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Budgets Are Made Based Upon Our Values: UCGPC Presidential Address to the Regents
September 16, 2026 at 9:30 AMVideo Link: Start at 42:50 OPENING Good morning Regents. Firstly, I would like to thank you to all for the grace you have afforded my children. Let me be…
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Reflections Upon My Reelection: UCGPC President’s Address to the Regents
Piyalli, good morning regents. I am back… obviously. I am honored to report that I have been elected to serve another term as the UCGPC president, so that gives me six more meetings with…
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Breaking the Status Quo: ACA 18, Student Representation & Mutual Respect
Piyalli and good morning regents, Every Board meeting this year, I have made a point to remind us all of the land on which we meet. In addition to acknowledging the Tongva as the…
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Like Iron is Forged in Fire: A Situational Analysis of the University of California
Before jumping into this essay, I would like to preface it with context. Since June 2025, I have been serving as the President of the UC Graduate & Professional Council, representing the 63,000+ students…
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You Belong in These Spaces
This speech was given April 21, 2026 at the annual Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) in Washington D.C. Piyalli and Good morning everyone, I am deeply honored to be here today with…
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NAGPRA, AI, and Our Responsibility: UCGPC President’s Address to the Regents
Mission Bay Conference Center University of California, San Francisco 9:30 AM on March 18, 2026 Piyalli and good morning Regents, We meet again- for the fifth time out of six. Each time I…
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State of the Council Address
Presented at the UC Grad Summit, hosted by UCGPC “I would like to start by taking the time to acknowledge the access, privilege, and opportunity that we all have as a direct result of…
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The Tiniest of Gifts: UCGPC President’s Address to the UC Regents
Luskin Conference Center University of California, Los Angeles 10:00 AM on January 22, 2026 Piyalli, Good morning Regents I want to take a moment to remember that this land doesn’t belong to us. We…
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I Made a List: UCGPC President’s Address to the Regents
In an ever-shifting business landscape, adaptability isn’t just a trait—it’s a competitive advantage. Companies that embrace change, learn from challenges, and pivot when necessary are the ones that not only survive but also thrive…
