The book, released Nov. 23, details the university's major figures and happenings since its origins, as well as new information about the first 50 years of UCLA that has become available since the last book recording the school's history. Read more...
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“UCLA: The First Century,” released Nov. 23, is the first history book written about UCLA in 42 years.
The Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA released a report Tuesday outlining how graduation rates at four-year universities can be better determined and improved. Read more...
Hedrick residential restaurant closed down its lunch hours Nov. 21 after failing to attract enough students to stay in operation, even with the help of a trolley service to bus students to the top of the Hill. Read more...
Occupy UCLA has been a visible presence on the UCLA campus the past week, with its members pitching tents, marching and rallying as part of system-wide protests against tuition hikes and budget cuts to the University of California. Read more...
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(From left) Anthony Trochez, graduate student in education, Laura Sermeño, first-year Chicana and Chicano studies and environmental studies student, and world arts and cultures graduate student Mathew Sandoval gathered in Bruin Plaza on Nov. 21 during a late-night rally held by Occupy UCLA.
UCLA administrators are treading carefully after controversial police actions at sister University of California campuses drew harsh criticism from around the nation this week. Read more...
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About 100-150 protesters at Bruin Plaza the evening of 11/21.
Flames lit up the dark sky as about 3,500 students, alumni and Bruin fans braved the cold to witness the burning of the 30-foot wooden structure at the annual Beat 'SC Bonfire and Rally Monday night. Read more...
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About 3,500 students turned out to see the ignition of a 30-foot wooden structure at the annual Beat ‘SC Bonfire and Rally Monday night. Members of the football team spoke at the event in preparation for Saturday’s USC game.
A new Bangkok-based branch of UCLA is set to open in Thailand in January 2012 in an effort to expand university ties in the region. Read more...
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Kantathi Suphamongkhon, former minster of foreign affairs for Thailand and visiting professor of law and diplomacy, is working to install a Bangkok-based branch of UCLA to expand university ties in the region.
