Monday, May 18 Activist Rosa Parks graces annual Marathon Reading EVENT: University, local community celebrate unity, diversity, literatureBy Emi KojimaDaily Bruin StaffWhen Rosa Parks made a surprise visit to the English Department’s annual Marathon Reading Thursday evening, the audience was floored. Read more...
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Activist Rosa Parks graces annual Marathon Reading
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Carnesale takes helm of UCLA
Monday, May 18 Carnesale takes helm of UCLA ACTIVITISM: 300 students challenge inauguration as police hold line backBy Barbara OrtutayDaily Bruin ContributorWhile dignitaries lauded Chancellor Albert Carnesale’s efforts to lead the university to excellence, over 300 protesters challenged the quality of his leadership and his commitment to diversity."As you know, there is a bunch of bullshit going on in there," said USAC president Kandea Mosley, addressing the protesters in front of Royce Hall after her speech at the ceremony. Read more...
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May 17, 9:00 pm
Inauguration proceedings disgust student
Monday, May 18 Inauguration proceedings disgust studentBy Sophia PaekI was one of the few students actually allowed into the chancellor’s inauguration and I was completely disgusted by what occurred. Read more...
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May 14, 9:00 pm
The Year of Definition
Friday, May 15, 1998 The Year of Definition Carnesale has had to take stands on everything from RCM to Prop. 209 before inauguration By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Senior Staff Chancellor Albert Carnesale is about to be inaugurated after nine and a half months in office. Read more...
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May 14, 9:00 pm
Nurses fear effects of sick-time policy
Friday, May 15, 1998 Nurses fear effects of sick-time policy NURSES: Medical center officials say system will prevent employees from abusing paid leave By Kathryn Combs Daily Bruin Staff Nurses at the UCLA and Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Centers are concerned that recent changes in the attendance policy will punish them for necessary absences. Read more...
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May 14, 9:00 pm
Community Briefs
Friday, May 15, 1998 Community Briefs National commission focuses on access Twenty-seven current and former public university presidents are establishing a framework that defines the direction public colleges and universities should take in the future to increase access to higher education, a multipart plan laid out in an open letter titled, "Returning to Our Roots: Student Access." The presidents’ letter, sent to the chief executives of the nation’s state and land-grant colleges, is the second in a series of reports authored by the Kellogg Commission. Read more...
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May 14, 9:00 pm
Regent meeting at Covel Commons site of protest
Friday, May 15, 1998 Regent meeting at Covel Commons site of protest POLITICS: Student rally starts Days of Defiance campaign for diversity By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Senior Staff The Affirmative Action Coalition kicked off the Days of Defiance protests with a rally that began in Meyerhoff Park and ended outside the UC Regents meeting at Covel Commons. Read more...