On the same day U.N. weapons inspectors returned to Iraq, thousands of miles away UCLA students debated the war-inducing implications of their investigation. More than 100 students came to Rolfe Hall to watch advocates for both sides of the controversy discuss whether to invade Iraq. Three members of the self-proclaimed “pro-intervention” side of the argument […]
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“˜Memo’ supports immigrant workers
The first event in the United States under a new “Memo of Understanding” between UCLA and Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico took place Monday on campus, raising awareness about neglected human rights issues for immigrant workers. Speaking on behalf of Mexican immigrant workers, presenters in Tom Bradley International Hall worked Monday to educate legislators and […]
Conferences promote Armenian cultural awareness
The 11th session in a series of conferences on Armenian culture took place this past weekend on campus, enlightening both students and members of the surrounding community to the little-known history of the city of Smyrna. Sessions took place in Young Hall on Saturday and Sunday and featured authorities on Armenian history from around the […]