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.
IVCSD tightens budget for first time after revenue drop-offs
The IVCSD tightened its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year after falling short of projected revenue by $100,000 in the last fiscal year.
Lebanese Social Club hosts fundraisers for humanitarian aid in Lebanon, Gaza
One fundraiser sells t-shirts for aid in Gaza, and the other will award the highest donor for aid in Lebanon with a retreat to Big Bear.
Privately-owned student housing complex opening fall 2025
A new privately owned housing complex will open behind the Sierra Madre Villages in fall 2025 featuring five to six-bedroom houses.
AFSCME 3299 demands better wages, housing preceding new contract
The AFSCME 3299 labor union rallied on Oct. 9 for better pay and housing support. The union contract expires on Oct. 31, and they are currently in contract negotiations with the University.