Receiving a 2005 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award isn’t something most people would be modest about ““ but Kenny Burrell, director of the Jazz Studies Program at UCLA, certainly is. The Jazz Masters Award is the highest honor people can receive for their contributions to the promotion and advancement of the American […]
Author Archives: Kristie Bertucci
UCLA professor puts limelight on operetta
Operetta, the long-neglected cousin of opera and musical theater, is finally getting some much-deserved recognition thanks to operetta expert Dr. Michael D. Miller, a professor of advanced mathematics at UCLA Extension. On Dec. 18-19, Miller’s Operetta Archives will present its second annual musical tribute to the long-forgotten genre of operetta titled “Delights of Early Broadway: […]
Month crosses cultural boundaries
Benedict Oladele, an international scholar from Nigeria, often has lunch with his friend Gary Moore, who drives a campus shuttle. While eating lunch and taking breaks from their busy schedules, the two share experiences from their different backgrounds. “We both share stories about our cultures and experiences, and while we are doing this, we learn […]
Activities Center opens its doors
Several UCLA student organizations finally found a home in the newly named Student Activities Center, which celebrated its grand opening Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony was held in front of the building ““ formally known as the Men’s Gymnasium ““ which was decorated with blue and gold balloons. Speakers for the event included Chancellor Albert Carnesale, […]
Professor dies at age 54
Jayne Spencer, a professor in the history and Latin American studies departments, died of an unexpected illness Saturday. She was 54. Spencer’s career at UCLA started 15 years ago when she was a graduate student in the history department. She later became a professor in Latin American history and, more recently, a coordinator in the […]
Students observe Day of the Dead
Halloween is not the only day when spirits of the dead are remembered and believed to roam the earth. On Nov. 1-2, many people will celebrate “Dia de los Muertos,” ““ the Day of the Dead or All Souls Day ““ as they remember and honor those who have have died. In observance of the […]
“˜UCLA: Next’ saved from budget cut
With the help of a department chair, the UCLA student-produced show and class, “UCLA: Next,” continues for a third season despite major budget cuts in funding for the arts programs. The show, which is a cross between a reality show and a documentary, was created entirely by a crew of about 40 UCLA graduate and […]