A relocated gym for graduate students opened its doors Thursday. The Kinross Recreation Center celebrated its grand opening at its new location by Veteran and Kinross avenues, just a few steps away from its previous location. Read more...
Photo: The relocated Kinross Recreation Center celebrated its grand opening Thursday. (Frank To/Daily Bruin)
Students will soon be able to create digital design projects and other handiwork at a new makerspace on the Hill. UCLA Residential Life is opening the Maker Space at Rieber Hall in fall quarter after completing renovations two weeks ago. Read more...
Photo: The new makerspace at Rieber Hall will feature design equipment such as 3-D printers, laser cutters and power tools. (Laura Uzes/Daily Bruin)
Students can now enjoy a blended burger made up of plant matter and meat as a healthier and more environmentally friendly choice at Covel Commons Residential Restaurant. Read more...
Students will have to go to designated locations on campus before requesting an Uber or Lyft ride, starting Monday. UCLA Transportation has partnered with Uber and Lyft to create designated pickup zones at 12 locations on campus, according to its website. Read more...
A new online journal on campus chronicles research on a wide range of business topics, including ways to encourage individuals to save for retirement and the benefits of corporate wellness programs. Read more...
Photo: A new online journal called the UCLA Anderson Review examines a wide range of issues examined and researched by the school of management faculty, students, alumni and business professionals. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Student entrepreneurs at UCLA now have access to a capital venture fund on campus to develop their startup companies. Contrary Capital, which launched its UCLA branch last week, provides mentorship, resources and networking opportunities to student entrepreneurs. Read more...
Photo: Sohom Paul, a third-year statistics and economics student, is one of the two Contrary Capital student investors at UCLA. Contrary Capital is a capital venture fund aimed at helping student entrepreneurs find funding for their startups. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
Joanna Sanchez-Nunez could not have known an earthquake would strike three days before she and her parents planned to visit their family in Mexico City. Sanchez-Nunez, a fourth-year civil and environmental engineering student, said she and her parents initially hesitated to visit the city after the earthquake but decided to continue with their trip and check in on their family members. Read more...
Photo: Joanna Sanchez-Nunez, a fourth-year civil and environmental engineering student who visited Mexico City after the earthquake, said signs of the earthquake remained days after it happened. (Courtesy of Joanna Sanchez-Nunez)
