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August 14, 7:26 pm

Drumming, athleticism, Japanese culture meet at first-ever US college taiko club

Thunderous drumbeats, synchronized movements and sharp vocalizations fill performances by UCLA’s Kyodo Taiko, the first collegiate taiko drumming ensemble in the United States. The student-run organization, founded in 1990, brings around 30 members together each year to learn taiko – a 12,000-year-old traditional Japanese art form – and engage with Japanese American history and culture. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s Kyodo Taiko stand together. The student-run organization, founded in 1990, brings around 30 members together each year to learn taiko. (Courtesy of Kyodo Taiko)

Campus, News

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August 14, 1:57 am

UCLA childcare program, which faced 2024 sex abuse case, to close amid budget deficit

UCLA will shut down two of its childcare centers – one of which employed a teacher arrested for child sexual abuse in 2024 – next June, university leadership announced Thursday evening. Read more...

Photo: The Krieger Center, which is under UCLA’s Early Care and Education program, is pictured. UCLA will shut down two of its childcare centers – one of which employed a teacher arrested for child sexual abuse in 2024 – next June, university leadership announced Thursday evening. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Campus, Crime, News

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August 13, 3:34 pm

UCPD investigating alleged drug-facilitated aggravated assault on Gayley

UCPD is investigating an alleged drug-facilitated aggravated assault that occurred on Gayley Avenue on Wednesday.  A UCLA student attended a party on the 600 block of Gayley Avenue – where UCLA’s fraternities are located – and saw someone add an unidentified powder to his drink before he was pressured to drink it, according to a Thursday UCPD Clery Timely Warning alert.  UCPD does not know the identity of the perpetrator and if they are affiliated with UCLA, said Richard Mejia, the director of emergency communications and information, in an email statement.  People with information related to the incident should contact UCPD, the alert stated. Read more...

Photo: Cars drive by the 600 block of Gayley Avenue. UCPD is investigating an alleged drug-facilitated aggravated assault that occurred on Gayley Avenue on Wednesday. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Sarah Dundish, the director of administration and chief of staff for UCLA Housing and Hospitality, is pictured. Dundish was appointed as UCLA’s associate vice chancellor for housing and hospitality. (Courtesy of Felicia Caldwell)

Campus, News

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August 3, 2:21 pm

UCLA appoints new Housing & Hospitality associate vice chancellor

This post was updated Aug. 9 at 6:40 p.m. UCLA appointed a new associate vice chancellor for housing and hospitality, Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck announced Monday. Read more...

Photo: Sarah Dundish, the director of administration and chief of staff for UCLA Housing and Hospitality, is pictured. Dundish was appointed as UCLA’s associate vice chancellor for housing and hospitality. (Courtesy of Felicia Caldwell)

Sarah Dundish, the director of administration and chief of staff for UCLA Housing and Hospitality, is pictured. Dundish was appointed as UCLA’s associate vice chancellor for housing and hospitality. (Courtesy of Felicia Caldwell)

A Closer Look, Academics, Campus, Higher Education, News, Science & Health

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August 1, 5:49 pm

Q&A: New School of Public Health dean Kari Nadeau wants to expand scholarships, funding

This post was updated Aug. 2 at 6:12 p.m. Kari Nadeau began her tenure as dean of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health on July 1. Read more...

Photo: Kari Nadeau, the new dean of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, is featured. Nadeau plans to increase scholarships and community engagement opportunities for students. (Courtesy of Kari Nadeau/Cropped from Original)


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