Carmine Clemente was one of the first UCLA professors in the ’70s to be more than a lecturer. He would prioritize interacting and engaging with students at a time when most professors simply stood in front of their classes to teach. Read more...
Photo: Carmine Clemente, a distinguished professor emeritus of neurobiology, died on Nov. 11 at the age of 88. He taught anatomy at UCLA for the past 52 years. (Courtesy of Jonathan Hiatt)
This post was updated Dec. 1 at 12:57 p.m. UCLA celebrated the end of International Education Week with a speech by Jared Diamond, geography professor and Pulitzer Prize winner. Read more...
Photo: Jared Diamond, geography professor and Pulitzer Prize winner, discussed at a UCLA Global Conversation event Thursday the importance of learning about the world as it becomes more interconnected. (Courtesy of Todd Cheney)
Members of Bruin Republicans said they have high hopes for President-elect Donald Trump’s transition into the White House. Students protested at several rallies throughout the week following Trump’s victory, but Bruin Republican members said they think students should accept the results of the election and move on. Read more...
Photo: Bruin Republicans did not initially take a stance on President-elect Donald Trump before the election, but now some members say they think the country should unite around its new leader. (Daily Bruin file photo)
UCLA students tested their strength, speed and agility as they raced in an obstacle course against a USC team. UCLA team members Amanda Adams, James Vaughan and Carter Allen were selected to compete against a USC team in the first season of the Esquire Network show “Team Ninja Warriors: College Madness.” [Related: UCLA student groups beat USC in voter registration] Teams from collegiate rivalries race in an obstacle course in the show, which is modified from the show “Team Ninja Warrior” for college teams, said Brian Richardson, executive producer of the show. Read more...
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Thousands of UCLA students gathered in Wilson Plaza on Thursday to witness the annual Beat ‘SC Bonfire and Rally. UCLA Alumni and the Student Alumni Association held the event from 6 p.m. Read more...
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Two UCLA-affiliated groups are competing for $100,000 grants, which they would use to improve Los Angeles. More than 280 organizations submitted proposals to the My LA2050 Grants Challenge. Read more...
Photo: The South Bay Center for Counseling entered the My LA2050 Grants Challenge with a project called Co/Lab that would help county residents form neighborhood advocacy groups to address local issues. (Courtesy of Chandelle Wiede)
Students discussed feminist issues and considered their visions for gender equality at student-run event on the Hill on Wednesday. The Intergroup Relations Program hosted a dinner dialogue about what they call white feminism. Read more...
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