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Higher Education, News, UC
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March 21, 5:04 pm
Coronavirus concerns prompt UC Board of Regents to table vote on tuition hike
This post was updated March 21 at 7:13 p.m. The chair of the University of California Board of Regents announced Wednesday that the board will again postpone voting on a tuition increase, this time because of the current coronavirus outbreak. Read more...
Photo: The University of California Board of Regents postponed a vote on a cohort-based tuition model, it was announced Wednesday. Chair John Pérez said the intent behind the model is to increase predictability for students and their families by holding tuition flat for returning undergraduate students and increasing tuition only for incoming students. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News, Science & Health
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March 20, 7:47 pm
UCLA to suspend majority of nonessential on-campus research
Most on-campus research will shut down starting 11:59 p.m. on Friday, with the exception of that which cannot be done remotely, campus officials said. Researchers must obtain permission for essential experiments and for essential research personnel to remain on campus. Read more...
Photo: UCLA is shutting down most on-campus research following a “safer at home” order for Los Angeles County, officials announced Friday. Those who wish to continue must request permission. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Campus, News
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March 20, 6:29 pm
UCLA extends payment deadline for spring tuition, suspends course materials fees
UCLA has suspended course materials fees and extended the deadline to pay spring quarter tuition and fees in light of the coronavirus outbreak. All course materials fees that are tied to particular courses will be suspended, said Gregg Goldman, vice chancellor and chief financial officer, in an email to students Friday. Read more...
Photo: UCLA announced Friday it will suspend course materials fees and extend the deadline to pay spring quarter tuition and fees. However, no changes have been made to systemwide or campus-based fees. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News, Westwood
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March 20, 2:27 pm
LA City Council, NWWNC take measures to protect homeless amid COVID-19 pandemic
Westwood stakeholders are mobilizing to counteract the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic on locals experiencing homelessness. North Westwood Neighborhood Council President Michael Skiles authorized a $1,000 emergency fund March 12 using the Neighborhood Council Emergency Authority. Read more...
Photo: With residents ordered to remain at home, many people are still out on the streets and camped at parks in Westwood. To help them, North Westwood Neighborhood Council President Michael Skiles approved $1,000 to supply locals experiencing homelessness with food and necessities during the pandemic. (Sofia Gonzalez/Daily Bruin)
California, Los Angeles, News
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March 19, 7:34 pm
Gov. Newsom issues new “stay at home” order in effort to slow COVID-19 spread
This post was updated March 22 at 4:56 p.m. California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered California residents to “stay at home” unless necessary at a Thursday press conference. Read more...
Photo: California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti both issued “safer at home” orders Thursday, asking residents of their jurisdictions to stay home unless necessary. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Campus, News
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March 19, 7:08 pm
Another UCLA staff member tested positive for COVID-19, bringing total cases to 3
Another UCLA staff member has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the number of cases at the university up to three. One other staff member and a UCLA student were confirmed Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, to have contracted the virus. Read more...