University of California and state general funds have financed a total of $5 million for undocumented students to loan out for the 2015-2016 academic year, through a systemwide program as part of the California DREAM program. Read more...
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January 29, 7:19 am
Financial aid program helps fulfill dreams of undocumented students
Campus, News
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January 29, 7:19 am
New activist coalition seeks to fight mass deportation of immigrants
The newly formed activist coalition held a student rally Jan. 20 to share student stories about mass deportations of immigrants who entered the U.S. through illegal means back to Central America. Read more...
Photo: The United Coalition Against Mass Deportations held a student rally in Bruin Plaza last week to share stories about mass deportations of illegal immigrants to Central America. (Rocío Flores Huaringa/DailyBruin)
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January 29, 7:19 am
Dining Services, ASUCLA Meal Numeration Coupon Program grows stale
Students 30 years ago regularly exchanged meal swipes for campus food vouchers. Today, few students use the program, favoring improved dining hall hours and meals on the Hill, dining officials said. Read more...
Photo: A program to exchange meal swipes for campus food vouchers has declined due to better dining hall hours. (Conor Cusack/Daily Bruin)
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January 29, 12:00 am
Students weigh in on College Honors Program
BHARIL: Honor: It’s something many people value and aspire to attain in their lives; however, when it comes to the College Honors program at UCLA, it seems to be the opposite. Read more...
Photo: (Kelly Brennan/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News, Student Government
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January 27, 11:47 pm
USAC recap – Jan. 26
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Kerckhoff Hall 417 and are open to all students. Read more...
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January 27, 7:35 am
UC mandates sexual harassment e-course for faculty
University of California faculty and supervisors will be required to take an online course intended to inform them about new sexual harassment and assault policies. By the end of January, the UC will launch two new e-courses that will quiz faculty members on the systemwide changes in sexual assault investigation policies, said UC spokesperson Rebecca Trounson. Read more...
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January 27, 7:34 am
Assemblymen introduce bill to cap nonresident students on UC campuses
A bill brought to the California legislature Tuesday will limit the number of out-of-state students that can be enrolled at the University of California. If approved, Assembly Bill 1711 would cap the out-of-state and international student enrollment for undergraduates at 15.5 percent across the nine UC campuses. Read more...
Photo: Undergraduate student government External Vice President Zach Helder said he will lobby against the bill proposed Tuesday that aims to cap out-of-state student enrollment. (Owen Emerson/Bruin senior staff)