Student worker union bargains for Title IX reforms, wage increases
The United Automobile Workers Local 2865, which represents student employees, is currently in the process of contract bargaining with the University of California across campuses for more affordable housing, improvements to Title IX investigations...
UC launches presidential fellowship program
On Feb. 18, University of California President Janet Napolitano announced the creation of the Presidential Public Service Fellowship program with the intent to spark UC undergraduate interest in pursuing public service careers. This program...
$350,000 spent to build largest UC solar farm
An opening ceremony was held last Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of UCR’s solar farm, the largest of its kind in the UC system. Located near the UCR community garden behind Lot 30,...
Elections Guide: Candidates and Voting Process
Introduction:
The Associated Students of the University of California, Riverside serve to represent the students and address their needs and concerns. This year’s elections will see the student body electing a new set of students...
UCR hosts town hall to discuss questions regarding STEM High School
On June 6, a town hall was hosted from 12-1 p.m. to discuss the proposed Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) STEM high school.
The town hall was a luncheon event with light refreshments and food...
UCR GSOE launches first education major in California
UC Riverside’s Graduate School of Education (GSOE) began accepting applications this week for a new undergraduate education-oriented major for the Fall 2018 quarter. The major, titled Education, Society, and Human Development, seeks to provide...
R’Garden makes plans to expand their current space
R’Garden, a space for UCR students, faculty and staff to grow fresh produce, has made plans to expand their current space. R’Garden is currently located northwest of Parking Lot 30.
It sums up to...
Admin calls for ASUCR executive director oversight
In a letter addressed to ASUCR executive cabinet officials (ECAB) on Oct.19, 2015, UCR Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox provided instruction for the student government to transfer oversight of ASUCR’s executive director from ECAB to...
ASUCR 2022 Elections Guide: Introduction and Timeline
This particular guide aims to provide a proper introduction and timeline of the upcoming 2022-2023 ASUCR Elections. We at The Highlander hope that students may utilize this information to understand how the elections process...
Equity and Opportunities Referendum aims to provide funding and support for student organizations
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Equity and Opportunities Referendum (EOR) was approved to be voted on by the University of California Office of the President (UCOP).
The referendum will...