Painting a mural of the U.S. on her old elementary school’s playground brought back memories for Sophia DoQui. DoQui, a first-year undeclared social sciences student, volunteered at Welby Way Elementary School, her alma mater, as part of UCLA Volunteer Day. The school was one of 49 sites UCLA students worked at on Volunteer Day, which […]
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UCLA appoints interim vice chancellor of legal affairs
UCLA appointed an attorney and managing campus counsel to serve as interim vice chancellor of legal affairs beginning Oct. 3, according to a UCLA statement released Friday. As the vice chancellor of legal affairs, L. Amy Blum will represent UCLA in lawsuits and provide legal consultation to Chancellor Gene Block and other administrators. Kevin Reed, […]
Renovations to Saxon Suites include common area, outdoor cinema space
Saxon Suites reopened this fall after UCLA Housing officials spent $25 million adding an outdoor cinema space, a barbecue pit and an LED-lit fireplace, among other renovations. UCLA spokesperson Rebecca Kendall said the building’s laundry facilities, fire alarm systems and bathroom fixtures were also redone. Outside, newly planted drought-tolerant landscaping surrounds the area. Movies can […]
UCPD looking for man accused of child molestation
University police are searching for a man who touched a child inappropriately during a UCLA women’s soccer match at Drake Stadium Friday night. The man sat behind the child on the bleachers about 9:20 p.m. and touched the child inappropriately, according to a UCPD alert. The man left the area when event staff confronted him. […]
ASUCLA Board of Directors recap – Sept. 25
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 director’s report ASUCLA Executive Director Robert Williams said […]
New Hill fitness center opens for tours as part of Recreation Day
This post was updated on Sept. 28 at 4:18 p.m. UCLA students living on campus can tour the new gym on the Hill Friday but will not be able to use the facility for another two weeks. The Bruin Fitness Center, located beneath Bruin Plate on the ground floor of Carnesale Commons, cost about $3.3 million to […]
New Charles E. Young North traffic light, bike lane installed
UCLA officials installed a new traffic light and bike lane Tuesday on Charles E. Young Drive North to better control traffic on the street. The traffic light and bike lane cost $400,000. Charles E. Young Drive North, which connects the east and west ends of campus, maintains a constant, heavy flow of pedestrians and cars, […]