As the Class of 2016 finishes up their finals and prepare their goodbyes, two outgoing seniors revisit the places which meant the most to them on campus. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Micah Sarmiento)
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June 6, 12:07 pm
Christian’s cannabis
“When I explain it to people, I tell them I’m not just a former druggie who needs to do this. It’s a modern approach to a very large market,” says second-year molecular, cell and developmental biology student Christian Kramme. Read more...
Photo: (Iris Lee and Bryan Firks/Daily Bruin)
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June 5, 4:35 pm
Student turns experience with scoliosis into passion for nursing
Erin Burgos grew up with scoliosis, a disease that affects the curvature of the spine. For three years, Burgos had to wear a back brace which made any type of movement difficult. Read more...
Photo: UCLA student Erin Burgos had scoliosis as a child and is now training to be a registered nurse. (Anisha Joshi/Daily Bruin)
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June 5, 2:52 pm
Vice chancellor of student affairs to retire, leave legacy behind
Before she entered the University of Pennsylvania, Janina Montero wanted to become an engineer. But she fell in love with literature instead. After graduating with degrees in Spanish and Hispanic literature, Montero began teaching Romance languages at Wesleyan University, where she developed a lifelong passion for helping students. Read more...
Photo: Janina Montero will retire from her position as UCLA’s vice chancellor of student affairs this year. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
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June 5, 2:11 pm
Westwood Neighborhood Council president to retire, reflects on term
Jerry Brown said he will remember lengthy council meetings, heated controversies and major victories as he prepares to end his final term as president of the Westwood Neighborhood Council this month. Read more...
Photo: Jerry Brown prepares to end his final term as president of the Westwood Neighborhood Council. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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June 5, 2:07 pm
General education reformer, director of cluster program to retire
One of Scott Hugo’s favorite memories at UCLA was taking a cluster course with Gregory Kendrick, during which he wrote a final paper on Anakin Skywalker from the “Star Wars” films. Read more...
Photo: Gregory Kendrick, chair of the freshman cluster program, will be retiring at the end of this year. (Anthony Tran/Daily Bruin)
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June 5, 2:04 pm
Student receives award for guiding incoming students using Facebook
Winn “PenQuin” Huynh’s Facebook profile picture of a penguin, recognizable by hundreds of students, reminds him that anyone, regardless of size, can make a difference. Huynh, a fourth-year chemistry student, gives advice on the UCLA classes of 2016-2019 Facebook groups about student life and academics. Read more...
Photo: Winn Huynh, a fourth-year chemistry student, received the Chancellor’s Service Award and posts advice for people on Facebook. (Pinkie Su/Daily Bruin)