A team of five undergraduate women is trying to combat food insecurity on campus. The CalFresh Initiative, led by Global Food Initiative fellow Savannah Gardner, works to help more students apply for CalFresh. Read more...
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June 1, 1:41 am
Students hold event to discuss science, stigma of bipolar disorder
A student speaker shared her friend’s experience with bipolar disorder at an event Tuesday night. Shrita Pendekanti, a second-year neuroscience student, and Active Minds hosted “Know the Signs, Know the Science” in Carnesale Commons. Read more...
Photo: Students gathered at an event about the science of bipolar disorder and the stigma surrounding it at Carnesale Commons on Tuesday night. (Dayoung Lee/Daily Bruin)
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May 31, 11:20 pm
Student groups highlight different cultures through ‘World In-Sight’ fair
The International Student Association held its fourth annual multicultural fair, called “World In-Sight,” at Wilson Plaza on Wednesday. About 14 student groups came together to showcase and celebrate diversity through booths representing various countries. Read more...
Photo: (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin staff)
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May 31, 12:36 am
Bruin women form noncompetitive club for aspiring female entrepreneurs
Hundreds of students get rejected from the campus’s handful of competitive business clubs each year because each has a limited number of spots. Megan Pierce, a third-year business economics student, was motivated to found a new club, Bruin Women in Business, due to UCLA’s lack of a formal business degree program and the scarce opportunities to join a noncompetitive business organization, especially for women. Read more...
Photo: Founders of Bruin Women in Business want to provide a nonexclusive setting for students to learn about business-related skills and careers. (Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin)
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May 31, 12:33 am
UCLA employees voice concerns over reduced disability insurance
This post was updated May 31 at 10:43 a.m. Some UCLA employees are concerned a decrease in disability insurance could hurt new mothers, who use it as a form of maternity leave. Read more...
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May 31, 12:26 am
First set of students complete food studies program
Five graduate students became the first group to complete the UCLA food studies graduate certificate program last week. The food studies program, which the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs launched last fall, educates graduate students about food security. Read more...
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May 30, 1:02 am
Grad student starts committee to study international student matters
A graduate student developed a research committee dedicated to analyzing international student-specific issues at UCLA. Justin Gelzhiser, a graduate student in education, formed the committee to provide information on issues facing international students on campus, such as the recent immigration ban. Read more...
Photo: (Shreya Mantri/Daily Bruin)