Author Archives: Christian Mignot

A new vice chancellor for student affairs will take office in July following an announcement made Wednesday by the chancellor’s office. Janina Montero, vice president for campus life and student services at Brown University, accepted the offer for the position and will start at UCLA on July 1, pending the approval of the University of […]

The run-off for the vacant vice chancellor of student affairs position has been reduced to a one-person race after the other candidate recently withdrew application papers. Tomas Morales, currently the vice president for student affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, said he decided to drop out of contention after he was given the added responsibility of […]

A work session held Friday to discuss the future of the controversial vending machine kiosk in front of Bunche Hall turned up several possible solutions to the ongoing debate. Faculty, staff, representatives from the Chancellor’s office and two graduate student representatives were among about 20 people called to discuss alternatives to the course of action […]

Multi-millionaire and local entrepreneur John Anderson sealed the purchase of nine buildings in Westwood on Thursday, in what could be one of the most significant property deals in recent Village history. Local business and property owners have considered the transfer of ownership from previous holders Credit Suisse First Boston and managers Madison Marquette to Anderson […]

The Business Improvement District for Westwood Village moved to allocate money towards completing a comprehensive audit. At a meeting held yesterday morning, the Executive Committee approved the designation of approximately $20,000, plus or minus 10 percent, to pay for a fully certified audit to be completed by local firm Cannon & Company. The BID also […]

UCLA is transforming into an intellectual vending machine, where ideas have to resemble fast food and be readily available for 75 cents. Such is the opinion held by Fred Notehelfer, a professor in the history department and director of the Center for Japanese Studies. Notehelfer is one of several disgruntled campus-dwellers, most of whom are […]

After four months at his new post, Executive Vice Chancellor Daniel Neuman has settled into his position, already faced some tough challenges, and is now wary of difficulties that may arise in the near future. As chief operating officer of the campus, Neuman said his first few months on the job have mainly involved exploring […]