For many, listening to folk music is a fun pastime or interest. However, for distinguished professor of anthropology Paul Kroskrity, the songs have far more meaning when it comes to social movements. Read more...
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December 4, 7:31 pm
Students, faculty discuss 19-1 student-faculty ratio
U.S. News & World Report listed UCLA’s student-faculty ratio at 19-1, a ratio far higher than some private universities in California. The September report found that although UCLA is in a similar range to other UC campuses, it still differs significantly in comparison to other top-ranked universities such as the University of Southern California and Stanford, which have student-faculty ratios of 9-1 and 6-1, respectively. Read more...
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December 3, 6:33 pm
Inside UCLA’s professional fraternities: career building, community and challenges
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 10:16 p.m. Every September, hundreds of anxious UCLA students gather in formal attire with the same goal in mind: to receive a bid to join a professional fraternity. Read more...
Photo: The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management is pictured. Some professional fraternities are aimed at helping undergraduates enter careers in business. (Mia Tavares/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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December 3, 6:23 pm
UCLA Labor Studies introduces new fellowship program for labor movement leaders
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 10:24 p.m. The labor studies department launched a new residency program for labor movement leaders this fall. The Labor Movement Fellows Program brings leaders and organizers from labor movements across the country to conduct research and lead guest lectures at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: The Institute for Research on Labor and Employment is pictured. The labor studies department introduced the Labor Movement Fellows Program this quarter. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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December 3, 4:30 pm
‘Botany of the Holidays’ event celebrates festive flora at UCLA botanical garden
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 10:25 p.m. The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden hosted its annual “Botany of the Holidays” event, which features plants used in global holiday traditions, Thursday. Read more...
Photo: The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden hosted its annual “Botany of the Holidays” event at La Kretz Garden Pavilion on Thursday. The event featured presentations on different plants used in holiday traditions. (Courtesy of Gabrielle Siegel)
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December 1, 7:00 pm
UC Board of Regents fails to meet deadline for undocumented employment policy plan
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 10:11 p.m. The UC Board of Regents failed to meet a self-imposed deadline Thursday to announce a potential pathway that would allow thousands of undocumented students to apply for on-campus jobs. Read more...
Photo: Supporters of the Opportunity for All campaign rally outside of Powell Library in November. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)
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November 30, 6:34 pm
School of Medicine brings together community with Diwali celebration
The UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine hosted a celebration Nov. 16 in honor of Diwali, a prominent South Asian cultural and religious holiday known as the Festival of Lights. Read more...
Photo: A balloon that reads “Happy Diwali” is pictured. The UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine hosted a celebration Nov. 16 for Diwali, a South Asian cultural and religious holiday. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)