Saturday, August 15

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A website post announcing the UC Office of the President’s AI Buddy Program is pictured. The program encourages staff to explore artificial intelligence tools. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

UC introduces AI Buddy Program for staff amid learning, privacy concerns

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The UC launched a new initiative in July that encourages staff to learn more about how to use artificial intelligence tools. The AI Buddy Program pairs UC Office of the President staff at differing levels of AI expertise to meet once or twice a week and learn from each other.



$5 billion science research bond clears California Assembly committee

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The California Assembly Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to advance a UC-sponsored bond measure that would fund scientific research across the state. The California Science and Health Research Bond Act – or Senate Bill 895 – would create the California Foundation for Science and Health Research to award $5 billion in grants and loans to public and private research institutions, including UC campuses.


UCLA student allegedly struck by thrown object on Gayley Avenue, UCPD investigating

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UCPD is investigating an alleged aggravated assault that occurred on Gayley Avenue at 1:20 a.m. Friday morning.  A UCLA student reported being struck in the head by an object intentionally thrown at him on the 600 block of Gayley Avenue, according to a Saturday UCPD Clery Timely Warning alert.


UCLA childcare program, which faced 2024 sex abuse case, to close amid budget deficit

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UCLA will shut down two of its childcare centers – one of which employed a teacher arrested for child sexual abuse in 2024 – next June, university leadership announced Thursday evening.


More than a movie: The Bruin Theater’s reopening sparks community in Westwood


Second Take: Outside Lands attendees don’t have to sacrifice fashion, individuality for warmth


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A catalyst for change: Exploring UCLA’s shift away from single-use packaging

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Many Bruins are familiar with the small reminder on the side of their coffee cups instructing them to compost once they get their fill of caffeine.

Inside UCLA’s most tight-knit organizations, where Bruins find lifelong community

Trump’s DEI crackdown: How federal pressure influences the UC, UCLA


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