The final slide of Idella Smolyar’s classes isn’t homework or review questions but a childhood photo of her at summer camp. Education 88SB: “Educational and Psychological Impacts of Summer Camps on Children and Adolescents” is a one-unit seminar exploring the behavioral, social and academic impacts of summer camps on children. Read more...
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April 23, 7:29 pm
UCLA Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy marks 10th anniversary
This post was updated April 23 at 9:55 p.m. The Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy faculty reflected on the center’s accomplishments as it reaches its 10-year anniversary. Read more...
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April 21, 11:52 pm
Spring introduces season of transition for club leadership positions
Spring is a time of turnover for many Bruins, as seniors prepare to graduate and eager-eyed freshmen stream in for admit days. Likewise, the more than 1,400 clubs on UCLA’s campus prepare for their own turnovers in leadership – whether that is in the form of hours of elections, multiple rounds of interviews or extensive applications. Read more...
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April 21, 11:45 pm
Student organizations host Native Cultural Cuisine Night at De Neve dining hall
“De Neve has never looked this good,” said second-year economics student Elizabeth Marmer. As she walked into the dining hall, Marmer was met with drumming, colorful tablecloths and the smell of Native American cuisine. Read more...
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April 21, 7:15 pm
UCLA Dining plans to reduce meal swipe monetary value by more than half
This post was updated April 21 at 11:43 p.m. UCLA Dining is planning to lower the value of on-campus meal swipes by more than 50%, but students said they are already not getting enough value out of their swipes. Read more...
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April 18, 8:59 pm
Bruin Day inspires prospective students, sparks Bruin families’ school spirit
Tyler Kastenholz never thought he would be Bruin-bound, opening his decision letter away from the prying eyes of friends and family. But the disbelief of the acceptance has since worn off, and Kastenholz – months before the school year will start – has embraced the crosstown rivalry. Read more...
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April 17, 7:22 pm
Hillel at UCLA hosts first interfaith Passover Seder, brings students together
Hillel at UCLA hosted its first interfaith Passover Seder Monday, bringing together students and administrators to build connections across campus. The celebration – jointly hosted by the Interfaith Living Learning Community and Dialogue Across Differences at UCLA – featured readings, Jewish prayers and teaching about Passover traditions. Read more...