UCLA faculty in the College of Letters and Science approved a diversity requirement proposal Friday afternoon. In a 332-303 vote, faculty decided to support the requirement, which would have students take a course about inequalities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and religion, among other factors. Read more...
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Campus, News
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October 31, 8:27 am
UCLA’s Fresh Produce draws student interest to art in manga, anime
Smooth, white chalk lines danced across the black chalkboard as Melinda Chiem-Ngoy sketched different parts of an anime character, emphasizing the need for attention to anatomical details. Read more...
Photo: Melinda Chiem-Ngoy, a third-year psychology student, draws anime characters with a paintbrush. (Kenneth Surajat/Daily Bruin)
Science & Health
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October 31, 8:24 am
UC signs agreement with Mexican energy officials to further collaborations
The University of California signed an agreement Thursday with the Mexican Secretariat of Energy, or SENER to increase collaboration on research related to sustainability issues. “This is just the beginning of a collaboration that will benefit California and Mexico,” UC President Janet Napolitano said in a press release Thursday. Read more...
Campus, Crime, News
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October 31, 8:15 am
UCLA to implement $200 fine for violating dismount zones
University police will start handing out $200 tickets to bikers and skateboarders whizzing through Bruin Walk next week. UCPD officers have stopped students on wheels this past week and given warnings for violating dismount zones to let students know about the change. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA Transportation employee hands students fliers about the upcoming enforcement of bikes and scooters on Bruin Walk. (Gabrielle Cabalza/Daily Bruin)
Student Government
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October 31, 8:12 am
USAC releases application for first Student Vendor Fair
Students and groups interested in advertising for their clubs or selling goods can apply online until Sunday night to participate in the first Student Vendor Fair at UCLA. Read more...
News, Westwood
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October 31, 8:09 am
Midterm election contributions the largest seen in years
The six candidates running for seats representing Westwood have raised more than $15 million combined for the midterm election, the most expensive the community has seen in years. Read more...
Campus, News
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October 31, 8:08 am
Almuni, philanthropists donate $2M to UCLA School of Dentistry
Two UCLA alumni recently donated $2 million to the UCLA School of Dentistry. The donation from philanthropists Bob and Marion Wilson establishes the Bob and Marion Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund, which will be used to increase scholarship funding for future dentistry students. Read more...