Wednesday, May 27




Parenting student hurt by tough economy

An applicant to the UCLA School of Nursing’s masters program, fifth-year sociology student Kristi Robinson recounts her first time performing CPR

September 18, 2011 "“ Kristi Robinson is a 41-year-old fifth-year sociology student applying to the UCLA School of Nursing’s masters program. But her experiences in the healthcare field began long ago. She got her start in emergency medical services when she was 19.

In her UCLA family housing unit in West Los Angeles, Robinson’s sons played video games and tussled in the background as she described the moment she first felt comfortable caring for patients "“ the day she first performed CPR.

Read more about Robinson here.

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"An applicant to the UCLA School of Nursing’s masters program, fifth-year sociology student Kristi Robinson recounts her first time performing CPR"

Kristi Robinson needed to buy diapers. She went to the bank to withdraw cash, but the teller told her she didn't have an account anymore. Read more...

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Kristi Robinson is a fifth-year sociology student and a mother of three. She is pictured here helping her 6-year-old son, Evan, with his homework.



Ackerman Student Union to extend hours at the start of fall quarter to provide more campus space for students

Aiming to provide more campus space for student use, Ackerman Student Union will be open until 1 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays beginning fall quarter. Read more...

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Ackerman Union is extending its hours for certain food venues and study locations, appealing to late-night studying students. Restaurant expenses will not be increasing and students will not have to pay additional fees to help maintain the change.