Increased tensions between China and Japan in recent weeks have greatly influenced international relations across the world and have impacted members of the UCLA community. The dispute between the two countries has resulted partly from China’s anger over Japan’s aggression in Asia during World War II. The events in Asia have made some members of […]
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Events brings community together
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday night in Ackerman Grand Ballroom to celebrate Palestinian culture and heritage. The third annual Palestinian Culture Night featured speakers, music performances, dances, an art exhibit and displays of traditional Palestinian outfits. With violins, drums and tambourines playing traditional music some members of the audience even came forward at one point […]
Tsunami aid continues via Hollywood Artist Alliance
Continuing tsunami relief efforts have brought some UCLA faculty members in direct contact with the entertainment industry. The desire to provide direct relief to the victims of the tsunami in Sri Lanka has driven married faculty members Lokubanda and Niranjala Tillakaratne to come together with Camille Cellucci from Hollywood Artist Alliance to rebuild a village […]
Group’s voice heard again
After a two-year period of inactivity, the Nigerian Student Association is returning to UCLA. Four students ““ Ada Nwokafor, Akanimo Udi, Obi Iroezi and Elliot Olaniyan ““ are responsible for the return of the organization. “We had a voice on campus before, and now we are trying to bring it back,” said Nwokafor, a fourth-year […]
U.S. seeks to bring stability to Armenia
Over 100 students and faculty members gathered in Ackerman Thursday to welcome U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John M. Evans to UCLA. People sat in chairs, stood and even sat on the ground during the hour and a half discussion to hear Evans’ report from Armenia and take part in the afternoon’s open forum. During the […]
Chinese New Year celebration kicks off
Today marks the first day of the year of the rooster for the Chinese community and begins an over two-week period of celebrations and family reunions. Chinese New Year is popularly called the Spring Festival, and the festivities last for 15 days. It is also referred to as the lunar new year because it starts […]
Muslim integration in Europe discussed
With a large and steadily growing Muslim immigrant population in Europe, many people are questioning whether there will be a smooth transition for this community into European society. Mario Scialoja, the former Ambassador of Italy to Saudi Arabia, led a discussion on Thursday in Royce Hall on the contemporary situation of Muslim immigrants in Europe. […]