Brenda Stevenson recounted facing racial discrimination in the segregated South during her childhood at a UCLA event commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination Wednesday. “I remember the burning crosses. I remember being spat on by white boys entering the movie theater while the coloreds were leaving,” said Stevenson, a UCLA history professor. […]
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California Supreme Court ruling implies university holds responsibility
A recent California Supreme Court decision could strengthen an alumna’s lawsuit against the University of California Board of Regents over an on-campus stabbing at UCLA, an expert said. Katherine Rosen was stabbed multiple times by another student in a classroom in 2009, according to court documents. Damon Thompson, who stabbed Rosen, had been treated by […]
AFSCME protests, claims UC perpetuates racial, gender hiring bias
The University of California unions and students claimed the UC has widened the gap between its highest and lowest earners and has shown bias against female employees and employees of color at a protest Wednesday. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 published a report Monday criticizing rising income inequality among UC employees, […]
Alumna, actress Mayim Bialik will deliver commencement address for 2018
An actress and UCLA alumna will deliver the 2018 college commencement address in June, UCLA officials announced Wednesday. Mayim Bialik, who is known for her role in the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory,” will speak at both commencement ceremonies in Pauley Pavilion on June 15. Patricia Turner, senior dean of the UCLA College, said in […]
Hillel allows students to exchange meal swipes for kosher food
Students can now use their meal plan swipes to get kosher food at Hillel at UCLA’s building on Hilgard Avenue. Rabbi Aaron Lerner, the executive director at Hillel, announced the program Thursday on Facebook. Hillel is a campus group focused on cultivating the local Jewish community. Lerner said the group had worked with UCLA for […]
Q&A: Chancellor’s immigration advisor talks undocumented student assistance
The Chancellor’s Advisory Council on Immigration Policy will hold a town hall Thursday to inform students about the steps UCLA is taking to support undocumented and international students. The event will feature tabling by different campus entities, such as the Undocumented Student Program, and a panel of administrators including Jerry Kang, vice chancellor for equity, […]
BruinBus to add new stops, modify routes to improve service quality
BruinBus plans to change its routes and add additional stops starting April 16. BruinBus, a year-round bus service students and faculty can use to travel around campus and areas near UCLA, will operate two new routes in clockwise and counterclockwise loops, according to UCLA Transportation. The new U1 route, replacing the campus shuttle, will operate […]