On-campus coupons for students with meal plans increase in value by $1

Students with meal plans can now save an extra dollar with meal coupons for on-campus restaurants. The Associated Students UCLA announced Oct. 5 that UCLA Dining Services has increased the value of dorm coupons by $1, bringing the value up to $3.45 from $2.45. The Meal Numeration Coupon Program, also known as dorm coupons, allows […]

Retiring psychology professor reflects on, encourages interdisciplinary research

David Sears said he once flirted with former President Barack Obama during a photo opportunity. “He said, ‘Where do you teach?’ and I said UCLA, and he said, ‘Oh, my wife was just there last spring and she said it was such a beautiful campus,’” Sears said. “Then I said, ‘Well, your wife has wonderful […]

Economics professor Bill Simon receives My Last Lecture Award

UCLA professor and 2002 California gubernatorial candidate Bill Simon often dresses up as famous economic figures like J.P. Morgan for his classes. “A couple years after I ran for governor, a friend of mine asked me, what are you going to do now?” Simon said. “I said I’d like to get dressed up like Julius […]

Mentorship organization to build bridges between Bruins, professionals

A new student-run organization aims to provide professional mentorship for students. Bruin Bridges, which launched in April and held its first meeting Friday, connects students to leaders in various industries who will advise and mentor them. Twenty-one students are participating in the program this quarter. Giulia Sperandio, president of Bruin Bridges and a third-year economics […]

Air Force ROTC assistant professor glides into retirement

Air Force Maj. Lenard Soriano presented a cadet with a 20 mm shell from an F-16 aircraft that he milled into a bottle opener to thank him for organizing his retirement ceremony. “Are you 21 yet?” Soriano said. “Use it to open your beverage of choice.” Soriano, an assistant professor in UCLA Air Force ROTC, […]