Archive for the ‘University and Campus Affairs’ Category

A Resolution in Support of the D.R.E.A.M. Act HR 1751/S.729

Monday, February 22nd, 2010 by Senator Cynthia Nava Zavala

DEAR CAL COMMUNITY, ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 RISING IMMIGRANT SCHOLARS THROUGH EDUCATION (RISE) AND I PRESENTED A POWER POINT PRESENTATION TO THE ASUC SENATE TITLED “AB540 UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS.” THE PURPOSE OF THE PRESENTATION WAS AS FOLLOWS. FIRST, TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ...

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 ...

University Financing=Tuition Increases

Monday, October 12th, 2009 by Rahul

A new and interesting take on the fee increases from Bob Meister, President of UC Faculty Associations: "As students, you pay tuition in order to get an education at UC, and you know that the ...

Students Need to Voice Their Opinions

Saturday, September 19th, 2009 by John Tran

We have a ridiculously tough year ahead of us. Some people would even compare our chaos with the chaos and rallies during the 1960's and 1970's. Maybe they are right and the faculty walkout next week is just the tip of the proverbial ice berg. Maybe we are about to ...

UC proposing 32 percent fee hike- Stay Informed Everyone!

Thursday, September 10th, 2009 by Senator Christopher Franco

This Article is from the Contra Costa Times Please Share this with everyone! "The University of California may raise student fees 32 percent by next fall, boosting annual undergraduate tuition over the $10,000 level for the first time ever. UC regents next week will discuss the phased increases, which for most students would ...

SUPERB schedule

Monday, September 7th, 2009 by Senator Noah Stern

SUPERB's fall concert calendar has been released and it looks like an excellent lineup for this semester! All of the shows are FREE at noon on lower sproul plaza unless otherwise noted. Check it out: 9/11 Blue Shit 9/18 TBA 9/ 25 RX Bandits ($5 with CalID, location TBA, 7:30) 10/2 Zion I 10/9 Picture ...

Critical Dialogues Across Differences [New Program]

Saturday, September 5th, 2009 by Senator Christopher Franco

Hello everyone! I strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of Critical Dialogues Across Differences which is a new program that our Dean of Students, Jonathan Poullard, mentioned during our Senate meeting.  What I admire about this program is that it focuses on how we have dialogue with each other, which will ...

Pajamarino Rally!

Friday, September 4th, 2009 by Senator Parth Bhatt

Who: Rally Committee When: Tonight! From 7:00-10:00pm Where: Memorial Glade Why: Cal Rocks!

UC Berkeley Furlough Plan at a Glance

Friday, September 4th, 2009 by Senator Parth Bhatt

Beginning September 1, 2009, employees who are subject to the furlough plan will participate for 12 months, until August 31, 2010. Employees will accrue a specified number of furlough days determined by their full-time salary rate Employees will be subject to a corresponding reduction in pay beginning with their September salary

Be a part of the Race Exhibit at Lawrence Hall of Science!

Friday, September 4th, 2009 by Senator Parth Bhatt

A unique 197 course and leadership experience, facilitating discussions about racial identity with middle and high school students. The Race Exhibit: Conversations in a Museum 197 is a two-semester learning and internship opportunity. In the Fall you will learn about the content featured in the exhibit and how to facilitate ...

Achieving Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering

Friday, August 28th, 2009 by samlee

Despite the strong opposition from students, especially those of underrepresented groups such as women and people of color, the College’s Center for Underrepresented Engineering Students (CUES) was dissolved and its programs were integrated into the larger department of Engineering Student Services this summer. After two disappointing townhall meetings and many ongoing dialogues between ...