For the first time in 17 years, the federal government has stopped operating many of its agencies due to Congress’ failure to agree on a spending bill in time. The partial shutdown could eventually cut financial aid, grants and other federal funds that UCLA and other colleges receive. Read more...
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October 1, 3:32 pm
Government shutdown’s impact on colleges currently minimal
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October 1, 2:43 am
UCEAP offers new, more immersive programs
The University of California Education Abroad Program will be offering six new programs for the 2014-2015 year, which students can enroll in beginning this year. For the first time, next year UCLA students will be able to study medicine in clinical rotations in the Dominican Republic and immerse themselves into the local culture of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Read more...
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October 1, 2:32 am
New student-made app promotes healthy living on campus
Karan Kajla said he loved indulging on dining hall food when he first moved to the Hill last year. But as he started gaining weight and feeling unhealthy, he wanted to make a change. Read more...
Photo: Alison Light, left, and Karan Kajla, right, created the mobile app Fit Bruin to help UCLA students build their own health plan and combat the freshman 15. Students can use the app to track what they eat on the Hill.
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October 1, 2:21 am
UC launches series of bond sales to reduce financial stress
The University of California is expected to save more than $1 billion over the next several years after initiating a series of bond sales earlier this month, according to a UC statement released Monday. Read more...
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October 1, 2:14 am
USAC to vote on expressing confidence in Janet Napolitano
The undergraduate student government plans to vote tonight on whether it should express no confidence in Janet Napolitano’s ability to lead as University of California president, until she meets a list of demands compiled by students from multiple UC campuses. Read more...
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October 1, 1:48 am
UC introduces new health plans for employees
Some UC employees will soon need to choose a new health insurance policy from a new pool of options offered by the University of California. The University of California announced it will eliminate four of its seven current plans and introduce two new plans in their place. Read more...
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October 1, 1:41 am
Bruin creates nonprofit to alleviate hunger in Africa
Steven Ng knew he wanted to create his own nonprofit organization after he spent two weeks volunteering at medical centers and orphanages in Kenya this summer. Read more...
Photo: Steven Ng founded his own nonprofit organization, Global Ties, after spending two weeks in Kenya volunteering in orphanages and medical centers. Global Ties sells bracelets to raise money to help alleviate hunger in various places throughout the world.