Author Archives: Lee Bialik

Hundreds of ROTC students from the graduating class of 2003 will leave UCLA to enter careers in the military. While students have varying reasons for originally joining ROTC, they agree that they are excited about a career in the military even while some of their family members might not be. Fourth-year aerospace engineering student Josh […]

A decrease in private funding for research this year indicates that UCLA’s research has reached a stopping point in expansion, said Andrew Neighbour, associate vice chancellor for research. “UCLA-sponsored research has typically been rising 15 to 20 percent a year for the last four to five years,” he said. “We’re going to see a flattening […]

Student Psychological Services is considering curtailing services and charging a $10 fee for appointments next year if Governor Gray Davis’ projected budget cuts proceed as planned, said SPS Director Dr. Harold Pruett. Psychologists at SPS think any obstacle to treatment could be potentially harmful to students. Many students agree, though some do not think a […]

UCLA will face substantial cuts next year as part of the state budget, though Gov. Gray Davis’ revision did not increase those cuts as was expected, said Vice Chancellor of Finance and Budget Steve Olsen in an interview this past week. Funding reductions to instruction will likely be replaced with raised student fees, and UCLA […]

The university announced last week that acting dean Christopher Waterman will officially become dean of the School of Arts and Architecture on June 1, ending a 10-month search to fill the position. As dean, Waterman said his primary goals will be to develop interdepartmental projects and expand outreach in the arts to the community. Existing […]

The fate of the controversial vending kiosk in front of Bunche Hall has been decided: it is staying, said Executive Vice Chancellor Daniel Neuman. Most graduate students are happy about the decision, while some faculty members are still angry that the kiosk was installed in the first place without their consultation. Neuman said he would […]

Chancellor Albert Carnesale advocated the use of race and ethnicity in admissions and warned that the effects of state budget cuts are only beginning in a press conference with the Daily Bruin on Friday. Carnesale reiterated his belief in the importance of diversity on campus and that UCLA is disadvantaged in being prohibited by law […]