UCLA Magazine
Exclusives

July 2008
Updated 08/20 — RSS Grab our RSS Feed

Best Bets at UCLA Men's Soccer vs. UC Riverside

08/31 - Sports: Men's Soccer vs. UC Riverside
09/01 - Sports: Football vs Tennessee
09/19 - Lectures: Lautner & Postwar Architecture (Day 1)
09/20 - Sports: Football vs. Arizona
09/20 - Lectures: Lautner & Postwar Architecture (Day 2)

Listing by Happenings

Reaction

Archive

Archive

Bruin Broadcasters in Beijing

Coaches and athletes aren't the only Bruins in the Beijing Olympics. A handful are analyzing the games. Aug 20, 2008

Mama Sings in a Band

Lawyer-turned-singer alumna Laura Hoffman Roppe makes a splash with songs like "Mama Needs a Girls' Night Out." Aug 20, 2008

From Boot Camp to Small Business

Soldiers back from Iraq and Afghanistan learn business skills at an Anderson School of Management program that provides entrepreneurial training free to disabled vets. Aug 13, 2008

Olympic Fever: Complete Coverage

Keep up with Bruins in Beijing as they blog about their Olympic experience, or read more of the 2008 UCLA Olympic coverage. Aug 7, 2008

US Olympic Softball Goes for the (Blue and) Gold

The 2008 U.S. Olympic softball team is more than a quarter Bruin. With Bruin help, the U.S. has won every Olympic gold for softball. Jul 29, 2008

The Solar Car Seen 'Round the World

A globe-trekking "solartaxi" paid a visit to UCLA, where more feasible and efficient solar panels are being developed. Jul 23, 2008

Small Creek, Spectacular Opportunities

UCLA students rip and strip the campus's Stone Canyon Creek of invasive plants, freeing the way for native flora. Jul 21, 2008

Vikings, Vandals and Anti-Morning Radio

UCLA grad and indie-radio host Joe Escalante leads quite a life: He's also an attorney who studied Viking Civilization at UCLA, the bass player for punk-rock semi-legends The Vandals and an amateur bullfighter. No, really. Jul 18, 2008

Long Commute? Don't Stress: UCLA Study Could Lead to a Chill Pill

A new UCLA study examines how stress manages to harm the immune system. The study could pave the way for a drug to ease the effects of stress for soldiers, caregivers, or even commuters. Jul 15, 2008

Food as Brain Medicine

"Food is like a pharmaceutical compound that affects the brain," a UCLA scientist notes. The right food can improve memory or fight depression, schizophrenia or dementia. Jul 9, 2008

Great Summer Reads

UC librarians do the hard work of finding good books so you don't have to. Here, they share some of their top recommendations for the summer. Jul 9, 2008

From CA to Capetown: A Student Exchange

Business students from UCLA visit Cape Town in South Africa and Capetonians come to UCLA for an exchange that's about more than just business. Jul 8, 2008

Lucky No. 7: 7 More Years for Coach Howland

At about $2 million per year, basketball Coach Ben Howland and UCLA agreed on a contract good through the 2014-15 season. Jul 7, 2008

Archaeology Abroad: Dispatches From Worldwide Digs

It's studying abroad, Indiana Jones-style. Students on UCLA archaeological digs from Ecuador to Panama send their travel notes home to the blog Summer Digs. Dig in! Jul 7, 2008

The Generational Culture Clash

Working with people from a different generation means working with people raised in a different cultural environment. Consultant Annika Hylmő advises UCLA employees on how to bridge the generation gap. Jul 3, 2008

Married at last: California Supreme Court ruling finally makes them legal

The California Supreme Court's May 15 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage gave Peter Hayashida the right to marry his longtime partner. Jul 2, 2008

New Hospital Opens

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center opened on June 29, 2008, following a massive move of 335 patients from the old hospital to the new. Jul 1, 2008

Studying Abroad, Indiana Jones-Style

Would-be archaeologists are joining UCLA field digs from Albania to Peru in this unusual summer-abroad program. Jun 30, 2008

Reversing Retardation

UCLA researchers found an existing drug works on the brain to reverse specific learning disabilities, with implications for reversing autism. Jun 23, 2008

The Baby Whisperer

A UCLA pediatrician talks about his method for calming seemingly inconsolable babies in seconds. Jun 19, 2008

Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory Loss

Oxygen deprivation from sleep apnea appears to cause brain damage and memory loss similar to Alzheimer's. Jun 12, 2008

Commencement Without Clinton

Former President Clinton is not speaking at UCLA's commencement ceremony. Chancellor Gene Block steps in. Jun 11, 2008

Student Films Soar

The festival blog captures the action from UCLA's 2008 student film fest. Jun 11, 2008

Low Serotonin May Make Unfairness Seem Worse

Fair? No fair? Your answer may depend on your mood and serotonin levels, UCLA and Cambridge researchers found. Jun 9, 2008

3-D immune system view aids cancer treatment

UCLA researchers created a new molecule that gets picked up in PET scans, revealing a 3-D monitoring map of patients' immune systems that can be used in treatments. Jun 9, 2008

UCLA's Movement Coach to the Stars

Moving isn't as instinctive as you think. Movie stars and UCLA students alike turn to Jean-Louis Rodrigue. Jun 5, 2008

Mural "América Tropical" Reborn for Concert

The controversial mural América Tropical, painted by Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros in 1932, comes to life in a multimedia concert June 6, 2008, with help from three UCLA professors. Jun 4, 2008

Sneak Peek at Student Movies

Get a taste of seven of the student movies featured at UCLA's 2008 student film festival — then vote for your favorite. Jun 4, 2008

Golf Gold

Bruin swingers take UCLA's 103rd NCAA title. Jun 2, 2008

Combatting Cancer

Natural chemicals in vegetables, fruits and tea found to protect smokers from lung cancer, UCLA researchers report. The study is the first to find that plant components called flavonoids may prevent disease. May 29, 2008

Starbucks CEO Wins Wooden Award

UCLA's Anderson School of Management presented the first John Wooden Global Leadership Award to Starbucks CEO Howard on May 28 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. May 29, 2008

2008 Alumni of the Year named

UCLA's 2008 Alumni of the Year have been named. May 28, 2008

Tennis Takes Title

UCLA Women's Tennis is NCAA champion, UCLA's 102nd title. May 21, 2008

Wooden Brings Basketball to the Coliseum

May 21, 2008

Could TV Shows Start Pushing Drug Ads?

As product placement becomes more common on hit TV shows, UCLA researchers recommend the FDA step in before viewers start considering prescription drugs based on what their favorite characters take. May 19, 2008

It's Official

Chancellor Gene Block inaugurated May 13 at Royce Hall. May 13, 2008

Freshmen Enrollment

Nearly 4,900 students to enroll; underrepresented students up. May 12, 2008

A Mind to Fairness

The human brain reacts to fairness as it does to money and chocolate, a UCLA study shows. May 5, 2008

It's the real thing

Theater, Film and Television directing student Austin Formato won the 2008 Coca-Cola Refreshing Filmmaker's Award with his 50-second film. May 5, 2008

Faculty Honors

UCLA professors have been elected to National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences May 2, 2008

Puttin' on the blitz

Head Coach Rick Neuheisel gave the "Lady Bruins" a crash course in football. May 1, 2008

Remember to Forget What You Studied

A UCLA researcher found that forgetting can be a powerful learning tool. Apr 30, 2008

Star Power: Renowned Russian Baritone Vladimir Chernov

International opera star Vladimir Chernov brings his formidable talents to UCLA, where he is teaching the next generation of great singers. Apr 22, 2008

A Tale of Two Bruins

They're great friends and fellow Bruins, but in front of the media, Toronto Raptors Darrick Martin '92 and Jason Kapono '03 are as different as Felix Unger and Oscar Madison. Apr 22, 2008

A Shipp in the Desert

Growing up in Los Angeles with three brothers who excelled in basketball, Brittney Shipp '05 set her own course for success — in television broadcasting. Apr 15, 2008

Remembering Bridget O'Brien '03

Photojournalist Bridget O'Brien, who died in a car crash with her husband last October, is memorialized in a scholarship created by UCLA's Student Media Foundation to support student reporters at the UCLA Daily Bruin. Apr 14, 2008

Plan brokered by UCLA, USC archaeologists would remove roadblock to Mideast peace

Ran Boytner, a University of California, Los Angeles archaeologist and Lynn Swartz Dodd, an archaeologist at the University of Southern California, have guided a team of prominent Israeli and Palestinian archaeologists to arrive at the first-ever agreement on the disposition the region's archaeological treasures following the establishment of a future Palestinian state. Apr 8, 2008

101 NCAA Titles

UCLA women's water polo team wins NCAA title, for a total of 101 NCAA titles for UCLA. The Bruins beat USC 6-3 in the championship match at Stanford University. Apr 1, 2008

Search committee recommends Mark G. Yudof be appointed next UC president

Apr 1, 2008

Crossing one street takes hospital years of planning

Apr 1, 2008

Historians Saul Friedlander and Daniel Walker Howe win Pulitzer Prizes

Historian Saul Friedlander won a Pulitzer Prize, the general nonfiction award for "The Years of Extermination: Nazi Germany and the Jews, 1939-1945." Apr 1, 2008

Lynn Vareck on Election 2008

Political scientist Lynn Vavreck has some ideas about the winner of the 2008 presidential election Apr 1, 2008

test

Apr 1, 2008

Bruins head to Final Four

The Bruins cruised past Xavier to claim the first spot in the Final Four. Mar 30, 2008

Regents appoint Mark G. Yudof new University of California president

Mar 27, 2008

Rhea Turteltaub appointed vice chancellor for external affairs

Mar 25, 2008

Mardi Gras, Middle Eastern Style

Mar 21, 2008

Rising above

Mar 5, 2008

UCLA researchers design nanomachine that kills cancer cells

Mar 4, 2008

Eat Your Broccoli!

UCLA study reports broccoli may boost aging immune system. Mar 3, 2008

How America can cope with the rise of Asia

Feb 28, 2008

Restraining order protects UCLA researchers

Feb 27, 2008

Love is blind

Feb 13, 2008

UCLA-Dutch team uncovers Egypt's earliest agricultural settlement

Feb 12, 2008

Loss of a Pioneer

Feb 12, 2008

Super Tuesday down to the line

Feb 5, 2008

Underrepresented student applications up 16 percent

Jan 29, 2008

UCLA among "best value" colleges

Jan 29, 2008

Students appreciate parents' involvement

Jan 28, 2008

There’s No Business Like Snow Business

Jan 17, 2008

Killer of Sheep Makes TV Debut

As a student in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, Charles Burnett '69, M.F.A. '77 liked to take his time. Like the way he shot his graduate thesis film, Killer of Sheep — on weekends over a 12-month period. Jan 14, 2008

NCAA Honors Bruins' Best

Jan 8, 2008

Salad Days

Jan 7, 2008

Alum to lead Bruin Football

Jan 2, 2008

Sam Zell up close

Jan 1, 2008

Student Spirituality

Dec 21, 2007

Making sense of Osama

Are we any closer to understanding Osama Bin Laden and his religious war? Dec 13, 2007

Virtual surgery

Mathematician Joseph Teran is exploring ways to create a "digital you" for surgeons to practice on. Nov 29, 2007

Pharma company acquires faculty-founded biotech firm for $537M

Business success story Agensys is acquired by Astellas Pharma Inc. Nov 28, 2007

One Sexy Bruin

Chris Gorham '96 Named to People Magazine's 2007 "Sexiest Men Alive" List Nov 28, 2007

Go Blue & Gold!

Display your UCLA pride! Join Blue & Gold Week celebrations Nov. 26 through Dec. 1. Nov 20, 2007

Stroke of Genius

Genius" tells story of writer Dan Mountain's recovery from a stroke after surgery by UCLA Dr. John Frazee. Nov 8, 2007

Amy Finley: Gourmet next door

The Gourmet Next Door, which premieres Sunday, Oct. 14, is built around the notion that Finley is someone you’d like to have over for coffee and a chat. Oct 10, 2007

Black freshmen welcomed

UCLA's newest African-American students were welcomed by the Black Convocation on Oct. 2. Oct 8, 2007

Lonely? It's in your genes

A first-of-its-kind UCLA study concludes that loneliness isn't just a feeling; it's wired into some of us right down to our molecular makeup. Sep 27, 2007

U.S. Intelligence Deficits That Missed 9-11 Warning Signs Still Exist, Prof. Says

Author and Professor Amy Zegart says the U.S. Intelligence deficiencies that allowed 9-11 to happen have not changed. Sep 19, 2007

$20-M gift will help quicken pace of stem cell research at UCLA

Eli and Edythe Broad give $20 million to support stem cell research at UCLA Sep 12, 2007

Bruin hall of famers share their "big UCLA moment"

For the 2007-2008 season, UCLA debuts a series of breakthrough TV spots airing on Pac-10 and NCAA telecasts that feature no stats, no beauty shots of the campus, and no game footage. Instead, six legendary Bruin athletes recall the moments--off the field--that changed their lives. Sep 4, 2007

Grading the Bruins' Gridiron Chances

Is 2007 a BCS Bowl Year for Bruin Football? Aug 30, 2007

Fireproofing can reduce the spread of forest fires

Are you a Bruin living in or near the woods? It's definitely time for you to fireproof your home if you haven't already, say UCLA researchers Aug 30, 2007

Lost in Translation

Sarcasm can be used to victimize, self deprecate or even woo. Assistant Professor Greg Bryant clues you in on this age old tradition and even gives some tips on how to recognize some of it's more difficult advances. Aug 28, 2007

Dish served cold: Texas Bruins upset Trojans' stomachs

Read on and have a laugh at the expense of two none-too-quick-on-the-uptake alumni from our arch-rival across town. Aug 22, 2007

Scientists find link between air pollution and high cholesterol

UCLA scientists recently came up with one more good reason why people living and working in Los Angeles should keep their cholesterol levels in check. Aug 20, 2007

Don't call it 'Bollywood'

As the world gets smaller, expect to see some changes in film-industry hierarchy. Indian cinema is growing in popularity and influence as its mother country's presence in the global economy is becoming more noticeable, and Hollywood is taking note. Aug 16, 2007

Girlie Math

Danica McKellar is taking an unlikely approach to spreading girlie empowerment — through math. Aug 8, 2007

What's for dinner?

In Los Angeles, it's more likely to be a Hamburger Helper concoction and salad from a ready-to-eat bag of greens rather than takeout from a fast-food restaurant. Aug 8, 2007

Simpsons director Silverman speaks with UCLA

With "The Simpsons Movie" topping the box office, director David Silverman, '79, MFA '83, takes time out to talk with UCLA Magazine writer David Landau about being picked to direct the movie, the nuts-and-bolts of animation, and under-appreciation. Aug 3, 2007

Is your teen a safe driver?

Alum Gary Tsifrin on teen driver safety Jul 27, 2007

This is your brain on hand gestures

The "I'm good" of a thumbs-up is readily recognized in American society, as is the infamous middle-finger salute. But to someone from a foreign country, they may be incomprehensible. Jul 18, 2007

Putting feelings into words produces therapeutic effects in the brain

UCLA neuroimaging study supports ancient Buddhist teachings Jul 10, 2007

Lift more weights, find more mates

"The stereotype is that men work out to compete with each other, but our research suggests that pumping iron is a way for men to enhance their attractiveness to women." Jul 9, 2007

The Corporati Will Be Televised

OK, it's nothing like that, but on July 14 at 2 p.m. EST., six of the finest UCLA Anderson students will compete against colleagues from seven other top-ranked business schools to win bragging rights on CNBC's new Fast Money MBA Challenge. Jul 6, 2007

Moving people

Jaynie Ali Aydin, M.A. '04 Ph.D. '07 is offering four free hour-long belly dance workshops throughout July on the terrace of Fowler Museum. Jul 3, 2007

Dawn Mission Led by UCLA Physicist

UCLA physicist leads NASA exploration of asteroid belt. Jul 2, 2007

Film critic Joel Siegel '65 memorialized in scholarship

Scholarship at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television honors film critic Joel Siegel. Jul 1, 2007

Secrets of the Barbecue King

The Rib Doctor explains how smoke and sauce combine to make distinctive regional flavors Jul 1, 2007

Tanzania Travel Blog

Visit Tanzania virtually via Professor Katrina Thompson's blog. Jun 28, 2007

Incan History Illuminated

A discovery in Peru by UCLA alumnus Guillermo Cock illuminates Incan history. Jun 21, 2007

Best, brightest college students beaten by UCLA's

In USC's brand-new, self-proclaimed sports Mecca, amid thousands of screaming Trojan fans, one Bruin carried the day for UCLA. Jun 18, 2007

Rome Reborn 1.0

Using high-tech tools such as laser scanners and virtual reality an international team of archaeologists, architects and computer specialists from Italy, the United States, Britain and Germany built the biggest, most complete simulation of an historic city ever created. Jun 11, 2007

UCLA Live

UCLA Live director David Sefton is promising a brilliant, new season of groundbreaking and provocative premieres, debuts and exclusive engagements. Jun 8, 2007

Dignitaries help dedicate new hospital of the future

The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center took its first public bow June 4 when dignitaries, university leaders and donors across the state came to marvel at the most advanced medical technology in the world. Jun 5, 2007

How a Russian action-adventure movie hero used UCLA to muscle into stardom

In 1999, wanting to get into movies, Alexander Nevsky came to the U.S. and took his first crucial step: Learn English at UCLA Extension ('99, '00), just as another European-based muscular action film actor — Jean-Claude Van Damme — had done. Jun 5, 2007

Snapshots in Time

UCLA digital library "Changing Times" May 25, 2007

Summer Safety:
Prevent Child Drownings

UCLA ER physicians offer ten tips to prevent child drownings. May 23, 2007

VICTORY!

UCLA has become the first school in history to hold 100 NCAA titles. May 14, 2007

More black students say they will enroll

The number of African-American students intending to enroll in UCLA's fall freshman 2007 class has nearly doubled compared to last year. May 11, 2007

Digital World

Digital technology is transforming teaching at UCLA. May 9, 2007

Kids ask the darnedest things

The Kids' Talk Web site from Mattel Childrens Hospital answers "icky questions" and more for children and parents. May 2, 2007

Death Pit

A "death pit," mass burial mound in south-central Turkey has archeologists trying to piece together a mystery. May 1, 2007

Virginia Tech: Could it happen here?

Plans in place to safeguard campus Apr 23, 2007

Kevin Sites in the Hot Zone April 27

Yahoo! war correspondent comes to campus with "A War of Conflict" documentary. Apr 23, 2007

Iran at the Movies

"Nose, Iranian Style" is one of a dozen films showing in the 17th Annual Celebration of Iranian Cinema , presented by UCLA's Film and Television Archive. Apr 18, 2007

Celebrating Jackie Robinson

There are famous Bruins. There are great Bruins. There are Bruins who make a difference every day in every way in every possible field. But Jackie Robinson changed the world. Apr 12, 2007

More Minorities in First Holistic Admission Class

African Americans make up 3.4% of Fall 2007 admits. Apr 6, 2007

Killer of Sheep

The story of the best new 30-year-old movie of 2007 Apr 5, 2007

Pedagogy and the Responsibility of Intellectuals in Dark Times

Six prominent UCLA professors discussed how and why intellectual life in academia has been impaired since 9/11 Apr 5, 2007

Dieting Doesn't Work

UCLA researchers find that people who lose weight usually gain it all back. Apr 4, 2007

Solutions for Our City

The Spring 2007 Anderson Forecast: Solutions for Our City, looked at ways to make L.A. a better city. Apr 3, 2007

Road to Ruins

Ancient ruins and modern menace collide on an extraordinary UCLA Alumni Association journey to North Africa. Apr 1, 2007

Final Four Is Twice As Nice

It's time for Ben Ball, the sequel. For the second consecutive year, and the first time since the storied Wooden Era, UCLA has made it to back-to-back Final Fours. Mar 26, 2007

It's not TV, it's John Wooden on TV

Be sure to catch "The UCLA Dynasty," an HBO documentary about legendary basketball coach John Wooden. Mar 20, 2007

Reading, Writing and Rock 'n' Roll

Greg Graffin, frontman for Bad Religion, who holds a Ph.D. from Cornell, is a UCLA professor. Mar 20, 2007

Alumni connect at Women's Conference

Nearly 300 women grads made new connections at this year's conference. Mar 15, 2007

"How do I say this?" wins

A team from UCLA wins the student Web Award at the SXSW Interactive Festival. Mar 14, 2007

Romance in the Ivory Tower

Like speech, writes a UCLA psychology professor, romance in the ivory tower is a fundamental right. Mar 7, 2007

UCLA Insiders Dish on Working the Oscars

Bruins help make the 79th Academy Awards a successful show. Feb 22, 2007

Art + Activism

Peter Sellars talks art, politics and truth-telling in a kick-off lecture. Feb 15, 2007

Super Bowl Ads? No-Brainers

UCLA researchers scanned the brains of five men and five women as they watched Super Bowl commercials and found that several ads stimulated anxiety and fear rather than pleasant emotions. Feb 5, 2007

Equality Gap Still Exists Among Black and White Californians

A group of California lawmakers vowed to improve college preparation for African Americans, access to better jobs and even the availability of healthier foods in their communities. Jan 31, 2007

First UCLA Death in Iraq

2nd Lt. Mark Daily, a 2005 UCLA grad, died Jan. 15 from a roadside improvised explosive device in Mosul, Iraq. Jan 25, 2007

Brass Tracks

Their sound was American music at its grooviest. Now Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass are revisited in UCLA's A&M Records Collection. Jan 10, 2007

Fighting the Drug Wars

Substance abuse experts from 22 nations visited UCLA to map out new approaches to treatment. Jan 10, 2007

And the Bruin Academy Award winners are ...

The 79th Annual Academy Awards winners include several Bruins. Jan 1, 2007

New Chancellor Gene Block

Gene Block, provost at University of Virginia and accomplished neurobiologist, will take the lead at UCLA this summer. Dec 21, 2006

Can We Talk?

Should English be the official language of the United States? Four UCLA professors offer some plain talk on the idea, and recall how language shaped their own lives. Dec 7, 2006

Sweet Smell of Success

Bruins bury the Trojans in an historic Rose Bowl triumph Dec 4, 2006

Bruin Box Office

Will Oscar honor '06 hits? Meanwhile, Coppola, Schrader, Payne and Verbinski's Pirates prep '07 launches Nov 22, 2006

The Oprah Effect

Appearances on talk shows can actually pump up political candidates' chances with viewers they may not otherwise be reaching, says a new UCLA study. Nov 7, 2006

Winston Doby on Admissions and African Americans

The veteran UCLA and UC administrator and educator offers a primer. Oct 19, 2006

Life in L.A.: Tackling the Tough Problems

An All-Star team of faculty from across the campus is ready to tackle social disparity everywhere it exists. Oct 12, 2006

Lonely No More

Lonelygirl15's co-creator on how to become an Internet phenom. Oct 5, 2006

It's Official: We're Really Good

This summer's college rankings all agree that UCLA is one of the nation's best. Sep 12, 2006

Helping Hands, Healing Minds

UCLA Psychology Professor Vickie Mays leads a national effort to provide mental-health training to New Orleans' parents, families, clergy and mental-health providers. Jul 31, 2006

Dead Tired

A new documentary exposes the perils of movie production and why nothing has been done to make film sets safer. Jul 28, 2006

Love's Labors Won

Little Miss Sunshine makes it to the big screen. Jul 21, 2006

Monster Man

Gil Kenan MFA '02 helms Monster House for Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis Jul 14, 2006

Football-playing Femme

It didn't matter that she was "the only girl" — Sarah Schwartz '99 banged it up with the big boys at UCLA's Flashback Football Camp. Jun 27, 2006

Inside the "Crazy" World of Danger Mouse

Hit producer Brian Burton, a.k.a. Danger Mouse, talks with KCRW's Jason Bentley at UCLA's Hammer Museum. Jun 21, 2006

Dance in Cuba Interview

Bruin alum Gil Garcetti talks about his "Dance in Cuba" photography, featured in a Fowler Museum exhibit. Jun 1, 2006

UCLA's Peaceful Warrior

Scott Mechlowicz '03 hits hard in The Peaceful Warrior, shot at UCLA, which brings him to home turf after graduation from UCLA's Conservatory Acting Program. May 30, 2006


Water World Gives UCLA Number 99

What could be sweeter: Bruins beat USC to win the national title in women's water polo. It's UCLA's 99th NCAA championship. May 15, 2006

Championship U

Surprising Bruins beat Penn State to earn the volleyball title. It's UCLA's 98th team championship. May 8, 2006

Why They Hate Us

Former New York Times correspondent Stephen Kinzer speaks at UCLA about his book, Overthrow. Apr 25, 2006

Shane Acker's Oscar-nom'd film

See the trailer for 9, Shane Acker's stop-motion animated vision of a dystopian future. Apr 1, 2006

Day Laborer conference webcast

UCLA's Capitol Hill briefing on day labor was recorded by the California Institute for Federal Policy Research. Apr 1, 2006

The Education of a Mayor
Video Clips

Antonio Villaraigosa '77 talks to UCLA Magazine about his days as a Bruin, his dreams, and his vision for Los Angeles. Jan 1, 2006

Kaufman Kicks Up Its Heels - Now and Then

The 1932 Women's Gymnasium is reborn as Glorya Kaufman Hall, home of UCLA's dance department, World Arts and Cultures. Jan 1, 2006
Share This Article

Published Apr 1, 2006 12:00 AM