Thursday, April 2

Jack Peltason donates retirement bonus to furthering education

Tuesday, April 9, 1996 Jack Peltason donates retirement bonus to furthering educationBy Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff The Board of Regents approved a new scholarship fund in the name of past UC President Jack Peltason and his wife, Suzanne, from the hefty retirement bonus they refused to accept. Read more...


Staff research associates vote for unions

Tuesday, April 9, 1996 University Professional and Technical Employees to represent workers’ rightsBy Michael Angell Daily Bruin Contributor While unions fighting for recognition are usually associated with Kentucky coal-mines or Detroit assembly lines, the quiet halls of University of California research facilities have become the latest site of union activity as the men and women who do research voted for union representation. Read more...


Daily Bruin office vandalized over weekend; no suspects

Monday, April 8, 1996 Computer hardware, phones, personal items damaged in pass-key burglaryBy Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff The Daily Bruin office was vandalized over the weekend, causing an unestimated amount of damage to computers, phone lines and office materials, said university police officer Perry Todd. Read more...


Laulhere remembered by friends

Monday, April 8, 1996 Geography student described as ‘shy, genuine, friendly’By Marie Blanchard Daily Bruin Contributor A UCLA geography student was killed two weeks ago when a bus she was riding in India fell into a ditch and overturned. Read more...


Mitchell appointed to assist chancellor

Monday, April 8, 1996 Dean expected to ease transition for Young’s departureBy Anne Mai Daily Bruin Contributor Following Chancellor Charles Young’s decision to resign next June ­ after 27 years in the university’s highest post ­ some administrators are expecting a challenging transition from one leader to another. Read more...


Project aims to assist graduates with employment

Monday, April 8, 1996 Future of Work offers online discussion of today’s job marketBy Tiffany McElroy Daily Bruin Contributor In the modern age of technological advancement and economic recessions, many corporations and government agencies have been implementing changes such as downsizing, cutbacks and restructuring. Read more...


Effigy

Monday, April 8, 1996 TOP LEFT: Arturo Robles’ effigy of Gov. Pete Wilson hanging from a noose indicates some of the anger and frustration felt by marchers. Read more...