API, APA, AAPI – whether you know this community as Asian and Pacific Islander, Asian Pacific American or Asian American and Pacific Islander, May is the month to celebrate the community at large. Read more...
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April 28, 4:55 pm
The Quad: Exploring how community members can advocate for sexual assault survivors
This post was updated May 9 at 11:27 p.m. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but fellow Bruins and Los Angeles community members say awareness and advocacy are important all year round. Read more...
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April 28, 3:19 pm
The Quad: Pre-med students switch educational paths, explore different careers
As daunting as it may seem to pick a career path fresh out of high school, the good news is you can always change your major – around 30% of UCLA students do. Read more...
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April 26, 7:14 pm
The Quad: Embracing neurodiversity in education with Autism Acceptance Month
April has traditionally been known as Autism Awareness Month, but many are pushing to celebrate neurodiversity with Autism Acceptance Month instead. The significance behind awareness versus acceptance is nuanced. Read more...
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April 21, 7:05 pm
The Quad: Growing political polarization distracts from shared goals, hinders progress
The last few years have seen an increase in partisanship – according to the Pew Research Center, the approval rating of the president has never been more polarized than under the Trump administration. Read more...
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April 7, 8:45 pm
The Quad: Course evaluations allow faculty to track effectiveness of remote learning
At the end of every quarter, Bruins are asked to complete course evaluations for their professors and teaching assistants, and while the extra task may be an inconvenience to some students, the feedback is often cherished by professors. Read more...
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March 30, 3:47 pm
The Quad: Students share how personal pronoun recognition ties into identity
Times have changed and so have pronouns. Though it is common for students to share their preferred pronouns on their social media accounts, Zoom display names or email signatures, getting to a place at which one feels comfortable disclosing their pronouns is not a straightforward process. Read more...
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