Graduation Coup

Students take over the first graduation ceremony, expressing their anger at the University because they felt that they were marginalized and discriminated against because they were students of color.  

1969

 1981 

April 20-25

Over 600 people demonstrated, and 25 people went on a Hunger Strike to protest the lack of Third World and Native American Studies. The University promised to meet their demands, however they’ve still yet to be met.

November 6

Hahn Student Take-Over}Students, in response to the passage of Prop. 209, occupied Hahn Student Services Building for 12 hours to secure access and services for historically underrepresented communities.

1996

2000

Spring: ASF Hate Incident

Participants of “A Step Forward” are assaulted by an on campus Stevenson resident with 40-ounce beer bottles.

December: Hate Incident

An incident of violence occurred on campus at College 8 where a Filipino student ended up hospitalized with a concussion. Minimal disciplinary action was taken by the college, UC Police, and UC Judicial system against the perpetrators, two white students.

2001

January 25: e² Peace Vigil

The Ethnic Student Organizing Council organized a vigil in response to recent incidents of violence, and the lack of support students felt from UCSC Administration and the UC community. This is where the concept of e2 was conceived.

Provided student funding which laid the foundation for and supports e2 and student-initiated outreach and retention programs.

2003

2004

February-April: Save SOAR Rallies

Over a 3 month period students rallied to protest how the Student Organization Advising Resources (SOAR) office was being cut. Two rallies took place and eventually administration met student demands; leading to the hire of SOAR staff and a director.

2005