November is Native American Heritage Month. While this month is coming to an end, the rich culture and values of the Indigenous community should be recognized beyond these 30 days. Read more...
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A Closer Look, Los Angeles, News
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November 26, 2:23 pm
Alumni-founded art gallery aims to highlight diverse range of stories, cultures
This post was updated Nov. 28 at 11:53 p.m. Two UCLA alumni opened an art gallery on Melrose Avenue on Oct. 3, highlighting overlooked and underserved communities with their debut show “Luminarium: A Culture of Lights.” The mission statement of The LA Art Box is, “To tell your story to everyone, everywhere.” The LA Art Box founders Bernie Bernardo and Mar Dumlao first met through Samahang Pilipino at UCLA, developing a lifelong friendship that would eventually lead to the creation of the gallery. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumni Mar Dumlao and Bernie Bernardo first met through Samahang Pilipino at UCLA. Years after graduating, the two friends were inspired to open an art gallery together on Melrose Avenue and showcase works from different cultures. (Courtesy of Matt Petit, Jordan Murph and Gabriela Ojeda)
A Closer Look, Higher Education, News
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November 25, 10:57 pm
American Indian/Indigenous Languages Seminar extends reach, becomes inclusive forum
After more than three decades in session, the American Indian/Indigenous Languages Seminar at the Department of Linguistics has grown to become a forum for linguists to study Indigenous languages, as well as present and receive feedback on their research in the subject. Read more...
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California, Higher Education, News, UC
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November 25, 10:50 pm
UC grant integrates Indigenous voices in reshaping view of colonial missions
A critical mission studies grant program funded by the University of California to help researchers rewrite the history of the California colonial mission system is coming to a close. Read more...
Photo: Critical missions studies, a grant funded by the University of California, fosters collaboration between academics and Indigenous communities to reframe how the history of the colonial mission system in California is discussed. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
News, Student Government
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November 24, 6:26 pm
USAC recap – Nov. 16
The Undergraduate Students Association Council passed a resolution Nov. 16 in support of student-initiated and student-run projects overseen by the UCLA Community Programs Office. The Mother Organizations have voiced concerns about the CPO’s management of these projects, alleging that the CPO has mishandled student fees and has fostered a hostile work environment for student leaders. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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November 22, 1:25 pm
Westwood leaders await approval to turn Broxton Avenue into pedestrian-only plaza
This post was updated Nov. 28 at 11:02 p.m. Westwood leaders are working to transform Broxton Avenue into a pedestrian-only plaza for community gatherings and events. Read more...
Photo: Neighborhood leaders are calling for Broxton Avenue to be converted into a pedestrian-only plaza. (Daily Bruin file photo)
California, News, Science & Health
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November 22, 1:33 am
UCLA community raises concern over water usage amid drought in California
UCLA community members expressed concern about water shortages in California amid one of the worst droughts in state history. After first declaring an emergency proclamation April 21, Gov. Read more...
Photo: The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The state is experiencing one of the most severe droughts in more than a century, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend the drought emergency to Oct. 19. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)