Ackerman Union’s print shop’s sales are ahead of budget projections despite continuing to not make a profit. Associated Students UCLA announced at its board meeting Feb. 23 that Bruin Custom Print’s earnings were decreasing. The store’s revenue for the second half of the fiscal year was around $9,000 less than the first half, but the […]
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USAC recap – Feb. 20
Agenda: The council decided not to allocate any funds over $1000 or make appointments because it did not have enough members present to meet quorum. The Undergraduate Student Association Council gave the Financial Supports Commission chairperson permission to make two $500 allocations within his own office for a retreat and workshop next week. Cailyn Nagle, […]
Dashew Center addresses transparency concerns regarding iSTART fees
Student leaders are asking the university to be more transparent about how it spends the money from a mandatory fee for international students. All incoming international students are required to pay an iSTART fee, which funds an online orientation, on top of their New Student Orientation fees during their first quarter at UCLA. A survey […]
USAC holds town hall to discuss allocating surplus funds to student groups
Students called on the undergraduate student government to allocate surplus funds to different campus groups Tuesday night. The Undergraduate Students Association Council held the USAC Student Fee Surplus Town Hall to hear from various student groups vying for funds. The council learned earlier this month that due to a university accounting error, it had more […]
UC Advocacy Network recruits student ambassadors for lobbying efforts
A program spanning University of California campuses launching this year aims to strengthen student involvement in higher education advocacy. The UC Advocacy Network is accepting applications until Jan. 28 for its first student ambassador program. Students in the program will serve from Feb. 1 to May 30, and will help the UC recruit more students […]
GSA recap – Nov. 29
The Graduate Student Association is the voice of graduate students on campus. The association meets for forum every three weeks and takes positions on current issues affecting graduate students. Forum meetings are at 5:30 p.m. in the Global Viewpoint Lounge in Ackerman Union. Agenda: Justin Gelzhiser, commissioner of elections, said the first Elections Commission Board […]
Students voice thoughts on state budget proposals at Bruin Day of Action
Students voiced their opposition to a California budget proposal that would increase University of California tuition at an event Wednesday. The Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Office of the External Vice President held the “Bruin Day of Action” to inform students about how state funding allocations could impact college affordability and to convey their concerns to […]