Saturday, May 9

Fair encourages students to study abroad

The allure of exotic and foreign lands drew in a large crowd of students Tuesday during the 24th annual study abroad fair. Conducted by UCLA's International Education Office, the fair presented students with information on various programs offered by UCLA and outside sources for abroad curriculums. Sergio Broderick-Villa, associate director for study abroad at the International Education Office, said the fair is meant to expose the idea of studying abroad to those who may have never considered it. In fact, Broderick-Villa said it is those people who have never considered studying abroad that should begin to mull over the idea. "There are advantages simply beyond the academia or the travel (aspects)," he said. Read more...


Inspections held to ensure lab safety

In an effort to improve safety measures in science laboratories across campus, UCLA's Environment, Health and Safety office is conducting unannounced inspections throughout the year to ensure lab workers are wearing the required protective equipment and complying with a new safety policy. Read more...


UCLA enrollment of low-income students, minorities increases

UCLA is growing not only in terms of population, but also in its socioeconomic diversity, according to estimated figures from the analysis of its 2010-2011 freshman class. Not only did UCLA admit and enroll more first-year students from low-income families, but early figures also showed very slight increases in the enrollment of underrepresented students. Read more...



UCLA panel discusses women in power

Spending a few hours on the golf course closing a deal, having martinis over lunch, or bashing the Celtics to break the ice with a new client have always been business methods used to gain an edge and get ahead. Read more...



Brought to you by usac

The Undergraduate Students Association Council, comprised of 13 elected student officers, is the governing body for the entire UCLA undergraduate population. Here are some of the projects student government officers have been working on for fall quarter. Read more...



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