In spite of a 30-minute delay, a crowd of about 60 people remained captive as Tammy Bruce made a late entrance into Moore Hall. Bruce, a conservative radio talk show host, gave a speech titled "How Conservative Politics Empower Women, Gays, and Blacks," put on by Bruin Republicans Wednesday night. Samantha Schutte, president of Bruin Republicans and a third-year political science and economics student, said she thought Bruce's mixed politics could draw a varied crowd and bring a new perspective to the campus. Bruce, who is openly gay, immediately addressed her seemingly contradictory politics when she took to the stage. "I'm not a Michele Bachmann conservative. Read more...

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Bruin Republicans hosted conservative radio talk show host Tammy Bruce.

The top commander of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq will be on campus Friday for a conversation that may shed light on how the wars have been handled by the United States military. Read more...

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Gen. James Mattis

With the flags of Brazil, California and UCLA hanging in the background, Ambassador Mauro Vieira of Brazil stepped to the podium to discuss Brazil's emergence as a global power. Read more...

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Ambassador Mauro Vieira of Brazil discusses Brazil’s position in the modern world at a private luncheon Wednesday.

UCLA's response to budget shortfalls had been well-met by campus administrators and faculty but financial support from non-state groups will be key to maintaining the quality of undergraduate programs, a panel concluded Tuesday night. Read more...

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Co-chief of staff of USAC financial supports commission William Ruiz, right, with Rosalind Hilman, Andrew Leutcher and Judith Smith, discusses budgetary issues facing UCLA.

Ahmed Maher, a key player in the January revolution in Egypt, encouraged students to participate in popular social movements Tuesday in a private lunch with selected members of the UCLA community. Read more...

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Ahmed Maher visits UCLA to share his experiences during the Egyptian Uprisings with alumni and students.