Wednesday, May 20



Kiran Desai expands on new book’s theme of loneliness at Hammer Museum talk

Kiran Desai explored loneliness and connection across space and time at the Hammer Museum on Thursday. Desai – the Booker Prize and National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author of “Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard” and “The Inheritance of Loss” – spoke with UCLA professor Mona Simpson in this year’s final iteration of Simpson’s “Some Favorite Writers” series. Read more...

Photo: Kiran Desai and UCLA professor Mona Simpson sit on stage at the Hammer Museum. Desai was a guest speaker as a part of Simpson’s “Some Favorite Writers'” series, and she spoke about her latest novel, “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny.” (Maanasi Kademani/Daily Bruin)


Pediatric AIDS Coalition 2026 Dance Marathon raises $53K for AIDS, HIV awareness

Slow claps echoed throughout the Ackerman Grand Ballroom minutes before midnight as Dance Marathon attendees chanted the lyrics to “Steal My Girl” by One Direction. The Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA concluded the 10-hour event at 12:18 a.m. Read more...

Photo: Members of the Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA hold up white cards on stage that read “$53,932,” the total amount of money raised during their Dance Marathon on Mar. 7. PAC President Caroline Meyers said that the coalition’s efforts were imperative to helping organizations that provide lifesaving treatment. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


2026 Dance Marathon keeps morale up with an evening of live music, games

The Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA kept energy high with live music and collaborative games. Entering into the sixth hour of the 10-hour 2026 Dance Marathon, PAC hyped the crowd with a morale dance to Sia’s “Cheap Thrills” before introducing the Sunset Wrecks. Read more...

Photo: Members of the Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA stand on stage. During the evening of PAC’s Dance Marathon on March 7, the Sunset Wrecks performed original songs and popular covers to keep dancers’ energy up, while PAC also hosted games such as the color wars and “Fact or Cap.” (Joshua Neira/Daily Bruin)


2026 Dance Marathon holds vigil emphasizing importance of pediatric AIDS research

This post was updated March 8 at 7:54 p.m. The Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA hosted a vigil during its 2026 Dance Marathon to celebrate children with pediatric AIDS and combat stigma surrounding HIV. Read more...

Photo: PAC members stand on stage and point out at the audience. As part of their annual Dance Marathon event, the organization hosted a vigil to celebrate children with pediatric AIDS and combat stigma surrounding HIV. (Joshua Neira/Daily Bruin)


‘United’: 2026 Dance Marathon kicks off to raise awareness for pediatric AIDS

This post was updated March 8 at 7:50 p.m. Seashells, sequins and scrubs sparkled across the crowd at the Dance Marathon.  The Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA kicked off its annual Dance Marathon at 2 p.m. Read more...

Photo: A Dance Marathon event coordinator leads a morale dance as dancers behind raise their hands. The Pediatric AIDS Coalition kicked off its annual 10-hour stand against HIV and AIDS on March 7 at 2 p.m. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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