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Campus, News, Westwood

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November 8, 8:30 pm

Student leaders propose new Westwood council with more student influence

Students may soon have more control over how Westwood operates. Student leaders are pushing to create a local council to advise the Los Angeles City Council on students’ concerns regarding Westwood, such as its lack of nightlife and affordable housing. Read more...

Photo: Michael Skiles, president of the Graduate Students Association, said student leaders are beginning the process of creating a new neighborhood council that oversees UCLA, Westwood Village and the North Village. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)

Campus, News, Student Government

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November 7, 10:56 pm

Academic counselors answer one-on-one student questions at drop-in event

Students were able to have their academic planning questions addressed in minutes by counselors Tuesday. The Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Academic Affairs Commission held its first Counselor Speed Dating event at Rolfe Hall, during which students could speak with counselors from different academic counseling offices on campus including from the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Academic Advancement Program, College Academic Counseling and ASK Peer Counselors. Read more...

Photo: Students received academic counseling at the Counselor Speed Dating event at Rolfe Hall on Tuesday. (Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin)

Campus, National, News, Science & Health

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November 7, 10:00 pm

Alumna receives science education award, shares experience as astronaut

A recently retired astronaut, who is also a UCLA alumna, encouraged children attending a science festival Sunday to pursue an education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more...

Photo: Anna Fisher, a UCLA alumna and the first mother in space, had attended a NASA meeting to prepare for flight three days after giving birth. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)

Campus, News

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November 7, 9:07 pm

New social science master’s program offers interdisciplinary approach

A new social science master’s program aims to help students develop an interdisciplinary approach to solving social problems. The Master of Social Science Program, which launched in September, teaches its 20 students how to address complex social issues such as environmental degradation and economic inequality by collaborating with various social science departments, said Juliet Williams, chair of the Social Science Interdepartmental Program and a professor of gender studies. Read more...

Photo: Tamar Kremer-Sadlik, an assistant adjunct professor in anthropology, serves as the academic director of the Social Science Interdepartmental Program, which oversees the new Master of Social Sciences Program. (Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin)

Campus, News

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November 7, 7:41 pm

Donation from law school alumnus funds student commons renovation

The UCLA School of Law is renovating its student commons following a $1 million donation from one of its alumni. Alumnus Arthur Greenberg’s gift will fund a remodeling project to expand and modernize the Arthur N. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA School of Law’s student commons will get a repurposed locker room and new furniture following a $1 million donation from an alumnus.(Daily Bruin file photo)

Campus, National, News, UC

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November 7, 1:29 am

New tax plan proposed by GOP could hurt students and universities

A tax bill House Republicans introduced Thursday would cut tax benefits for college students and higher education institutions. The plan reduces tax credits college students receive for tuition by categorizing employer-provided tuition payments as taxable income and eliminating a deduction on the interest college alumni pay on student loans. Read more...

Photo: A University of California spokesperson said the proposed changes would hurt UC students who struggle with the cost of attending college but are outside the eligibility of need-based financial aid programs. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Campus, News

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November 7, 1:07 am

Cultural heritage institute to fund new Persian linguistics fellowship

The UCLA department of linguistics is establishing a fellowship in Persian linguistics with a $1 million donation from a Iranian culture institute, the university announced Monday. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute) The fellowship is named after Elahé Mir-Djalali, the founder of the Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute and an expert in language education and Iranian studies.


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