The University of California launched a campaign Oct. 25 to provide alumni creating startups with mentoring support. The UC Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship announced a contest last week that would provide alumni with access to corporate mentors. Read more...
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November 2, 1:44 am
UC launches startup mentorship campaign for alumni entrepreneurs
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November 1, 1:09 pm
UC files motion to keep DACA operational during lawsuit review
The University of California and other groups suing President Donald Trump’s administration for ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals jointly filed a motion Wednesday asking a federal judge to keep the program operating while their lawsuits are being reviewed. Read more...
Photo: The University of California and other groups have asked a federal judge to keep Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals operational until a final court ruling on the program.
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October 31, 11:51 pm
New California law allows graduate student researchers to unionize
Graduate student researchers may decide to unionize because of a new law that classifies them as employees of the University of California. Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 201 into law earlier this month, which gives GSRs the opportunity to collectively bargain labor issues, such as the pay they receive to conduct research. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo) Graduate students researchers may decide to unionize after Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 201.
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October 30, 3:41 pm
UC extends deadline for applicants affected by natural disasters
This post was update July 28, 2020 at 4 p.m. The University of California announced Monday it is extending its fall application deadline for students who have been affected by recent natural disasters. Read more...
Photo: UCLA and other University of California campuses are extending the application deadline for students affected by recent natural disasters. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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October 29, 8:44 pm
CAPS union members call for wage increase to maintain quality of services
This post was updated July 28, 2020 at 4:17 p.m. The University of California counseling psychologists are calling for wage increases, claiming low pay drives many of them to leave their positions and the students who depend on their services. Read more...
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October 29, 8:43 pm
UC to centralize polling stations, create online registration portals
The University of California student leaders are working with campuses to make it easier for students to register to vote by creating online voter registration portals and centralizing polling stations on campus. Read more...
Photo: The California Secretary of State and the UC signed a memorandum last year to increase voter registration and turnout. Student regent Paul Monge said student groups are working with the university to implement the recommendations by the 2018 congressional elections. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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October 26, 2:47 pm
UC to establish new free speech center focused on First Amendment
The University of California announced today it will establish a new free speech center in the UC center in Washington, D.C. The National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement, funded by the UC presidential endowment and private philanthropic efforts, will focus on research and advocacy of First Amendment issues. Read more...
Photo: University of California President Janet Napolitano will chair the National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin)