New A.S. policy bars students from using its funds on BDS listed companies
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.
Meal swipe rollovers, donations, sharing are coming to campus this fall
UC Santa Barbara is launching a pilot meal swipes rollover, donation and sharing program in the fall quarter. A random sample of 10% of meal swipe holders will be able to opt into the program.
UCSB faculty share concerns on website free speech policy
On July 18, the UC Regents passed a policy banning academic departments from posting political statements on their website landing page.
IVCSD aims to implement parking enforcement pilot program
The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors is recommending a parking pilot program which would enforce stricter rules for parking in Isla Vista.
Senate explores modernizing A.S. bank, financial systems
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.
Chancellor Yang to step down at end of academic year
Chancellor Henry T. Yang will step down from his role at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. Yang served as chancellor for 30 years, and plans to return to teaching and researching at UCSB.
Arson reported at North Campus Open Space, suspect at large
A grass area at the North Campus Open Space, west of West Campus Family Housing, was set on fire this afternoon, encompassing an area of 50 by 50 yards of vegetation.
SBC Fire Department extinguishes string of fires in Isla Vista, Goleta, cause unknown
Four small exterior fires occurred on July 2-3 in Isla Vista and Goleta. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fires is under investigation.
Police disband UCSB Liberated Zone Encampment, five arrested
Over 75 sheriff deputies swept the UCSB Liberated Zone encampment on June 23, arresting five individuals, according to encampment reports and police radio correspondence.
A.S. Senate passes bill to divest A.S. funds from Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions list corporations
The bill, aligned with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, marks the first of its kind at UC Santa Barbara.