Tuesday, April 28




UC conducts campus climate surveys

Students, faculty and staff at UCLA received an email last week inviting them to participate in the University of California’s first survey on campus climate – the largest survey of its kind within any institution of higher education. Read more...


New laws enacted in 2013

Social media privacy AB 1844 and SB 1349: Prohibit employers and universities from requesting or requiring employees, students or prospective employees or students to disclose usernames or passwords for access to social media accounts Driving AB 45: Requires a person 25 years or older to ensure no underage consumption occurs on board buses or limousines carrying alcohol and underage passengers AB 1536: Legalizes the use of hands-free devices powered by voice-operated software for text messaging purposes in vehicles AB 1708: Allows drivers to show proof of insurance on a smartphone or tablet when pulled over by law enforcement Pension reform AB 340: Requires state employees to pay at least 50 percent into their pension plans; eliminates barriers preventing employers from increasing employee contributions University of California/ California State University fees AB 970: Requires UC Regents and trustees to notify the public before adopting mandatory systemwide fee increases; Prohibits regents from increasing fees before specified dates; Requires regents and trustees to develop a list of factors necessary for adopting fee increases by April 2, 2013 Compiled by Katherine Hafner, Bruin senior staff. Read more...


Congress deal averts fiscal cliff

Americans are experiencing some financial reprieve after a bill to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff” was signed into law last week, sparing the University of California from millions of dollars in cuts for federal research funding – at least temporarily. Read more...


Students spend Winter Break on the Hill

After most students had packed their bags and gone home for winter break, voices continued to echo through the cold corridors of Sproul Hall, as a select group of students chose to spend their winter break on the Hill. Read more...

Photo: Since last year, the Office of Residential Life has offered students the option to stay on the Hill during winter break. Several students, including first-year neuroscience student Zhongyue Zhang, chose to stay in on-campus housing instead of going home.