Saturday, July 5

UC announces plans to phase out single-use plastics by 2023

The University of California announced plans to phase out single-use plastics on campuses by 2023, as part of the University’s plan to achieve zero waste. The policy will eliminate the use of plastic bags in dining and retail locations by Jan. Read more...

Photo: The University of California plans to phase out single-use plastics on all UC campuses by 2023. (Medha Vallurupalli/Daily Bruin)



UC-AFT Local 1990 holds protest demanding greater job security outside regent’s home

The union that represents lecturers at UCLA is calling on University of California President Michael Drake to continue contract negotiations to increase job stability for lecturers. Read more...

Photo: Dozens of protesters demanded greater job security for lecturers at the University of California in front of UC Regent George Kieffer’s Brentwood home Monday. (Bernard Mendez/Daily Bruin senior staff)


New Title IX policies prompt calls on UCLA to protect survivors of sexual violence

This post was updated Sept. 11 at 11:34 p.m. to reflect clarified information in the graphic.  Student advocates are calling on UCLA to protect those who have experienced sexual violence in light of May Title IX regulations from the federal government. Read more...

Photo: New Department of Education regulations on Title IX offices strengthen the rights of the accused at the expense of the complainants, student advocates said.


University of California receives $2.65B from state treasury sale of bonds

The University of California system received $2.65 billion from a California state sale of revenue bonds which will help finance projects across UC campuses. Revenue bonds are a type of municipal bond, which function like loans and are sold to fund projects. Read more...

Photo: The University of California received $2.65 billion from the state sale of revenue bonds. Some of the money will be used for seismic improvements at Franz Hall. (Daanish Bhatti/Assistant Photo editor)


UC Access Now advocates for students with disabilities across UC campuses

This post was updated Aug. 9 at 9:51 a.m. In 2019, Megan Lynch hurt her hand parking her bike because the bike rack was not accessible, further affecting her pre-existing disability that causes pain in her hands and arms. Read more...

Photo: UC Access Now, which launched on the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, pushes for the University of California to be more accessible for disabled students. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)


UC to require influenza immunization for students and staff in the fall

The University of California will require an influenza immunization for all students and staff in the fall, according to a press release Friday.  The new policy adds an influenza vaccination to the UC’s existing list of immunization requirements for the 2020-2021 academic year. Read more...

Photo: The University of California will require students, staff and faculty to receive an influenza immunization for the 2020-2021 academic year, the UC announced in a press release Friday. (Daily Bruin file photo)



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