The UCLA Academic Senate defines academic freedom as intellectual independence, free investigation and open communication within the university community. Over the past four years, UCLA saw professors defending their research and students protesting against the diversity requirement, alleging that their academic freedom was at stake. Read more...
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September 18, 9:00 pm
UCLA employee inspires positivity in students after battling addiction
In 2011, Damone Brown thought he had it all – an apartment of his own and a well-paying social service job that allowed him to help the homeless. Read more...
Photo: Damone Brown, a worker at Il Tramezzino at the Anderson School of Management, said he is dedicated to rebuilding his life after spending three years in shelters on Skid Row. (Alejandra Reyes/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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September 18, 2:00 pm
Diversity initiative pushes to be inclusive of South Campus courses
This fall, students will be able to begin fulfilling the diversity requirement and enroll in courses that aim to integrate social issues with science- and math-oriented classes, which faculty hope will spark an interest in science courses in the context of diversity. Read more...
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September 18, 7:02 am
UC Regents recap – Sept. 17
The University of California Board of Regents concluded a three-day meeting at UC Irvine on Thursday, where the University’s sexual assault prevention task force and statement against intolerance dominated most of the discussion. Read more...
Photo: (Emaan Baqai/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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September 17, 6:56 pm
Westwood BID recap – Sept. 17
The Westwood Village Improvement Association, also known as the BID, is a nonprofit organization tasked with improving the state of Westwood Village. The BID was created by property and business owners in August 2011 to provide Westwood Village with functions Los Angeles could not provide. Read more...
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September 17, 12:46 pm
UC Regents seek to modify Statement of Principles Against Intolerance
The University of California Board of Regents announced Thursday a working group to modify the language of the Statement of Principles Against Intolerance. The group will be led by Regent Eddie Island and will include students, faculty, chancellors and regents. Read more...
Photo: University of California President Janet Napolitano spoke at the UC Board of Regents meeting Thursday, when it announced a working group to work on the language of the Statement of Principles Against Intolerance. (Emaan Baqai/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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September 16, 4:32 pm
UC Regents recap — Sept. 16
The University of California Board of Regents, the governing board of the University, discussed its finances, management of its health services and its partnership with U.S. Read more...
Photo: The University of California Board of Regents, the governing board of the University, held several discussions at the second day of its bimonthly meeting at UC Irvine.