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November 8, 11:55 am

After more than a year, UC reaches contract with UPTE-CWA 9119

This post was updated Nov. 11 at 11:31 p.m. The UC and the University Professional and Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119 reached a contractual agreement Saturday after 17 months of bargaining.  The union, which represents 18,000 researchers and technical workers, also called off its Nov. Read more...

Photo: The University Professional and Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119 strike at UCLA in May. The union reached a contractual agreement with the UC after 17 months of bargaining. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)

News, Science & Health

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November 7, 12:04 am

Digital Humanities Department talk brings data science to social, human context

Digital humanities scholars called on researchers to follow human-centered approaches to data science at an Oct. 14 event. Lauren Klein, a professor of data and decision sciences at Emory University, and Roopika Risam, an associate professor of digital humanities and social engagement at Dartmouth College, joined Cindy Anh Nguyen, an assistant professor of information studies, digital humanities program and Asian languages and culture at UCLA for a discussion about the digital humanities. Read more...

Photo: Klein, Nguyen and Risam are pictured. Digital humanities scholars called on researchers to follow human-centered approaches to data science at a DataX event. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

A Closer Look, News, Science & Health

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November 6, 11:47 pm

Joseph Curti demystifies bats, educates community during bat walks

Bats have fascinated Joseph Curti since he first encountered them in seventh grade. Now, as a postdoctoral fellow for the UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science, Curti not only researches and works with different bat populations but also works to get other people interested in bats as well. Read more...

Photo: Joseph Curti is pictured showing attendees the use of ultrasonic microphones to track bats as he leads a bat walk. (Courtesy of Zoya Alam)

A Closer Look, Academics, News

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November 6, 11:40 pm

Q&A: Director Anthony Friscia discusses ethos of UCLA first-year cluster program

Anthony Friscia, the director of the UCLA Cluster Program – a year-long general education program for first-year students – sat down with Daily Bruin reporter Caitlin Brockenbrow to discuss the goals for the program, budgetary challenges and upcoming changes. Read more...

Photo: Anthony Friscia, director of the cluster program and associate teaching professor in the department of integrative biology and physiology, is pictured in his office. Friscia said the program is often why students choose to attend UCLA and helps first-years connect with campus. (Ruby Galbraith/Daily Bruin)

Campus, News

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November 6, 10:16 pm

Hedrick Hall flooding damages property, displaces students

This post was updated Nov. 11 at 11:37 p.m. Thirty-two students were displaced from Hedrick Hall on Thursday morning because of flooding.  A sprinkler in a Hedrick Hall stairwell was activated around 12 a.m., causing flooding that affected 11 rooms, UCLA Housing said in an emailed statement. Read more...

Photo: Hedrick Hall is pictured. A sprinkler in a Hedrick Hall stairwell was activated at around 12 a.m., causing flooding that affected 11 rooms. (Daily Bruin file photo)

A Closer Look, Campus, News

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November 6, 5:33 pm

Día de los Muertos gathers community to honor Chicano activists, cultural legacy

This post was updated Nov. 6 at 11:31 p.m. Students and faculty gathered Oct. 28 for a Día de los Muertos event honoring Chicano activists and people impacted by immigration raids who have died. Read more...

Photo: Students and faculty gather at an Oct. 28 Día de los Muertos event held at the Chicano Studies Research Center Library. The holiday is celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries, where participants commemorate the spirits of departed loved ones and welcome the return of their spirits with altars and other offerings. (Courtesy of UCLA CSRC)

Campus, News, UC

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November 6, 1:22 pm

UPTE-CWA 9119, AFSCME Local 3299 to strike Nov. 17-18, backed by CNA

This post was updated Nov. 6 at 11:04 p.m. Over 80,000 workers may strike across the UC on Nov. 17 and 18.  The University Professional and Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119 – which represents researchers and technical workers – and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 – which represents service, patient care and skilled workers – decided to strike in response to the University’s alleged failure to settle for a fair contract. Read more...

Photo: Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 and the University Professional and Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119 strike on UCLA’s campus. The two unions – and UC nurses from the California Nurses Association – will strike across the UC on Nov. 17 and 18. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


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