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A panel of UCLA experts with years of experience in state and national government participated March 4 in a post-election wrap-up moderated by Dean Barbara J. Nelson of the School of Public Policy and Social Research. Contributing their insights were Michael Dukakis, former governor of Massachusetts, Democratic nominee for president in 1988 and visiting professor of policy studies; Richard Katz, former California Assembly member, who recently taught urban planning courses at UCLA; Daniel Mitchell, professor of policy studies and management, who holds the Ho-Su Wu Chair in Management; and Steve Olsen, vice chancellor of finance and budget and a former deputy director of the California Department of Finance. Dukakis, whose former lieutenant governor is presidential hopeful John Kerry, predicted a “tough, no-holds-barred, not-so-nice campaign.”

IN HONOR OF CAREGIVERS

UCLA Early Care and Education is celebrating 35 years of child care on campus with a gala dinner honoring June Solnit Sale, who, as director of UCLA Child Care Services in 1978, revitalized child-care operations on campus. Also being recognized for her dedication is teacher Katie Love. The April 25 dinner, to be held at the Olympic Collection, 11301 Olympic Blvd., will include a silent auction and tribute journal dedicated to the honorees and featuring UCLA’s three child-care centers. Honorary dinner co-chairs are actor John Lithgow and director Rob Reiner. Those in the UCLA family who have benefited from the services of UCLA Early Care and Education are invited to join in the celebration. For an invitation or details on placing an ad in the tribute journal, e-mail ece35@be.ucla.edu or call (310) 794-4286.

STAFF ASSEMBLY AWARDS

UCLA Staff Assembly is accepting nominations for several awards to be presented in June to outstanding staff and faculty. The $5,000 Excellence in Service Award goes to a staff member who demonstrates commitment to the university’s mission through contributions and achievements that consistently exceed his or her job requirements. The Faculty/Staff Partnership Awards honor faculty members who recognize the value of collaboration and collegiality. Finally, staff may apply for 10 scholarships of up to $350 to pay for additional education and training. Nominations are due by April 16. Applications, nomination forms and other details are available at http://uclasa.chr.ucla.edu.

WALK FOR THOSE WITH AIDS

Join the annual 5K AIDS Walk for Minority Women and Children, which will take place April 24 from 7:30-10 a.m. at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Sponsored by Rep. Juanita Millender McDonald (D-Torrance) and the League of African American Women, the event drew more than 80 UCLA community members last year. Government and Community Relations, in partnership with the UCLA AIDS Institute, will be providing T-shirts, hats, water bottles and snacks for Bruins who participate. If you’d like to get involved as a participant or volunteer, contact Michael Swords at (310) 794-6829 or mswords@support.ucla.edu. For more information, visit: http://www.scraidswalk.org/index.html.