Monday, February 2

Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu leads UCLA TFT with blend of empathy, innovation

This post was updated Oct. 26 at 9:09 p.m. Four months into her new position, Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu is leading her school to be “socially responsible” and “aesthetically innovative.” A distinguished scholar and award-winning filmmaker who previously worked for four years as dean of the division of arts at UC Santa Cruz, Shimizu began her current role in Westwood on July 1. Read more...

Photo: Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu poses in the sculpture garden with one hand on her hip. Previously the dean of the division of arts at UC Santa Cruz, UCLA alumnus Shimizu began her role as the new dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television on July 1. (Courtesy of Eric Charbonneau/Le Studio Photography)


Bryce Fleming’s newest single defies stereotypes and turns reflection into rhythm

Singer-songwriter Bryce Fleming holds the notes in her own story as she defies the stereotypes she has faced as an artist. Fourth-year music industry student Fleming released her single “Pretty Till I Don’t Play Nice” after winning a contest through a music industry course that gave her the opportunity to work with InRage Entertainment, she said. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Bryce Fleming, sitting on the floor and leaning against a wall. The fourth-year music industry student recently released a single called “Pretty Till I Don’t Play Nice” with InRage Entertainment. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)


Lectures on Tap series features UCLA alumnus analyzing horror filmmaking, cinema

This post was updated Oct. 21 at 9:42 p.m. Academics and alcohol: not just keys to the quintessential college experience, but also the sold-out specialty of Lectures on Tap. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the Lectures on Tap logo on a television screen at Zebulon. The lecture series, which originated in New York City, brings professors and experts to bars across various cities to share their knowledge. (Courtesy of Tyrone and Felecia Freely)


Ruby Silverman shakes LA dance scene with hip-hop combinations, heel choreography

This post was updated Oct. 21 at 9:54 p.m. With hip-hop rhythm, heel flair and unapologetic fun, Ruby Silverman is shaking up the Los Angeles dance scene. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Ruby Silverman wearing a turquoise tank top. The third-year dance student hosts a bimonthly heels and hip-hop class at Playground LA dance studio after having a temporary slot over the summer. (Courtesy of Ruby Silverman)




Alumnus Aidan Vass’ composing career blooms in new recording “Cello Sonata”

This post was updated Oct. 20 at 10:08 a.m. For one former Bruin, compositions created at UCLA are reaching listeners’ ears for the first time. Alumnus Aidan Vass, who graduated with a degree in music composition earlier this year, released the 12-minute recording “Cello Sonata” on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Pictured are Aidan Vass (left) and Daniel Lelchuk (right) with a piano and cello, looking at sheet music. Vass, a music composition alumnus, and Lelchuk released “Cello Sonata,” a 12-minute piece composed by Vass. (Courtesy of Aidan Vass)



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