Saturday, May 9

Bruins observe Buddha Day

Vesak Day will be celebrated on Saturday, honoring the life and teachings of Buddha. Students and members of the UCLA community are invited to gather for a series of talks, cultural entertainment, food and discussion. Read more...


Anderson honors CEO for leadership

Bruin fans are notorious for their idolatry of John Wooden, the legendary basketball coach who brought home 10 NCAA National Championships. But just as important as Wooden’s 88-game winning streak and perfect seasons is his brand of leadership, his way of shaping ethical leaders on and off the court. Read more...


UCSF and UCLA receive HIV/AIDS research grant

Grants totaling $2.1 million were awarded to HIV/AIDS policy research centers in San Francisco and Los Angeles by the California HIV/AIDS Research Program, according to an announcement made by the UC Office of the President on Thursday. Read more...


What’s Bruin?: Friday, May 22, 2009

“¢bull; Three American soldiers and 12 Iraqis were killed on Thursday after a bomb exploded in the middle of a Baghdad market, the latest in a string of attacks that have claimed the lives of 66 people in Iraq over the last two days. Read more...


Students granted Pilipino studies

In hopes of creating an academic space for students to learn about Pilipino culture and history, the Samahang Pilipino student group successfully lobbied for the implementation of a concentration within UCLA's Department of Asian American Studies. Read more...

Photo: Samahang Pilipino, a student organization on campus, successfully lobbied for the creation of a Pilipino studies concentration within the Asian American studies department. The concentration was approved by faculty members earlier this quarter.



Institutes create postdoctoral jobs

Recently, due to the scarcity of jobs, the seven National Science Foundation Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes have created 45 postdoctoral positions for recent academics in mathematics and science. Read more...