Author Archives: Eunice Kim

Mattel patients' families share their experiences at 11th annual Bruin Run/Walk

May 24th, 2010 – During UCLA’s 11th annual Bruin Run/Walk on Sunday morning, students, adults and children ran to raise money for Child Life/Development Services at the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Hear personal stories of the affected families and student runners as they prepared to start the 5K. Eunice Kim and Andrea Wang report. [4:07]

Violinist Ji Young An to perform a solo at conductorless UCLA Camarades Ensemble's first concert

April 22, 2010 – The UCLA Camarades Ensemble performs its inaugural concert at 8 p.m. tonight. This is the first time the UCLA Music Department will have a string orchestra without a conductor. Ji Young An will play on the school’s legendary Stradivarius and is the soloist for the Mendelssohn Concerto in D minor. Listen to her speak about her transition from studying music in Paris to playing in California.

Bricks and Scones cafe in West Hollywood attracts UCLA students with relaxing atmosphere

Bricks and Scones on Larchmont is home to doggy bowls, a mini library, an entire study room, and, well, scones. Students get a 10 percent discount at this new cafe that attracts UCLA students despite being outside of Westwood. In addition to having the standard coffee shop fare, it’s the ambiance at Bricks and Scones that has students giving it a second look.

Choreography students to showcase dances meant to reach a wide audience

World Arts & Cultures Masters of Fine Arts graduate students will be showcasing elements such as beatboxing, film and Vietnamese music alongside their dance pieces at the MFA Choreography Showcase concert this Friday. Allison Wyper, one of the choreographers, shares details about the concert. This Works in Progress Concert, titled “Uncovered,” will be held at Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater at 8 p.m. Feb. 26. For more details about the free show, visit www.wac.ucla.edu.

Moda Ecole: L.A.-based Haitian-American glove designer sends profits to Haiti

The earthquake in Haiti has personally affected couture glove designer Numa Perrier. As a first generation Haitian American, her parents’ immediate families are those that are lost, those that are suffering and those that have been hit hard by the earthquake. In response, Perrier has created an “I Glove Haiti” T-shirt campaign, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to supplies and relief work in Haiti. To purchase an “I Glove Haiti” T-Shirt or learn more about Numa Perrier visit missnuma.com.

Spanning time and space, the 5th Dimension survives after nearly 50 years

Florence LaRue is the only remaining original singer of the famous 60s band The 5th Dimension. LaRue talks about the start of her career, favorite songs recorded and gives a closer look into her personal life today. Listen to hear an in-depth look into LaRue’s life as a singer, lecturer, and humanitarian.