Archive for the ‘General Announcements’ Category

Senator Reports: Institutionalizing Transparency & Accountability

Monday, February 22nd, 2010 by Senator Christopher Franco

Dear campus community, I begin this entry with the simple premise that without transparency there cannot be accountability. Every year, we democratically elect senators and executives who run on platforms that have the potential to affect the student body in a positive manner.  When ...

YES!!

Thursday, January 7th, 2010 by Jonathan Onomatopoeia Gaurano

http://www.dailycal.org/article/107823/proposed_state_constitutional_amendment_would_guar---By JAVIER PANZARCONTRIBUTING WRITERDate Added Wednesday, January 6, 2010 | 8:52 pmLast Updated Thursday, January 7, 2010 | 12:46 amCategory: News > University > Higher EducationA decades-long financial wilting of the UC and CSU systems may come to an end with a proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee at least 10 percent of the state budget ...

CourseRank!

Thursday, November 12th, 2009 by John Tran

Not sure which classes to take next semester? In need of a back-up plan if you can’t get what you want during Phase II of Telebears?? Wondering whether you should take Political Science 179 or not? (do it.) Well, there is a new tool available to help you answer to all ...

Uh. Oh.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 by Jonathan Onomatopoeia Gaurano

"There are no shortcuts in life..." -- Depressing, I know. I've been trying to find the best time saving solution to submit ASUC Senate Bills during my study intermissions for midterm season #2. To shorten this time I would send in blank bills. QUESTION: Jonathan, what do you mean by blank bills? A: Ah, ...

What Mattered on Weds. Oct 6th

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 by Jonathan Onomatopoeia Gaurano

  Haha. This picture, where it's placed...aww man, cracks me up - anyways: The Daily Cal & ASUC spectators have been focusing their attention on the issue in regard to the Finance Officer. I think, the most important issue of the night was this man you see above. See this man. His name ...

Marketing & Finance Officer Woes

Thursday, October 1st, 2009 by Jonathan Onomatopoeia Gaurano

I must remember to not jeopardize the values, the principles that are ingrained in my heart/mind - no matter the circumstance. --- I had trouble making a decision in regard to two issues on the Senate floor last night. 1. Granting the Market Officer (correct title)  a stipend. & 2. Accepting a nominee as the ...

UC Walkout - Thoughts by Nick Garcia-Guerrero

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 by Jonathan Onomatopoeia Gaurano

I believe the literature below is gorgeous work, a student by the name of Nick Guerrero or Nick G wrote this, it's just beautiful. Please Read: ====== it is my belief that cynicism kills the ideals of democracy. As alumni, students, staff, and faculty of the UC system we make up a ...

Get Up Stand Up

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 by Jonathan Onomatopoeia Gaurano

I was going to write a long post in regard to the justifications of the walkout, future agenda items we must make, and the reasonable comprises we should partake; however, it's been a long week and it's only just begun...so, I will leave with this: Bob Marley's "Get Up Stand Up" ...

Reflection.

Thursday, September 17th, 2009 by Jonathan Onomatopoeia Gaurano

"look at me I will never pass..." Mulan. Reflection. It's 2:50ish A.M. and my mind is racing with eclectic thoughts of great importance. My mind is focused on 10 Agenda Items: 1) My thighs.Thanks to the bed's comforter the heat produced from my laptop isn't zapping the few particles of ...

ASUC stands in solidarity with workers, faculty, and students on the September 24th walkout

Thursday, September 17th, 2009 by ariel

By a unanimous roll-call vote, all twenty senators voted to approve a bill in support of the walkout, and voiced the following demands: -no layoffs, furloughs, or pay cuts for salaries under $40,000 -a complete rollback of student fees to 2008-2009 level, and a permanent freeze on fee increases beyond ...

Cal Rotaract’s Marrow Drive

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 by Senator Noah Stern

Cal Rotaract's annual Marrow Drive is tomorrow!  Register to save a life on Upper Sproul from 10 am - 8 pm, at Crossroads from 5-9 pm or at Cafe 3 from 5-9 pm. All you need to do is swab your cheek and you could save someone's life! The Rotaract ...

The Berkeley Project Day!

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 by J.P. Shami

Hello Everyone! I just wanted to inform all of you of a wonderful service event hosted on our campus. The Berkeley Project is a service organization on campus that puts on two major service programs throughout the year: Berkeley Project Day in the fall and Berkeley Project Month in the spring. The ...

ASUC TownHall: On The Current UC Budget Crises

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 by Jonathan Onomatopoeia Gaurano

Hello Darlings, As much as I want to talk in a personal matter - I'm here to promote a beautiful event: “Before the Walk Out on Sep. 24th” “Hear from Faculty and Berkeley Administrators” Be Informed, tell Others ------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wednesday, September 16th, 2009. Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Location. 1st Floor Eshleman Hall, Senate Chambers Map: ...

160 Kroeber Hall - 4pm - Monday, Sep 14th

Saturday, September 12th, 2009 by Jonathan Onomatopoeia Gaurano

At the allotted location and time above a "semi-townhall" will be active. The focal subject matter is the discussion of the Universities' plan to raise its fees! They call this event, "University (UC) in Crisis." Professors from many departments will be speaking! I say, I say, I say, Yes! I say arrive, ...

Finance Officer Application Released

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 by Senator Noah Stern

The application for one of the most important positions in the ASUC has just been released! A responsible and engaged financial officer is key to a fiscally responsible student government, so anyone interested in finance should check it out and apply. Go to http://asuc.org/newsite/getinvolved/ and scroll down to the elections council ...