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Ambassadors link students, alumni Programs foster interaction with former Bruins By Rashmi Nijagal In this world where who you know often seems more important than what you know, a variety of organizations on campus are helping to introduce students to alumni and life after UCLA. The need for student-alumni interaction has led to the development […]

Ethnic studies centers expanding Centers overcome challenges, make advancements By Betty Song After 25 years of existence, UCLA’s ethnic studies programs continue to grow. As they tackle new challenges and meet new needs, the centers’ silver anniversary marks a celebration of achievements past and present. In 1969, mounting community and campus pressures for ethnic studies […]

Twenty-five years of history African-American studies: remembering the journey By Nancy Hsu Daily Bruin Senior Staff J.Daniel "Skip" Johnson ate his lunch with a dozen other African-American students and a professor outside Ackerman Union one hot summer afternoon. The year was 1967 and the topic wasn’t the upcoming midterm. It was racism. "What are we […]

Neuropsychiatric hospital’s survey results delayed Hospital seeks to end conditional accreditation By Donna Wong Daily Bruin Senior Staff Although the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital currently remains on probation, the hospital will have its accreditation status reviewed by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations this March. Last June, a special unannounced survey by […]

UC police look for suspect By Lucia Sanchez Daily Bruin Staff University police are conducting a campus-wide search for a forgery suspect, authorities said Thursday. Currently, the police are looking for a female suspect they would like to question as part of a forgery investigation. The department is requesting help from the public in finding […]

UCLA professors receive science fellowship honors By Tatiana Botton Two UCLA professors have been named fellowship winners for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, out of a pool of more than 140,000 members. Professors Roger Detels and John Campbell were awarded the fellowships for their scientific work in genetics and disease research. "It’s […]

Greeks unite, sponsor benefit dance-a-thon Fundraiser marks first of its kind in UCLA history By Jennifer K. Morita In a first-ever joint event, UCLA’s four greek councils are putting together a dance-a-thon to benefit underprivileged students Saturday night in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. "It’s the first time ever in UCLA history that all the greeks are […]