Thursday, August 13

In the news:

Dashew Center hosts Fall Welcome for new international students, builds community

The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars hosted a welcome event Sept. 25 to foster community among new international students. The Dashew Center’s second annual Fall Welcome took place at an outdoor patio at Tom Bradley Hall. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Tom Bradley International Hall, which houses the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars. The Dashew Center put on a welcome event for new international students Sept. 25. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Ralphs partners with The Ugly Company, celebrates commitment to sustainability

Ralphs supermarket held an event in Westwood on Thursday to celebrate six years of commitment to a sustainability initiative with a product showcase, cooking demonstrations and samples. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Ralphs supermarket in Westwood. The store held a product showcase with the brand The Ugly Company to celebrate a six year commitment to their sustainability initiative. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Undergraduate Research Centers host open house, showcase research opportunities

This post was updated Oct. 1 at 11:13 p.m. The UCLA Undergraduate Research Centers for the Sciences and the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences hosted an open house Wednesday morning for students to learn how to get involved in research and to share their own experiences. Read more...

Photo: Dodd Hall is pictured. The Undergraduate Research Centers for the Sciences and the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences hosted an open house in the hall Wednesday to discuss methods and strategies for getting involved in research at UCLA. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Congress approves resolution, narrowly avoids government shutdown

The United States government narrowly avoided a shutdown after Congress passed a temporary spending bill that will fund government operations through mid-November. Hours before the Oct. Read more...

Photo: The U.S. Capitol is pictured. The House of Representatives and Senate approved a resolution to avoid government shutdown for 45 days. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA, USC Armenian Students’ Associations co-host Nagorno-Karabakh vigil

This post was updated Oct. 1 at 11:05 p.m. The UCLA Armenian Students’ Association hosted a vigil outside Royce Hall on Wednesday evening to commemorate the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and recent events in the region. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is a board made by the UCLA Armenian Students’ Association and displayed at the vigil. (Photo by Rita Keushkerian, courtesy of Mary Keushkerian)