Students, former players and the mayor of Los Angeles are expected to participate in a day-long celebration for John Wooden on Oct. 14.
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Planning pays off for UCLA Volunteer Day
Seconds before the clock struck 8 in the morning, 5,375 first-year and transfer students flooded out of their residence halls, clothed in blue and gold, preparing to spend one of their first days at UCLA working as volunteers.
Anderson aims for financial self-sufficiency
The proposed financial self-sufficiency model for the UCLA Anderson School of Management, which plans to end the school’s reliance on state funds, has generated debates between graduate students and administration alike, while awaiting review and approval by University of California President Mark Yudof.
UC and CSU campuses race to register student voters
In the midst of the much-anticipated midterm election that comes to a head on Nov. 2, a smaller but still fierce competition has formed across California university campuses.
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books moves to USC
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, which will be entering its 16th year in 2011, will be changing locations to USC’s University Park Campus, according to a statement by the Los Angeles Times.
Phil Gussin, plumber turned professor
Phil Gussin’s hands used to be grubby, his skin a topography of calluses.
UCLA still adjusting to reduced funding
While students can look forward to a newly renovated Rieber Hall, a new venue for Bruin Bash and the beginning of a new school year, the campus they are returning to is still adjusting to last year’s budget cuts.
California’s budget plan, which was adopted for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, cut funding for the University of California system by $670 million for the current academic year.