Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill Sept. 23 which would have mandated a minimum ratio of mental health counselors to students across all California state universities. Read more...
Photo: Although the senate bill received bipartisan support, Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed SB968. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Space can be interpreted as humbling in size, an immense entity or as an oppressive, limiting force, said UCLA professors in a new lecture series. Four UCLA professors, from disciplines ranging from nanoscience to architecture, attempted to answer the question, “What is Space?” Tuesday night at the first session of a new lecture series from the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture. Read more...
Photo: Four UCLA faculty members from vastly different academic disciplines discussed the meaning of space at a panel Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of UCLA Arts)
This post was updated Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m. UCLA experts said at an event Wednesday that Los Angeles and its residents can learn from the successes of other megacities to build a more sustainable future and reduce the impact of global climate change. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA associate professor, vice chancellor, and a former Los Angeles sustainability officer discussed how Angelenos can work toward a sustainable future. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated October 4 at 11:20 a.m. The UCLA Panhellenic Association president voiced her disapproval of a recent student government resolution condemning sexual assault that occurs in the Greek community. Read more...
Photo: Panhellenic Association president Emily Lewis sent an email disagreeing with aspects of a recent resolution from USAC condemning sexual assault. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read more...
The Interfraternity Council voted Tuesday to ban all drinks over 15 percent alcohol by volume at in-house fraternity events. In a statement released by the council, the IFC Executive Board and Presidents’ Council also announced the passage of changes to their risk management policies during a regular council meeting. Read more...
Photo: Hard alcohol is now banned at UCLA Interfraternity Council-member fraternities such as Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Zeta Beta Tau. The ban goes into effect immediately. (Daily Bruin file photo)
UCLA’s executive vice chancellor and provost plans to step down and resume working as a faculty member. Scott Waugh said he plans to leave his position as vice chancellor in June and return to research full time, said Chancellor Gene Block in a statement Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Scott Waugh will step down at the end of the academic year. Waugh has held the vice chancellor position since 2008. (Courtesy of UCLA Newsroom)
