The Associated Students UCLA Board of Directors approved its 2015-2016 financial year budget and a five–year forecast, which includes an allocation of $3 million to renovate the first floor and A–level of Ackerman Union. Read more...
News, Student Government
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June 1, 1:36 am
ASUCLA approves 2015-2016 financial budget, five-year forecast
News, Video
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June 1, 1:35 am
Rubik’s Cube Enthusiast: Amber Won
First-year electrical engineering student, Amber Won, was first introduced to a Rubik’s Cube in seventh grade. She was then motivated to solve the puzzle faster with every try, eventually reaching a 7-second personal time record as a high school sophomore. Read more...
News
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June 1, 1:34 am
Student group hosts symposium to celebrate African Liberation Day
Diplomats, professors and activists gave presentations on how various African countries are trying to develop their economies through promoting trade and investment, while other African countries are plagued by civil unrest, at an event on campus Friday. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s African Activist Association and the Community Programs Office hosted the second annual Aluta Continua Symposium and African Liberation Day celebration Friday. (Sonja Bartlett/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News
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June 1, 1:32 am
UCLA professor serves on rescue team for Nepal earthquake victims
When he arrived in Nepal, Dr. Attila Uner first noticed the devastation to historic temples and world heritage sites. He said locals continued with their daily routines even as the smell of dead bodies permeated the air. Read more...
Photo: UCLA professor visits Nepal for a search and rescue mission after a 7.8 earthquake. (USAID)
Campus, News, Westwood
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June 1, 1:31 am
Westwood restaurants to raise funds for summer Special Olympics
Several restaurants in Westwood Village will donate money from food sales on certain days this week to fundraise for the Special Olympics World Games, which will be held in Los Angeles this summer. Read more...
Campus, News
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May 29, 10:55 pm
Graduate student responds to allegations of falsifying data in study
A UCLA graduate student accused of falsifying data in a study released a response Friday refuting a report by three researchers who found irregularities in the study. Read more...
Photo: Michael LaCour, a UCLA graduate student accused of falsifying data, released a response Friday refuting a report by three researchers who found irregularities in the study he co-authored.
Arts, Lifestyle, Music, News
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May 29, 12:15 pm
Lil B shares ‘Based’ philosophy, non sequiturs in lecture
The congregation was standing up before he even stepped up to the podium, a hail of iPhone camera flashes and cries of “Based God” showering the stage in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Read more...
Photo: Rapper and motivational speaker Brandon McCartney, known as Lil B, gave a lecture in the Ackerman Grand Ballroom Thursday night. (Campus Events Commission)