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A Closer Look

A Closer Look, Los Angeles, News, Westwood

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June 1, 5:34 pm

Michael Skiles chooses not to return to NWWNC, leaves room for new leadership

This post was updated June 2 at 1:59 p.m. Michael Skiles, the 2019-2021 North Westwood Neighborhood Council president, will not be returning to the NWWNC. Skiles did not run for a 2021-2023 board seat but plans to remain involved in the UCLA community through alumni associations, he said. Read more...

Photo: Michael Skiles, the outgoing North Westwood Neighborhood Council president, did not run for reelection. Skiles plans to remain involved in the UCLA community through alumni associations, but wants to focus on spending time with his family and exploring other career opportunities. (Daily Bruin file photo)

A Closer Look, Los Angeles City Council, News

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May 23, 12:35 pm

UCLA Center for the Study of Women honors Holly Mitchell as leader in feminism

The UCLA Center for the Study of Women presented an award for leadership in advancing gender equality to a member of the LA County Board of Supervisors on Thursday. Read more...

Photo: LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell was presented the 2021 Distinguished Leader in Feminism Award by the UCLA Center for the Study of Women on Thursday. Mitchell also gave a keynote address at the event on the importance of intersectional feminism in public policy. (Constanza Montemayor/Daily Bruin staff)

A Closer Look, Academics, Campus, Higher Education, News

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May 23, 11:18 am

Public affairs course teaches students about how to create safe learning spaces

With a global pandemic threatening school safety, Public Affairs 125: “Creating Safe and Welcoming Schools” opens a virtual classroom for both experts and students to these potential issues. Read more...

Photo: Public Affairs 125 invites experts to be guest speakers in the classroom and prompts students to think about and discuss improving safety and learning in educational environments. In an age of threats such as COVID-19 and school shootings, Professor Ron Astor developed the class to help students address the subject. (Elana Luo/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, International, News, Science & Health

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May 17, 2:22 pm

UCLA students of Indian diaspora worry for family in India amid COVID-19 outbreak

Kaashvi Mahajan felt disheartened on a recent call with her grandparents. She had been hearing about the COVID-19 situation in India – where cases have dramatically increased – but was in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, over 1,400 miles away from her relatives in New Delhi, India. Read more...

Photo: First-year Kaashvi Mahajan worries about her family in New Delhi during India’s COVID-19 crisis. Currently in Abu Dhabi, she finds it difficult to comfort and support relatives from afar. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)


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