Stephanie Gilbert taught herself sign language through online videos. Gilbert, a fourth-year psychobiology student, wanted to learn how to sign so she could better communicate with the elderly and the deaf community. Her schools, however, did not offer a formal class, which forced her to learn on her own.
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First UCLA history book in 42 years released
The book, released Nov. 23, details the university’s major figures and happenings since its origins, as well as new information about the first 50 years of UCLA that has become available since the last book recording the school’s history.
Turkey Day Trips
People stood on Bruin Walk last week with a question for passing students: “What are you thankful for?”
UCLA Engineers Without Borders returns to Nicaragua to continue four-year project
UCLA’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders has been active since 2005. Engineers Without Borders is a international non-profit organization with chapters in several countries.
USAC and Center for Community Learning expand credit programs to give units for volunteering, community service
Students who volunteer will have the option to receive credit for service beginning winter quarter.
Merit-based pay raise program implemented for UC faculty, staff
A one-year program to award merit-based salary increases for University of California faculty and staff formally began on Saturday.
Lawsuit against UCLA's policy of streaming DVD content is dismissed by court
The legality of UCLA’s policy of streaming DVD content for students and faculty is no longer in question.