Tuesday, April 9, 1996 Jack Peltason donates retirement bonus to furthering educationBy Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff The Board of Regents approved a new scholarship fund in the name of past UC President Jack Peltason and his wife, Suzanne, from the hefty retirement bonus they refused to accept. At last month’s meeting, current UC President […]
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Staff research associates vote for unions
Tuesday, April 9, 1996 University Professional and Technical Employees to represent workers’ rightsBy Michael Angell Daily Bruin Contributor While unions fighting for recognition are usually associated with Kentucky coal-mines or Detroit assembly lines, the quiet halls of University of California research facilities have become the latest site of union activity as the men and women […]
Chili Peppers deliver one hot performance
Sunday, April 7, 1996 Sold-out show’s playlist focuses on material from band’s latest albumBy Sona Stepanian Daily Bruin Contributor The Forum rocked and grooved to the rhythms of the Red Hot Chili Peppers last Thursday night as the band played a sold out show for thousands of enthusiastic fans. The Chili Peppers, along with Dave […]
Daily Bruin office vandalized over weekend; no suspects
Monday, April 8, 1996 Computer hardware, phones, personal items damaged in pass-key burglaryBy Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff The Daily Bruin office was vandalized over the weekend, causing an unestimated amount of damage to computers, phone lines and office materials, said university police officer Perry Todd. The incident occurred sometime between 9:30 p.m. Saturday and […]
Laulhere remembered by friends
Monday, April 8, 1996 Geography student described as ‘shy, genuine, friendly’By Marie Blanchard Daily Bruin Contributor A UCLA geography student was killed two weeks ago when a bus she was riding in India fell into a ditch and overturned. Cherese Mari Laulhere, 21, who was visiting India with the Pittsburgh University Semester at Sea program, […]
Mitchell appointed to assist chancellor
Monday, April 8, 1996 Dean expected to ease transition for Young’s departureBy Anne Mai Daily Bruin Contributor Following Chancellor Charles Young’s decision to resign next June  after 27 years in the university’s highest post  some administrators are expecting a challenging transition from one leader to another. Administrators face the unusual difficulty of filling […]
Project aims to assist graduates with employment
Monday, April 8, 1996 Future of Work offers online discussion of today’s job marketBy Tiffany McElroy Daily Bruin Contributor In the modern age of technological advancement and economic recessions, many corporations and government agencies have been implementing changes such as downsizing, cutbacks and restructuring. Finding a secure job for today’s college students is not as […]