The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every week Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read more...
Campus, News, Student Government
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February 17, 4:33 pm
USAC recap – Feb. 16
Campus, News, Westwood
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February 17, 4:32 pm
LA 2024 releases new bid book with updates on proposed UCLA venues
Three, instead of four, UCLA venues will host the Olympic Games events in 2024 if Los Angeles secures the bid, according to an updated plan released Tuesday. Read more...
Campus, News
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February 17, 12:22 am
Founders discuss plans for women empowerment organization
Last fall, eight incoming transfer students met to create the UCLA chapter of the American Association of University Women, a national organization most of them took part in at their previous college campuses. Read more...
Photo: The American Association of University Women opened a chapter in UCLA in the fall quarter. (Courtesy of Ivelisse Porroa-Garcia)
Campus, News
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February 15, 11:27 pm
UCLA to hold summer institute on technology, leadership
Students will be able to enroll in a new summer institute that aims to train students to analyze data and communicate effectively in their future careers. Read more...
Campus, News, UC
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February 15, 11:26 pm
UC Assembly of the Academic Senate condemns retirement proposal
The University of California Assembly of the Academic Senate unanimously passed a resolution during Wednesday’s meeting condemning a proposal that would reduce retirement benefits. If enacted, the proposal will allow UC employees hired after after July 1, 2016 to choose between a hybrid defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. Read more...
Photo: UC President Janet Napolitano signed a budget deal with Gov. Jerry Brown last May that calls for the UC to implement a new pension tier in exchange for a one time payment of $436 million from the state. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News, Student Government
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February 15, 11:22 pm
SWC reFRESH campaign aims to revitalize students’ health
An undergraduate student government office will allow students to discuss a variety of hygiene-related issues, including the cultural norms of shaving and the importance of dental care, during a month-long campaign beginning this week. Read more...
Photo: The undergraduate student government Student Wellness commissioner organized reFRESH 2016, a month-long campaign to help students improve their hygiene and health. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Campus, News, Science & Health
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February 14, 6:29 pm
UCLA psychologists study negative effects of loneliness in relationships
UCLA researchers have found being in a relationship on Valentine’s Day isn’t necessarily a good thing. Scientists have long known feelings of loneliness negatively impact individuals’ health, but have more recently begun to explore how social support can do the same. Read more...