Niloufar Shahbandi, Author at UCSD Guardian

A.S. Council Brief: $1 Million to be Distributed to Students Vulnerable due to Pandemic

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020Niloufar Shahbandi Comment

Associated Student Senators discussed Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts for the UC System, heard a special presentation regarding the Return to Learn ...

A.S. Council Brief: Fall Pass/No Pass Grading Standard to be Considered

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020Niloufar Shahbandi Comment

Associated Student Senators discussed the allocation of financial aid from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the distribution of wellness kits ...

A.S. Council Brief: Questions Remain around CARES Act Aid Distribution

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020Niloufar Shahbandi Comment

Associated Students Senators discussed programming funds for Fall Quarter, the lack of information regarding the distribution of financial aid from the Coronavirus Aid, ...

A.S. Council Brief: Approx. 12,000 Students Eligible for COVID-19 Monetary Aid

May 1, 2020May 8, 2020Niloufar Shahbandi 1

Associated Student Senators heard a presentation by Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Allyson M. Satterland regarding plans for the allocation of emergency cash ...

COVID-19: UCSD to Host Virtual Commencement, In-Person Event to be Determined

April 30, 2020May 1, 2020Niloufar Shahbandi Comment

This article was written with UCSD Guardian writer Niloufar Shahbandi, and is a part of our news series on the COVID-19 pandemic. For ...

A.S Council Brief: Student Services Fee Will Not be Refunded; Recommendations for Exam Proctoring

April 23, 2020April 26, 2020Niloufar Shahbandi 2

Associated Students Senators discussed updates from Housing Dining Hospitality and announced what stage UC San Diego is at regarding Fall Quarter coursework during ...

A.S. Council Brief: Uncertainty Around Commencement; Remote Learning Commitment to Incoming Freshmen

April 16, 2020April 26, 2020Niloufar Shahbandi 1

Associated Students Senate held their weekly meeting to discuss COVID-19 accomodations for the incoming class of 2024, give an update on the possible ...

The UCSD Guardian’s Guide to the Super Tuesday Results

March 8, 2020March 8, 2020Niloufar Shahbandi

Millions of Americans exercised their right to vote on Super Tuesday, which was held on March 3, 2020. 14 states and American Samoa ...

AFSCME Local 3299 Endorses Bernie Sanders

February 23, 2020February 23, 2020Niloufar Shahbandi 2

The University of California’s largest employment union, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3299, announced their decision to endorse ...