UCLA assistant professor Miriam Marlier was awarded one of the first awards in Google’s new Research Scholar Program for her project on mapping compounding climate hazards in California. Read more...
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National, News, Science & Health
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September 18, 9:56 am
UCLA community reflects on climate report, ways to take action for environment
UCLA professors and students offered their insights into the United Nations’ Aug. 9 climate report, which underscored the effects of human activity on climate change. The report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change focused on how increasing greenhouse gases and rising global temperatures have contributed to changes in weather events and environments around the world, such as more extreme droughts, precipitation and heat waves. Read more...
Photo: In the face of the United Nations’ climate report, UCLA community members encourage students to think critically and advocate for change. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
California, National, News
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September 18, 9:56 am
California state budget increases funding for various UC programs
According to UCLA faculty, the 2021-2022 California state budget has the potential to significantly impact college accessibility and affordability for University of California students. The budget, enacted July 1, allocates more than $547 million in ongoing funding to the UC, according to an emailed statement from UC Office of the President spokesperson Ryan King. Read more...
Photo: The University of California received a historic amount of state funding for the 2021-2022 academic year. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
Academics, Campus, Higher Education, News
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September 18, 9:55 am
UCLA’s hybrid learning model leaves many Bruins with concerns about fall classes
Bruins are expressing feelings of uncertainty for fall quarter as UCLA moves into a hybrid learning model of instruction. Chancellor Gene Block announced in June that UCLA plans to return to mostly in-person instruction in the fall, with around 80% of classes in person. Read more...
Photo: (Eunice Hong/Daily Bruin)
Academics, Campus, News, Science & Health
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September 18, 9:55 am
Brain and behavioral health minor offers bridge between science and wellness
Robin Castillo’s journey as a psychologist began after helping clients in the beauty industry for more than 25 years. Her passion for helping people through their personal issues inspired her to apply for the brain and behavioral health minor at UCLA, she said. Read more...
Photo: Nearly a year after they were accepted to the program, students in the brain and behavioral health minor reflect on the classes they have taken and what they hope to accomplish in the future. (Clockwise from top left: Courtesy of Johan Carrascoza, Layla Tondravi, Robin Castillo and Gurleen Kaur)
Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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September 18, 9:54 am
An overview of Westwood politics, community organizations
Whether you’re a political science enthusiast or simply want to make an impact, Westwood is home to many different types of community organizations for students to get involved in. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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September 18, 9:53 am
Local officials call for Westwood Village to ease zoning regulations
The Westwood Village Specific Plan, a master planning document that governs business regulations in the Village, should be revised to ease restrictions, some local officials said. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo)