One of Scott Hugo’s favorite memories at UCLA was taking a cluster course with Gregory Kendrick, during which he wrote a final paper on Anakin Skywalker from the “Star Wars” films. “I’ll never forget when I handed it in, he had a little smile on his face when he referred to it as my magnum […]
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Campus dogs leave impact on hearts of UCLA community
Students and professors often bring their dogs to UCLA, whether to help serve as an icebreaker in large classes or just for socializing around campus. Get to know some of these dogs and their owners. Thomas Bradbury, professor of clinical psychology: Clinical psychology professor Thomas Bradbury frequently finds himself at the center of a swarm […]
Child nutrition researcher, Professor Emeritus Osman Galal dies at 85
Osman Galal, a professor emeritus in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, died of heart failure May 23 while traveling on an airplane to Los Angeles from Cairo. He was 85. Khalid Galal, Osman Galal’s son, said his father was enthusiastic about research in childhood nutrition and spent his life trying to make sure children from […]
Student groups to hold events discussing feminist ideals
Two student groups are hosting events this week to discuss different views on feminism. Bruin Republicans will host “Feminism is Cancer,” with conservative journalist Milo Yiannopoulos on Tuesday. In response, the Bruin Consent Coalition will host “Feminism is Cool” on Thursday. Bruin Republicans invited Yiannopoulos because he is a leading voice against third-wave feminism, said […]
Mathematics department’s Will Conley receives My Last Lecture Award
Throughout the school year, Will Conley spends many nights at UCLA, coaching students in his review sessions and greeting them not only with firm handshakes and polite hellos, but also hugs, requests for selfies and laughs. Conley, an assistant adjunct professor of mathematics, won the My Last Lecture Award on Tuesday. The award, which is […]
English TA allows students to pursue multiple ways to earn their As
Students in Jack Caughey’s class can turn in annotated McDonald’s menus and “interview” poems for class assignments. Caughey, a teaching assistant for English 4W: “Critical Reading and Writing,” encourages students to build their own syllabi. He said he thinks students can learn analytical skills by close-reading everything from classical literature to fast-food advertisements. “The fundamental […]
Cadets carry military values from family life to ROTC experience
When he was 2 years old, Robert Burns played with his green army soldiers and lined them up for war. Now, as Bruin Battalion commander, he does exactly what his sister said he was born to do: lead troops. Burns, a fourth-year geography student in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program, is among the […]