Fall 2026 / week 3

Wednesday, September 9 asuc senate meeting, Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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9:56 PM
recording
0:00:00/1:49:21

attendance

decisions

passed by unanimous consent

moved by Aguilar, seconded by Enriquez

Senators spent six minutes adding cosponsors and reviewing text changes.
8 min

33 more passed

moved by Karlan, seconded by Espinoza

appointments

  • MC Michael Chu Admissions, Enrollment, and Preparatory Education
  • AS Alexander Slooten Admissions, Enrollment, and Preparatory Education
  • ZK Zhivan Khaleeli American Cultures
  • CW Claire Wang Committee on Teaching
  • Dylan Lucks COT, UGC, CACSSF, IREF, Pulse Survey and Coord Board
  • EG Ethan Gordon Courses of Instruction
  • DV Dominic Vu Courses of Instruction
  • LK Leak Karian Undergraduate Scholarships, Honors, and Financial Aid
  • LS Lesly Silva Rosales Undergraduate Scholarships, Honors, and Financial Aid
  • Nikita Jadhav Diversity, Equity, and Campus Climate
  • Selina Mendez Demonstrations and Student Actions
  • EE Elizabeth Edmondson Faculty Athletics Council
  • NE Nate Escalades Faculty Athletics Council
  • TS Tsion-Aduesa Smart Undergraduate Council
  • NR Natasha Rey Undergraduate Council
  • XM Xavier Mao Space Assignments and Capital Improvements
  • Margaret Solomon CACSSF and NATF
  • Monique Hui CACSSF, SFRC and WFAC
  • Daniel Dolan SFRC and LSFC
  • Maddie Chesebro TGIF and CACS
  • Sydnee Thy Lower Sproul Fee
  • TH Tiffany Hyun Wellness Fee Advisory
  • TP Tasmia Puspita GOLD Fee Advisory

new business

  1. 2026-2027 ASUC Advocacy Agenda
  2. Moderate Improvements to Campaign Rules and Operations (MICRO)
  3. Re-Chartering the Better Elections Reform Committee (BERC) for the 2026-2027 Term

minutes

public comment

16 people spoke

Alumna

A UC Berkeley alum asks for support to reinstate Lupe Gallo-Díaz, praising her 35-year history of advocacy, fundraising, and mentorship for Latino students. The speaker criticizes putting her on administrative leave as unfair and politically motivated.

Steven Pearson Ocaña Fourth year history PhD student

Steven Pearson Ocaña spoke in support of reinstating Lupe Gallegos-Diaz, sharing how she supported him through hardship and prevented his eviction by UC Berkeley. He emphasized her 30 years of dedication to students and called for her immediate reinstatement.

Rebecca Gutierrez-Mansales Cal alumna

Rebecca Gutierrez-Mansales, a Cal alumna and former first-generation undocumented student, urged the Senate to bring back Lupe Gallegos-Diaz, stating she would not have graduated or become a special education teacher without her support.

Eduardo Garcia Latinx in the Environment

The speaker voiced strong support for Lupe Gallegos-Diaz, emphasizing her crucial role in establishing student support and diversity initiatives such as the Latinx Environment program. They urged the reinstatement of Lupe Gallegos-Diaz, explaining that her absence has left remaining staff overworked and struggling to maintain program operations.

Jasmine Student, Latinx in the Environment

The speaker spoke in support of Lupe, describing her as a vital pillar for diversity and community programs within CNR like Latinx Environment. They highlighted the heavy workload and exhaustion staff are facing in her absence and asked for Lupe to be brought back.

Winston Ordonia Freshman

Winston Ordonia, a freshman, expressed solidarity with the Latinx community and urged the Senate to reinstate Lupe. He argued that placing her on administrative leave without transparency represents a systemic failure by UC Berkeley.

Adrian Co-executive lead, Latine Caucus / Brown Issues

Adrian, co-executive lead for Latina Caucus and Brown Issues, spoke in support of faculty member Lupe Gallego-Diaz following her placement on administrative leave. They urged the ASUC Senate to join calls to bring her back and demand transparency from the university administration.

Alexis Mesa Third-year PhD student in education

Alexis Mesa spoke in support of reinstating campus leader Lupe, emphasizing her critical role in building the university's Latinx community and support infrastructure. Mesa condemned her unannounced administrative leave and urged the ASUC Senate to advocate for her reinstatement.

Alec Student intern, Latinx Student Research Center

Alec speaks in support of resolution SR 26/27-003, sharing how Lupe Gallegos-Diaz personally helped them stay at UC Berkeley and reach graduation. Alex describes witnessing Lupe being escorted out of the center by administration and asks for her return.

Alina Leticia Zarate PhD student, Graduate Association of Latinx Students

Alina Leticia Zarate spoke in support of Lupe Gallegos-Diaz, praising her 30 years of mentorship and advocate work for generations of Latina students at UC Berkeley. She condemned the administration for suddenly removing Gallegos-Diaz and disregarding the negative impact on the student community.

Elizabeth Peña Student

Elizabeth Peña speaks in support of Lupe, highlighting her essential and irreplaceable support for student programs at the CLSD. She calls on the ACC to demand full administrative transparency and support Lupe's immediate reinstatement.

Andrew Third-year environmental science student, Latinx in the Environment

Andrew, a third-year environmental science student, urged the ASUC Senate to support reinstating Lupe Gallegos-Diaz. He highlighted how her Latinx in the Environment initiative supported Latino students in STEM and empowered them to pursue research at UC Berkeley.

Karina Cortez Co-facilitator, Latinx Leadership Seminar

A co-facilitator for the Latinx Leadership Seminar requested ASUC support in demanding transparency and the reinstatement of Lupe Gallegos-Diaz. She criticized the university for abruptly canceling the class without formal communication, noting that dropping enrolled students without notice puts their financial aid at risk.

Ariana Mendoza Third-year and first-generation student, Leadership Seminar

Ariana Mendoza spoke in favor of reinstating Lupe Gallegos-Diaz and requested transparency regarding the situation. She highlighted how Lupe Gallegos-Diaz acts as a vital pillar and mentor for students, providing support programming that helps them succeed.

Rodrigo Lopez Senior studying data science, CSF

A senior data science student voiced support for reinstating Lupe Gallegos-Diaz, emphasizing her 30-year legacy at UC Berkeley and her role in expanding engagement at the Latinx Student Resource Center from 2,000 to over 10,000 students.

Student 7 Sophomore studying Latin Studies

A student spoke in strong support of Lupe Gallegos-Diaz, emphasizing her three-decade legacy and criticizing the university and ASUC for stripping away vital educational resources and programs. They called on student government to actively defend student needs and resist attacks on the Latine community.