Tuesday, July 14

In the news:

Hispanic, Latinx students represented in new graduate student group

Students from different backgrounds came together to celebrate the launching of a new Hispanic and Latinx graduate student group Thursday night. The Graduate Students Association, Hispanic/Latinx Graduate Students Association and the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars hosted a launching party called the “UCLA After Hours” at the W Los Angeles hotel in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: The Graduate Students Association and the Dashew Center for International Students a Scholars hosted “UCLA After Hours” to celebrate the official launching of the Hispanic/Latinx Graduate Students Association. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)


Alumnus memorializes UCLA alumni who died in action during WWII

A UCLA alumnus’ research is bringing attention to the hundreds of UCLA alumni and previous students who died fighting in World War II. Bill Beigel, a World War II historian and UCLA alumnus, shared his ongoing research of UCLA veterans killed in action during World War II at the James West Alumni Center on Thursday. Read more...

Photo: Bill Beigel, a historian and UCLA alumnus, shared stories of UCLA students and alumni who were killed in action during World War II at an event Thursday. (Dayoung Lee/Daily Bruin)


Research workshop addresses international student issues, concerns

A graduate researcher said at an event Wednesday that international students had a negative perception of UCLA following 2016’s campus shooting. At the International Student Leadership Coalition’s Applied Research Workshop in Ackerman, Justin Gelzhiser, the chair of applied research for the ISLC, said campus events like the June 2016 shooting can compound international students’ stress and homesickness. Read more...

Photo: Justin Gelzhiser spoke about how campus events impact international students at the ISLC Applied Research Workshop & Mixer on Wednesday. (Farida Saleh/Daily Bruin)


Students voice thoughts on state budget proposals at Bruin Day of Action

Students voiced their opposition to a California budget proposal that would increase University of California tuition at an event Wednesday. The Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Office of the External Vice President held the “Bruin Day of Action” to inform students about how state funding allocations could impact college affordability and to convey their concerns to legislators, said EVP Chloe Pan. Read more...

Photo: Students signed postcards detailing their perspectives on the budget proposals during the “Bruin Day of Action” event Tuesday. (Chengcheng Zhang/Daily Bruin)


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)


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)


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)



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