Professor Emeritus Lawrence Pitts was appointed as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs of the University of California system at last week's UC Board of Regents meeting. Read more...
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March 30, 6:23 am
Lawrence Pitts appointed as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs for the UC
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March 30, 6:21 am
UCLA Habitat for Humanity heads to Louisiana for spring break
For most students, spring break is a time to sit back, relax and enjoy a week off. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Habitat for Humanity participated in the Collegiate Challenge during spring break in Louisiana to rebuild houses after the 2005 Hurricane Katrina.
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March 28, 9:14 pm
Regents discuss diversity
While issues of hate crimes at various University of California campuses dominated the UC Board of Regents meeting last week, academic funding was also a fundamental concern, as the board approved a statement clarifying that it has the right to change student fees at any appropriate time. Read more...
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March 28, 9:13 pm
Health care bill passes
On March 21, after nearly two years of intense debate, the House of Representatives passed the Senate's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by a vote of 219-212, extending coverage to 32 million Americans who currently lack health care. Read more...
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March 28, 9:11 pm
Patient and doctor meet 35 years later
An indication of his vivacious persona, Vu Tien Kinh celebrates his birthday every day "“ but his practice is not one of vanity. Read more...
Photo: Vu Tien Kinh returned to UCLA to thank Dr. Barry Halpern who helped treat Vu 35
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March 28, 9:07 pm
Plans for new graduate student center under way
After the university police vacated the Kinross Building and relocated to its new headquarters last month, the Graduate Students Association staked its claim for the space to transform it into a new focal point for graduate students. Read more...
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March 28, 9:06 pm
Hospitals take care of runners during race
More than 30 runners were hospitalized last week during the Los Angeles Marathon, with 17 taken to either the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center or the Santa Monica Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. Read more...