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November 1, 6:19 pm

Computer science department appoints new chair

The computer science department appointed a new chair Wednesday to expand the size of the department and strengthen its connections with other parts of campus. Adnan Darwiche, a professor of computer science, will begin serving a five-year term as department chair on Nov. Read more...

Photo: Adnan Darwiche will serve as chair for the computer science department for the next five years, and will help in expanding the department size and strengthen its connection with the David Geffen School of Medicine. (Courtesy of UCLA Newsroom)

National, News, UC

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November 1, 1:09 pm

UC files motion to keep DACA operational during lawsuit review

The University of California and other groups suing President Donald Trump’s administration for ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals jointly filed a motion Wednesday asking a federal judge to keep the program operating while their lawsuits are being reviewed. Read more...

Photo: The University of California and other groups have asked a federal judge to keep Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals operational until a final court ruling on the program.

Campus, News, UC

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October 31, 11:51 pm

New California law allows graduate student researchers to unionize

Graduate student researchers may decide to unionize because of a new law that classifies them as employees of the University of California. Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 201 into law earlier this month, which gives GSRs the opportunity to collectively bargain labor issues, such as the pay they receive to conduct research. Read more...

Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo) Graduate students researchers may decide to unionize after Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 201.

News, Science & Health

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October 31, 10:17 pm

Dentistry professor studies medical benefits of nanodiamonds

UCLA researchers are using microscopic carbon molecules for medical procedures and experiments ranging from cancer drug delivery to root canals. These microscopic carbon molecules, known as nanodiamonds, are five nanometers in diameter and shaped like soccer balls with sharper edges, said Dean Ho, a professor in the School of Dentistry. Read more...

Photo: Dean Ho, a professor in the UCLA School of Dentistry, who has researched the various medical applications of nanodiamonds, published a paper last week on using nanodiamonds to prevent tooth infection and breakage in root canals. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)

Campus, News, Student Government

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October 31, 9:48 pm

GSA adds free printing for grad students at Biomedical Library

Graduate students will be able to print documents for free at the Biomedical Library starting Monday. All graduate students will be able to print up to 250 pages per quarter for free, said Michael Skiles, president of the Graduate Students Association. Read more...

Photo: Graduate students will be able to print documents for free at the Biomedical Library as part of the Graduate Student Association’s South Campus Printing Initiative to provide a printing option closer to the southern part of campus starting Monday. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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