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; […]
Town Hall Meeting with Chancellor Search Advisory Committee, December 2nd
The Chancellor Search Advisory Committee has announced an “open house” meeting on Friday, December 2nd from 12-2pm in the Forum, 4th floor of the Price Center Multi-Purpose Room, Student Services Center. The purpose of the open house is to discuss the selection of UCSD’s next Chancellor. The invitation (reproduced below) includes a number of questions that […]
UC Davis Physicists Speak Out For Students, Against Chancellor Katehi
As further evidence that the deteriorating conditions at UC campuses affect all members of the faculty, the UC Davis Department of Physics released a statement on November 22nd, issuing an apology to students on behalf of the faculty, and calling for Chancellor Katehi to step down. You can view the press release, apology and call […]