Tuesday, April 7

Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks on Congress, journalism

Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta criticized Congress on Monday for what he sees as a refusal to govern and collaborate across the aisle. Read more...

Photo: Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta spoke on campus Monday, telling the audience he sees a lack of cooperation between members of Congress. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)



New course examines difficulties Filipinos face in higher education

Students in a class initiated by the Filipino student group Samahang Pilipino will receive course credit for the first time this quarter while participating in an internship on the historical difficulties Filipino students face in higher education. Read more...

Photo: Students performed a dance called Burong Talo as part of a culture night hosted by Samahang Pilipino in May. This quarter, students will be able to receive two units of course credit by participating in internships or a class initiated by Samahang Pilipino, which teaches about Samahang’s culture night among other topics. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Former professor pens children’s books inspired by cultural identity

Diane de Anda’s writing career began when the principal of her high school sat her down with a college application and told her to fill it out. Read more...

Photo: Diane de Anda, a professor emeritus in the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, has published more than 90 works, including several bilingual children’s books. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin)



UC to survey non-union employees about workplace experiences

The University of California will conduct a survey this week asking its non-unionized employees about their views on working at the University. The survey aims to help the UC gain perspective on the experiences and needs of its non-represented workers, according to a press release by the University on March 23. Read more...