The final candidate for the diversity vice chancellor position said Monday he would take steps to pinpoint discrimination at UCLA by using statistical evidence and by having university scholars come up with ideas to combat discrimination. Read more...
Photo: Jerry Kang, a candidate for the position of vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion, answers questions from UCLA students and faculty. (Kailey Rishovd/Daily Bruin)
With each rhythmic stroke of brush on canvas, Anusha Sadda’s blank square morphed into a landscape patched with dirty grays, chestnut browns and vibrant yellows. Her abstract scene represented the “roller coaster” of emotions she felt when asked to imagine herself as a person with HIV. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year psychology student Whitney Akabike chooses her Patronus during a Harry Potter-themed workshop at the Mental Health Matters conference Sunday. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)
The professors and administrators who petitioned for another vote on a diversity course requirement proposal withdrew their petition Thursday to make wording changes. The wording changes, which come from the Academic Senate Committee on Rules and Jurisdiction, are meant to clarify that the requirement would only apply to students in the UCLA College of Letters and Science and not to those in other schools. Read more...
Robert Singleton begged his wife Helen not to make the journey from UCLA to Jackson, Miss., 54 years ago to protest interstate segregation. He said he was worried his wife would be in danger if she went with him, but he knew she was ready to travel to the South with him to fight for her rights. Read more...
Photo: Kamil Fields, a first-year world arts and cultures student, performs a spoken poetry piece during an event held to commemorate the Bruin Freedom Riders. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
About 250 students, professors, family and friends held a candlelight vigil Thursday night in Sunset Village to commemorate UCLA student Christian Guzman, who died on Sunday at a retreat with The Posse Foundation. Read more...
Photo: Maritza Galdamos, Christian Guzman’s mother, spoke at the vigil organized Thursday to commemorate Guzman’s death. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin)
Student union officials plan to install a new energy-efficient air handling system in Ackerman Union and Kerckhoff Hall in the next few months, which is expected to save $22,500 annually in electrical costs. Read more...
Forty students will work in teams to develop complete business models, starting with their ideas and onward, this weekend on the Hill. The event, called 3 Day Startup, is a nonprofit weekend conference that the organizers hope will teach students how to develop prototypes, talk to customers and collaborate with mentors. Read more...
