This post was updated May 31 at 10:43 a.m. Some UCLA employees are concerned a decrease in disability insurance could hurt new mothers, who use it as a form of maternity leave. Read more...
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May 31, 12:26 am
UCLA researchers observe faraway galaxies with GLASS project
UCLA researchers are examining the origins of the universe’s oldest galaxies through a joint project with NASA. The Grism Lens-Amplified Survey from Space uses NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to collect data about elements in faraway galaxies, said Tommaso Treu, principal investigator of the project and a physics and astronomy professor at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: UCLA researchers in the GLASS project used the Hubble telescope to capture the light spectrum of distant galaxies, and researchers used this data to find elements present in the first galaxies created right after the Big Bang. (NASA)
Campus, News
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May 31, 12:26 am
First set of students complete food studies program
Five graduate students became the first group to complete the UCLA food studies graduate certificate program last week. The food studies program, which the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs launched last fall, educates graduate students about food security. Read more...
News, Student Government
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May 31, 12:25 am
USAC recap – May 30
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government that represents the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read more...
Campus, News, Science & Health
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May 30, 1:02 am
Grad student starts committee to study international student matters
A graduate student developed a research committee dedicated to analyzing international student-specific issues at UCLA. Justin Gelzhiser, a graduate student in education, formed the committee to provide information on issues facing international students on campus, such as the recent immigration ban. Read more...
Photo: (Shreya Mantri/Daily Bruin)
News, Westwood
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May 30, 12:06 am
City Council allots nearly 2 percent of budget to tackling homelessness
Los Angeles City Council will allocate $176 million to pay for housing for homeless individuals in its budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. The city will dedicate nearly 2 percent of its budget to permanent housing projects and sanitation efforts, among other services, to support homeless individuals. Read more...
Campus, News
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May 29, 7:57 pm
UCLA parents express approval for expanded evening child care program
Parenting students said they are pleased with the extended hours and improved facilities at the Little Bruins Clubhouse, an evening child care service. UCLA Recreation officially opened the child care program April 12 after implementing suggestions it received during the program’s winter pilot phase. Read more...
Photo: The Little Bruins Clubhouse has been modified with more activities, games and books to create a friendly space for children. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)