UCLA was one of the first universities to experiment with the Internet, which has evolved to become indispensable to the university and its students. Students enroll in courses, do research and lab experiments, submit homework and papers, engage in class discussions, do reading for their courses, and consult with librarians, academic counseling and health center […]
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Women discuss pollution effects
The first UCLA environmental health summit, held Thursday by the UCLA Institute of the Environment and the Women’s Foundation of California, focused on the disproportionate effects of pollution on women and children in a gender-based take on environmental issues. Progress and challenges for issues such as community building, policy change, medical improvements, cosmetics and transportation […]
[Orientation Issue] News: Campus crime has fallen, but precautions still advised
Crime at and around UCLA has decreased in the last year, but that does not mean precautions and preventative measures should be overlooked, say university police and university officials. According to newly released crime statistics from the UCPD, there were 1,167 violent and property crimes at UCLA in 2004, a decrease of 146 from the […]
System reform could help youth
Financial experts tend to agree that if reforms are made early to Social Security, there will be a lesser degree of impact on current youth. Social Security at the end of 2004 sustained 48 million beneficiaries and covered 159 million workers and their families, according to the recently released 2005 Annual Report of the Board […]
On-campus restaurants ponder price flux
The future of UCLA’s food model is mostly contingent on the Food Services Master Plan and the ASUCLA fee referendum. As it stands, the campus’ food model is a mixture of privately contracted and university-operated restaurants. While the structure of ASUCLA eateries may not be altered, smaller changes may take place in the near future. […]
Tycoon to share insight on Bollywood
A multitalented Bollywood tycoon will speak to the UCLA Anderson School of Management community on Wednesday. Bhuvan Lall, president and CEO of Lall Entertainment, has had more than 18 years of experience with the Indian film industry. His privately owned company has major interests in animation, broadcasting and cinema. The company’s first project was launched […]
Vice chancellor emeritus receives recognition overseas
An honorable distinction was given to a UCLA director for his work with the Global Access Program from the Finnish government, where UCLA business students can apply their skills in foreign countries. A prestigious Finnish award was given to a UCLA vice chancellor emeritus. Dr. Elwin Svenson, executive director of International Programs for the UCLA […]