“They are one of the only federally recognized native people in Mexico,” said David Shorter, a professor in the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures, about the native Yaqui people. More »
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Professor Peroomian’s Infrared Photography
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July 22, 7:11 pm
Professor Vahe Peroomian teaches students physics and astronomy, and, in his spare time, has taught himself landscape photography skills. Peroomian takes a slightly different approach when it comes to taking photos by practicing infrared photography, which utilizes more of the spectrum of light than our eyes can see. the result of Peroomian’s passion for infrared photography has lead to photos with dramatic contrasts, art exhibition and a photo book on his travels though Armenia. Watch this video to learn more about Peroomian’s infrared photography and why the art form is so important to him.
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July 6, 10:31 pm
LGBT center’s Sundaes on Tuesdays directed at building community
This Tuesday marked the first Sundaes on Tuesdays social for the UCLA community this summer. Sundaes on Tuesdays is a weekly social event hosted by the UCLA LGBT Campus Resource Center every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. More »
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June 30, 9:32 am
James Kidd Studio featured in ‘Made in LA 2014’
Twisting, twirling and gliding across a multicolored stage, the Sunland Dancers perform “Friend” in the courtyard of the Hammer Museum. “This is a new piece; we’ve done versions of it, but really this version is made for this stage – with this bamboo, with these people – and it’s never going to happen like this again,” said artist Jmy James Kidd. More »
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June 30, 12:37 am
Members of UCLA choral ensembles share their experiences
“Music has always been that one constant in my life where I can just escape from my academics and escape from any other problems I am having,” said Kanwal Sumnani, president of the Choral Excellence Association at UCLA. More »
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June 30, 12:34 am
Hammer Museum features James Kidd Studio
Twisting, twirling and gliding across a multicolored stage, the Sunland Dancers perform “Friend” in the courtyard of the Hammer Museum. “This is a new piece; we’ve done versions of it, but really this version is made for this stage — with this bamboo, with these people — and it’s never going to happen like this again,” said artist Jmy James Kidd. More »
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June 9, 12:00 am
UCLA professor creates nonprofit to help children cope with cancer
On Aug. 5, 2011, doctors told Justin Wilford, a UCLA geography lecturer, what no parent wants to hear. His 4-year-old son, Max, had brain cancer. About two months later, Wilford and his wife, Audra Wilford, founded the MaxLove Project, a nonprofit organization that helps children fighting cancer and other life-threatening conditions. More »