Critical race theory scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw emphasized the importance of standing up to oppressive systems at a Thursday event promoting her memoir. Crenshaw, a distinguished law professor at UCLA, shared anecdotes from her upcoming book “Backtalker” at the event. Read more...
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April 19, 10:06 pm
‘The essence of the law school’: School of Law ends graduation speaker auditions
James Womack was looking forward to auditioning to become a speaker at the School of Law graduation ceremony in May. But this spring, Womack learned he was barred from doing – or auditioning for – the commencement speech. Read more...
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April 17, 8:57 pm
Former U.S. ambassador discusses new novel, global affairs at School of Law
A former United States ambassador to Russia said people should remain hopeful for a more democratic global future in a Thursday talk at the School of Law. Read more...
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April 17, 4:06 pm
‘Discover UCLA Engineering’ event introduces admitted students to opportunities
UCLA Samueli School of Engineering students and faculty welcomed hundreds of admitted first-year students to campus Saturday. More than 20 representatives from engineering departments and clubs shared their experiences with admitted students at a “Discover UCLA Engineering” event in the Court of Sciences. Read more...
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April 17, 1:36 am
USAC recap – April 7
The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved letters and resolutions in support of four different changes to the California constitution at its April 7 meeting. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Read more...
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April 16, 11:45 pm
‘Absolutely horrendous’: Is a UCLA ethnic studies program for K-12 teachers in danger?
This post was updated April 19 at 9:28 p.m. UCLA is defunding a program that trains educators to teach ethnic studies in K-12 schools, faculty alleged. Read more...
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April 16, 11:19 pm
Is life in LA getting worse? New survey provides insights
Los Angeles residents’ quality of life has reached a historic low, UCLA researchers said at a Wednesday event. Zev Yaroslavsky, the director of the Luskin School of Public Affairs’ Los Angeles Initiative, announced the results of the 11th Los Angeles County Quality of Life Index at the school’s eighth-annual summit, which was held in the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center. Read more...