This post was updated May 31 at 10:43 a.m. Some UCLA employees are concerned a decrease in disability insurance could hurt new mothers, who use it as a form of maternity leave. Emily Taylor, an expecting mother and director of the master of business administration career education and communications at the UCLA Anderson School of […]
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First set of students complete food studies program
Five graduate students became the first group to complete the UCLA food studies graduate certificate program last week. The food studies program, which the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs launched last fall, educates graduate students about food security. Students in the program can take courses on food production, urban planning, maternal and child nutrition, […]
Grad student starts committee to study international student matters
A graduate student developed a research committee dedicated to analyzing international student-specific issues at UCLA. Justin Gelzhiser, a graduate student in education, formed the committee to provide information on issues facing international students on campus, such as the recent immigration ban. The International Student Leadership Coalition, a student body consisting of student leaders from 18 […]
UCLA parents express approval for expanded evening child care program
Parenting students said they are pleased with the extended hours and improved facilities at the Little Bruins Clubhouse, an evening child care service. UCLA Recreation officially opened the child care program April 12 after implementing suggestions it received during the program’s winter pilot phase. The program aims to provide student parents with more time to […]
Photo: Nigerian Student Association hosts culture show, ‘Continuing a Legacy’
The 11th annual Nigerian Culture Show, called “Continuing a Legacy,” took place Friday night in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. The event, which was organized by the Nigerian Student Association at UCLA, was hosted by Chief Obi, a prominent Nigerian comedian. The event showcased Nigerian culture and issues through musical and dance performances, fashion shows and food.
Students protest to support communication studies lecturer Keith Fink
This post was updated on May 29 at 2:25 p.m. About 15 students protested in support of Keith Fink, a lecturer in the communication studies department, outside Murphy Hall on Friday afternoon. The protest was organized by Keep Fink at UCLA, a group of UCLA students and alumni that claims the administration is treating Fink […]
Students protest department’s evaluation of lecturer Keith Fink
Students are planning a protest demanding the university retain Keith Fink as a lecturer in the communication studies department. Keep Fink at UCLA, a group of UCLA students, alumni and activists, organized the protest, because they believe the administration is mistreating Fink’s excellence review. The protest will take place Friday on the lawn adjacent to […]