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Friday, December 4, 2020

Halfway through their terms, here’s what our ASUC officials have been up to

CAMPUS AFFAIRS: Here are the Editorial Board's takes on what the ASUC has gotten done so far this year and what they have planned for the spring.

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Here are our takes on what the ASUC Executives and Senators have gotten done so far and what they have planned for the spring.
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Editorials

Friday, November 6, 2020
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Universal, default pass/no pass is imperative in a semester unlike any other

CAMPUS AFFAIRS: The added stress of grades must be removed amid a semester in pandemonium

If pandemic-driven ills were enough reason to give students P/NP in the spring, then a similar policy should most definitely carry into this semester.
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Academics, Administration, ASUC, Campus

Friday, October 16, 2020
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Twitter account @calduringcovid shares student hardships during virtual semester

The ASUC Office of the Academic Affairs Vice President, or AAVP, launched a Twitter account Wednesday for UC Berkeley students to anonymously share their experiences regarding COVID-19 and academic policies.
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Campus

Monday, September 28, 2020
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UC Berkeley College of Letters and Science modifies Late Change of Class Schedule policy

UC Berkeley College of Letters and Science announced a modification to the Late Change of Class Schedule policy Tuesday that will allow students to drop courses and change grading options until Dec. 4 this semester without penalty.
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ASUC

Tuesday, June 2, 2020
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ASUC creates position to manage grants, scholarships

The ASUC recently created the position of chief grants and scholarships officer to handle all ASUC-managed grants and scholarships.
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ASUC

Thursday, May 28, 2020
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ASUC Senate Inter-Semester Committee discusses relief funding, position of chief grants and scholarships officer

The ASUC Senate Inter-Semester Committee met Wednesday to discuss a COVID-19 relief fund resolution for students and the role of the chief grants and scholarships officer.
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Editorials

Friday, April 3, 2020

Nicole Anyanwu for academic affairs vice president

Anyanwu’s platforms show a focus on helping marginalized students reduce barriers to their educational experience, which Anyanwu focused on as a senator.
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Student Life

Monday, December 9, 2019

‘Llamapalooza’ offers students opportunity to de-stress before finals

In an ongoing campus tradition, the ASUC Office of the Academic Affairs Vice President brought seven llamas to Memorial Glade for an event called “Llamapalooza” to help students de-stress as they prepare for their fall semester finals.
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ASUC

Friday, September 20, 2019

ASUC Senate holds regular meeting, discusses community events

The ASUC Senate held its regular meeting Wednesday night, discussing different upcoming community events as well as plans to improve campus. 
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ASUC

Friday, August 30, 2019

Chancellor Carol Christ speaks at 1st ASUC Senate meeting

The ASUC Senate chambers were abuzz with excitement Aug. 28 as this year’s new senate class held its first meeting, marked by a visit from Chancellor Carol Christ.
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