The UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture received a $20 million donation to remodel its Graduate Art Studios in Culver City. The donation, announced in May, will be part of a $31 million project to remake and expand the studios by 2019. Read more...
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July 18, 5:50 pm
UCLA receives $20M donation from Margo Leavin for graduate art studios
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July 18, 2:07 pm
UCLA groups to receive increased funding to address food security
UCLA food security organizations are preparing for an increase in funding from the University of California. Last Monday, UC President Janet Napolitano announced the Office of the President would give $3.3 million in funding over two years to help campuses address food insecurity. Read more...
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July 18, 12:23 am
Two UCPD officers use experiences as combat medic, father to help baby
This post was updated July 24 at 12:15 p.m. University police officers Dan Guajardo and Paul Wells weren’t expecting a baby when they responded to a burglary alarm late June. Read more...
Photo: Dan Guajardo and Paul Wells used their experiences as a combat medic and father, respectively, to help a baby having a seizure. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
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July 18, 12:20 am
Student receives support, searches for donor after cancer diagnosis
John Naftzger found a picture taken of his daughter last April, days before she was diagnosed with leukemia. In the photo, a boy that Katie babysat had fallen asleep with his head leaning on her arm, which was in severe pain at the time from her undiagnosed cancer. Read more...
Photo: Katie Naftzger, who was diagnosed in April with a rare form of leukemia, is hoping to find a stem cell donor who can match her German and Taiwanese genetic makeup. (Courtesy of Katie Naftzger)
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July 18, 12:19 am
UC Regents preview – July 19-21
The University of California Regents, UC’s governing body, will meet for its bimonthly board meeting from July 19 to 21 at the UC San Francisco Mission Bay campus. Read more...
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July 18, 12:16 am
Officials appoint senior dean of UCLA College
UCLA officials appointed a new senior dean of the College of Letters and Science on Thursday. Patricia Turner, the current Dean and Vice Provost of undergraduate education, will serve as senior dean for two years, according to an email to faculty and staff from Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Scott Waugh. Read more...
Photo: Patricia Turner was appointed a senior dean of the College of Letters and Science. (UCLA College Communications)
News, Westwood
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July 15, 2:42 pm
Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – July 13
The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas. This was the first meeting led by the new council that was elected in June. Read more...