Hello everyone,

I recently got a letter from the office of the current Student Advocate

Our office is hosting a residency workshop, designed to help students establish in-state residency for the purpose of waiving non-resident tuition. This is especially applicable for out-of-state students. Please forward widely!

Also, feel free to share this blog post: http://berkeleysao.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/residency-workshop-wednesday-424-7pm-in-unit-1-apr/

Thanks everyone!

-Stacy

ASUC STUDENT ADVOCATE’S OFFICE PRESENTS: RESIDENCY WORKSHOP

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 7PM IN UNIT 1 ALL PURPOSE ROOM

The Student Advocate’s Office’s Residency workshop aims to explain the process of attaining California Residency Status for In-State Tuition purposes. The workshop will address concerns pertaining to both undergraduate and graduate students as well as financially independent and dependent students. Attaining residency is often a complex, difficult process, so we will provide you with an overview of the Residency process, the appeals process, and the necessary documentation to establish residency.

The workshop will be held at the Unit 1 All Purpose Room, Wednesday, April 24, at 7 pm.

I hope either you can attend or let someone know about this workshop! It’s a great resource for many students on campus and would greatly benefit them!

Isang Bagsak,

Deejay Pepito

Lower Sproul Redevelopment Info Session

Hi Community!

I wanted to inform you about Senate candidate Briana Mullen’s info session for Lower Sproul 7pm In California Conference Room THIS WEEK on Wednesday. It is a great way become more informed as it is something many students are confused and curious about.

This info-session will be a great way to know what’s going on definitely a method in making lower sproul more transparent, so students understand the process and the impacts on campus. Briana Mullen is also offering her office hours if you all have any questions, and she thanks everyone who have already met with her. They are limited because of her campaign, but if you reach out to her, she promises she will make time to answer your questions.

Here is the FB event. https://www.facebook.com/events/105152829680484/

Isang Bagsak,

Deejay Pepito

SB 123 A Bill in Support of the Pilipin@ American Alliance’s 37th Annual Pilipin@ Cultural Night

On March 20th, 2013, SB 123, A Bill in Support of the Pilipin@ American Alliance’s 37th Annual Pilipin@ Cultural Night was unanimously passed in the ASUC Senate. This bill was authored by the PCN Producers (Vince Albano, Marie Artap, and Angelo Macaraeg) and the Finance Managers of the Pilipin@ American Alliance (Justin Bauzone & Fia Castillo) and with the guidance of Senator Deejay Pepito.

This bill introduces the constant struggles of Pilipin@s in self-representation and PAA’s efforts in trying to break down those barriers. And so, the importance of Pilipin@ Cultural Night is outlined in the contents of the bill. Thirty-seven years ago, Pilipin@ American Alliance became the first student group on campus to have a showcase at the world-renowned stage, Zellerbach Hall. And since then, the annual PCN has been produced in order to provide a creative and expressive space for Pilipin@s to “showcase and engage with various aspects of indigenous, Pilipin@ and Pilipin@-American culture.” To accomplish such a feat, the Pil-Community comes together in a unified effort just to make sure that a show is made for the Pilipin@s greater Berkeley community.

This year, PCN is taking a new direction with the production and process of the actual show. Instead of having several vignette style skits, the producers and writers have come together and tried to embody this year’s theme of Renewal. The production will be a full-fledge play/musical that is completely student and alumni written–making it a collaborative effort by the community for the community.

One thing that hasn’t changed however, is the fact that Pilipin@ Cultural Night has affected the lives of different community members. With such an intimate production process, there are people who have really taken a lot from their involvement in PCN. Two members of the PCN Cast and Creative Team gave their testimonials in front of the ASUC Senate on Wednesday and expressed why Pilipin@ Cultural Night is important to them

“PCN is an important avenue to sustain our history, our current community, and the future presence of the Pilipin@ community on this campus. When our histories are excluded and forgotten in textbooks and classrooms, PCN provides an alternative outlet. The passing of this bill not only enables us to develop and maintain our community’s visibility, but it honors the lived-experiences of those that came before. Thank you for all your hard work Senator Pepito!”

Tesha Laurente, Acting Director and Actress

“Before I came to UC Berkeley, I attended a performing arts high school, and I was determined to pursue my passions of acting and singing all the way into college. However, I gradually became disheartened as I noticed the underrepresentation of Filipinos in the media and on stage. I came to college not wanting anything to do with the performing arts, completely hopeless. But when I decided to intern for PAA (Pilipino American Alliance), I was placed in the PCN component – and I’m so thankful that I was. PCN has brought me back to my Filipino roots and has allowed me to represent myself as an artist and as a member of a community. The passing of the PCN bill is so important not only to the Filipino community, but anyone who values self-expression, representation, and unity. Through its passing, the PCN Bill has given us the opportunity to foster these values, and communicate them to the greater UC Berkeley community and beyond.”

Nicole Arca, PCNtern & Actress

The passing of the bill is a big event for the Pilipin@ Community as it does two things. One result is the sponsorship of Pilipin@ Cultural Night by the ASUC Senate and more importantly their recognition of its importance to the community and for Pilipin@s in general. The other is the allocation of $1,500 from the Senate Contingency Fund to the Pilipin@ American Alliance to help pay for the costs of Pilipin@ Cultural Night.

 To read the bill in its glorious entirety, you can click the link here: A Bill in Support of the Pilipin@ American Alliance’s 37th Annual Pilipin@ Cultural Night

Greater San Francisco Bay Area Scholarship!

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to tell you all about a scholarship that was forwarded to me! It’s a great opportunity and I think y’all should check it out!

It is once again time to invite college students from the Greater San Francisco Bay Area to apply for one of three $2,000 scholarships being awarded this year by the Greater San Fransisco Advertising Club: http://gsfac.org/scholarship

Please share with students you advise or are in your network.

Scholarship applications may only be accepted online.
Deadlines: April 12, 2013 No Exceptions!

2013 Greater SF Ad Club Scholarship

The Greater San Francisco Advertising Club Student Scholarship Foundation is again pleased to announce the availability of up to three $2000 scholarships for college or university students seriously interested in pursuing a career in advertising. Relevant career paths could include marketing communications, journalism, creative (art direction, copywriting), media (planning, buying, sales), interactive production, broadcast production, strategic planning, social media, and search engine marketing/optimization.

In addition, one lucky recipient will also receive resume advice, interview tips and career coaching from an HR advertising professional.

To be eligible, the student candidate should:

• Have achieved at least sophomore college level status by the 2013 spring semester;
• Be currently registered in good standing at a college or university in the Greater Bay Area;
• Have an overall GPA of 3.2 or better as shown on your most recent Official Transcript;
• Expect to continue your studies in advertising (or related fields — per list above) for at least one year. If graduating, you agree to pursue a job in one of the above career opportunities in advertising.

To apply, the student candidate will need to:

• Provide a resume detailing relevant academic, extracurricular, and work experience;
• Submit either (a) a 300-word essay explaining your desire to pursue a career in advertising — or one of the many businesses that are related to advertising, or (b) a 1-to-2 minute video or web page in lieu of a written essay. (Work samples are not required, but we do love to see them!);
• Submit a brief (one page is plenty) recommendation from a faculty member, internship or job supervisor;
• Submit a current Official Transcript from your current educational institution (A PDF of an unofficial transcript pulled from your school website will suffice if timing is an issue, but an Official Transcript will be required if you are selected as a winner.)

Apply through the link on the bottom of the web page:http://gsfac.org/scholarship
Complete applications are due by April 12, 2013!  Winners will be notified by April 19.

 

LOWER SPROUL REDEVELOPMENT

Lower Sproul Redevelopment

Construction update

March 19, 2013

Below is an update on construction activity related to the Lower Sproul Redevelopment program.  Please note that construction activity can change based on weather and unforeseen conditions and that all dates are subject to change.

Bancroft Way

WALKING ON BANCROFT: PATH NEAR GARAGE NOW CLOSED

* The footpath from Bancroft Way to Lower Sproul plaza is now closed. There is no access from Bancroft directly to Lower Sproul plaza, except for the stairway near Telegraph Ave., for the duration of construction.

 

For pedestrian paths in place through May 2013, please see

http://www.cp.berkeley.edu/CP/Projects/LowerSproul/Details.html

 

Passenger drop off and business deliveries

* There is a passenger drop zone (white curb) on Bancroft Way at Dana Street and one on Bancroft near the RSF entrance.  Passengers using these drop zones can travel onto campus via Spieker Plaza.

 

* All of the above changes are expected to remain in place for the duration of construction, which is expected through Fall 2015.

 

 

Shoring starts in March

* Shoring along Bancroft Way began this week.  The work started near Telegraph Ave and is scheduled to move west along Bancroft Way.  Shoring, which begins work on the foundations of the new space at the MLK Jr. Student Union as well as Eshleman, will be noisy.  It is not expected to impact traffic as all work will take place inside the site fence.

 

* Demolition and preparation for shoring is underway inside the MLK Garage.  Shoring is scheduled to begin inside the garage on April 1.

 

 

Anthony Hall

* Construction inside Anthony Hall is complete and the ASUC Auxiliary and Graduate Assembly control access to the building.

 

* Work on the chimney exterior continues.

 

* Landscaping work on the south side of Anthony Hall is underway.  This exterior work is scheduled to continue through April 2013, weather permitting.  

 

 

Cesar Chavez

* Construction in the restrooms continues with waterproofing, grouting and tile installation. Work is scheduled inside the restrooms on Saturday March 23.   Restroom work is scheduled to continue through March 2013.

 

* A separate project to rewire to support the ceramic kilns is complete.

 

* Installation of a ramp at the north entrance to the Art Studio (to replace the existing stair) is scheduled to take place during Spring Break week (March 25-29).  The north entrance to the Art Studio is open.

 

Eshleman

* Hazardous materials removal is scheduled to be complete this week, a few days ahead of schedule.

 

Air monitoring will continue for the duration of the hazardous materials removal activity as well as throughout demolition of the existing building. Monitoring stations have already been established at the periphery of the job site as well as in nearby locations. Anyone with questions or concerns about air quality should contact Christine Shaff, UC Berkeley Facilities Services, at 510 643-4793 or David Scrimger, UC Berkeley Environment, Health & Safety, at 510 642-0359.
* As hazardous materials removal is completed, windows are being removed in preparation for demolition. Like other building materials, the glass will be recycled.

 

* Interior demolition is also scheduled to be complete this week.

 

* Demolition of the exterior of Eshleman is scheduled to begin in late May, following the end of the academic year.

 

 

MLK Jr Student Union

* Fencing around the MLK Jr. Student Union is being installed; the schedule for securing the building/job site this way has been accelerated due to unauthorized access.  The building is scheduled to be enclosed by the end of the week.

 

* Hazardous materials removal began this week in the basement levels of the building. This removal work is being done under strict controls and supervision, following all applicable regulations. Constant air monitoring will be done in and outside the facility, with daily reports of air monitoring results provided to the contractor overseeing site safety as well as to campus staff on the project team.

 

* Focused demolition inside the building, in preparation for renovations, is scheduled to begin March 26.

 

 

Lower Sproul Plaza and MLK Garage

* Access to Lower Sproul Plaza from the stairways near Bancroft at Telegraph; from upper Sproul Plaza; and from Alumni House will be maintained for the next semester.  Access via the breezeway at Cesar Chavez will also be maintained.  For a map of pedestrian pathways in the area please seehttp://www.cp.berkeley.edu/CP/Projects/LowerSproul/Details.html

 

* Future changes to those access points and to the plaza are planned and will be shared in advance.

 

* The MLK Garage is closed for the duration of construction. There is no access to the garage except for construction personnel.

 

* Bike racks located in the garage and around the construction site are being relocated to other areas of campus.

 

* Demolition and foundation shoring work is underway in the garage.

 

 

Spieker Plaza/Alumni House/Zellerbach Playhouse

Installation of an underground duct back for telecommunications fiber began this week.  Initial work includes trenching and excavation near Alumni House, which is noisy work.  The installation will continue in the path between Alumni House and Zellerbach Playhouse/Hall; work is scheduled to continue through May 2013.

 

Pedestrian and emergency response access in the area will be maintained at all times.

 

There will be no parking on the path between Alumni House and Zellerbach Playhouse/Hall in the area for any vehicles starting March 18.

 

 

Please share this information as appropriate.

 

These weekly construction updates will also be posted on the web at lowersproul.berkeley.edu andwww.facilities.berkeley.edu/CP/Projects/LowerSproul/Details.html

 

Questions or concerns about Lower Sproul Redevelopment construction should be directed to Christine Shaff, UC Berkeley Capital Projects, at 510 643-4793 or cshaff@berkeley.edu

 

Questions about the Lower Sproul Redevelopment program should go to lsinfo@berkeley.edu

 

Happy International Womyn’s Day!

Good morning to all the strong womyn out there! Here’s to a day celebrating our successes, our struggle, and our empowerment. EVERY DAY should be international womyn’s day!

Attached is SB 72, a bill we passed through the ASUC Senate to celebrate today

A Bill In Support of International Women’s Day

Alumnae Hall Redevelopment Update

Retrofit and renovation, Alumnae Hall (Building A)

Landscape restoration and safety improvements, Anna Head courtyard

Construction update
February 27, 2013

Below is the weekly update for work underway at part of the Anna Head complex. Special notices will also be sent as needed. Please consider that all construction projects are subject to scheduling intricacies that can result in day-to-day changes in planned events.

A project to strengthen and renovate Building A of the historic Anna Head complex, known as Alumnae Hall, is underway.   Retrofit to the former child care center includes upgrades to access and life safety systems.  Restoration of the surrounding landscape and safety improvements around the complex are also taking place, including adding new lighting, fences and gates, planting and paving.  The landscape area near the corner of Channing/Bowditch that was used for construction of Martinez Commons will also be restored as part of this project.

 

 

Alumnae Hall

 

* Shingle installation on the exterior side walls is scheduled to be complete next week.

 

* Work on interior utilities and building systems continues, including electrical.  Installation of final electrical trim and fixtures is underway.

 

* Final glass installation is complete.

 

* The new elevator is scheduled for installation starting Feb. 28.

 

* Sheetrock installation is complete.

 

* Installation of interior wood paneling is underway on the first floor. Interior window wood trim is scheduled for next week.

 

* Painting and staining continue at various interior locations.

 

* Installation of interior window frames and trim; door frames; doors; railings and wood trim is in progress.

 

* In the bathrooms, the installation of partitions, fixtures and vinyl flooring is underway.

 

 

Landscape

 

* Backfill of irrigation and site lighting trenches is scheduled to be complete this week.

 

* In the courtyard and the area near Channing, construction of wood forms for concrete paving and curbs begins this week.

 

* A concrete pour for the courtyard is scheduled for March 7.

 

* Preparation for installation of irrigation begins this week.

 

 

Safety
The project team will adhere to regulations concerning safety, noise, odors and dust. Please respect any temporary detours, barricades and/or direction provided by project personnel.

 

The temporary path from north of Bldg C is being used by construction crews to access the courtyard. Please use caution when walking in the area, and watch for construction personnel and equipment.

Pedestrians should use designated crosswalks and sidewalks only.

If you have questions and concerns about the project, please contact Christine Shaff, UC Berkeley Facilities Services, at 643-4793 or cshaff@berkeley.edu.

Lower Sproul Redevelopment

Construction update

February 26, 2013

Below is an update on construction activity related to the Lower Sproul Redevelopment program.  Please note that construction activity can change based on weather and unforeseen conditions and that all dates are subject to change.

Bancroft Way

Walking on Bancroft: path near garage open until March 4

* The footpath from Bancroft Way to Lower Sproul plaza, located on the west side of Eshleman Hall, will remain open to pedestrians until March 4; the date has been extended to allow for event parking during the weekend. 

On March 4 there will be no access from Bancroft directly to Lower Sproul plaza, except for the stairway near Telegraph Ave.

For pedestrian paths in place through May 2013, please see

http://www.cp.berkeley.edu/CP/Projects/LowerSproul/Details.html

 

Passenger drop off and business deliveries

* There is a passenger drop zone (white curb) on Bancroft Way at Dana Street.  Until March 4, passengers can travel from this drop zone to Lower Sproul plaza via the footpath on the west side of Eshleman Hall.  After March 4, access will be via Spieker Plaza.

* All of the above changes are expected to remain in place for the duration of construction, which is expected through Fall 2015.

Shoring starts in March

* Shoring work is scheduled to begin inside the MLK Garage on March 4.

* Preparation for shoring along Bancroft Way is scheduled to begin March 13.

* Shoring work along Bancroft Way is scheduled to begin March 18.  This work, which begins work on the foundations of the new space at the MLK Jr. Student Union as well as Eshleman, will be noisy.  It is not expected to impact traffic as all work will take place inside the site fence.

 

 

Anthony Hall

* The floors have been cleaned and waxed.

* Cabinets and shelving installation is complete.

* Bathroom mirrors, fixtures and accessories are installed.

* Final interior painting is taking place this week.

* Final cleaning of the building interior is scheduled this week, including windows. 

* Installation of exterior site lighting continues.

* Work on the chimney exterior continues.

* Site fencing for the Anthony Hall work is scheduled to be removed March 1.

* Landscaping work will follow the structural and other building improvements.  This exterior work is scheduled to take place March-April 2013, weather permitting.  New site fencing is scheduled to be installed starting March 1.

 

 

Cesar Chavez

* Construction in the restrooms continues with waterproofing, grouting and tile installation.  Restroom work is scheduled to continue through mid-March 2013.

 

* Installation of a ramp at the north entrance to the Art Studio (to replace the existing stair) has been delayed due to unforeseen conditions in the area.  A schedule of work will be shared in advance once it is confirmed.  The north entrance to the Art Studio is open.

 

Eshleman

* Hazardous materials removal continues. This removal work will be done under strict controls and supervision, following all applicable regulations. Constant air monitoring will be done in and outside the facility, with daily reports of air monitoring results provided to the contractor overseeing site safety as well as to campus staff on the project team. 

Air monitoring will continue for the duration of the hazardous materials removal activity as well as throughout demolition of the existing building. Monitoring stations have already been established at the periphery of the job site as well as in nearby locations. Anyone with questions or concerns about air quality should contact Christine Shaff, UC Berkeley Facilities Services, at 510 643-4793 or David Scrimger, UC Berkeley Environment, Health & Safety, at 510 642-0359.

Hazardous materials removal is scheduled to be complete in March, 2013. 

* As hazardous materials removal is completed, windows are being removed in preparation for demolition. Like other building materials, the glass will be recycled.

* Interior demolition is also underway.

* Demolition of the exterior of Eshleman is scheduled to begin in late May, following the end of the academic year.

 

 

MLK Jr Student Union

* The bookstore, has moved out of the MLK Jr. Student Union to its new temporary location at 2470 Bancroft Way.  For more detail about the move please visit

http://www.bkstr.com/Home/10001-10433-1?demoKey=d

* The MLK Jr. Student Union is no longer open to the public.  Fencing around the building is scheduled to go up starting in May.

 

Lower Sproul Plaza and MLK Garage

* Access to Lower Sproul Plaza from the stairways near Bancroft at Telegraph (to the lower level of the bookstore); from upper Sproul Plaza; and from Alumni House will be maintained for the next semester.  Access via the breezeway at Cesar Chavez will also be maintained.  For a map of pedestrian pathways in the area please see http://www.cp.berkeley.edu/CP/Projects/LowerSproul/Details.html

* Future changes to those access points and to the plaza are planned and will be shared in advance.

* The MLK Garage is scheduled to close March 4, 2013; fencing will be installed across the driveway and the adjacent sidewalk and footpath will also close (see above for more detail).  The garage is scheduled to be closed for the duration of construction.  After March 4 there will be no access to the garage except for construction personnel.

* Foundation shoring work is scheduled to begin in the garage on March 4.

Spieker Plaza/Alumni House/Zellerbach Playhouse

Installation of an underground duct back for telecommunications fiber is scheduled to begin March 18 in Spieker Plaza near Alumni House.  The work will involve trenching and excavation and is scheduled to continue through May 2013.  Pedestrian access in the area will be maintained at all times.  There will be no parking on the path between Alumni House and Zellerbach Playhouse/Hall in the area for any vehicles starting March 18.

Please share this information as appropriate.

 

These weekly construction updates will also be posted on the web at lowersproul.berkeley.edu andwww.facilities.berkeley.edu/CP/Projects/LowerSproul/Details.html

Questions or concerns about Lower Sproul Redevelopment construction should be directed to Christine Shaff, UC Berkeley Capital Projects, at 510 643-4793 or cshaff@berkeley.edu

Questions about the Lower Sproul Redevelopment program should go to lsinfo@berkeley.edu

Isang Bagsak,

DeeJay Pepito

PRESS RELEASE:

THE ANNUAL MARCH ON THE CAPITOL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 4^th.

In an effort to congregate students and empower them to lobby legislators, the EAVP office is organizing a trip to Sacramento, CA.

 By Ada Gu, ASUC Office of the External Affairs Vice President

BERKELEY, Calif.— The Office of the External Affairs Vice President will be organizing a delegation of up to 100 students to march on the Capitol on Monday, March 4^th at 7:00 AM. Students will arrive on Channing Circle (the intersection of Channing Way and Piedmont Avenue), assembly onto the buses, and travel to Sacramento in order to take part in an organized march in collaboration with the University of California Students Association. 

Students will have the opportunity to express their concerns directly to their legislators, and interact with their staff. “This will be a unique opportunity for students to interact with Sacramento Lawmakers,” said UC Berkeley External Affairs Vice President Shahryar Abassi. “This opportunity comes only once every year for students, and we must seize this opportunity.”

All interested Berkeley students must fill out the interest form in order to take part in the march. The form can be found athttp://tinyurl.com/MarchonMarch2013.

 

Students will miss the entire day of classes on Monday, March 4^th and should be preparations with their professors and instructors about how best to address this. We urge all students to join us on this day and make a united effort with Student Senate of California Community Colleges and California State Student Association.

 

For more information, visit the official Facebook page at http://tinyurl.com/UCBMarch or email eavpchief@asuc.org. We look forward to seeing you on Monday morning!

 

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The ASUC External Affairs Vice President’s office works as the official branch of UC Berkeley’s student government to advocate for students on the local, state, and national levels.

Aisha Fukushima: “Raptivism” Performance Lecture and Open Mic

Cal’s Students for Hip-hop, Women’s Empowerment Cohort of the Gender Equity Resource Center, and ASUC Senator Pepito’s Office welcome you to our Womyn’s Herstory Month event.
Come see how hip-hop and activism go hand in hand, looking through the lens of womyn’s issues and female involvement in hip-hop.

Aisha Fukushima has performed at UC Berkeley in the Empowering Women of Color Conference (2012), Peace not Prejudice Week (2011), and participated in a Students for Hip-hop panel on women in hip-hop (2010). For the first time, she’ll be presenting a performance as well as lecture with a special lens on her RAPtivism work (http://raptivism.org/), hip hop SHEros around the world & more!

When: Friday March 1st

Open Mic List Sign ups: 7:00
Show: 7:30

Where: UC Berkeley’s Multicultural Community Center in Hearst Annex

FREE ADMISSION

Also featuring:
Chhoti Maa
Natasha Huey
Kaila Love