Thursday, December 18

UCLA Planetarium shoots for the stars with rejuvenated programming

This post was updated Sept. 24 at 10:02 p.m. The UCLA Planetarium is returning from a summer hiatus with full capacity, weekly shows and fresh collaborations. Read more...

Photo: A telescope on the roof of the Math Sciences Building is pictured. After restarting in-person shows in 2022 following a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, graduate volunteers are planning to bring a variety of programs to the planetarium this upcoming year. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Students express frustration over room assignments, exchanging process

As the school year approaches, many students are attempting to swap their allocated UCLA Housing rooms via Reddit and other social media platforms. Throughout the summer, students are able to submit a Change of Assignment Request, which housing staff reviews, UCLA Housing said in an emailed statement. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Rieber Terrace, one of UCLA’s on-campus dorms. Students can arrange a mutual dorm swap from Sept. 9 until move-in. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA clubs seek to keep members engaged, connected over summer break

While trips, internships or time with family and friends occupy many UCLA students’ summer breaks, some Bruins opt to stay connected to their campus organizations. Several UCLA clubs remained active over the summer – conducting projects, holding social events, starting recruitment and preparing for the school year. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is an event by Camp Kesem, one of UCLA’s clubs that is active throughout the summer. (Courtesy of Olivia Nguyen)



Gene Block and faculty reflect on Block’s time as chancellor of UCLA

This post was updated Sept. 21 at 10:37 p.m. As UCLA chancellor Gene Block begins the last year of his tenure, he and his colleagues reflect on the work he has done over the past 17 years. Read more...

Photo: Chancellor Gene Block is pictured. Block officially announced his retirement in August. Several members of UCLA faculty expressed admiration for Block’s commitment to increasing campus diversity, creating more affordable housing and raising funds for the university during his tenure. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Michael Waterstone begins term as new dean of UCLA School of Law

Michael Waterstone took over as the UCLA School of Law dean Aug. 1, the university announced Tuesday. Waterstone was previously the dean of Loyola Marymount University Loyola Law School, where he was a faculty member for 17 years, the announcement said. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA School of Law is pictured. The new dean of the school began his term Aug. 1. (Daily Bruin file photo)


New labor studies course will focus on history of labor movements in Los Angeles

This post was updated Sept. 27 at 10:59 p.m. A new class developed by labor studies and history Professor Tobias Higbie will focus on the labor history of Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: A poster from the United Auto Workers academic strike is pictured. A new labor studies class will cover the history of labor movements in Los Angeles (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)



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