Thursday, August 13

In the news:

UCLA clubs seek to keep members engaged, connected over summer break

While trips, internships or time with family and friends occupy many UCLA students’ summer breaks, some Bruins opt to stay connected to their campus organizations. Several UCLA clubs remained active over the summer – conducting projects, holding social events, starting recruitment and preparing for the school year. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is an event by Camp Kesem, one of UCLA’s clubs that is active throughout the summer. (Courtesy of Olivia Nguyen)



Gene Block and faculty reflect on Block’s time as chancellor of UCLA

This post was updated Sept. 21 at 10:37 p.m. As UCLA chancellor Gene Block begins the last year of his tenure, he and his colleagues reflect on the work he has done over the past 17 years. Read more...

Photo: Chancellor Gene Block is pictured. Block officially announced his retirement in August. Several members of UCLA faculty expressed admiration for Block’s commitment to increasing campus diversity, creating more affordable housing and raising funds for the university during his tenure. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Michael Waterstone begins term as new dean of UCLA School of Law

Michael Waterstone took over as the UCLA School of Law dean Aug. 1, the university announced Tuesday. Waterstone was previously the dean of Loyola Marymount University Loyola Law School, where he was a faculty member for 17 years, the announcement said. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA School of Law is pictured. The new dean of the school began his term Aug. 1. (Daily Bruin file photo)




Broxton Nights debuts in Westwood with roller disco-themed pop-up

Broxton Nights, a new monthly event on Broxton Avenue, launched Sept. 9 with an evening market and roller skating. The pop-up, which will occur on the second Saturday of each month, will have a different theme, vendors and activities each time, according to a Westwood Village Improvement Association newsletter. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Broxton Nights, a new monthly event on Broxton Avenue. September was roller disco-themed and community members enjoyed free roller skate rentals and skate lessons. (Courtesy of Sharla Steinman)