Students are encouraging the university to adopt a more democratic review process for sexual assault cases. The undergraduate student government passed a resolution last Tuesday that recommends the University of California Office of the President make its peer review committee, which intervenes if the university fails to respond adequately to allegations, more diverse. The resolution […]
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New USAC campaign encourages students to vote ‘no’ on LA’s Measure S
Students began preparing for a campaign Thursday against a new housing measure that would restrict off-campus housing developments. The undergraduate student government external vice president’s office held an event for a new campaign, Save UCLA Housing: No on Measure S, to encourage discussion about the Measure S ballot initiative. About 70 students listened to speakers […]
USAC recap – Feb. 7
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings usually take place every week on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Kerckhoff 417 and are open to all students. Watch a live stream of the meeting on the USAC Live! YouTube channel. Special presentations: The Office […]
USAC Election Board amends code to clarify spending rules
The undergraduate student government election board amended its election code, but the board said it still needs to come up with specific plans for the upcoming spring election. The new code, amended Jan. 31, specified that all ballot propositions have the same spending budget and that all students will receive a ballot in which the […]
GSA recap – Jan. 26
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 The GSA cabinet members voted to hold winter and spring forum meetings on Jan. […]
EVP office launches campaign to boost political engagement in youths
Undergraduate student leaders are encouraging UCLA students to be more involved in politics. The undergraduate student government external vice president’s office held Thursday the first event for its new campaign, 2017: Millennials Take Charge. The campaign aims to empower young people to engage in political advocacy, and was held in the Bruin Reception Room in […]
USAC looks for ways to bring entrepreneurship education into curricula
Undergraduate Students Association Council members want to find ways to improve the entrepreneurship curriculum at UCLA. Members of the office of USAC General Representative 2 and groups in the entrepreneurship community attended the Entrepreneurship Council’s conference Friday, which discussed how to improve UCLA’s entrepreneurship culture and education. The Entrepreneurship Council consists of 18 entrepreneurship organizations, […]