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Andrew Chang, Campaign Director
UC Santa Barbara, 2011
I lead and organize the California community of higher education to create a cohesive statewide movement that will help us end our dependence on coal. In addition, I work with the Board of Directors on fundraising for CSSC as well as provide support, mentoring, and assistance in making student-run CSSC programs and campaigns run effectively.
Spring Convergence Early Bird Registration Ends April 16th!
This spring’s convergence is just three weeks away! If you haven’t already registered to join hundreds of students from across CA build community, share resources, plan action, attend workshops, and celebrate, you can do so here. Early bird registration ends on April 16th, after which the price will rise from $20 to $25 (though full scholarships are available).
Tim DeChristopher found guilty, shows power of nonviolent civil disobedience
Climate activist Tim DeChristopher, who was put on trial in Salt Lake City, Utah, this week for his interference with an oil and gas auction held at the end of the Bush administration, on Thursday was found guilty by a jury. He faces a sentence of up to 10 years, to be determined by a…Read more »
2010 Fall Convergence Reflections from Andrew Chang
The Convergence weekend was an incredible ride from start to finish. I am so excited to be able to share my experiences and favorite moments from the Convergence with you all. This was all about the community we built, so I would love for any and all of you who were a part of this to share your favorite moments from the Convergence on the comments page!
Convergence less than ONE WEEK away!
The convergence is less than one week away! Can you feel it in the air? It’s electric! The team here at UCSB definitely feels the buzz and has been working overtime to make sure this will be a weekend you’ll be talking about! Register now for only $20 for a weekend you won’t forget!
Convergence in T-Minus 17 Days!
Happy Tuesday everyone! The convergence is less than THREE weeks away and we here at UCSB are excitedly getting our campus ready for all your shining faces and brilliant minds! Get ready for a weekend in beautiful Santa Barbara that is at once intense and relaxing, inspiring and energizing. There will be amazing farm-fresh local…Read more »
VOTER FEVER!
November 2nd is the most important day of 2010. This is the day Californians will elect a new governor and decide on multiple propositions. It’s important every Californian votes in this election. The future of education, immigration, sustainability and even our states nearly impossible two thirds majority rule to pass a budget will all be…Read more »
Quentin Gee, Chair
UC Santa Barbara, 2010
As Chair of the Board of Directors, I work with the vice chair to organize weekly calls, serve as a key contact for major CSSC issues, and help with fundraising for the organization.
Jared Muscat
UC San Diego, 2011
I am helping to bring together a large quantity of students in the name of sustainability and movement momentum! But I am not doing it on my own, and the title is just there to help organize things a little bit, because it takes a team to make change, and that is what we are!