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UC aims fundraising efforts at social media

The latest UC fundraising effort could have the university singing for dollars. The new program, called the “Promise Platform,” will turn students and young alumni into fundraisers by asking them to use social media to solicit donations from friends and family in exchange for promising to complete a given task. Read More…

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Professors see varying success in online courses

Garcia finds himself in a similar place as other faculty members participating in the UC Online pilot program — a system-wide effort aimed at expanding the university’s online education offerings — as professors face the pains that come with developing and experimenting with online education. Read More…

These girl scouts have positioned their kiosk at a very popular spot on the corner of Bancroft Avenue and Telegraph Avenue.

Girl Scouts find customers in UC Berkeley students

Girl scouts nationwide started their annual cookie campaign on February 10, and will continue selling through March 17. Different troops have sold cookies on the Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue intersection, Sproul Plaza, and the College Avenue and Bancroft intersection, with great success. Read More…