UC Regents March 15-16 meeting highlights
The Regents convened at UC San Francisco Mission Bay on March 15 and 16.
Supervisor Capps tours Munger Hall mock-up, discusses student housing crunch with Chancellor Yang
Capps raised the eviction issue with Yang and stressed that it can be overwhelming for affected students.
El Congreso organizes die-in, protesting Munger Hall project
The group gathered in opposition to Munger Hall: a proposed nine story dormitory set to house 3,500 students in individual bedrooms that largely lack real windows.
UCSB reports damage to on-campus communication cables from storms in mass email
The email was sent by Information Technology and Design, Facilities & Safety Services.
Santa Barbara local surfer dies near UCSB campus following water rescue
The incident took place by the bluffs near UC Santa Barbara’s Marine Science Research Building.
UC President Michael V. Drake responds to community concerns on cost of living, diversity and accountability during virtual town hall
The town hall was broadcasted from Drake’s Oakland office on Feb. 24.
Senate Week 8: New Senators sworn in, Westminster parliamentary system discussed
The Senate passed two pieces of legislation during the meeting: ‘A Resolution to Establish a Temporary Controls and Compliance Committee’ and ‘A Resolution in Support of Extending the Pass-no-Pass Deadline.’
Campus organizations deliver rebuke of hate speech, support of women’s rights at Arbor rally
Members of World Dance for Humanity and Women’s March Santa Barbara partnered for a dance rally during the event to mark International Women’s Day.
Food Security & Basic Needs Taskforce, Asian American studies professors launch research of basic needs insecurity in AAPI communities
The research will be based on surveys sent to AANHPI students at UCSB, which will survey food, housing, mental health and other relevant topics.