The University of California will launch a $250 million fund for innovation in the UC system, officials announced Tuesday. The fund aims to connect UC campuses to outside businesses and the rest of California, said a UC spokesperson. Read more...
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December 18, 7:36 pm
UC to launch a $250 million fund to promote innovation
News, UC
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December 18, 3:28 pm
UC divests from private prisons in response to student protest
The University of California sold about $25 million of its indirect holdings in private prison companies after several student groups across the UC campaigned against the investments. Read more...
Photo: The University of California sold about $25 million of its indirect holdings in private prison companies after the Afrikan Black Coalition campaigned against the investments. (Courtesy of Afrikan Black Coalition)
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December 18, 11:24 am
Napa Valley Grille to close temporarily for renovations
Officials will close Napa Valley Grille on Glendon Avenue Sunday to remodel its interior and renovate the outdoor patio. The California-themed restaurant, which features a bar, outdoor patio and private rooms, will be closed for three months, said Karlee Kunkle, spokeswoman for Tavistock Restaurant Collection, which operates the restaurant. Read more...
Photo: Napa Valley Grille will be closed for three months starting Sunday for renovations. Restaurant managers will opt for more earth-tone colors and new textures. (Courtesy of Tavistock Restaurant Collection)
Campus, News
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December 17, 5:57 pm
Vice chancellor criticizes student’s anti-Semitic Facebook comments
A UCLA official criticized anti-Semitic comments made by a UCLA student on Facebook in an email statement sent to the student body Wednesday. Janina Montero, vice chancellor for student affairs, sent the email after a pro-Israel group on campus condemned an undergraduate student for a series of comments posted on the Facebook status of Jewish actress and UCLA alumna Mayim Bialik. Read more...
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December 15, 4:28 pm
Former urban planning professor, social justice advocate passes away
Jacqueline Leavitt, a professor emerita in urban planning and advocate for improved treatment of marginalized groups in urban planning, died Nov. 27 in Culver City from cancer-related complications. Read more...
Campus, Crime, News
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December 14, 4:20 pm
UCPD arrest man for hitting police officer in Fowler Amphitheater
A man suspected of using drugs on campus was arrested Friday after hitting a police officer in the Fowler Amphitheater near Janss Steps. University police approached the man, 26, about 2:30 p.m. Read more...
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December 10, 12:19 pm
Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Dec. 9
The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas. Discussion with the L.A. City Council president Herb Wesson, president of the city council, attended the neighborhood council meeting to answer any questions from council members or the public. Read more...