Nour Dabboussi said that Jane Bitar was a bubble of happiness and someone students could always run to for help. Bitar, former manager of the department of communication, retired this June after working at UCLA for 37 years. Dabboussi, who graduated in June, said she met Bitar at orientation during her first quarter at UCLA […]
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UCLA Extension partnership creates educational program for underserved community
Some adults said they want to continue their education because they want to successfully showcase why their skills and experience are useful to potential employers. UCLA Extension, an institution affiliated with UCLA that offers career and educational programs, partnered with PUENTE Learning Center, an organization that offers educational programs to adults and children in Los […]
UC admits greater number of transfers, out-of-state students for fall 2018
The University of California admitted a higher number of community college transfer students and out-of-state students than previous years for fall 2018, according to early enrollment numbers released Wednesday. UCLA admitted 474 fewer freshmen but 51 more transfer students than last year. Overall, UCLA accepted students from 109 in-state community colleges. The UC faced pressure […]
App issuing biweekly surveys of campus climate to be released fall quarter
This post was updated July 9 at 12:35 p.m. UCLA researchers will launch a new app that aims to better understand the campus climate, which includes a variety of factors that contribute to students’ experience at UCLA. BruinX, the research and development branch of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, finished beta testing their […]
UCLA faculty member remembered for contributions to LGBTQ studies, dance
Doran George had a distinctive and infectious laugh that their friends and colleagues said was outrageous. “Anybody that you speak to could mimic their laugh. It was pure joy and you never knew when it was coming,” said Dan Froot, a professor in the world arts and cultures/dance department. “It would come in the middle […]
UCLA Extension relocating to make room for new student housing
UCLA Extension is relocating its administrative building to make room for new student housing. UCLA Extension began moving from its location at Le Conte Avenue on June 26 and is scheduled to complete the relocation process by July 13, according to a university press release. The new location for the UCLA Extension administrative staff will […]
Authorities, students review UCLA’s responses to emergency situations
During the Skirball fires in December, students received security alerts to their phones and emails about campus safety, class schedules and potential actions regarding evacuations. The BruinAlert system provides security updates via text message and email to students, faculty and staff and is regulated by the UCLA Office of Emergency Management. UCPD and the Los […]