While psychiatry Professor Kenneth Wells has been composing music since the age of 12, he had never before written an opera for a public audience.
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Student group advocates for financial aid reforms on behalf of undocumented students
Michael, an undocumented first-year student who could not give his real name for security purposes, takes five buses every day to get to campus from his hometown of Duarte, a commute that often takes over five hours per day.
Annual graduate student event brings policy students and policy experts together
A group of 18 UCLA graduate students traveled to Los Angeles City Hall on Feb. 19 to discuss whether privatization of the Los Angeles Zoo is the right answer to budget woes.
Campus groups hope to raise awareness of Palestinian struggles
Throughout Palestine Awareness Week, which starts Tuesday, several student groups will educate the UCLA community about the conflict occurring in Palestine and how it affects all ethnic groups.
Chancellor Gene Block announces cost-efficient plans to maintain academic excellence
As university administrators await final budget decisions for the 2010-2011 school year, they are taking measures to maintain academic excellence, from cutting less relevant courses to raising funds and speaking to government officials.
University of California receives state audit
An examination of the University of California’s finances began Wednesday as part of a state audit, according to a statement from the UC Office of the President.
Toyota recall includes fuel-efficient Zipcars at UCLA and other universities
With the massive recall of Toyota vehicles last week and the power-steering problems now experienced by Toyota Corolla owners, millions of drivers have been affected by the defects that have surfaced throughout Toyota’s vehicle line-up.