Staff leap into action as Jackson creates huge media surge

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Staff leap into action as Jackson creates huge media surge

Bruins from departments all over campus responded,  keeping aggressive paparazzi from sneaking into the emergency room, managing crowd and traffic control, arranging a press conference with the Jackson family and more.

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Egyptologist pulls together threads woven through ancient civilizations

Egyptologist pulls together threads woven through ancient civilizations
Television audiences of the Discovery Channel will get a chance to share Kara Cooney's wonder of ancient civilizations and her insights into common themes and variations reflected in six traditions across 12 cultures and 10 countries.

Chancellor Block addresses scope of budget crisis

Chancellor Block addresses scope of budget crisis
In a letter to the UCLA campus community, Chancellor Gene Block describes the increasingly complex and worsening financial situation facing California and its impact on the University of California.

UCLA leaders to ask Yudof to consider changes to pay-cut options

UCLA leaders to ask Yudof to consider changes to pay-cut options
Campus leaders told 2,500 staff attending a budget meeting on June 24 that they will ask UC President Mark Yudof to consider several changes to a plan for a UC-wide pay cut.

UCLA's biggest summer session gives departments a cash boost

UCLA's biggest summer session gives departments a cash boost
While recession woes force some California colleges to cut back on summer classes, UCLA is having its biggest summer session ever.

Building's green makeover wins high score UC-wide

Building's green makeover wins high score UC-wide
The Public Affairs Building's green makeover won it a LEED-Silver environmental certification from the US Green Building Council. It received the highest score of any UC building for the greening of a pre-existing building.
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Out and About

Abstraction in Photography
Abstraction in Photography lecture, July 8, 7 p.m. From the beginning, abstraction has been intrinsic to photography, and its persistent popularity reveals much about the medium. Artists Susan Rankaitis and James Welling and Associate Professor of Art History George Baker debate a host of approaches to the abstract photographic experience in this panel discussion moderated by Lyle Rexer, the author of “The Edge of Vision: The Rise of Abstraction in Photography.” Billy Wilder Theater, Hammer Museum. Tickets are free but required, available at the box office one hour before the event. Reservations not accepted. Find more information here.

People

UCLA’s head football coach visits U.S. troops

UCLA’s head football coach visits U.S. troops
College football coaches are used to giving pep talks. It’s part of their job, and they do it well. UCLA’s head football coach, Rick Neuheisel, joined six other coaches visiting soldiers on three continents.

New answers to big questions in Chinese history

New answers to big questions in Chinese history
For 30 years Lothar von Falkenhausen has observed changes in China over two very different time scales — one of them measured in millennia.

Senate vice chair wins Gold Shield Faculty Prize

Senate vice chair wins Gold Shield Faculty Prize
Academic Senate vice chair Robin Garrell, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is the 2009 winner of the prestigious Gold Shield Faculty Prize.

Weight Watching

Weight Watching

Dr. Zhaoping Li, associate director of the UCLA Risk Factor Obesity Program, offers his tips for maintaining your will power and your waistline at summer BBQs and picnics.

Staff excellence awards and scholarships

Staff excellence awards and scholarships
UCLA staff members were recognized for their outstanding contributions and encouraged in their career aspirations during a festive celebration.

Staff Applause — Staff Assembly Scholarships

Staff Assembly awarded 15 scholarships for career enhancement and professional growth.
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Around Campus

Children leave legacy, thanks to famed muralist, UCLA students

Children leave legacy, thanks to famed muralist, UCLA students

When this year's sixth graders at the UCLA Lab School moved on this month, they left behind a mural they created with the help of famed muralist and UCLA Professor Judy Baca and her students. The artwork is dedicated to dance and inspired by the children as they were first seen by the UCLA muralists — dancing hip-hop.

Teaching literacy in the city benefits learners, tutors

Teaching literacy in the city benefits learners, tutors

When UCLA professors and students partner with the downtown LA community group, Centro Latino for Literacy, it's not just the literacy students who are learning. The partnership is also a fount of research opportunities.

Support Mattel Children's Hospital at Ralph's

 

Army of workers rush to turn dorms into conference digs for summer

Army of workers rush to turn dorms into conference digs for summer
During Transition Week, an annual six-day blitz, more than 1,000 workers descend on the Hill to transform the residence halls into hotel-like conference centers for the summer.

Free at the Fowler

Free at the Fowler
This summer, enjoy free concerts, performances and films at the Fowler Museum.
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Voices

Lesson from New York City: Let principals lead, teachers teach

Lesson from New York City: Let principals lead, teachers teach

An analysis done by researchers at the Anderson School of Management found an almost entirely unknown measure of school performance. Reforms by New York City schools prove it can make a difference.

Why Israelis are cool on the Obama speech

Why Israelis are cool on the Obama speech
The speech left many wondering if the Obama administration is aware of the fierce "battle of intentions" that has prevented the peace process from moving forward, writes Professor Judea Pearl.

Will Bagram Air Base become the new Guantanamo?

Will Bagram Air Base become the new Guantanamo?

If Guantanamo closes, will detainees be moved to supermax prisons in the U.S.? Not likely. Where will they go? Many are already held in Bagram Air Base.  

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