UC Berkeley ‘on track’ on zero waste 2020 journey
Fifteen years ago, UC Berkeley set out to become zero waste by 2020 — and campus’ sustainability website notes it is “on track” to reach this goal.
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Iran’s recent uprisings bring protest to UC Berkeley
The Iranian American Community of Northern California, or IACNorCal, gathered on UC Berkeley’s campus Friday to advocate for the millions of Iranians currently experiencing an unexpected internet shutdown by their government.
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Democrats congregate at 2019 California Democratic Party convention
This weekend, California Democrats gathered in Long Beach to hold an endorsing convention and host a televised presidential forum.
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BAMN holds strike for immigrant rights
The UC Berkeley chapter of By Any Means Necessary organized a strike to oppose efforts to terminate Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
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Berkeley City Council member discusses local energy supply
After PG&E’s two public safety power shutoffs, District 4 Councilmember Kate Harrison is advocating the community’s enrollment in East Bay Community Energy.
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Residents at Christian Hall experience water leakage
Unit 1 Christian Hall residents experienced a water leakage Saturday, according to a video posted on the Overheard at UC Berkeley Facebook page.
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CA Gov. Newsom signs bills to aid state marijuana industry
Gov. Newsom signed a set of bills easing marijuana restrictions, including one regulating how marijuana retailers donate products to medicinal users.
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CA Gov. Newsom signs bill ensuring UC workers’ timely pay
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 698 into law, requiring the UC system to have the same wage and hour protections as private employers.
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Mixed @ Berkeley holds conference for first time since 2015
For the first time since 2015, Mixed @ Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center, or MRRC — part of the Bridges Multicultural Resource Center — held its annual conference to empower mixed-identifying students personally and professionally.
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UC Berkeley online GSIs petition for health insurance benefits, tuition remission
UC Berkeley School of Public Health students and workers have signed a petition supporting tuition remission, health insurance benefits for online GSIs.
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