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Abigail Verino
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12:43
apr
22
Highlighted transition meetings, Cal Day tabling, and her upcoming Transfer Welcome Speech on May 2. She then yielded to Multicultural Initiative Fund (MIF) executives, who reported reviewing 80 applications and distributing $110,000 across 62 student organizations. The MIF team noted ongoing communication challenges with recipient student groups regarding purchase requests and mandatory check-ins.
apr
15
3:36
mar
18
Reported on preparations to present student priorities to the Chancellor’s Board of Visitors on April 13 in California Hall. She urged senators to encourage students to join the Campus Strategic Plan focus group on March 19. Upcoming engagements include joint meetings with Vice President Isha Chander and speaking on the Power in Community Day panel on April 4.
3:54
mar
11
A head of staff for President Abigail Verino highlighted upcoming events, including a completed Commuter Resource Guide with an information session on March 18 and a Social Impact Panel on April 7. Senators were urgently asked to email Verino their term accomplishments so she can feature student leadership's work during her presentation to the Board of Visitors.
9:34
feb
11
Announced sponsoring EOP's Wellness Fund application and working on campus transit and bike lanes with Parking & Transportation. Upcoming events include a seven-week APO professional development workshop series starting February 17th and a February 25th blood drive. Verino also polled the Senate on an initiative to integrate the Discovery Database directly into CalCentral to centralize student opportunities.
5:14
feb
4
Reported that the Office of the President is meeting with P&T regarding new shuttle signage, planning a February 25 blood drive, and collaborating with VPUE on a CalCentral discovery platform. She also highlighted an OP and SAAC presentation on February 10, a Yale Law School admissions panel on February 23, and outreach for a multicultural dance event.
3:47
jan
28
Reported that the Multicultural Initiative Fund allocated $110,000 across 80 RSOs after interviewing more than 85 groups. Upcoming Office of the President events include the APO Professional Development DeCal on Tuesdays in Esh 540 and a Yale Law School Admissions Panel on February 23. Verino also served on the Haas Public Service Award Committee and noted the February 4 African American Initiative Scholarship Celebration.
9:38
jan
21
Announced upcoming ASUC Info Sessions on January 27 and 28, alongside a Community Centers Microgrant Distribution Event on February 20. Reporting on the UC Council of Presidents meeting, she discussed campus safety under SB 98, UC SHIP, and a $350 million state allocation disbursed over two years. She asked officials to complete their info session slides and email designees if absent.
6:30
nov
19
Verino addressed two recent student deaths and noted ongoing grocery collaborations with the Berkeley Student Food Collective. She urged senators to RSVP for upcoming Nimble Strategy Sessions covering five institutional challenges, including financial resilience and AI's impact. She also previewed November 21 events, including speaking at the Bonfire Rally and hosting the Pie-the-President fundraiser.
7:25
nov
12
Reported that recent diversion programming supported over 500 students, noting the Office of the President seeks to expand the Diversion Community Fund for food and supplies. She highlighted upcoming events including a Sustainable Thrift Pop-Up, CalTHON collaboration, and a Pie the President fundraiser on November 21. In response to questions, Verino encouraged students to be the primary applicants for diversion funding.
4:48
nov
5
Reminded student communities to sign up for MIF interviews by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. She announced upcoming office events, including a community decompression picnic on November 10, a law admissions panel on November 13, and the Presidents Roundtable. Verino also reported on meetings with campus administration alongside Vice President Isha Chander and the Residence Hall Assembly.
4:43
oct
29
President Verino reported that the ASUC is collaborating with the Berkeley Food Pantry, Basic Needs Center, and Berkeley Student Food Collective to provide groceries following the SNAP benefits shutdown. She solicited agenda items for an upcoming meeting with Chief Pittman of UCPD. Verino also discussed holding administration accountable for Minority Serving Institution funding and urged senators to engage in protecting students amid ICE presence in the Bay Area.
3:41
oct
22
Presenting on behalf of President Abigail Verino, staff intern Gabby Torres announced that Multicultural Initiative Fund applications close tonight at 11:59 p.m. The office is hosting a bake sale and tabling for Breast Cancer Awareness Month benefiting the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Additionally, senators were asked to share any campus concerns regarding UCPD ahead of an upcoming November meeting with Chief Pittman.
7:01
oct
15
Presenting for the Office of the President, a representative announced that the Multicultural Initiative Fund closes October 22 and highlighted a $30,000 allocation to the Basic Needs Emergency Fund for undocumented and mixed-status support. The office is also working with administration to streamline night shuttles and exploring the feasibility of student Slack premium licenses with Salesforce.
12:48
oct
8
Announced that Multicultural Initiative Fund applications are open until October 22 and required senators to hold a 1-on-1 meeting before requesting her signature on resolutions. Regarding Path to Care line changes following partner BAWAR's closure, Verino shared that wellness advisory funding now supports student peer educators up to 20 hours. She also clarified the ASUC's nonpartisan 501(c)(3) endorsement restrictions.
6:37
oct
1
President Verino urged senators to share blurbs for upcoming Multicultural Initiative Fund info sessions on October 3 and October 9. She previewed the OP ASUC Alumni Homecoming on October 3 and the Immigrant Community Forum on October 4. Finally, she encouraged student groups to partner with Headlands Brewing Company for events, highlighting an ASUC Filipino Night collaboration scheduled for October 17.
sep
24
sep
17
7:54
sep
10
Clarified that six FLOCK license plate cameras operate off central campus at University Village Albany and Emeryville, with none active on central campus. She announced she will speak at the Sept. 15 Campus Memorial Event and urged senators to submit feedback for the Chancellor’s strategic plan, clarifying to Senator Beardsley that under ten senators will join the committee.
4:54
sep
3
Asked senators to share priorities ahead of an upcoming meeting with Chancellor Lyons and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Hermalin. Her office is tabling all week and holds its first all-staff meeting on September 11. She also invited senators to network at the ASUC Alumni Homecoming Event on October 3, noting invitations reached over 3,000 alumni.
10:32
aug
27
Introduced the Office of the President leadership and asked senators to scan a QR code to schedule mandatory 30-minute one-on-ones next week. She highlighted upcoming events, including an ASUC info session on September 3 and an ASUC Alumni Homecoming event on October 3 in Senate Chambers, which is open to all students and alumni, with promotional flyers to follow.
introduced
sr 25/26
116
A Resolution to Advance Systemwide Housing Transparency and Accountability in UC Student Housing Programs
Verino
+1
passed
sr 25/26
118
Recognizing May as National Foster Care Awareness Month
Verino
+4
passed
sr 25/26
119
Addressing the Need for Student Third Places
Verino
+1
passed
sr 25/26
120
Retaining Administration of the Multicultural Initiative Fund (MIF) Under the Office of the President
Verino
+1 more
passed
sr 25/26
121
Institutionalizing bridges Priority Meeting Space Access in Eshleman Hall
Verino
passed
sr 25/26
103
Urging University Administration to Implement SB 98 and Establishing the ASUC Police Accountability Board
Verino
+1
passed
sr 25/26
104
Creating a Standardized Onboarding Process for Support Staff
Verino
+1 more
passed
sr 25/26
105
Establishing an ASUC Professional Development Program
Verino
passed
sr 25/26
113
Modernization of Autonomy and Committees, and Reforming Oversight (MACRO) Act
Dolan
+3 more
+19
passed
sr 25/26
101
Condemning Sexual Assault Allegations Against Cesar Chavez & Demanding Name Removal: Urging University Administration to Rename the Cesar Chavez Student Center
Verino
+1 more
+17
passed
sr 25/26
082
Student Call for University-Wide Divestment from Companies Producing Military Weapons Technology in the 2026 ASUC Elections
Alrai
+3 more
passed
sr 25/26
071
Resolution in Support of The California Billionaire Tax
Chander
+2 more
passed
sr 25/26
075
Urging the City of Berkeley to Maintain and Uphold Police Accountability Measures
Verino
+7
passed
sr 25/26
068
Addressing Immigration & Customs Enforcement in the Southeast Asian Community
Thy
+1 more
+3
passed
sr 25/26
050
Amnesty International Resolution In Support Of Students Rights
Chander
+1 more
+4
passed
sr 25/26
044
A Resolution to Amend the ASUC Bylaws to Reflect Updated Responsibilities of the ASUC President
Verino
passed
sr 25/26
008
Urging University Administration to Maintain Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Status & Thriving Initiative Goals
Verino
+7
passed
sr 25/26
014
Recognize and Commemorate Pilipinx American Hxstory Month in October
Verino
+11
tabled
co-sponsored
sr 25/26
134
Commitment Against ASUC Spending on Corporations Tied to Federal Immigration Enforcement
Nunez-Rivera
+1 more
+14
passed
sr 25/26
142
Establishing the Restorative Justice Resource Hub Charter
Stephen
+20
passed
sr 25/26
107
Urging UC Administration to Fully Implement California Senate Bill 98, the Sending Alerts to Families in Education (“SAFE”) Act
Terán
+1 more
+11
passed
sr 25/26
097
In Support of H. R. 8013, Keep Innovators in America Act, and Protecting Practical Training Opportunities for International Students
Xue
+8
passed
sr 25/26
098
In Support of the Continued ASUC-SUPERB Relationship and Committing to Support the 2027 Arts, Music and Programming (AMP) Initiative
Solomon
+6
passed
sr 25/26
090
In Support of Uplifting, Financing, and Constructing the Berkeley Clean Energy Campus
Santos
+16
passed
sr 25/26
093
Officially Honoring and Institutionalizing Continuous Commemoration of Disability Day of Mourning
Yang
+4
passed
sr 25/26
087
In Support of H.R.2627/S.1233, Keeping STEM Talent Act of 2025, and Preserving International Student Presence in U.S. Higher Education
Xue
+12
passed
sr 25/26
089
Amending ASUCBL 1110 to Include an Environmental Justice Training
Santos
+23
passed
sr 25/26
083
Modernizing the International Student Affairs Committee Bylaw
Xue
+11
passed
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