University of California faculty and students raised concerns over the University administration’s proposed changes to the UCPD policies that would expand police power on all UC campuses. Read more...
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May 26, 4:53 pm
UCPath’s payroll issues remain unresolved, incorrectly charge UCLA librarian
This post was updated May 27 at 2:31 p.m. UCPath has been facing payroll and billing issues for years, including most recently a UCLA librarian who received a medical bill despite holding an employment contract which covers medical insurance. Read more...
Photo: UCPath, the human resources system for all UC campuses, faces issues over payroll and medical bill errors. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
International, News, UC
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May 25, 4:01 pm
At a Distance: Students and faculty express hope, concerns amid protests for change in Colombia
Bruins come from all around the world, from Colombia to Bangladesh. Because of the pandemic, many international Bruins are currently residing in their home countries. In “At a Distance,” Daily Bruin writers will look at events around the world Bruins care about and give a student’s perspective on the topics. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Daily Bruin)
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May 25, 2:33 pm
New UC center focuses on relationship between climate change, social justice
The University of California Center for Climate Justice is a new UC-wide initiative that seeks to address the root causes of climate change with social justice and equity. Read more...
Photo: Tracey Osborne is the founder and director of the University of California Center for Climate Justice, a new UC-wide initiative working to address the issues surrounding climate change. (Photo courtesy of Tracey Osborne. Photo illustration by Cat Nordstrom/Daily Bruin)
Campus, Crime, News, Science & Health, UC
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May 24, 2:32 pm
Former UCLA Health OB-GYN James Heaps indicted on sexual misconduct charges
This post was updated May 31 at 12:34 p.m. A grand jury indicted former OB-GYN James Heaps on 21 counts of felony sexual misconduct Monday. Heaps, who was previously a faculty member at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and an OB-GYN at UCLA Health, has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than 100 of his former patients. If convicted, Heaps potentially faces more than 91 years in prison. An indictment by a grand jury is one of two ways a criminal case can go to trial, said Darren Kavinoky. Read more...
Photo: Former OB-GYN James Heaps was indicted on 21 counts of felony sexual misconduct Monday. Heaps now potentially faces 91 years or more in prison if convicted. (Daily Bruin file photo)
News, UC
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May 24, 1:59 pm
Protesters renew calls to abolish UCPD in march across UCLA campus
Dozens of protesters calling for the abolition of UCPD from UCLA’s campus marched from Royce Hall to the university police headquarters Friday afternoon. The Cops Off Campus Coalition, a national organization advocating for the abolishment of campus policing, co-hosted the rally as part of Abolition May with organizations such as No UCPD Coalition, JusticeLA, UCLA Divest/Invest Faculty Collective, UCLA Black Feminism Initiative and Stop LAPD Spying. Read more...
Photo: Protesters marched through campus calling for the abolition of UCPD on Friday afternoon. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)
Higher Education, News, UC
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May 22, 1:07 pm
Student representatives express concerns about UC’s proposed tuition increase model
Student leaders said they oppose the tuition model proposed by the University of California Board of Regents that would allow annual tuition increases for incoming students. Read more...