The undergraduate student government passed a budget Monday that reduces allocations for a fund intended to support student groups by about $30,000, while increasing spending on officer stipends by more than $13,000. Read more...
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July 8, 12:25 pm
USAC recap – July 6
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings usually take place every week on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Read more...
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July 7, 2:08 pm
UC introduces academic road map to unify transfer course requirements
On Tuesday, the University of California launched an academic road map for students seeking to transfer to UC campuses. The program, called Transfer Pathways, outlines courses California Community College students should take to prepare transfer to any of the UC campuses and graduate within two years after they transfer. Read more...
Photo: The University of California recently launched the Transfer Pathways program under the UC Transfer Action Team, which was created by UC President Janet Napolitano. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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July 6, 9:12 am
Dream Summer program provides internships to undocumented students
Katherine Herrera always wanted to work in public health. However, being undocumented meant that she did not have access to the networks she needed to achieve that goal. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Katherine Herrera, among other students, got accepted into Dream Summer, which helps undocumented students gain internships. (Courtesy of Katherine Herrera)
Campus, News, Science & Health
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July 6, 9:10 am
Professor faced hardships in war-torn Iran, now heads UCLA department
Dr. Siavash Kurdistani maintained and developed a curiosity for science and discovery throughout his youth, despite the hardships he faced as a member of an oppressed minority during wartime. Read more...
Photo: Dr. Siavash Kurdistani, a biological chemistry professor at UCLA since 2004, was named chair of the department Wednesday. As chair, he wants to maintain the rigor of the department and make new discoveries. (Courtesy of Siavash Kurdistani)
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July 6, 1:46 am
ASUCLA to begin construction of Ackerman’s first all-gender restroom
Associated Students UCLA will begin Tuesday the construction of the first all-gender restroom in Ackerman Union, in response to requests from members of UCLA’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Read more...
Photo: Workers will begin the construction of an all-gender restroom in the A-Level of Ackerman Union Tuesday. There are currently 59 all-gender restrooms on campus, including one on the fourth floor of Kerckhoff Hall. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Campus, News
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July 6, 1:46 am
Students aim to track economic benefits of immigration reform
Francisco López-Flores was talking to numerous investors in May to pitch a project to track the economic benefits of immigration reform. However, one potential investor told López-Flores not to waste his time with mere hobbies. Read more...