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Sept. 21, 2023 10:47 p.m.
Pictured is Rieber Terrace, one of UCLA’s on-campus dorms. Students can arrange a mutual dorm swap from Sept. 9 until move-in. (Daily Bruin file photo)
As the school year approaches, many students are attempting to swap their allocated UCLA Housing rooms via Reddit and other social media platforms.
Throughout the summer, students are able to submit a Change of Assignment Request, which housing staff reviews, UCLA Housing said in an emailed statement.
By Catherine Hamilton
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Sept. 21, 2023 10:46 p.m.While trips, internships or time with family and friends occupy many UCLA students’ summer breaks, some Bruins opt to stay connected to their campus organizations.
Several UCLA clubs remained active over the summer – conducting projects, holding social events, starting recruitment and preparing for the school year.
By Isabelle Friedman
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Sept. 12, 2023 1:01 p.m.Applications for new creative writing minor to open in fall
UCLA’s new creative writing minor will open applications this fall.
The minor will require students to take two courses in a core genre – either short story or poetry – after completing two lower-division English courses, according to the 2023-2024 course catalog.
By Matthew Beymer
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Sept. 7, 2023 1:24 p.m.Community remembers Amy Lohmann for her service to students, patients
Amy Lohmann, a continuing lecturer at the UCLA School of Nursing, died Aug. 14 from breast cancer. She was 46 years old.
Lohmann joined the school in 2012 after receiving her master’s degree in nursing from UCLA in 2005.
By Dylan Winward
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Sept. 4, 2023 2:23 p.m.UCLA students awarded Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
This post was updated Sept. 4 at 10:48 p.m.
Two UCLA students earned a scholarship for excellence in public service and leadership.
The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, also called the Voyager Scholarship, was founded by former President Barack Obama’s family and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky to support third-year college students who demonstrate exceptional intellectual curiosity and commitment toward careers in public service, according to the scholarship’s website.
By Katherine Wang
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Aug. 30, 2023 2:18 p.m.Former Bruins support picket line amid SAG-AFTRA strike
This post was updated Sept. 4 at 10:56 p.m.
Recently graduated UCLA writers and actors expressed support for the SAG-AFTRA strike.
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists began the strike July 14 following an unsatisfactory negotiation with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on its latest contract, according to the TV/Theatrical/Streaming strike order.
By Christine Kao
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Aug. 26, 2023 3:52 p.m.Sage Hill provides space for native biodiversity on UCLA campus
This post was updated Aug. 27 at 8:35 p.m.
On her days off, Jordan Dixon can be found pulling out weeds from Sage Hill – something she calls one of her favorite memories of the place.
By Christopher Mancini
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Aug. 19, 2023 8:10 p.m.UCLA food trucks to remain a dining option for 2023-2024 school year
UCLA has announced that food trucks will remain on campus for the next academic year in light of staffing shortages at on-campus dining halls.
The trucks – which offer meals in exchange for a coupon worth one meal swipe obtainable at residence hall front desks – were first introduced in response to staffing shortages at UCLA Dining after the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Dylan Winward
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