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October 2, 12:43 am

Morton La Kretz donates additional $15 million to renovation of Botany Building

UCLA received a donation of $15 million to renovate the UCLA Botany Building. The gift, which was donated by UCLA alumnus Morton La Kretz, will go toward upgrading labs for teaching and research, building a new class lab and refurbishing the entrance and lobby to the building’s Charles E. Read more...

Photo: Morton La Kretz recently donated $15 million to further the renovation of the UCLA Botany Building. UCLA has decided to name the building after La Kretz. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)

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October 2, 12:30 am

UC, California Nurses Association reach four-year agreement on nurse contracts

The California Nurses Association decided Monday to approve a four-year contract to increase salaries after almost two years of negotiation with the University of California. The contract includes a 12-percent wage increase over four years and changed language that further cements programs preventing workplace violence and harassment. Read more...

Photo: The California Nurses association decided to approve four-year contracts after almost two years of negotiations with the University of California. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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October 2, 12:28 am

UC will update Native American repatriation policies in accordance with AB 2836

The University of California will adapt its repatriation policies for Native American cultural property found on UC campuses to increase transparency and communication. Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2836, which aims to improve the UC’s repatriation procedures, into law Thursday. Read more...

Photo: Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2836 into law Thursday. It will reform the University of California’s repatriation process for Native American cultural property. (Daily Bruin file photo)

News, Science & Health

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October 1, 12:41 am

School of Medicine receives $10M grant to develop women’s health treatment

The David Geffen School of Medicine received $10 million Thursday to expand treatment and education in women’s health care. Iris Cantor, a philanthropist based in New York City and Los Angeles, donated $8 million to improve the medical school’s women’s health curriculum. Read more...

Photo: The David Geffen School of Medicine received $10 million to improve the school’s women’s health curriculum and fund a new chair position. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


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