Author: NIKOLAI LABA
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Q & A With Chancellor Frenk
Q & A With Chancellor Frenk On Feb. 12, Dr. Julio Frenk, UCLA’s seventh chancellor, spoke at the UCLA Alumni Town Hall, UCLA Connects: Developing a Collective Vision for UCLA’s Future. Interviewed by Julie Sina, associate vice chancellor of UCLA Alumni Affairs, the Chancellor answered some questions submitted by alumni participants. Due to the high volume of…
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Protect Life-Saving Research
Protect Life-Saving Research As alumni and supporters of UCLA, your voice is crucial in urging Congress to support biomedical research at our institution and across the country. The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the single largest funder of research at UCLA and the University of California system. Our UC campuses compete nationally to conduct…
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Books by Bruins – L.A. Stories
Books by Bruins – L.A. Stories For the next several months, our Books by Bruins series will feature a new collection of books by theme, starting with books about Los Angeles — its history, environment and the people who call it home. As this compilation of Bruin authors grows, we’re categorizing the books into an online…
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Bruin-Owned Businesses: Gift Ideas 4
Bruin-Owned Businesses: Gift Ideas 4 Stuck on what to give a certain someone for the holidays? These Bruin-owned businesses may have just the right present for that hard-to-shop-for friend. From beauty products to fitness classes to lifestyle apparel, peruse these last minute gift ideas and support a Bruin business. P.M. Jacoy Menswear Owner: Tony Jacoy…
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Books by Bruins – Vol. II
Books by Bruins – Vol. II If you’re looking for a new book to settle down with over the holidays, or gift a loved one, why not get one written by a Bruin? In continuation of the Books by Bruins series, we’ve put together a list with something for every reader — from young adult mysteries…
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Dialogue Across Difference Initiative
Dialogue Across Difference Initiative “Bring people together, and they’ll awaken to their common humanity.” – Dr. Jamil Zaki (War on Kindness, UCLA Common Book 2024) The COVID-19 pandemic, political polarization and economic uncertainty have exacerbated growing divisions and we’re experiencing an erosion of discourse. Given the importance of robust communication to the work of a…
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Career Anxiety and How Parents Can Help
Career Anxiety and How Parents Can Help As a 25-year veteran executive recruiter, I had the opportunity this summer to teach a career management course to UCLA recent graduates. It opened my eyes to some startling trends. A phenomenon that surprised me was the rise of “snowplow parenting.” This is defined as a parenting style…
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Dialogue Across Difference Initiative
Dialogue Across Difference Initiative Recent national and local events have strained relationships on college campuses across the country. Like many universities and institutions, UCLA faces challenges that arise from differing perspectives on complex issues. Open and respectful dialogue is essential to a thriving campus community, and to foster the innovative, collaborative thinking that drives positive…
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Navigating Identity and Difference: A Journey Through Education and Activism with Daedra Staten, J.D. ’13
Navigating Identity and Difference: A Journey Through Education and Activism with Daedra Staten, J.D. ’13 In our current moment marked by political polarization and a deep sense of division, we find it critical to listen to those individuals who are building connections across lines of difference and advocating for change in their communities. One such…
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“Art & Science Collide” at UCLA
“Art & Science Collide” at UCLA PST ART, the largest arts event in the United States, returns this fall with the theme “Art & Science Collide.” The Getty’s arts event brings together 800 artists and 70 cultural institutions across Southern California to engage audiences in art as a way of understanding the natural world. UCLA…