Ethnomusicology graduate student Rose Boosma plays the Chinese dizi, a traditional bamboo flute. Watch this video as Boosma demonstrates the precision and skill necessary to play this instrument that is thousands of years old..
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Q&A with performers at Outside Lands 2015
Q&A: Outside Lands 2014 performers
Catch a glimpse of the talent that filled San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park this past weekend at Outside Lands 2014. UCLA alumnus Taylor Rice of the Local Natives, Aer, the Bots and comedian Aparna Nancherla talk about their work and their experiences at the festival.
Geology at the Grand Canyon
UCLA’s Professor An Yin guides his Fiat Lux students through the geological wonders of the Grand Canyon, demonstrating the physical beauty and geographical intricacies of the national landmark’s history. The class is offered each quarter, providing an interesting way for freshmen to explore different national parks and learn about the unique opportunities UCLA has to […]
UCLA Alumna Saves Butterflies from Extinction
UCLA alumna Jana Johnson recently saved the Palos Verdes blue butterflies from extinction. She received her Ph.D. in biology from UCLA in 2008 and was immediately rewarded with an opportunity to make a difference by improving the environment. Housed at Moorpark College, Johnson’s research has annually facilitated the reproduction and release of thousands of butterflies into the wild. As the […]