University of California president Janet Napolitano said the proposed tuition hikes will not affect most students and that she does not expect President-elect Donald Trump’s administration to retaliate against the UC for supporting undocumented students. In a teleconference with UC student newspapers, Napolitano discussed the proposed tuition increase, the potential impact of Trump’s policies on […]
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USAC recap – fall quarter 2016
This post was updated on Dec. 7 at 2:45 p.m. The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. This recap summarizes the accomplishments of each council member since his or her election in May. All candidates presented several goals in their platforms during election season. Danny […]
USAC works to increase student engagement through social media
Celina Avalos worked three hours a day on undergraduate student government social media campaigns this quarter. Avalos, a member of the Undergraduate Students Association Council external vice president’s office, is one of many staff members who works to advertise USAC initiatives. USAC offices spend significant time and resources reaching out to students about the various […]
GSA recap – Oct. 12
The Graduate Students 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 Ackerman Viewpoint Lounge. Agenda Dean of the Graduate Division Robin Garrell presented on the department’s career engagement initiatives, […]
Student board helps advise Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Student advisers to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion met with Vice Chancellor Jerry Kang and other administrators last Thursday. The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion created the advisory board in January to have students play a role in helping address campus climate issues. Evelyn Carter, a member of the EDI office’s BruinX […]
Posters targeting SJP, Jerry Kang resurface on campus
Posters found on campus Wednesday portrayed the Students for Justice in Palestine as terrorist supporters and called Vice Chancellor Jerry Kang an advocate of terrorist supporters. The posters included the hashtag “JewHatred” below a caricature of the equity, diversity and inclusion vice chancellor and a drawing of a man holding a sign that says, “SJP: […]
New USAC committee holds international student forum
This post was updated Oct. 24 at 9:25 p.m. UCLA officials and student leaders discussed ways to address international students’ concerns at a forum held Friday. Attendees of the International Student Leaders Forum discussed how UCLA leaders can increase collaboration between cultural groups, help international students integrate with American culture and improve resources currently available […]