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NEW JOURNAL DEBUTS

A new national journal by the Asian American Studies Center focuses on policies, practices and community research to benefit the nation’s burgeoning Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities. It’s being launched as part of the center’s yearlong celebration of its 35th anniversary. AAPI Nexus (Asian American and Pacific Islander Nexus) draws from professional schools and applied social science scholars as well as practitioners and public policy advocates with the goal of reinvigorating Asian-American studies’ traditional mission of serving communities and generating practical research. For more information, e-mail thaocha@ucla.edu or call (310) 825-2968.

SIP ’N’ SURF

Northern Lights Coffeehouse now offers free Internet access to students, staff and faculty so they can sip cappuccinos and catch up on e-mails, check on class schedules or surf the Web. ASUCLA installed three computers at the coffeehouse after access to the Net continued to be one of the most highly requested services by students in its biannual survey. ASUCLA plans to evaluate how well the terminals are received and intends to add additional units if feedback is positive, according to Management Information Systems Director Kamran Mehdian.

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To find out the latest news about staff scholarships offered for career enhancement and professional growth, Learn-At-Lunch programs, Casino Night and other events and programs sponsored by the UCLA Staff Assembly, join its listserv. To add your e-mail address, visit: http://uclasa.chr.ucla.edu.

CUBS WANTED

Corinne A. Seeds University Elementary School is now accepting applications for admission for 2004-05 to its pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade program. Children must be at least 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2004, to qualify for enrollment. To apply or find information on prospective parent meetings, visit www.ues.gseis.ucla.edu/admissions or call (310) 825-1801. The school invites applications to enroll in its Learning Two Languages Program for Spanish-speaking students who are not proficient in English. Deadline for applications is Dec. 19.