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USAC approvals questioned
Some councilmembers say process used for appointments broke constitutional bylaws
Some members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council expressed concern that constitutional bylaws were broken during the approval process of presidential appointments in spring.
Demand high for political science
A decision to change the political science policies to restrict priority and first-pass enrollment to students and pre-major students was passed and then revoked all before the first day of fall priority enrollment ended, according to the political science department.
Move to new medical center goes smoothly
The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center has finally opened its doors to patient care following the successful transfer of nearly 350 patients from the old UCLA Medical Center into the new structure.
Honor societies serve students and help them continue community service
Campus groups provide myriad of opportunities to help members build their resumes for the future
Community service is a common component of high school students’ resumes. But once the college admissions incentive is gone, many students choose not to continue their service activities, a trend that many honor societies at UCLA seek to change
Medical center readies for biggest transplant yet
The hospital will be moving its patients and services to the new Ronald Reagan Medical Center between 3 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday
With only a day to go before patients and staff are transferred from the old UCLA Medical Center into the new UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, some of the movement has already begun in preparation for a 12-hour shift that will begin early Sunday morning and end with a new, fully operational hospital Sunday afternoon.
Ambassadors tour new medical center
With the new UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center set to open on Sunday, a group of 70 diplomats from 42 different countries toured the hospital on Monday and got a final up-close look at the innovative technologies the hospital has to offer before its doors open for patients.
UC president begins term
Mark Yudof began his new term as president of the University of California earlier this past week with new hopes and expectations from student leaders within the UC system.
Westwood screens welcome Bruin movies
LA Film Festival features works by UCLA alumni Sacha Gervasi, Reuben Lim
Although high-profile film festivals such as Cannes and Sundance are starting to become derided for freeloading celebrities and swag baskets, the fact remains that festivals are still what they were meant to be: showcases of talent, both established and up-and-coming.
Alums won’t leave UCLA
Many grads return to UCLA to continue their participation in student groups and organizations
Just because students have graduated from UCLA does not mean they are prepared to leave behind their ties to the university.
Animal rights issues are hot topic on campus
The past year has featured violent attacks on professors as well as peaceful student protests
Animal rights activists continue to advocate alternatives to animal research, especially in light of the attacks by protesters at UCLA in the last year.
Some issues unite student groups, but others cause schism
Protests about Tibet, campaigns for presidential primaries and heated debates centered around the anniversary of Israel’s creation are only some of the causes students have rallied around this past year.
Students share research stories
Three of the 25 UCLA 11th Annual Science Poster Day dean’s prize winners share their stories about discovering their own research projects and where they hope their experiences at UCLA will lead them in the future.
Orientation Issue 2008: Public schools battle rising cost
Lack of state funding forces universities to raise fees, students rely on aid to mitigate hikes
The increase in student fees recently approved by the UC Board of Regents continued the trend in higher fees within UCLA and other four-year public universities nationwide.
Orientation Issue 2008: Choosing classes a challenge for first-years
Enrolling in courses for the first time is often stressful for students, and a balanced schedule can ease the transition into the pace of university life
You have been accepted to UCLA and it is time to register for classes, but there are hundreds of courses to choose from, and you have no idea where to begin.
Orientation Issue 2008: Spruced-up Sproul to reopen in July
After two years of renovations, Sproul Hall will reopen this summer with a new, environmentally sustainable interior design.
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