Senate discusses BCU relations, requisition policies, GFIP
The Associated Students 75th Senate convened on Oct. 23 to discuss the position of Boards, Committees and Units and senate leadership as well as pass resolutions related to financial policies.
Newly-appointed HSI director holds first HSI forum
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and introduce its new Hispanic Serving Institution director, UCSB held its first “HSI Forum: Promoting Latine Excellence and Servingness.”
EVPLA registers 30 new voters at registration drive
Roughly 30 people registered to vote at the Oct. 18 voter registration drive hosted by the External Vice President for Local Affairs and Gauchos Vote Coalition.
Food security, campus climate, financial policies discussions at Senate
The A.S. 75th Senate discussed food security, improving campus climate and financial policies at their Oct. 16 meeting. Senators also heard reports from the President, S.A.G. and Executive Director.
Supervisor Capps details progress of eight-step I.V. Bluff Safety Plan
Updates include a policy requiring owners to submit measurements of distance between the bluff’s edge twice a year.
MCC introduces new community guidelines after temporary closure last year
After an incident involving signage resulting in the temporary closure of the MCC last year, the MCC has created new community guidelines.
Nearly half of undergraduates report food insecurity, new interim A.S. Food Bank coordinator plans to expand services
Crystal Bach wants to expand the Food Bank programs and get more funding. One project includes a mobile food pantry.
Halloween programming for 2024
In celebration of Halloween, I.V. and campus entities have organized programming throughout October. This includes the Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 2-3, during which an ordinance will be enforced by the IVFP.
Senate proposes structural changes to increase A.S. efficiency
The Senate discussed repairing relations between A.S. entities at its Oct. 9 meeting, discussing several bills including one on establishing more clear requisition guidelines.
SJP walks out for Gaza, Lebanon during “Week of Rage”
SJP called for students to walk out of their classes on Oct. 9 and gather at the library steps to honor victims of violence in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023 and in Lebanon due to recent strikes.