Thursday, May 7

Grad student teaches ethnic studies program in middle school

Andrew Gutierrez almost did not graduate from high school because a teacher wrongfully told him and other students of color that they did not meet graduation requirements. Read more...

Photo: Graduate education student Andrew Gutierrez III created and taught an ethnic studies course at the UCLA Mann Community School. (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin staff)


Donation to School of Law funds research on LGBTQ rights and diversity

A former UCLA lecturer and associate professor recently donated to the UCLA School of Law to promote research on LGBTQ rights and diversity. David Sanders, a former UCLA psychiatry associate clinical professor and lecturer, donated $2 million to create the David Sanders Distinguished Scholar position and support the Dukeminier Awards Journal. Read more...

Photo: David Sanders, a former UCLA lecturer and associate professor, donated $2 million to create the David Sanders Distinguished Scholar position and to support civil rights and LGBTQ causes. (Courtesy of David Sanders)


New poke restaurant opens in Westwood following growing popularity

Students can now choose from four poke places in Westwood with the recent addition of a new restaurant in the Village. The Poke, a restaurant that serves poke bowls and hot plates served with cooked meat, miso soup, sweet radishes and other toppings, opened a new location Monday on Broxton Avenue. Read more...

Photo: The Poke, a restaurant that serves poke bowls and hot plates, is the fourth poke restaurant in the Westwood area. (Laura Uzes/Daily Bruin)



Solar-powered charging umbrellas installed outside of Bruin Café

Students can now charge their electronic devices outside at solar-powered umbrellas located on the Hill. The Renewable Energy Association at UCLA and the UCLA Housing and Hospitality Services installed four solar panel umbrellas outside of Bruin Café last Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Four solar panel umbrellas have been installed outside of Bruin Café last Wednesday. (Andrew Arifin/Daily Bruin)