Wednesday, April 8

Recent change allows for students to use preferred names on BruinCard

Andy Talajkowski said they feel more validated and acknowledged after changing their name on their new BruinCard. “I think it’s ridiculous how the legal name is still used as the primary identification – UCLA should cater to different student communities,” Talajkowski, a third-year English student said. Read more...

Photo: Since July, students have been able to use their preferred names on their BruinCards. The Undergraduate Students Association Council Office of the President plans to work with other campus offices to remove students’ legal names altogether. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)


Westwood residents concerned over proposals for new student housing

Some Westwood residents said they are concerned that UCLA’s plans for new student housing may negatively impact the community. UCLA announced a proposal in May for additional student housing at five locations both on the Hill and around Westwood to accommodate increasing enrollment. Read more...

Photo: UCLA has plans to add five student housing buildings around campus and Westwood Village. Many residents feel a proposed 20-story housing complex that will replace a UCLA Extension building on Le Conte Avenue will disrupt the aesthetic of the Village. (Laura Uzes/Daily Bruin)



California strengthens law against audit interference after UCOP dispute

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law Monday that would fine individuals who knowingly interfere with state audits. Assembly Bill 562, which takes effect Jan. Read more...

Photo: The California state legislature amended Assembly Bill 562 after a state audit report showed the University of California Office of the President innapropriately screened surveys UC campuses submitted to the state auditor about the quality and cost of services UCOP provides. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Volunteer Center aims to scale down, streamline Volunteer Day

Fewer students will attend UCLA Volunteer Day this year because the event has reduced the number of locations volunteers will be visiting. Students will visit 31 locations instead of 49, like last year, for this year’s Volunteer Day, an annual volunteering event for incoming students, said Ashley Love-Smith, the interim director of the UCLA Volunteer Center. Read more...

Photo: Volunteer Day will reduce the number of volunteer locations this year. (Daily Bruin file photo)



IoES creates new environmental sustainability doctoral program

Students can now apply for a new doctoral program that aims to provide a more interdisciplinary approach to environmental sustainability. The UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability’s environment and sustainability Ph.D program is a research-oriented program starting in fall 2018 that allows students to develop customized programs and courses to develop their knowledge and conduct research in environmental sustainability. Read more...

Photo: QingQing Su/Daily Bruin