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Academics, California, News, UC
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October 2, 6:10 pm
UC-AFT secures contract agreement for Professional Librarians with UC
After months of negotiation, librarians have a new contract with the UC for higher wages and additional benefits. The UC announced Tuesday that it agreed to contract changes for librarians after 11 months of bargaining with the University Council-American Federation of Teachers – a union representing UC librarians and non-tenured faculty members. Read more...
Photo: Members of UC-AFT host a rally at UCLA. After months of negotiation, the union reached a new contract agreement with the UC that includes higher wages and additional benefits. (Daily Bruin file photo)
California, Higher Education, News, UC
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October 2, 1:02 pm
UC faces lawsuit regarding refusal to hire undocumented students to on-campus jobs
This post was updated Oct. 3 at 10:47 p.m. A UCLA alumnus and lecturer filed a lawsuit against the UC on Tuesday, alleging the University discriminated against its undocumented students. Read more...
Photo: Protesters rally in support of the Opportunity for All movement. A UCLA alumnus and lecturer filed a lawsuit against the UC on Tuesday, alleging the University has discriminated against undocumented students by not allowing them to hold on-campus jobs or access paid educational opportunities. (Julia Zhou/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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October 1, 9:55 pm
UCLA professor Cecilia Menjívar receives 2 awards for sociology work
Cecilia Menjívar, a UCLA sociology professor, received two prestigious awards from the American Sociological Association during its annual meeting in August. The ASA, comprising around 10,000 members, distributes eight major awards each year, honoring scholars whose contributions have significantly impacted the discipline. Read more...
Photo: Cecilia Menjívar is pictured under the Royce Hall arches. The sociology professor received two awards from the American Sociological Association for her work on gender-based violence and systemic inequalities faced by immigrants. (Courtesy of James Michael Juarez)
Campus, News, Student Government
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October 1, 5:39 pm
ASUCLA Board of Directors recap – Sept. 27
This post was updated Oct. 3 at 4:45 p.m. The ASUCLA Board of Directors held its third meeting of the 2024-2025 term Sept. 27. The board, composed of a student majority, has financial oversight over ASUCLA entities, including the Undergraduate Students Association Council, the Graduate Student Association and the ASUCLA Communications Board – which oversees UCLA Student Media. Read more...
A Closer Look, News, Science & Health
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September 30, 8:44 pm
What makes a planet?: UCLA professor seeks to fill the space in the definition
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 9:56 p.m. There are eight recognized planets, according to the International Astronomical Union’s current definition of the term – but a new proposal could change that. Read more...
Photo: (Matthew Park/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, Higher Education, News, UC
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September 30, 5:20 pm
Community members comment on campus antisemitism, UC funding at regents meeting
The UC Board of Regents heard public comment from community members Sept. 18 and 19, with people calling for stronger action against campus antisemitism and others urging a shift in UC funding priorities. Read more...
Photo: The UC Board of Regents meets at UCLA on Sept. 19. The Board heard public comment from community members Sept. 18 and 19. (Sam Mulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)