World In-Sight was a way for Clarissa Rodriguez to combine her passion for Russian culture and her drive to help people with disabilities in Russia. The International Student Association at UCLA hosted World In-Sight, a multicultural fair aimed to showcase cultures from different parts of the world. About 25 student groups participated in the second […]
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Research program provides resources for undocumented students
Students in a program that provides otherwise unavailable funding to undocumented students will present their research findings Thursday afternoon in Powell Library.
UCLA Title IX compliance investigation seeks student participation
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is visiting UCLA Tuesday through Thursday to investigate the university’s compliance with Title IX. Title IX is a federal provision that prohibits gender-based discrimination in educational institutions, such as universities that receive federal funding. The OCR has initiated Title IX investigations at more than 100 universities […]
UC to survey non-union employees about workplace experiences
The University of California will conduct a survey this week asking its non-unionized employees about their views on working at the University. The survey aims to help the UC gain perspective on the experiences and needs of its non-represented workers, according to a press release by the University on March 23. The survey will include […]
Regents chair, Napolitano condemn anti-Semitism across UC campuses
University of California President Janet Napolitano and UC Board of Regents Chairman Bruce Varner condemned on Wednesday the recent controversial comments about a Jewish student’s appointment by UCLA’s student government and swastikas painted on a Jewish fraternity at UC Davis. In a press statement, Napolitano and Varner said they were horrified to hear that some […]
Students discuss funding options for transfer center
A vice chancellor proposed a student fee referendum to fund a transfer student center on campus at a town hall meeting held by the Undergraduate Students Association Council Transfer Student Representative’s office Thursday. About 15 students and UCLA administrators met at the Los Angeles Tennis Center to work out details surrounding the construction of a […]