Thursday, April 23, 1998 Philanthropists give thought to economics of health care HEALTH: Foundations seek to educate public, fund policy research By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Staff On Tuesday, leaders of four of the best-funded philanthropic groups in the nation worked on ways to enhance the public welfare. The chief executives discussed the quality of […]
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Real bruins
Thursday, April 23, 1998 Real bruins PEOPLE: Nick Tobey has overcome dyslexia to help run the family business and author a proposition By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Senior Staff "A lot of people like Perfect Paul, but I prefer Doctor Dennis," admitted Nick Tobey with a laugh. "He’s the typical Jewish doctor, so maybe it’s […]
Student union fee increase would fundservice groups
Thursday, April 23, 1998 Student union fee increase would fund service groups REFERNDUM: If approved by Carnesale, students will vote on issue in election By Dennis Lim Daily Bruin Contributor The undergraduate student government (USAC) approved a referendum to increase student union fees next fall in order to increase funds for the community service groups. […]
Kofi Annan receives UCLA Medal
Thursday, April 23, 1998 Kofi Annan receives UCLA Medal POLITICS: U.N. leader says nations should try to prevent conflicts in the 21st century By Michael Weiner Daily Bruin Contributor Using African conflicts as an example, Kofi Annan, secretary-general of the United Nations, emphasized conflict prevention in international relations at the Faculty Center on Wednesday. Members […]
Book contest brings out diverse backgrounds of participants
Thursday, April 23, 1998 Book contest brings out diverse backgrounds of participants COMPETITION: Theater, Malcolm X among topics of winning collections By Michelle Navarro Daily Bruin Senior Staff It was that time of the year again for bookworms to strut their stuff. Wednesday afternoon, a lively group of students and faculty gathered in the University […]
Community Briefs
Wednesday, April 22, 1998 Community Briefs Medical employee receives Golden Bruin Kevin Clark, coordinator of blood donor resources for the UCLA Blood and Platelet Center was recently recognized as a Golden Bruin. Clark, a 16-year UCLA medical employee was honored for his commitment to on the job excellence and his vital contributions to increasing the […]
UC campuses receive funds for engineers
Wednesday, April 22, 1998 UC campuses receive funds for engineers ACADEMICS: Initiative seeks to produce 800 more graduates of computer, electrical field By Brian Fishman Daily Bruin Contributor Industry and Gov. Pete Wilson are pulling Californians further away from the proverbial farm. In his budget for 1998-99, Gov. Wilson allocated $6 million to increase student […]