Thursday, November 19, 1998 Community Briefs Neurologist appointed to psychology faculty The Department of Psychology at UC Berkeley, has appointed a neurologist to its faculty – believed to be the first brain physician hired by a psychology faculty anywhere in the country. Read more...

Thursday, November 19, 1998 Dinosaurs’ end less mysterious due to recent UCLA discovery RESEARCH: Fragment of 65-million-year-old asteroid found by Kyte By Andy Shah Daily Bruin Contributor The theory that dinosaurs vanished from the planet because of a huge asteroid impact just received more support from a discovery by Frank Kyte, a UCLA geophysicist and professor of oceanography. Read more...

Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Transportation Services awarded for commitment to clean air ENVIRONMENT: Vanpools, monitoring system, buses earn kudos from district By Christine Byrd Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA Transportation Services was awarded one of the 12 1998 Clean Air Awards by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for its "innovative transportation project" at a special ceremony in Los Angeles last month. Read more...

Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Community Briefs Vine mealybug found in San Joaquin Valley The vine mealybug, a pest that poses a serious new threat to the California grape industry and efforts to reduce pesticide use, was found for the first time this summer in the San Joaquin Valley, according to Walter Bentley, University of California integrated pest management entomologist. Read more...

Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Builders agree to pay for Courtside repairs HOUSING: UCLA accepts $14 million from companies to end lawsuit over leaks in Sunset Village dormitories By Lawrence Ferchaw Daily Bruin Staff UCLA and the construction companies involved in building Sunset Village settled a lawsuit this month, with the university receiving $14 million from the other parties to pay for building repairs. Read more...

Wednesday, November 18, 1998 MEChA arranges drive to ship out relief, provisions to Latin America HELP: Group joins forces to send food donations, aid homeless survivors By Diana Ting Daily Bruin Contributor In a torrent of wind and rain, Hurricane Mitch engulfed Central America within days of its sighting, ruthlessly claiming more than 11,000 lives and leaving three million homeless. Read more...

Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Promotions, tenures depend on accurate student evaluations STUDENTS: Thoughtfully written comments may result in quality teaching By Shannan Rouss Daily Bruin Contributor In about two weeks when evaluations circulate through classes, students will make their contribution to ensuring quality teaching at UCLA. Read more...