UCLA dining halls have been serving more seafood in place of red meat in order to comply with the campus’ sustainability goals and to offer healthier options for students. Read more...
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March 9, 12:02 am
Study shows discrepancy between diversity in college faculty, students
A report released last week found faculty at California public colleges were about a third less racially diverse than their students. The Campaign for College Opportunity collected data on student enrollment in the University of California, California State University and California Community College systems and found more than two thirds of students enrolled in the 2016-2017 school year identified as nonwhite, while more than two thirds of faculty and leadership are white. Read more...
Photo: A nonprofit organization released a report last week showing more than 70 percent of faculty at California public colleges are white, and about 70 percent of UC students are nonwhite. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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March 9, 12:00 am
Architecture professor remembered for supportive spirit, lasting legacy
Faculty remember Richard Weinstein for his devotion to UCLA’s architecture community and strong support for his students. Weinstein, an architect and former dean of the UCLA Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning, died Feb. Read more...
Photo: Richard Weinstein, an architect and former dean of the UCLA Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning, died on Feb. 24. Faculty remember him for his devotion to UCLA’s architecture community. (Courtesy of UCLA School of Architecture and Urban Design)
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March 8, 11:59 pm
Q&A: UCLA department chair discusses recent appointment as CNN commentator
Dominic Thomas, chair of the UCLA Department of French and Francophone Studies, was appointed as the European affairs commentator for CNN, according to a UCLA press release. Read more...
Photo: Dominic Thomas, chair of the UCLA Department of French and Francophone Studies, talked about his journalistic background and how he plans on maintaining objectivity as a commentator. (Anna Moreno-Takegami/Daily Bruin)
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March 8, 11:50 pm
All UCLA students to use multifactor authentication starting April 17
All students will be required to enroll in a security enhancement system for their UCLA internet applications by April 17. The security enhancement, called multifactor authentication, requires users to provide two methods of identification when logging into UCLA websites such as MyUCLA. Read more...
Photo: UCLA is requiring all students to enroll in multifactor authentication by April 17. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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March 8, 12:04 am
Blockchain technology co-founder discusses its potential applications
The co-founder of a blockchain-based network told students via video chat Wednesday that the network can change the way businesses and governments operate. Joseph Lubin, who helped found the blockchain technology Ethereum, talked about the potential applications of the technology to over 60 students at an event hosted by Blockchain at UCLA, a student group on campus. Read more...
Photo: Joseph Lubin, who helped found the blockchain technology Ethereum, talked about the potential applications of the technology to over 60 students at an event hosted by Blockchain at UCLA, a student group on campus. (Eda Gogkebay/Daily Bruin)
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March 8, 12:03 am
LGBTQ center director moves to UChicago, leaves behind legacy of advocacy
Keanu Balani wasn’t sure what university to attend until they met Raja Bhattar on a tour of the LGBT Campus Resource Center. Bhattar gave them a warm welcome, and their hospitality was the reason Balani decided to attend UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Raja Bhattar, who served as the LGBT Campus Resource Center’s director for seven years, advocated on behalf of transgender students and highlighted intersectionality and inclusivity within marginalized communities. (Courtesy of UCLA LGBT Campus Resource Center)