Gov. Jerry Brown recently sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would overturn the Defense of Marriage Act. His letter was accompanied by a separate letter signed by three California mayors, including Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and a group of 12 other bipartisan mayors and governors in favor of repealing the 1996 statute that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. The bill is currently sponsored by Sen. Read more...
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November 17, 2:10 am
Gov. Brown urges passage of Respect for Marriage Act, which would overturn Defense of Marriage Act
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November 17, 2:09 am
CENTCOM Gen. James Mattis to share experiences from war zone
The top commander of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq will be on campus Friday for a conversation that may shed light on how the wars have been handled by the United States military. Read more...
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Gen. James Mattis
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November 17, 2:07 am
Ambassador discusses Brazil’s growth as global power
With the flags of Brazil, California and UCLA hanging in the background, Ambassador Mauro Vieira of Brazil stepped to the podium to discuss Brazil's emergence as a global power. Read more...
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Ambassador Mauro Vieira of Brazil discusses Brazil’s position in the modern world at a private luncheon Wednesday.
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November 16, 1:32 am
Allies in the system
The Greek system and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities can seem incompatible in college. Read more...
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November 16, 1:30 am
Panel reviews UCLA’s responses to budget shortfall and efforts to maintain academic programs
UCLA's response to budget shortfalls had been well-met by campus administrators and faculty but financial support from non-state groups will be key to maintaining the quality of undergraduate programs, a panel concluded Tuesday night. Read more...
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Co-chief of staff of USAC financial supports commission William Ruiz, right, with Rosalind Hilman, Andrew Leutcher and Judith Smith, discusses budgetary issues facing UCLA.
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November 16, 1:26 am
Organizer of Egyptian revolution encourages students to participate in social movements
Ahmed Maher, a key player in the January revolution in Egypt, encouraged students to participate in popular social movements Tuesday in a private lunch with selected members of the UCLA community. Read more...
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Ahmed Maher visits UCLA to share his experiences during the Egyptian Uprisings with alumni and students.
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November 16, 1:23 am
Square Up creates mobile credit card device and app for easy electronic payment
From his food truck stationed on Wilshire Boulevard, Peter Barnes passes his latest customer a plate of nachos "“ and an iPad. Read more...