Alum Jason Hong follows passion for music, orchestral conducting

Classical KUSC-FM (91.5) plays Antonin Dvorak’s “Carnival Overture,” performed by Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, amidst the traffic of the 405 freeway. UCLA alumnus Jason Hong listened to Dvorak’s song every day on his way to UCLA. Hong said he loved the way sounds in the song came from all different directions like […]

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UCLA alumni take over Arpa International Film Festival

Fourteen years ago, UCLA alumnus Alex Kalognomos first attended the Arpa International Film Festival as a patron. It was not until a few years later while waiting to enter a screening that Kalognomos was whisked away by a volunteer in need of help during the festival. Kalognomos has been actively involved as a volunteer and […]

‘Secret Life of Birds’ exhibit shows new view of human interaction

Human ancestors looked to birds in times of migration, followed their calls when hunting and even used them to send messages. Yet, as humans have evolved and modernized, we have become increasingly disconnected from birds and removed them from our urban environments. “Secret Life of Birds,” an exhibit from the UCLA Art | Sci Center […]

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Singer-songwriter takes artistic freedom to Fowler Out Loud concert

When Savannah Meares was a timid 4-year-old, her parents placed her into singing lessons, hoping she would branch out. After singing live in front of audiences for years, the third-year music history student said the stage now feels comfortable. “When you are up there on stage, you get a certain vibe from the audience and […]