For many, listening to folk music is a fun pastime or interest. However, for distinguished professor of anthropology Paul Kroskrity, the songs have far more meaning when it comes to social movements. Read more...
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December 3, 6:33 pm
Inside UCLA’s professional fraternities: career building, community and challenges
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 10:16 p.m. Every September, hundreds of anxious UCLA students gather in formal attire with the same goal in mind: to receive a bid to join a professional fraternity. Read more...
Photo: The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management is pictured. Some professional fraternities are aimed at helping undergraduates enter careers in business. (Mia Tavares/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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December 3, 6:23 pm
UCLA Labor Studies introduces new fellowship program for labor movement leaders
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 10:24 p.m. The labor studies department launched a new residency program for labor movement leaders this fall. The Labor Movement Fellows Program brings leaders and organizers from labor movements across the country to conduct research and lead guest lectures at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: The Institute for Research on Labor and Employment is pictured. The labor studies department introduced the Labor Movement Fellows Program this quarter. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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November 30, 6:34 pm
School of Medicine brings together community with Diwali celebration
The UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine hosted a celebration Nov. 16 in honor of Diwali, a prominent South Asian cultural and religious holiday known as the Festival of Lights. Read more...
Photo: A balloon that reads “Happy Diwali” is pictured. The UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine hosted a celebration Nov. 16 for Diwali, a South Asian cultural and religious holiday. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
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November 30, 6:06 pm
Pi Kappa Phi fraternity to return to UCLA following disbanding
This post was updated Nov. 30 at 9:43 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains strong language that The Bruin decided was necessary to demonstrate the severity of comments members made before the fraternity was dissolved. Read more...
Photo: A laptop showing an email announcing the return of Pi Kappa Phi is pictured. The fraternity is returning to campus after a several-year-long absence. (Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin)
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November 29, 9:26 pm
Students for Justice in Palestine hosts ‘die-in’ to honor victims of Gaza violence
This post was updated Nov. 30 at 9:29 p.m. Nearly 100 students and community members gathered Wednesday for a “die-in” and demonstration to recognize Palestinian lives lost in recent violence in Gaza. Read more...
Photo: Protesters lie on the ground in front of Royce Hall as part of a “die-in” hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine on Wednesday. One banner hanging from the balcony of Royce Hall reads, “Murdering 5000+ children is not self defense, #FreePalestine,” while another behind the protesters reads “UC, you have blood on your hands.” (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)
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November 28, 10:14 pm
USAC Recap – Nov. 21
This post was updated Dec. 5 at 11:03 a.m. The Undergraduate Students Association Council held its third meeting of November on Nov. 21. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Read more...