Thursday, April 9

Muslim Student Association calls for larger prayer spaces for students

Muslim students are continuing to pray at an outdoor loading area due to the lack of private prayer spaces on campus. The Muslim Student Association currently holds its general Muslim prayers at the loading area behind Kerckhoff Hall, a public space that is often disrupted by foot traffic and heavy construction activities related to the renovations in Ackerman Union. Read more...

Photo: The Muslim Student Association currently holds its general prayers at the loading area behind Kerckhoff Hall, a public space often disrupted by foot traffic and construction activities related to the renovations in Ackerman Union. (Stella Huang/Daily Bruin)



UCPath program launches at ASUCLA, digitalizing UC payroll system

Associated Students of UCLA employees now receive their pay through a new University of California-wide payroll system. The UC Payroll, Academic Personnel, Timekeeping and Human Resources project, a uniform center for managing payroll across the UC’s campuses, launched at ASUCLA on Jan. Read more...

Photo: Associated Students of UCLA has been using UCPath, a University of California-wide program, for its payroll system since Jan. 2. (Daily Bruin file photo)




UCLA researchers devise efficient, low-cost method for gene synthesis

UCLA researchers have developed a new method of making genes that is about 100-times cheaper than current methods. Researchers in the department of chemistry and biochemistry and the Molecular Biology Institute created a new technique called DropSynth. Read more...

Photo: DropSynth is a new method for researchers to synthesize segments of DNA, which researchers use to study protein production, at a much lower cost. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UC Advocacy Network recruits student ambassadors for lobbying efforts

A program spanning University of California campuses launching this year aims to strengthen student involvement in higher education advocacy. The UC Advocacy Network is accepting applications until Jan. Read more...

Photo: UCAN student ambassadors will help the UC recruit more students to participate in its lobbying efforts by organizing special events and connecting students with their campus’ government relations director to work on issues that directly impact their campus. (Daily Bruin file photo)