As a mother of three, Evelyn Martinez has to juggle being a parent alongside the typical challenges of demanding coursework, engagement in extracurriculars and acclimation to the quarter system. Read more...
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June 11, 8:18 pm
UCLA Global Siblings program brings Bruins together from across the world
For Jasmine Mundo, the most valuable lessons she learned at UCLA came not from the classroom but from meeting students around the world. The UCLA Global Siblings program, which is run by the UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars, aims to pair UCLA students from the United States with international Bruins to learn about each other’s cultures, according to the program’s website. Read more...
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June 11, 8:16 pm
Community advocates discuss plans, hopes for Disability Cultural Center
Advocates for the UCLA disabled community are working to establish a Disability Cultural Center that will offer a space for disabled empowerment, provide academic and career resources for disabled students, and celebrate disabled culture and history. Read more...
Photo: The “death stairs” on the Hill are pictured. The newly created Disability Cultural Center may be located on the Hill, which many disabled students said is inaccessible, until it can find a permanent location. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)
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June 11, 8:07 pm
In a sea of pre-meds, seniors in other health fields steer their own courses
Chloe Alviz had tried out multiple pre-health clubs during the start of her time at UCLA, but she struggled to find the right fit. When searching for career resources, the fourth-year human biology and society student found the panels she attended through various pre-health clubs rarely represented her intended career as a genetic counselor, a job in which practitioners provide information about how genetic conditions may affect a patient and their family. Read more...
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June 11, 8:06 pm
‘It still feels surreal’: Farrukh siblings prepare to graduate together
Umiemah Farrukh’s upcoming graduation will fulfill a dream not only for her, but for her two siblings, who will graduate alongside her. The Farrukh siblings – Umiemah, Qasim and Humzah – grew up in Vancouver, Canada. Read more...
Photo: A photo of Umiemah, Qasim and Humzah Farrukh, three siblings who will all be graduating from UCLA in the same year. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
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June 11, 6:54 pm
UC community members call for systemic change, action against caste discrimination
This post was updated June 11 at 7:49 p.m. UC community members are calling for a ban on caste-based discrimination and further support for caste-oppressed students and faculty following similar movements in other California institutions. Read more...
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June 9, 11:34 pm
Speakers announced for 2023 UCLA commencement ceremonies
This post was updated June 13 at 5:53 p.m. Multiple politicians will deliver keynote addresses at UCLA commencement ceremonies next week, alongside artists, activists and other speakers. Read more...
Photo: A commencement ceremony is pictured. Speakers ranging from politicians to artists will join graduates to give commencement speeches. (Daily Bruin file photo)