Graduate students studying foreign languages are predicted to have more job opportunities than those studying English, for the first time in more than a decade, according to a recent publication by the Modern Language Association. Read more...
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January 8, 12:37 am
Field expands for foreign language graduates
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January 8, 12:33 am
UCLA’s new dean and vice provost of undergraduate education aims to enhance learning
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.
Campus, Crime, News
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January 7, 8:30 pm
Police investigate attempted sexual assault of student near Engineering IV
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...
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January 7, 9:49 am
Police: Student robbed at gunpoint on Veteran Avenue early this morning
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...
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January 7, 1:45 am
UC conducts campus climate surveys
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...
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January 7, 1:44 am
New laws enacted in 2013
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...
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January 7, 1:38 am
Congress deal averts fiscal cliff
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...
