UCLA is seeking to inform more students about fellowship and research opportunities abroad. The UCLA International Institute is reintroducing the International Education Fair on Wednesday for International Education Week. Read more...
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November 15, 11:03 pm
International Education Fair to include wider range of resources
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November 15, 12:04 am
Q&A: Vice provost Cindy Fan discusses International Education Week
UCLA is celebrating International Education Week this week, an initiative of the departments of State and Education. The UCLA International Institute and various campus partners will host events to encourage all students to learn more about different parts of the world, either through studying and researching abroad or taking on-campus courses. Read more...
Photo: Cindy Fan, vice provost of international studies and global engagement, is the head of the UCLA International Institute. (Courtesy of Cindy Fan)
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November 15, 12:02 am
Passionate linguistics professor, marathon runner dies at 75
Every time Russell Schuh ran the Los Angeles marathon, he wore the same shirt from the UCLA linguistics department and red high school shorts. They were falling apart and full of holes, but he considered them his lucky running clothes, said Gretchen Kelly, his daughter. Read more...
Photo: UCLA linguistics professor Russell Schuh died Nov. 8 at the age of 75 of cancer. He was passionate about Chadic languages in northern Nigeria and was dedicated to teaching students, said Gretchen Kelly, his daughter. (UCLA Linguistics Department)
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November 13, 9:52 pm
Luskin center to introduce first robot concierge in Southern California
At less than 2 feet tall, LARA stood dwarfed by its human developers at an event last week. The robot got cold feet before introducing himself to the audience. Read more...
Photo: The Luskin Automated Robot Assistant, or LARA, will greet guests at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center as a concierge robot that will also help researchers collect data on human-robot interactions. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
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November 12, 5:38 pm
CrossCheck Live showcases faculty perspectives on processing election
Faculty advised students on how to move forward following the election results at an event Thursday. The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion organized a CrossCheck Live event called “Processing the Election” to help students digest the election and evaluate the election’s potential consequences for students. Read more...
Photo: Vice Chancellor Jerry Kang moderated a panel Thursday that included 11 faculty members who spoke about the election results and how students should continue to stay active and engaged in politics. (Tianyi Ruan/Daily Bruin)
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November 10, 1:25 pm
Students protest election with ‘Love Trumps Hate Rally’ on campus
This post was updated Nov. 10 at 2:08 p.m. Students raised their fists in the air while marching from Kerckhoff Hall on Thursday afternoon in protest of Donald Trump’s election. Read more...
Photo: Hundreds of students chanted and waved signs as they marched through UCLA on Thursday afternoon at a “Love Trumps Hate” event organized by several student groups. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
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November 9, 11:49 pm
Block meets with Daily Bruin editorial board, discusses campus issues
Chancellor Gene Block meets with the Daily Bruin editorial board every quarter to discuss issues affecting campus and to explain administrative policies. At their meeting Wednesday, Block and Monroe Gorden, Jr., interim vice chancellor of student affairs, spoke about the election, campus safety and mental health resources on campus, among other topics. Read more...