Wednesday, April 29

UCLA student group combines photography with philanthropy

Thuyet Nguyen knelt down in front of Royce Hall and snapped a photo of a graduating senior. The shutter of the camera clicked just as it had in Vietnam when he photographed students playing soccer at the local temple of his hometown. Read more...

Photo: Alumni Sonny Bui and Thuyet Nguyen created Fotohearts in May. They offer free graduation photo shoots in exchange for optional donations toward students in Vietnam. (Courtesy of Thuyet Nguyen and Sonny Bui)


TFT alum brings conservation to life in award-winning “Zoya”

Sahirr Sethhi and his film crew prepared for a scene in India’s Kanha National Park, utilizing the sunset’s tint on the green environment as the backdrop for a shot. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Sahirr Sethhi won a College Television Award – a student Emmy Award – for his thesis film “Zoya,” which was filmed in the forests of Kanha National Park in India. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


Q&A: “God of Carnage” actors discuss differences in various acting mediums

Simon Helberg said acting in a radio play is a completely different muscle of the performance business. Helberg, who plays Howard Wolowitz on “The Big Bang Theory,” and his wife Jocelyn Towne will perform in L.A. Read more...

Photo: Real life married couple Jocelyn Towne and Simon Helberg will play onstage couple Alain and Annette Reille in L.A. Theatre Works’ production of “God of Carnage.” (Courtesy of Sam McCay)


LACMA: Reigning Men

LACMA’s Reigning Men exhibition highlights 300 years of men’s fashion. The curators of this show include UCLA alumni Sharon Takeda and Kaye Spilker. Assistant curator Clarissa Esguerra explains the thematic exhibit, which will be at LACMA until August 21, 2016. Read more...

Photo: (Naren Akurati Daily Bruin)


Q&A: Fowler’s new chief curator explains his role, goals for the museum

One of Matthew Robb’s favorite childhood activities was counting the number of dogs in paintings. As a child, Robb traveled with his family around the world visiting collections like the National Gallery in London and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Read more...

Photo: Matthew Robb assumed the role of chief curator at the Fowler Museum at UCLA on June 13. He said the position entails working with donors, artistic colleagues and viewers of the exhibition. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo Editor)


Founder of UCLA’s Ed2010 graduates with passion for magazine writing

This post was updated on June 20 at 1:35 p.m. Iris Goldsztajn opened the Google Docs app on her phone and began writing a new magazine article while simultaneously beginning her workout on an elliptical. Read more...

Photo: During the 2015-2016 school year, fourth-year communication studies student Iris Goldsztajn started UCLA’s chapter of the national magazine club Ed2010. Goldstazjn began writing for magazine publications her second year and has written hundreds of articles on subjects ranging from student fundraising to asexuality. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Theater professor Sue-Ellen Case leaves mark on feminist, LGBT theory

When Sue-Ellen Case had to decide whether to go to Stanford or UC Berkeley to complete her doctorate in theater, the choice was a no-brainer. At the time, Berkeley was at the forefront of the feminist movement. Read more...

Photo: Distinguished theater professor Sue-Ellen Case plans to spend time with her dog, work in her garden and ultimately continue her research in theater after retiring from UCLA. (Mischa Rajendiran/Daily Bruin)