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Dec. 5, 2023 11:49 a.m.
Kerckhoff Hall, where the office of Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement is based, is pictured. SOLE is involved in addressing allegations against professional fraternities on campus. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Pre-professional medical fraternity Phi Delta Epsilon has closed its UCLA chapter amid a university investigation.
The national fraternity, which has had a chapter on UCLA’s campus since 2004, closed its UCLA chapter after the opening of a university investigation into its activities, according to an emailed statement by Karen Katz, the fraternity’s CEO.
By Dylan Winward
Campus
Dec. 4, 2023 10:35 p.m.The Undergraduate Students Association Council passed a resolution calling on the UC to recognize November as Sikh Heritage Month.
The resolution, which passed unanimously Nov. 14, acknowledges the historical trauma and ongoing violence experienced by the Sikh community, as well as the community’s contributions in the state of California and beyond.
By Lex Wang
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Dec. 4, 2023 8:39 p.m.Anthropology Fiat Lux seminar explores social impact of folk music
For many, listening to folk music is a fun pastime or interest. However, for distinguished professor of anthropology Paul Kroskrity, the songs have far more meaning when it comes to social movements.
By Catherine Hamilton
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Dec. 3, 2023 6:33 p.m.Inside UCLA’s professional fraternities: career building, community and challenges
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 10:16 p.m.
Every September, hundreds of anxious UCLA students gather in formal attire with the same goal in mind: to receive a bid to join a professional fraternity.
By Alexandra Crosnoe
Campus
Dec. 3, 2023 6:23 p.m.UCLA Labor Studies introduces new fellowship program for labor movement leaders
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 10:24 p.m.
The labor studies department launched a new residency program for labor movement leaders this fall.
The Labor Movement Fellows Program brings leaders and organizers from labor movements across the country to conduct research and lead guest lectures at UCLA.
By Gabrielle Gillette
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Nov. 30, 2023 6:06 p.m.Pi Kappa Phi fraternity to return to UCLA following disbanding
This post was updated Nov. 30 at 9:43 p.m.
Editor’s note: This article contains strong language that The Bruin decided was necessary to demonstrate the severity of comments members made before the fraternity was dissolved.
By Dylan Winward
A Closer Look
Nov. 29, 2023 9:26 p.m.Students for Justice in Palestine hosts ‘die-in’ to honor victims of Gaza violence
This post was updated Nov. 30 at 9:29 p.m.
Nearly 100 students and community members gathered Wednesday for a “die-in” and demonstration to recognize Palestinian lives lost in recent violence in Gaza.
By Anna Dai-Liu and Catherine Hamilton
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