May 27: We Shine Together concert May 24, 2021 UCLA Health presents a free virtual concert with John Legend, Black Pumas and Joy Oladokun.
May 26: Panel discussion on health equity and social justice May 21, 2021 The panelists include Metta Sandiford-Artest, NBA world champion, and Dr. Michael Rodriguez, professor in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
May 27: BruinTech Connect conference May 21, 2021 Chandra Bhatnagar, UCLA’s assistant vice chancellor for civil rights, will speak at the event.
Chon Noriega’s visionary leadership brought Latino culture and art to the forefront May 21, 2021 The director of UCLA’s Chicano Studies Research Center is stepping down at the end of June after nearly two decades.
Chandra Bhatnagar: Helping UCLA embody its ideals on equality May 20, 2021 Q&A with UCLA’s inaugural assistant vice chancellor for civil rights, whose office helps ensure that everyone can learn, teach or work free from discrimination or harassment.
Anne Rimoin honored with Global Achievement Award May 20, 2021 Epidemiology professor will be awarded by Johns Hopkins University for her work as a public health scientist.
Economics professor receives award from Midwest Finance Association May 20, 2021 Oleg Itskhoki, UCLA’s Venu and Ana Kotamraju Professor of Economics, was recognized for his paper on asset pricing.
Asian American faculty book projects show wide-ranging cultural expertise May 20, 2021 Professors share insights into K-pop, understanding China’s global influence through art, Filipino cinema and perceptions of ethnic identity.
Cancer researchers receive Young Investigator Awards May 20, 2021 Dr. Gatien Moriceau and Dr. Cristina Puig-Saus were honored by the Melanoma Research Alliance.
Q&A on the escalating Israeli–Palestinian violence May 19, 2021 UCLA Professor Dov Waxman shares insights into the latest hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians.
UCLA Extension offers training on cultural diversity and de-escalation in law enforcement May 17, 2021 Three new programs have already reached 2,000 peace officers.
May 18: Japan and COVID-19 May 17, 2021 Jared Diamond, UCLA professor of geography, and Hitoshi Oshitani, professor of virology at Tohoku University, will participate in the discussion.
UCLA Trademarks and Licensing wins Synergy Award May 17, 2021 One of the team’s initiatives was sustainability in supply chains for licensed products.
T-Kay Sangwand spins UCLA Library archives into the fabric of Los Angeles May 17, 2021 UCLA librarian and DJ helps curate two local arts initiatives, drawing from her vinyl crates and historical materials.
May 21: Preparing to teach in the fall May 17, 2021 The COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force will host a virtual town hall meeting for faculty and staff.
May 14: Panel discussion on ending anti-Asian hate May 12, 2021 Event will look at America’s history of Asian American Pacific Islander discrimination.
Art professor named Berlin Prize fellow May 12, 2021 Candice Lin will be working on a new installation of talismanic objects that emanate scent.
In memoriam: Cruz Reynoso, 90, law professor who was legal trailblazer May 12, 2021 The son of migrant workers became California’s first Latino Supreme Court justice.
Staff news: Joanie Harmon awarded for writing on jazz and television May 11, 2021 Her interview with musician Gene Cipriano honored by Los Angeles Press Club.
Maureen Russell named 2021 Librarian of the Year May 11, 2021 The archivist is being celebrated for the publication of “Ethnomusicology: Global Field Recordings.”
May 13: ‘Our Diverse AAPI Community’ webinar May 11, 2021 The panel discussion is part of a three-part series on understanding the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience.
May 12: Campus forum on protecting your identity May 11, 2021 Panelists will answer questions from the UCLA campus community on the Accellion security incident at the UC Office of the President.
Q&A: Lecturer discusses LAUSD’s new media literacy requirement May 10, 2021 Jeff Share, Jackie Goldberg share vision for new curriculum, teaching students how to navigate fake news and disinformation.
Michael Cooperson receives Sheikh Zayed Award for translation May 10, 2021 Professor of Near Eastern languages and cultures was recognized for his work on “Impostures” by Maqamat Al-Hariri.
In memoriam: Jan Reiff, 71, historian who served UCLA in many roles and helped usher teaching into the digital age May 7, 2021 During her decades on campus, Reiff, who died on May 4, served as a voice for good university governance and pedagogical innovation.