Patricia Turner recently took over as the dean and vice provost for undergraduate education at UCLA, after more than two decades as a faculty member and administrator at UC Davis. Read more...
Photo: Patricia Turner has taken over for Judith Smith as the new dean and vice provost for undergraduate education.
A UCLA student was walking on the walkway between Parking Structure 9 and Engineering IV when a man ran up to her from behind and hugged her, according to a university police report released Monday. Read more...
At about 12:05 a.m., a UCLA student was walking north on Veteran Avenue from Gayley Avenue, when a man came up behind him and held a nickel-plated handgun to his back, according to a university police report. Read more...
Students, faculty and staff at UCLA received an email last week inviting them to participate in the University of California’s first survey on campus climate – the largest survey of its kind within any institution of higher education. Read more...
Social media privacy AB 1844 and SB 1349: Prohibit employers and universities from requesting or requiring employees, students or prospective employees or students to disclose usernames or passwords for access to social media accounts Driving AB 45: Requires a person 25 years or older to ensure no underage consumption occurs on board buses or limousines carrying alcohol and underage passengers AB 1536: Legalizes the use of hands-free devices powered by voice-operated software for text messaging purposes in vehicles AB 1708: Allows drivers to show proof of insurance on a smartphone or tablet when pulled over by law enforcement Pension reform AB 340: Requires state employees to pay at least 50 percent into their pension plans; eliminates barriers preventing employers from increasing employee contributions University of California/ California State University fees AB 970: Requires UC Regents and trustees to notify the public before adopting mandatory systemwide fee increases; Prohibits regents from increasing fees before specified dates; Requires regents and trustees to develop a list of factors necessary for adopting fee increases by April 2, 2013 Compiled by Katherine Hafner, Bruin senior staff. Read more...
Americans are experiencing some financial reprieve after a bill to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff” was signed into law last week, sparing the University of California from millions of dollars in cuts for federal research funding – at least temporarily. Read more...
After most students had packed their bags and gone home for winter break, voices continued to echo through the cold corridors of Sproul Hall, as a select group of students chose to spend their winter break on the Hill. Read more...
Photo: Since last year, the Office of Residential Life has offered students the option to stay on the Hill during winter break. Several students, including first-year neuroscience student Zhongyue Zhang, chose to stay in on-campus housing instead of going home.
