Michael F. Marra, a professor of Japanese literature, aesthetics and hermeneutics, died Feb. 23 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Read more...
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Michael F. Marra
Professor of Japanese literature, aesthetics and hermeneutics
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March 3, 2:41 am
ASUCLA to make Alta Gracia apparel purchase
Following a student demonstration demanding ethically manufactured clothing, Associated Students UCLA pledged to order $70,000 of apparel from Alta Gracia, a manufacturer that follows fair labor standards. Read more...
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March 3, 2:37 am
Wisconsin labor issue could affect the UC
In mid-February, the governor of Wisconsin proposed a plan to strip workers' unions of collective bargaining rights. Read more...
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Dozens of UC employees and union members gathered in Bruin Plaza Wednesday.
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March 2, 1:02 am
UCLA hosts Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary celebration
UCLA will host a three-day celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, recognizing the two institutions' common history and commitment to service. Read more...
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A Peace Corps volunteer helps build an irrigation system in Malawi in 2009. (Credit: Peace Corps)
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March 2, 1:00 am
City council approves plan to make L.A. more bike-friendly, add 200 miles of new lanes
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a bicycle master plan on Tuesday that lays out a bike-friendly blueprint for the city. The plan, which is the revision of a first draft proposed in 2009, establishes a long-term goal of 1,680 miles of interconnected bikeways and 200 miles of new bicycle routes, with sections to be completed every five years until 2045. Read more...
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The bike racks on Bruin Walk illustrate the popularity of this vehicle on campus. The L.A. City Council recently approved a new plan to make the city more bike-friendly.
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March 2, 12:59 am
Hill-sponsored pre-finals events such as Zombie Suitefest de-stress and educate residents
With "thriller" dances and zombification, Saxon and Hitch Suites plan to help students de-stress by bringing the Zombie Suitefest to life tonight. Students will get a chance to relax and socialize by participating in zombie-themed events at the Suitefest, a biannual social event held before upcoming finals. Read more...
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March 2, 12:58 am
USAC Recap – March 1
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government of UCLA's undergraduate students. Read more...