Tuesday, March 24

UCLA appoints Athena Jackson as Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian

This post was updated Jan. 25 at 10:03 p.m. Former UCLA director of library special collections Athena Jackson will be the next Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian, UCLA announced Thursday.  Jackson will start in the role March 1, succeeding Virginia Steel – who had occupied the position since 2013, according to an announcement from Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Darnell Hunt. Read more...

Photo: Powell Library is pictured. Athena Jackson, the former director of library special collections at UCLA, will serve as the next Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian, effective March 1. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)


LLC Palooza 2024 highlights importance of community, empathy at UCLA

This post was updated Jan. 25 at 10:37 p.m. UCLA hosted an event Jan. 17 aimed at highlighting its Living Learning Communities. The LLC Palooza is an annual event showcasing the different student-led, identity-based housing communities on the Hill. Read more...

Photo: The Living Learning Communities Palooza, an annual event showcasing the different student-led, identity-based housing communities on the Hill, is pictured. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Westwood leaders host 2024 kickoff brunch at Hammer Museum

The Westwood Village Improvement Association hosted community members Thursday morning for its 2024 kickoff brunch at the Hammer Museum. The event included speeches from WVIA members and questions from the community. Read more...

Photo: Board chair Kevin Crummy is pictured. Community leaders spoke about their hopes for the future of Westwood. (Ella Coffey/Daily Bruin)


Long-awaited Bruin Reflection Space serves as location for meditation and prayer

Students and staff gathered at Ackerman Union on Friday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the newly established Bruin Reflection Space. The Bruin Reflection Space, located near the south side of Ackerman Union, was jointly created by the University Religious Conference, UCLA Campus Life and Associated Students UCLA to provide students with a safe space for meditation and prayer. Read more...

Photo: The sign for the Bruin Reflection Space is pictured. UCLA community members celebrated the ribbon ceremony Friday. (Dylan Winward/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA students share their experience attending STEM-focused career fair

The UCLA Career Center hosted a STEM-focused job fair Thursday afternoon to connect students with nearly 30 potential employers. Hundreds of students attended the fair, which was hosted from 3 to 7 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Students mingle in front of booths at a STEM-focused career fair. The fair, hosted Thursday by the UCLA Career Center, featured nearly 30 employers. (Renee Rubanowitz/Daily Bruin)


U.S. Senate candidates share visions for California in first debate

Candidates made their case to Californians on Monday during the first debate for a United States Senate seat. The University of Southern California Dornsife Center for the Political Future co-hosted the debate with POLITICO and FOX 11 Los Angeles at the university’s Bovard Auditorium. Read more...

Photo: Pictured are U.S. Senate candidates Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Katie Porter. The Democratic congressional representatives were three of four candidates in the Senate debate Monday, alongside Republican Steve Garvey, who is not pictured. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)