Monday, May 18 Students endeavor to cross gulf between study, implementation Community contribution tough goal for academics to reachBy Audrey Beck Daily Bruin Contributor At a recent forum, graduate and post-doctoral students got a taste of the ongoing controversy over the practical use of social science research on HIV. Read more...
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Students endeavor to cross gulf between study, implementation
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Carnesale takes helm of UCLA
Monday, May 18 Carnesale takes helm of UCLA CARNESALE: Solemn inauguration ceremony marks tension between officials inside, protesters outsideBy Lawrence FerchawDaily Bruin ContributorChancellor Albert Carnesale was inaugurated Friday among pomp and circumstance within the Royce Hall auditorium, and protest outside.The ceremony was not interrupted by the protesters, but the tension carried through, as evidenced by the large police presence.Academic ceremonies, such as inaugurations, are "tailor-made for parody, protest, denunciations and defiance," said Michael Allen, professor of English, in what turned out to be an accurate prediction of things to come.The inauguration featured speeches by Mayor Richard Riordan, representatives from other universities, faculty and student leaders."You’ve inherited a great university," Riordan said in his speech addressed to Carnesale. Read more...
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Activist Rosa Parks graces annual Marathon Reading
Monday, May 18 Activist Rosa Parks graces annual Marathon Reading EVENT: University, local community celebrate unity, diversity, literatureBy Emi KojimaDaily Bruin StaffWhen Rosa Parks made a surprise visit to the English Department’s annual Marathon Reading Thursday evening, the audience was floored. Read more...
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Carnesale takes helm of UCLA
Monday, May 18 Carnesale takes helm of UCLA ACTIVITISM: 300 students challenge inauguration as police hold line backBy Barbara OrtutayDaily Bruin ContributorWhile dignitaries lauded Chancellor Albert Carnesale’s efforts to lead the university to excellence, over 300 protesters challenged the quality of his leadership and his commitment to diversity."As you know, there is a bunch of bullshit going on in there," said USAC president Kandea Mosley, addressing the protesters in front of Royce Hall after her speech at the ceremony. Read more...
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Inauguration proceedings disgust student
Monday, May 18 Inauguration proceedings disgust studentBy Sophia PaekI was one of the few students actually allowed into the chancellor’s inauguration and I was completely disgusted by what occurred. Read more...
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May 14, 9:00 pm
UCLA student held in custody for hit-and-run
Friday, May 15, 1998 UCLA student held in custody for hit-and-run CRIME: Bail set at $50,000 for Benjamin Smallwood; elderly victim dies at medical center By Lawrence Ferchaw Daily Bruin Contributor Wednesday night, an elderly man crossing the street at Beverly Glen and Ashton was struck by a speeding car; he later died at the UCLA Medical Center. Read more...
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May 14, 9:00 pm
Chancellor finds his bearings in Los Angeles
Friday, May 15, 1998 Chancellor finds his bearings in Los Angeles Carnesale uses his first year to become accustomed to university By Lawrence Ferchaw Daily Bruin Contributor At the same time Chancellor Carnesale has had to deal with vacant administration positions and the fallout from Proposition 209, he has spent time getting to know the workings of the university. Read more...