Professor Vahe Peroomian teaches students physics and astronomy, and, in his spare time, has taught himself landscape photography skills. Peroomian takes a slightly different approach when it comes to taking photos by practicing infrared photography, which utilizes more of the spectrum of light than our eyes can see. the result of Peroomian’s passion for infrared […]
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UCLA professor creates nonprofit to help children cope with cancer
On Aug. 5, 2011, doctors told Justin Wilford, a UCLA geography lecturer, what no parent wants to hear. His 4-year-old son, Max, had brain cancer. About two months later, Wilford and his wife, Audra Wilford, founded the MaxLove Project, a nonprofit organization that helps children fighting cancer and other life-threatening conditions. The idea for the […]
UCLA hosts vigil for Isla Vista tragedy
Hundreds of people gathered in Royce Quad to mourn the recent deaths of UC Santa Barbara students in the Isla Vista tragedy. With candles in their hands, UCSB and UCLA students, parents and alumni heard the words of those personally affected by the incident. A rendition of Coldplay’s “Yellow” brought a few to tears. Daily […]
Hundreds gather at vigil to remember Santa Barbara victims
Hundreds of UCLA students, UC Santa Barbara alumni and other University of California community members gathered on Monday night in Royce Quad in solidarity with those affected by Friday’s shooting near UC Santa Barbara. University of California campuses held vigils across the state to honor them.
Creative minds behind “Let There Be” show
To commemorate its 95th birthday, UCLA contracted Mirada to engineer a light show on the surface of Royce Hall. Donors and students watched the elaborate production, which was centered around the theme of light. The light show chronicles the university’s rich history of achievements. Mirada founder and UCLA alumnus Javier Jimenez calls the project an […]
Ashe About Your Health: Traveling abroad and health
Traveling abroad this summer? On this week’s Ashe About Your Health, learn about the precautionary health measures one must take before boarding the plane. Dr. David Baron offers traveling tips to prevent disease overseas, listing the appropriate vaccinations and antibiotics to bring when traveling and outlining the health and safety concerns from the Centers for Disease Control […]
Songs & Stories: We The Folk
We The Folk, an up-beat group of UCLA students plus one alumni, performs “She Belongs” – a fun, catchy tune that touches on an aspect of life that many young people can relate to: staying up all night, talking about life with someone that you care about. “It’s got kind of a beachy, casual setting […]