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Event explores importance of international education, UCLA’s efforts in the area

This post was updated Nov. 21 at 5:00 p.m. Chancellor Gene Block said he thinks it is essential that UCLA remains a globally welcoming institution at a campus event Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: Chancellor Gene Block (right) spoke with Jayathi Murthy (left), the dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, about the importance of international studies at an event for UCLA’s International Education Week on Tuesday. (Daanish Bhatti/Daily Bruin)


Beat ’SC bonfire called off for 2nd straight year in response to state wildfires

There will not be a bonfire during the Beat ’SC rally at Wilson Plaza on Thursday. The bonfire was canceled in light of the recent wildfires across California, said UCLA Alumni Association welcome desk greeter and second-year political science and philosophy student Katherine Pappas. Read more...

Photo: The Beat ’SC rally will not feature a bonfire because of the recent California wildfires. Attendees will be able to write notes of gratitude at a station at the event in Wilson Plaza on Thursday. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Report shows UCLA as one of leading sources in climate science research

UCLA is one of the leading contributors in a nationwide effort to understand climate change. Public universities are instrumental to national comprehension of climate change and its effects, according to a new report by the National Council for Science and the Environment. Read more...

Photo: UCLA is one of the leading contributors in the nationwide effort to understand climate change and its consequences, according to a report from the National Council for Science and the Environment. (Daily Bruin file photo)


2019 UCLA Medal recipients bring unique perspectives to writing, music

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 9:05 a.m. The UCLA Medal is UCLA’s highest honor. Established in 1979, it is awarded to those who achieve in their fields and who represent the ideals of UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Wadada Leo Smith, a trumpet player and composer, received the UCLA Medal on Nov. 8. When he performs, he intends for his audience to connect with his music, he said. (Courtesy of Juan Tallo)



As Trump withdraws US from Paris accord, local communities remain eco-conscious

President Donald Trump’s recent decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement may result in more emissions, prompting local efforts to maintain clean energy goals. The Trump administration announced Nov. Read more...

Photo: President Donald Trump announced the United States would be officially withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement Nov. 4. Jennifer Jay, a professor of civil and environmental engineering, said she thinks this could be disastrous for the environment. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)


Remaining 2 USAC representatives sworn in following campaign violation investigation

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 12:07 a.m. The final two Undergraduate Students Association Council seats were filled Tuesday, despite a ruling that one newly elected official violated election campaign rules. Read more...

Photo: Undergraduate Students Association Judicial Board Chief Justice Jamail Gibbs swore in general representatives 2 and 3, Orion Smedley and Brandon Broukhim, respectively, at a council meeting Tuesday. The swearing in was delayed after it was found that Smedley committed an election code violation. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)