Saturday, July 25


Pourdavoud Center for ancient Iranian studies to launch spring quarter

UCLA established a new interdisciplinary center focused on the study of ancient Iran and its influences on contemporary Iran. The Pourdavoud Center for the Study of the Iranian World is the first center in the Western Hemisphere focused on ancient Iranian languages, history and religions, according to a UCLA press release published Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: Anahita Naficy Lovelace and her husband James Lovelace helped establish the Pourdavoud Center for the Study of the Iranian World through a donation in honor of Lovelace’s grandfather. (UCLA Newsroom)


Alumna elected as Democratic Party delegate to state Assembly District

Karina Kaye grew up in the United Kingdom with progressive parents and socialist grandparents. Her family’s political influence motivated her to move the Democratic party towards more progressive ideals. Read more...

Photo: Karina Kaye, a 2015 UCLA alumna, was recently elected to serve as delegate for the Democratic Party in Assembly District 37, which covers parts of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin)


CDC acting director talks preventing disease breakouts at Burkle event

UCLA students, faculty and physicians learned more about measures in the international health community that aim to prevent major disease breakouts at an event Monday night. Read more...

Photo: Dr. Anne Schuchat, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shared her experiences tackling global health crises at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center on Monday evening. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin)



LGBTQ women share mixed views on Dashew Center’s speed dating event

Catherine Cheng looked around the room to see overeager men and guarded women at a speed dating event. Compared to them, she was having fun. Cheng, who sat at the women-looking-for-women table, was attending the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars’ annual International Speed Dating event Thursday. Read more...

Photo: The Dashew Center’s speed dating event was held Feb. 9 and attracted over 200 attendees, 21 of whom were looking for someone of the same gender. (Rachel Lee/Daily Bruin)


Student representatives excluded from recent conduct hearings

A committee that evaluates academic and behavioral infractions has been excluding student representatives from conduct hearings. The Student Conduct Committee handles violations of the student conduct code. Read more...

Photo: Some student leaders said the Student Affairs department has been excluding appointed student representatives from conduct hearings this year. (Daily Bruin file photo)