at 8 p.m.