This post was updated July 25 at 9:45 p.m. Construction of the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center is now complete, as the center prepares for its soft opening Aug. 7. The center will host a grand opening event Oct. 7. The center, which is partly funded by a $40 million donation from alumni Meyer […]
Author Archives: Meghan Hodges
TFT criticized for lack of transparency in admissions process
Several students said they think the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television misled applicants about its admissions process this year. John Caldwell, vice chair of undergraduate studies in the film, television and digital media department, said department officials decided they would no longer accept applications from internal transfer students for the Film, Television and […]
Bruins weigh in on study about children raised by same-sex parents
Sami Emmer-Fink loved her childhood because every day was a girls’ day. “I had a different upbringing, with no male figure, but I can’t say that I missed out,” said Emmer-Fink, a first-year theater student. “I think it would be weird to have a dad – to wake up at 3 a.m. and have the […]
Q&A: Arianna Huffington discusses dangers of sleep deprivation
Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor in chief of the Huffington Post, is visiting UCLA on Wednesday to discuss the consequences of sleep deprivation. Huffington, author of “The Sleep Revolution,” is touring college campuses across the country to speak with students about the importance of sleep. Huffington will be visiting as part of a Healthy Campus […]
GSA presidential candidate stresses importance of community events
Every September, Michael Skiles walks the halls of his apartment building, sticking notes on the doors of his neighbors’ rooms to invite them to meet and socialize. Four years into his degree, Skiles said he is still focused on creating a vibrant social life for graduate students by hosting frequent socials through the Weyburn and […]
UCLA scientists create new system to identify cancer cells
BruinX seeks to improve UCLA experience, campus climate
Faculty members are collaborating with the vice chancellor of equity, diversity and inclusion to use social science research to improve student and faculty experiences on campus. BruinX, a group formed as part of the UCLA Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, is composed of three staff members who specialize in different aspects of detecting bias, […]