On November 27th, The Council of UC Faculty Associations (CUCFA) sent the following letter to President Yudof in response to his decision to hire the Kroll Security Group, and its Chairman William Bratton, to conduct an investigation of police violence at UC Davis. November 27, 2011 Dear President Yudof, The Council of University of California […]
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SDFA Supports ReFund California
ReFund California, a growing state-wide coalition of students, teachers, homeowners, workers, community members and faith leaders, is committed to ensuring that the 1% pay their fair share for providing public education. The SDFA Board has pledged $100 to support the campaign. We are also encouraging members to take the ReFund California pledge to “do everything […]
Occupy UC Davis Calls for a General UC Strike Nov. 28th
Occupy UC Davis General Assembly on Nov 21st, with an estimated 5000 participants, has called for a UC-wide “general strike” on Monday, November 28th, to coincide with the multi-campus UC Regents meeting. While the strike action has been officially ratified by student or staff unions at the various campuses, several groups are planning walk-outs, teach-ins […]
Yudof Calls for Investigation into Police Brutality, Names Key Advisors
Over the past week, statements have been released by the UC Office of the President and the UCSD Office of the Chancellor, condemning police action and upholding commitments to free speech and peaceful assembly on UC campuses. In statements from UCOP on November 21st and November 22nd, President Mark G. Yudof stated that he was […]
UC Regents Meeting Nov 28th – Public Comment Period from 9-10am
The postponed UC Regents meeting will be held via teleconference at four campuses on Monday, Nov 28th at the following venues: UCSF–Mission Bay: Community Center, 1675 Owens Street UCD: Activities and Recreation Center Ballroom UCLA: James West Alumni Center UCM: Kolligian Library, Room 232 The full schedule of the meeting can be found at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/regmeet/nov28.html; […]