A UC Regents’ special committee to select the next president chose the Homeland Security Department secretary and former two-time Arizona governor to succeed outgoing president Mark Yudof, an unconventional choice for more reasons than simply that she would be the first female president in the University’s 145 year history. Read More…
The ASUC Judicial Council nullified the student-approved Health and Wellness referendum Tuesday when justices decided that the referendum was put on the ballot in an unconstitutional manner. Read More…
The ASUC Judicial Council backtracked on its previous decision to approve a settlement of charges against controversial divestment bill SB 160 on Saturday. Read More…
Charges that questioned the constitutionality of controversial divestment bill SB 160 were settled Thursday morning when an agreement was struck that removed a significant portion of the bill. Read More…
Student leaders working with the American Civil Liberties Union held a public forum Monday night to discuss the potential impact of reforming California’s criminal justice system on state funding for public education. Read More…
After an initial settlement, charges against ASUC President Connor Landgraf’s executive order that put the Fitness and Wellness referendum on the spring 2013 ballot have been re-filed.
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Hours before ASUC President Connor Landgraf publicly announced that he would not veto the controversial divestment bill SB 160, he received a letter that gave him pause. Read More…
In a dramatic vote that was emotional for all sides, the ASUC Senate voted 11-9 to divest from companies affiliated with Israel’s military early Thursday morning. Read More…
After passing through the ASUC Senate’s external affairs committee Monday, two opposing bills on divestment from companies associated with Israel will be considered by the senate at its upcoming Wednesday night meeting.
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The ASUC Senate will be revisiting one of UC Berkeley’s most contentious issues with the introduction of a bill that calls for the divestment of all ASUC and UC funds from any companies associated with the Israeli military or settlement activity in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Read More…
