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Student Call Center dials for donations to UCLA Fund

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Student Call Center dials for donations to UCLA Fund

June 20, 2011 – The UCLA Fund raises money through donations from alumni, parents, students and friends of UCLA. Beside online and snail mail donations, a large chunk of money is raised through direct phone calls made by the UCLA Student Call Center. The Call Center also raises money for the university's different professional schools. It is closing out its year next week. It surpassed its fundraising goal and is looking to finish with close to $2.4 million. [2:22]

"Student Call Center dials for donations to UCLA Fund"

June 20, 2011 – The UCLA Fund raises money through donations from alumni, parents, students and friends of UCLA. Beside online and snail mail donations, a large chunk of money is raised through direct phone calls made by the UCLA Student Call Center. The Call Center also raises money for the university's different professional schools. It is closing out its year next week. It surpassed its fundraising goal and is looking to finish with close to $2.4 million. [2:22]


Two graduating fourth-years chat about their experiences with bar-hopping bet

Two graduating fourth-years chat about their experiences with bar-hopping bet

June 6, 2011 – Fourth-year electrical engineering student Jeff Almario and fourth-year economics student Luke Pappis are graduating this spring. To end their college chapter on a high note, they made a bet with each other – hit up the bars every Margarita Monday, Pint Night Tuesday and Long Island Wednesday of this quarter. [3:58]

This Radio story is part of the Daily Bruin’s Graduation Issue 2011 coverage. To view the entire package of articles, columns and multimedia, please visit:

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"Two graduating fourth-years chat about their experiences with bar-hopping bet"

June 6, 2011 – Fourth-year electrical engineering student Jeff Almario and fourth-year economics student Luke Pappis are graduating this spring. To end their college chapter on a high note, they made a bet with each other – hit up the bars every Margarita Monday, Pint Night Tuesday and Long Island Wednesday of this quarter. [3:58]

This Radio story is part of the Daily Bruin’s Graduation Issue 2011 coverage. To view the entire package of articles, columns and multimedia, please visit:

42875_web.6.6.gradissue.bannero.jpg

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Third-year Joe Scachetti looks to rebound back from a knee injury with a new mindset to pursue a professional career in soccer

Third-year Joe Scachetti looks to rebound back from a knee injury with a new mindset to pursue a professional career in soccer

June 6, 2011 – Third-year sociology student Joe Scachetti came to UCLA with a scholarship to play goalkeeper for the soccer team. An accident left him with a badly broken knee. On the route to recovery, Scachetti reflects on his injury, his love for soccer and his time at UCLA. [4:00]

This Radio story is part of the Daily Bruin’s Graduation Issue 2011 coverage. To view the entire package of articles, columns and multimedia, please visit:

42875_web.6.6.gradissue.bannero.jpg

"Third-year Joe Scachetti looks to rebound back from a knee injury with a new mindset to pursue a professional career in soccer"

June 6, 2011 – Third-year sociology student Joe Scachetti came to UCLA with a scholarship to play goalkeeper for the soccer team. An accident left him with a badly broken knee. On the route to recovery, Scachetti reflects on his injury, his love for soccer and his time at UCLA. [4:00]

This Radio story is part of the Daily Bruin’s Graduation Issue 2011 coverage. To view the entire package of articles, columns and multimedia, please visit:

42875_web.6.6.gradissue.bannero.jpg

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One student finds a way to remain faithful to his identity in the multicultural diversity of UCLA

One student finds a way to remain faithful to his identity in the multicultural diversity of UCLA

June 6, 2011 "“ UCLA affords a diverse community, a place where students of all cultural and religious backgrounds can coexist. This June, fourth-year student Asher Begin will graduate with a degree in psychology. He reflects on his time at UCLA as a rich academic and cultural experience that has reinforced his identity as an Orthodox Jew. [3:39]

This Radio story is part of the Daily Bruin’s Graduation Issue 2011 coverage. To view the entire package of articles, columns and multimedia, please visit:

42875_web.6.6.gradissue.bannero.jpg

"One student finds a way to remain faithful to his identity in the multicultural diversity of UCLA"

June 6, 2011 "“ UCLA affords a diverse community, a place where students of all cultural and religious backgrounds can coexist. This June, fourth-year student Asher Begin will graduate with a degree in psychology. He reflects on his time at UCLA as a rich academic and cultural experience that has reinforced his identity as an Orthodox Jew. [3:39]

This Radio story is part of the Daily Bruin’s Graduation Issue 2011 coverage. To view the entire package of articles, columns and multimedia, please visit:

42875_web.6.6.gradissue.bannero.jpg

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For UCLA student Tommy Schulz, the Venice drum circle is about community, not noise

For UCLA student Tommy Schulz, the Venice drum circle is about community, not noise

June 2, 2011 – Second-year theater student Tommy Schulz brings his djembe drum to the Venice drum circle regularly. For him, the drum circle’s impact extends beyond making music. We talked to him about why he plays and how drum circles affect his life. [1:33]

"For UCLA student Tommy Schulz, the Venice drum circle is about community, not noise"

June 2, 2011 – Second-year theater student Tommy Schulz brings his djembe drum to the Venice drum circle regularly. For him, the drum circle’s impact extends beyond making music. We talked to him about why he plays and how drum circles affect his life. [1:33]

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Intramural wheelchair basketball players share their fondness for the sport

Intramural wheelchair basketball players share their fondness for the sport

May 31, 2011 – UCLA's intramural wheelchair basketball brings a mixed crowd together. Students with a wide range of abilities can be competitive with each other on the court. Hear scenes from playoffs last Wednesday. View the photo gallery here.

"Intramural wheelchair basketball players share their fondness for the sport"

May 31, 2011 – UCLA's intramural wheelchair basketball brings a mixed crowd together. Students with a wide range of abilities can be competitive with each other on the court. Hear scenes from playoffs last Wednesday. View the photo gallery here.

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Sikh students shed light on religious identity

Sikh students shed light on religious identity

May 27, 2011 – At Sikh Awareness Day in Bruin Plaza on Wednesday, the Sikh Student Association set up a booth handing out free food and informational pamphlets. This yearly event is as much UCLA as it is Sikh. We spoke with third-year anthropology student Palvinder Dhillon and fourth-year electrical engineering student Prabhnit Singh about being Sikh at UCLA. [1:18]

"Sikh students shed light on religious identity"

May 27, 2011 – At Sikh Awareness Day in Bruin Plaza on Wednesday, the Sikh Student Association set up a booth handing out free food and informational pamphlets. This yearly event is as much UCLA as it is Sikh. We spoke with third-year anthropology student Palvinder Dhillon and fourth-year electrical engineering student Prabhnit Singh about being Sikh at UCLA. [1:18]

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