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Nov 06, 2009
From war to Westwood: when soldiers become students
A new UCLA class is reaching out to a unique kind of incoming Bruin: veterans relearning how to live as civilians after service in the military. In the safety of the all-vets class, they discuss their impatience with students who think midterms...Nov 06, 2009
Prof reveals Florence Nightingale's political side
Florence Nightingale's image and writings are on display at UCLA's Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library, including the large blue book above. It's a 1,000-page report she wrote for a royal commission that was used to improve hospital mortality...Nov 06, 2009
UCLA faculty experts advisory: U.S. jobless rate rises to 10.2%
The nation's unemployment rate climbed to 10.2 percent in October, its highest level since 1983. In California, unemployment was at 12.2 percent. UCLA has faculty with expertise on unemployment and the economy.Nov 05, 2009
UC postdoc fellowship program encourages diversity
A walk in the woods around Lake Arrowhead helped Wayne Yang solve a major career conundrum: whether to accept a coveted tenure-track faculty position at UC San Diego. Yang strolled in the forest with Sheila O'Rourke, director of the UC President's Postdoctoral...Nov 05, 2009
UCLA faculty experts advisory: Mass shootings at Texas military base
Seven people were killed and more than 20 wounded Nov. 5 in two shooting incidents at the Fort Hood military base near Killeen, Texas. UCLA has experts on mass gun violence.Nov 05, 2009
UCLA Library and Mazer Archives launch partnership
The partnership will expand access to collections held by the June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives and expand the UCLA Library's holdings in lesbian and feminist history.Nov 05, 2009
UCLA experts take lead in regional climate plan
In a unique effort to address climate change, experts with UCLA's Institute of the Environment have been tapped to administer a new countywide collaborative and help create the group's regional climate plan.Nov 05, 2009
Lincoln bicentennial celebration marks inauguration of new UCLA center
UCLA will host four days of theater, music and lectures in honor of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The Nov. 18–21 celebration is the inaugural event of UCLA's Center for the Liberal Arts and Free Institutions.Nov 05, 2009
UCLA awarded $12M for teacher preparation, professional development programs
The grants to UCLA's Center X will fund programs designed to support teachers' development and boost student achievement at low-income Los Angeles schools.Nov 04, 2009
UCLA Anderson presents Bruce Mallen Workshop in Motion Picture Industry Studies
The event brings together top academic scholars and industry professionals to discuss research on film financing, production, marketing, distribution and exhibition.
