The Undergraduate Students Association Council discussed publishing a statement voicing solidarity with Palestinian students. Public Comment: Lauren Thielen-Esparza, a third-year political science student, said she supported USAC’s making a statement in support of Palestinians. Read more...
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May 26, 6:54 pm
Student Affairs cancels $30K student fees check intended for CAE renovations
This post was updated May 31 at 12:28 p.m. UCLA Student Affairs canceled a check worth $30,000 intended for the Center for Accessible Education’s renovations with no notice, student leaders said. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Student Affairs canceled a $30,000 check for the Center for Accessible Education secured by 2019-2020 Facilities Commissioner Lily Shaw, intended for renovations of the CAE. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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May 21, 12:41 pm
USAC recap — May 18
Public Comment: Radha Patel, the chair of the California Public Interest Research Group Students UCLA chapter, said the organization recently elected its new board of directors and executive committee. Read more...
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May 15, 6:14 pm
USAC recap – May 11
The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved resolutions to abolish UCPD and to stand in support of Burmese students during the Myanmar military coup. The council also approved constitutional and bylaw changes to include a new commission-related project and correct language about appointments to the Academic Senate. Read more...
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May 8, 2:01 pm
GSA recap – May 5
The Graduate Students Association is the voice of graduate students on campus. The association meets every three weeks and takes positions on current issues affecting graduate students. Read more...
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May 7, 10:12 pm
Student body elects Breeze Velazquez as president, fails to pass relief referendum
This post was updated May 8 at 12:07 a.m. The undergraduate student body elected a president from the For The People slate but failed to reach the required threshold to pass the Bruin Emergency Relief Fund Referendum. Only 19.82% of undergraduate students voted in the 2021 Undergraduate Students Association Election, down from 30.06% in last year’s election. Read more...
Photo: Turnout in the Undergraduate Students Association Council election dropped to under 20% from over 30% in 2020. (Courtesy of USAC candidates)
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May 7, 3:30 pm
USAC recap – May 4
The Undergraduate Students Association Council passed a resolution in support of the creation of a Basic Needs Student Advisory Board. The council discussed the alleged misuse of $30,000 of student funds for the renovation of the Center for Accessible Education and the voter turnout in the USAC elections. Read more...