The North Westwood Neighborhood Council is the official neighborhood council representing Westwood Village and UCLA to the Los Angeles City Council. Council meetings are held each month and open to the public via Zoom. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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June 28, 3:43 pm
North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – June 2
Academics, Campus, News, Westwood
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June 8, 2:05 pm
UCLA to hold in-person commencement ceremonies for class of 2020
The class of 2020 will receive an in-person commencement ceremony in fall, UCLA announced in an email Tuesday. To curb COVID-19 cases at the start of the pandemic, Chancellor Gene Block announced March 18, 2020 that individuals in UCLA College from class of 2020 would receive a virtual commencement ceremony. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo)
A Closer Look, Campus, News, Westwood
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June 6, 10:41 pm
Transfer students examine system, community that defined their UCLA experiences
Despite having their time at UCLA cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, transfer students have still found positives and connections through various on-campus communities. Many graduating transfer students highlighted their disappointment at having their time at UCLA shortened due to the pandemic. Read more...
Photo: (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)
Campus, Los Angeles, News, Student Government, Westwood
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June 6, 10:20 pm
Bruins prepare for transition to post-pandemic college life
Undergraduate student government members are advocating for greater accessibility to mental health services as UCLA prepares to return to in-person instruction in the fall. UCLA announced in mid-May that it plans to offer approximately 80% of courses in person and open triple-occupancy housing in the fall. Read more...
Photo: (Photo by Ashley Kenney/Photo editor. Photo illustration by Emily Dembinski/Daily Bruin senior staff)
California, Campus, Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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June 6, 10:19 pm
Further reopening of UCLA campus facilities depends on county guidelines
Plans for the reopening of facilities and increased capacity remain uncertain ahead of fall quarter, said a UCLA spokesperson. Los Angeles County moved to the least restrictive yellow tier in the state’s pandemic response plan May 4. Read more...
Photo: UCLA planned to reopen restaurants and gyms on campus at 50% capacity starting May 21. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)
Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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June 3, 7:10 pm
North Westwood Neighborhood Council installs newly elected 2021-2023 members
The 2021-2023 North Westwood Neighborhood Council took office Wednesday. The election results for the 2021-2023 NWWNC were certified at the council meeting, and executive board positions were selected by an internal vote Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: The 2021-2023 North Westwood Neighborhood Council members took their elected and appointed seats Wednesday. Furkan Yalcin, an at-large stakeholder, is the council’s second full-term president. (Courtesy of Furkan Yalcin)
A Closer Look, News, Westwood
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June 1, 6:16 pm
New mobile payment app Zage helps support local businesses in Westwood
Lev Ricanati has clocked at least 30 hours on the lawn by Janss Steps since March, handing out $10 of free credit to students who download a new app called Zage. Read more...
Photo: Zage is an app new to Westwood that offers users a new method for paying at local businesses. The app offers discounts to users and cuts transaction fees for establishments, incentivizing student and business use. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)