Wednesday, May 27

Powell Library to remain under construction for seismic safety till early 2024

Powell Library will remain under construction for the next eight to 10 months following a restructuring guided by UCLA’s new seismic rating system. The reconstruction began in November and will continue through early next year, following UCLA’s seismic safety review procedure. Read more...

Photo: The construction of Powell Library is pictured. UCLA plans to continue construction on Powell through winter quarter. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)


Blooming with purpose: UCLA students and staff cultivate native plants on campus

Native and drought resistant plants around campus are coming into bloom this spring with the support of UCLA students and staff. With spring in full swing and the weather recently reaching over 80 degrees, students have begun to frequent outdoor spaces on campus surrounded by plants and flowers. Read more...

Photo: Flowers blooming by Janss steps are pictured. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)


School of Management receives $3M grant for programs for underserved students

The UCLA Anderson School of Management received a $3 million grant March 22 from the Riordan Foundation to further support its collaborations with the school. Founded in 1987 by former Mayor of Los Angeles Richard Riordan and then-professor of management William Ouchi, the Anderson-Riordan programs provide a pathway for underrepresented students to excel in business and leadership. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Anderson School of Management is pictured. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Student leaders call on UCLA to increase funds for transfer student admit weekends

Student leaders are calling upon UCLA to provide improved funding for transfer students, particularly through admit weekends for marginalized student communities. Welcome weekends are aimed at increasing the number of students who accept UCLA offers of admission. Read more...

Photo: Student hand out UCLA merchandise and flyers at a 2022 transfer student welcome event. Student leaders voiced concern about the amount of university funding available for transfer student admit events, particularly for marginalized student communities. (Daily Bruin file photo)



Q&A: Erin Sanders O’Leary talks new role as vice provost for teaching and learning

This post was updated April 19 at 4:32 p.m. Erin Sanders O’Leary, the inaugural vice provost for teaching and learning at UCLA, sat down with the Daily Bruin to discuss her experiences, qualifications and plans for her new role. Read more...

Photo: The incoming vice provost for teaching and learning Erin Sanders O’Leary, pictured. (Courtesy of Erin Sanders O’Leary)




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