Students were able to get information about health- and wellness-related internships and speak with committee leaders at an event Monday. The undergraduate student government Student Wellness Commission held a resource fair called the Well-Fair in Bruin Plaza to encourage students to learn more about wellness-related issues and become involved in SWC, said Christina Lee, the […]
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Residential Life launches themed floor for Pilipino community
Hedrick Hall 5 South will now be the official Pilipino residential floor for UCLA. A group of students approached the Residential Life staff about creating the Pilipin@ Community because they wanted a community on the Hill that would represent their culture, said Lori Vogelgesang, director of academic programs at UCLA Residential Life. The Pilipino residential […]
New USAC committee holds international student forum
This post was updated Oct. 24 at 9:25 p.m. UCLA officials and student leaders discussed ways to address international students’ concerns at a forum held Friday. Attendees of the International Student Leaders Forum discussed how UCLA leaders can increase collaboration between cultural groups, help international students integrate with American culture and improve resources currently available […]
ASUCLA Board of Directors recap – Sept. 30
Associated Students UCLA is a multimillion-dollar organization that provides student services and activities that the university does not fund. It oversees the Undergraduate Students Association Council, Graduate Students Association, Communications Board, campus services and enterprises. Board of Directors meetings are monthly and open to the public. Executive reports Executive Director Bob Williams said Ackerman Union’s […]
LAFD responds to small rubbish fire reported near UCLA Medical Plaza
Firefighters extinguished a small rubbish fire at Westwood Plaza and Le Conte Avenue Friday afternoon. Brian Humphrey, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson, said the department received reports of smoke near UCLA Medical Plaza at about 2:04 p.m. Firefighters arrived and put out the fire at about 2:10 p.m. No injuries were reported. The cause of […]
Sbarro leaves Ackerman Union following final contract extension
Sbarro, a chain pizza restaurant, closed its location in Ackerman Union on Thursday. ASUCLA is still negotiating with a replacement vendor, said Cindy Bolton, the director of food services for ASUCLA. The restaurant has been in Ackerman Union for almost 20 years, she said. Sbarro has had multiple leases and extensions with ASUCLA. The last […]
Geffen Hall construction projected to finish in early October
The David Geffen School of Medicine will complete construction of a new building that will house classrooms and office space in early October. Geffen Hall will open at the corner of Le Conte Avenue and Tiverton Drive in January, said Clarence Braddock, vice dean for education at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. […]