The G.E. von Grunebaum Center for Near Eastern Studies at UCLA is one of the oldest and largest such centers in the United States. Its mission is to further understanding of the region through programming, outreach, promoting research and sponsoring instruction in the languages of the region. Read more...
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November 19, 12:00 am
Submission: Criticism of UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies is unfounded
Community, Opinion
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November 18, 4:44 am
Submission: UCLA, USC fans should show respect during game
An open letter to the USC and UCLA communities: The historic rivalry between USC and UCLA is one of the greatest traditions in college football, with enthusiasm building long before the game, which this year will take place Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Read more...
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November 18, 1:29 am
Submission: UCLA community should sustain tobacco-free environment
Thursday is the 39th annual Great American Smokeout, when tobacco users nationally are encouraged to quit. It is also very close to the first anniversary of the University of California’s full implementation of its tobacco-free policy. Read more...
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November 14, 12:37 am
Submission: New divestment resolution does not warrant USAC vote
Divestment, a branch of the global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, takes the spotlight once again as we begin a new year at UCLA. Last year, the issue was voted down, but it still left our campus polarized. Read more...
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November 12, 6:10 am
Submission: State, administrators responsible for protecting affordability of UC
The rising cost of higher education is about to hit us all as students at the University of California. UC President Janet Napolitano proposed a plan last week to enact an up to 5 percent tuition increase annually for the next five years that will be felt across our student population, including undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Read more...
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November 12, 12:52 am
Letter to the Editor: Steven Salaita’s words not incitement, should not be censored
In a submission titled “University irresponsible for inviting controversial speaker to campus,” published on Nov. 5, Natalie Charney condemns several academic departments at UCLA for inviting Steven Salaita to speak on campus. Read more...
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November 10, 12:00 am
Submission: Both sides of Israeli-Palestinian conflict must engage in dialogue
I believe each and every one of us has a story, a story worth sharing and a story worth being heard. So here is mine. I am an American Jew of Iranian descent. Read more...