About 6,000 miles away from Westwood, Hana Hong sees all her UCLA friends posting their COVID-19 vaccination cards on Instagram. Although Hong wants the vaccine, the first-year biology student from South Korea said she has not been able to receive the first dose. Read more...
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Campus, News
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May 12, 9:28 pm
Students concerned about inefficient distribution of relief funds during pandemic
This post was updated May 16 at 9:23 p.m. UCLA’s delayed distribution of emergency relief funds has placed a financial burden on those who need it most, some students said. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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May 12, 5:31 pm
LA County to begin vaccinations for children ages 12 to 15 on Thursday
Los Angeles County announced Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will extend to include children ages 12 to 15, and eligible children may be able to get vaccinated as early as Thursday. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles County announced Wednesday that it is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include children ages 12 to 15. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
California, Higher Education, Los Angeles, News
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May 12, 4:06 pm
Remembering Eli Broad, philanthropist and contributor to UCLA arts and sciences
Philanthropist Eli Broad, who donated millions of dollars to various UCLA programs, will be remembered for his generosity toward UCLA and the surrounding Los Angeles community. Read more...
Photo: Eli Broad, through his philanthropic activities and donations to UCLA, will leave a long-lasting legacy for Bruins, said Chancellor Gene Block. (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director, Photo courtesy of the Broad Foundation)
Higher Education, News
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May 12, 2:18 pm
Governor’s task force presents plan to make higher education more accessible
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s education recovery task force presented its recommendation for building a more accessible path to higher education following the COVID-19 pandemic at a briefing Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office presented their recommendations for addressing inequities in higher education following the COVID-19 pandemic in an online event Tuesday. (Courtesy of Kalysa To)
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May 11, 7:56 pm
Day in the Life: Ramadan
For many Muslims, celebrating Ramadan felt far from normal this year. From the religious holiday’s importance to their experiences fasting, explore how Muslim Bruins are observing Ramadan – and how the pandemic has affected their typical celebrations. Read more...
News, UC
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May 11, 5:46 pm
UC and UC-AFT reach agreement on pandemic working protocols
The University of California and University Council-American Federation of Teachers reached an agreement on COVID-19 working conditions after nearly a year of negotiations. UC-AFT, which represents more than 7,000 faculty members, and the UC reached a finalized agreement March 4, and UC-AFT submitted a demand to negotiate fall 2021 reopenings April 7. Read more...
Photo: UC-AFT, which represents about 7,000 faculty members, reached an agreement with the University of California about COVID-19 working conditions in March. In April, it submitted a demand to bargain again. (Daily Bruin file photo)