The University of California will work with Israel to increase technological research and development, University officials announced Wednesday. In a memorandum of understanding, the UC agreed to work with Israel’s National Technological Innovation Authority to collaborate on projects that could boost technological and product innovations for potential commercialization in the international market, according to a statement released by the UC Office of the President. Read more...
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February 15, 9:45 pm
UC to collaborate with Israel on technological research
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February 15, 5:03 pm
Alumnus Meyer Luskin donates $5M to fund center for history, policy
UCLA received a $5 million donation Wednesday to establish a center to apply historical research to modern-day problems. Alumnus Meyer Luskin, one of the namesakes of the Luskin School of Public Affairs, stipulated his gift would fund the Luskin Center for History and Policy, which will have the mission of furthering the study of historical events and how that knowledge is useful in creating effective public policy. Read more...
Photo: Meyer Luskin donated $5 million to establish a new Center for History and Policy, which will apply historical research to modern-day problems. (UCLA Newsroom)
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February 14, 10:03 pm
Westwood Village considers changing farmers market operator
The Westwood Village Improvement Association may hire a new operator for the Village’s farmers market. The Westwood Village Farmers Market, which operates Thursdays from 12 p.m. Read more...
Photo: The Westwood Village Farmers Market, held each Thursday, may see new management. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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February 14, 10:01 pm
Pourdavoud Center for ancient Iranian studies to launch spring quarter
UCLA established a new interdisciplinary center focused on the study of ancient Iran and its influences on contemporary Iran. The Pourdavoud Center for the Study of the Iranian World is the first center in the Western Hemisphere focused on ancient Iranian languages, history and religions, according to a UCLA press release published Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: Anahita Naficy Lovelace and her husband James Lovelace helped establish the Pourdavoud Center for the Study of the Iranian World through a donation in honor of Lovelace’s grandfather. (UCLA Newsroom)
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February 14, 8:51 pm
Alumna elected as Democratic Party delegate to state Assembly District
Karina Kaye grew up in the United Kingdom with progressive parents and socialist grandparents. Her family’s political influence motivated her to move the Democratic party towards more progressive ideals. Read more...
Photo: Karina Kaye, a 2015 UCLA alumna, was recently elected to serve as delegate for the Democratic Party in Assembly District 37, which covers parts of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin)
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February 14, 7:22 pm
CDC acting director talks preventing disease breakouts at Burkle event
UCLA students, faculty and physicians learned more about measures in the international health community that aim to prevent major disease breakouts at an event Monday night. Read more...
Photo: Dr. Anne Schuchat, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shared her experiences tackling global health crises at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center on Monday evening. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin)
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February 14, 4:43 pm
UCLA announces Tony Lee as new chief of police department
A Beverly Hills Police Department captain will take over as UCLA’s chief of police March 13. Tony Lee will replace interim UCPD chief Manny Garza, UCLA officials announced Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: Beverly Hills Police Department captain Tony Lee was appointed UCLA’s chief of police. (UCLA Newsroom)