Thursday, February 19

Photo: Wanda Coleman’s papers on display at Charles E. Young Research Library

Poet Wanda Coleman’s papers will now be publicly available at the UCLA Library Special Collections. The Charles E. Young Research Library held a reception for the collection Thursday, featuring writers such as Tisa Bryant, Harryette Mullen and Austin Straus, Coleman’s husband. Read more...

Photo: An event was held at the Charles E. Young Research Library on Thursday to celebrate the life and works of the poet Wanda Coleman. (Hannah Burnett/Daily Bruin)


CPO plans to increase math tutoring for underrepresented students

Students struggling in math and science courses will soon have increased access to one-on-one tutoring with math counselors. The Community Programs Office plans to open the Math Success Program this quarter for underrepresented students in math and science fields, said CPO Director Antonio Sandoval. Read more...

Photo: The Community Programs Office will use $25,000 to open the Math Success Program for underrepresented students in math and science fields. (April Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Academic Affairs Commission holds ‘Stress Free Day’ event

USAC Academic Affairs Commission held a Stress Free Day for students Tuesday evening at Bruin Plaza. Students gathered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to pet the puppies ranging from Dachshunds to Yorkies. Read more...

Photo: Students played with puppies and grabbed free bluebooks and scantrons in Bruin Plaza during the Academic Affairs Commission’s Stress Free Day on Tuesday. (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin)


Photo: Ashe Center flu fair administers shots to students

The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center and UCLA School of Nursing provided UCLA students with free flu shots Monday and Tuesday in Bruin Plaza. Read more...

Photo: Students received their flu shots after BruinCard validation in Bruin Plaza on Monday. Record of the vaccination is available on the Ashe Center’s Patient Portal. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


New outdoor space near Powell, Humanities powers up student studying

UCLA officials finished constructing the first outdoor study space between Powell Library and the Humanities Building early last week. The Office of Instructional Development and UCLA Facilities Management collaborated to install several study benches with power outlets in the space during spring quarter, and completed the project this fall. Read more...

Photo: UCLA officials constructed the first outdoor study space with benches and power outlets between Powell Library and the Humanities Building early last week. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


Student draws from personal experience to advocate for Bruins with children

Zehra Abbas spent her second year at UCLA hiding her belly after she found out she was pregnant. “I hid my pregnancy with jackets because I was under the impression that there was something wrong with me,” Abbas said. Read more...

Photo: Zehra Abbas, a fifth-year history student, struggled with pregnancy during her second year. She is now looking forward to graduating this year and creating a better future for her two-year-old child. (Burcu Turkay/Daily Bruin)



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