A UCLA alumnus and political commentator is giving a lecture on conservative political thought Wednesday. Ben Shapiro, who graduated from UCLA in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in political science, is an author and the founder and editor-in-chief of TruthRevolt, a conservative media group. Shapiro will lecture for about 30 minutes at the event, hosted […]
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UCLA to lead black studies consortium across UC
Researchers in black studies from southern University of California campuses will soon bring together their research on humanities-based topics in a UCLA-led program. Robin Kelley, a UCLA history professor and director of the newly formed Consortium for Black Studies in California, said the campuses will put on programs as part of the project and share […]
Four UCLA-led research projects awarded $1.7 million from UC MRPI
Four UCLA-led projects won a total of $1.7 million in research grants Monday for work that involves collaboration between University of California campuses. UCLA professors won the grant from the UC Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives competition, which gives funding to researchers who are leading a project that involves a minimum of three campuses, or […]
United Arab Society holds vigil for the victims of Islamic State group
Students gathered at Meyerhoff Park Thursday night for a vigil dedicated to Jordanian pilot Muath Al-Kasasbeh, Japanese journalist Kenji Goto and all the other people who the Islamic State group has killed. The Islamic State group, which is considered a terrorist organization by the United States government, has continued to gain control over territory in […]
UCLA’s Black Campus Ministries helps build sense of community
Anna-Nicole Genislow grew up with a blend of cultures, living with her stepmother from Mexico and her dad who was white and Jewish, until she was 12 years old. But she said she never fully identified with her black heritage on her mother’s side, even after she moved in with her cousin who was black.
UCLA to host Campus Climate Legislative Day
The undergraduate student government External Vice President’s office is holding the first-ever UCLA Campus Climate Legislative Day next month to give students an opportunity to talk about campus climate issues with local legislators. Conrad Contreras, Undergraduate Students Association Council external vice president, said the goal of the event is to bring legislators to campus so […]
UC Regents to discuss new advisory committee, budget proposal
The University of California Board of Regents will vote on the creation of a new advisory committee on the cost structure of the University and will discuss Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal, among other topics, at its meeting at UCSF Mission Bay on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday The President’s Task Force on Preventing and Responding […]