Speaking at UCLA’s 1950 commencement ceremony, Ralph J. Bunche told the crowd, “I am a Bruin. I have always been proud of that distinction.” Today, the African American Studies Center is being renamed after Ralph J. Bunche in honor of the 100th anniversary of the distinguished alum’s birth, according to center director Darnell Hunt. “We […]
Author Archives: Jennifer Riley
Culinary interns cook up lively palate
Only weeks ago, Rabih Nabahani stood without direction as she waited in line to file for unemployment. Today, she is scheduled to graduate from a culinary trade school with an internship in the UCLA Medical Center’s cafeteria behind her. After losing her job in the travel industry, Nabahani “didn’t know what was going to come […]
Group assesses religion’s value
While most student groups avoid using names that form crudely denoted acronyms, one young club jokes that the acronym “ASS” fits its light-hearted style. The Associated Secular Students was formed in fall 2002 with the goal of facilitating rational discussion of a variety of subjects concerning theology, according to Co-founder Richard Vulich. “Our name shows […]
Fire in University Apartments alarms many tenants, but none hurt
At least five fire trucks arrived at 475 Gayley on Wednesday evening in response to a fire alarm at the University Apartments, according to witnesses at the scene of the fire. There were no injuries, but fire and water damage left charred walls and flooded floors. Some witnesses said they believed the flames were a […]
Technology patents may earn over $1 million
Last year, UCLA received more than $10 million in supplemental income from the sale of patented technology. According to the Office of Intellectual Property Administration, this year is looking even better. UCLA is expected to earn over $1 million for its most recent patent agreement, said George Abe, the office’s business development manager for physical […]
Service industry fills some of dot-com void
Since the sky-high market of online start-up companies hit rock bottom, analysts and job searchers nationwide have waited for another field to boom and provide the next flurry of high-paying jobs. But with industries wounded and basic service-related jobs on the rise, no single field has replaced technology to corner the market on success, according […]
Investing in internships may prove profitable
With the school-free season of summer approaching, students are deciding how to use the sunny days ahead as efficiently and effectively as possible. But while initial inclination for students might be a temporary retail job for some quick cash, seeking out and seizing an internship opportunity can prove more beneficial in the long run, according […]