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Artist Paul McCarthy gives his take on the works of Paul Thek in Hammer Museum lecture
Tuesday night at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater, artist Paul McCarthy spoke about his take on the work of Paul Thek, one of the world’s first installation artists who died 23 years ago from AIDS.
Practice notes: UCLA football practice, day 3
Another day of practice is behind the Bruins, and the UCLA football once again steered clear of devastating injury news.
UCLA School of Law gets $10 million donation from alumnus Lowell Milken
The UCLA School of Law received a $10 million gift Tuesday, the largest in its history.
The donation from businessman and education reform advocate Lowell Milken, the school’s Public Service Alumnus of the Year in 2009, will provide funds for a new business law institute, additional student scholarships and faculty retention.
The donation has enabled the law school to fulfill and even exceed fundraising goals under its $100 million Campaign for UCLA School of Law, according to a statement from the school.
“This critical campaign and the transformative gift from Lowell Milken show that our students, alumni and friends share the vision and values that define us as a great public law school, and their ongoing support will help us to overcome the often dour predictions prompted by the state and national budget crisis,” said Rachel Moran, dean of the UCLA School of Law.
Practice notes: UCLA football practice, day 2
The second day of fall football practice is in the books and, once again, there were no major injuries for the Bruins.
Practice notes: Bruins open 2011 football season
UCLA’s first day of fall practice went by without much ado. There were no pads, no changes in the depth chart, and no injuries. (Given UCLA’s track record, that last one might be the most surprising.) Here’s a quick recap of the Monday at Spaulding Field:
Pepper drummer Yesod Williams talks about the evolution the band has experienced
With Vans Warped Tour coming to L.A. on Wednesday, Pepper drummer Yesod Williams spoke with Daily Bruin’s Marjorie Yan about the band’s experiences and future goals.