Friday, May 1




Expert to discuss China’s position after Tiananmen

After the demonstrations in Tiananmen Square, uncertain reports of Chinese troops using force on students demonstrating for governmental reforms have abounded. Reports included that tanks crushed tents set up in Tiananmen Square, and that hundreds of students were gunned down or arrested. Read more...


Ex-senator addresses fight against terrorism

Gary Hart, former senator and presidential candidate, addressed a crowd of students, faculty and diplomats Tuesday as part of a conference called “Global Terror Threat: Are We Winning or Losing?” put on by UCLA’s School of Public Affairs. Read more...



UCLA aids mayor-elect’s transition

UCLA will be offering its university perspective to Los Angeles Mayor-elect Antonio Villaraigosa’s transition to office. Chancellor Albert Carnesale, UCLA Downtown Labor Center Director Larry Frank and UCLA Institute of the Environment Director Mary Nichols were asked to advise Villaraigosa on recruiting and appointing members of the mayor’s staff. Read more...