Saturday, March 28

UCLA Extension partners with Google to provide free career service program

An upcoming collaboration between UCLA Extension and Google will provide a no-cost career service program structured to support underserved communities in Los Angeles. The collaboration will launch in 2023, offering career services and courses in high-demand STEM fields – including data analytics, information technology support, project management and computer automation – through the Python programming language and various design program platforms. Read more...

Photo: Royce Hall is pictured. A new collaboration with UCLA Extension and Google will provide new learning opportunities in multiple STEM subjects. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA’s December First Thursdays ignites holiday spirit in the Westwood community

Nearly 2,000 Bruins and Westwood residents gathered on Broxton Avenue to celebrate winter and the holidays at UCLA’s December First Thursdays event. Launched earlier this year, UCLA and the Westwood Village Improvement Association host First Thursdays every month with the aim to strengthen UCLA’s connection to the Westwood community. Read more...

Photo: Students skate on an iceless skating rink temporarily installed in Westwood on Dec. 1. December’s First Thursdays event featured activities and art celebrating winter and the holiday season. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)



UCLA staff block De Neve dining hall entry amid protest for free tuition, dining

This post was updated Dec. 8 at 4:48 p.m. UCLA staff blocked entry to De Neve Residential Restaurant on Wednesday following a protest by students advocating for free tuition and dining from the University of California. Read more...

Photo: UCLA staff block students’ entry to De Neve Residential Restaurant following a protest by student organizers attempting to allow students to eat for free and calling for free tuition and dining from the University of California. (Constanza Montemayor/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Dean of Luskin School of Public Affairs to step down, continue work as faculty

UCLA announced Gary Segura would step down from his position as dean of the Luskin School of Public Affairs in a message sent to the Luskin School’s staff and faculty Thursday. Read more...

Photo: The Luskin School of Public Affairs is pictured. Gary Segura, the dean of the Luskin School, will step down from his position at the end of the year to work as faculty. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Strikers cited for trespassing during protest inside UCOP building in Sacramento

17 United Auto Workers union members were cited for trespassing Monday while hosting a sit-in in the lobby of the University of California Office of the President in Sacramento.  On Monday, four weeks into the academic workers strike, academic workers across the UC system hosted a rally outside the UCOP office in addition to continued protests and sit-ins across campuses, according to a press release from the union. Read more...

Photo: United Auto Workers union members protest outside Ackerman Union. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)


Bruins hold vigil to honor Urumqi fire victims, support ‘zero COVID’ protests

More than a hundred people gathered for a vigil Thursday evening at Bruin Plaza to honor the victims of a recent deadly fire in Urumqi, China. Read more...

Photo: Over a hundred people gather at Bruin Plaza for a vigil. The vigil honored the victims of a deadly fire in Urumqi, China, and stood in solidarity with those protesting the country’s “zero COVID” policy. (Esther Ma/Daily Bruin staff)