Students launched an art exhibition Friday showcasing the many talents of actor Burt Young, an effort designed to draw attention to the experience of disabled students at UCLA.

Civil engineering student Thomas Curtis said disbelief is the most common reaction when he tells others that he is a member of UCLA’s concrete canoe team.

Shant Kenderian, an American who was drafted into Saddam Hussein’s navy and captured by American forces, came to UCLA Thursday to promote his book and discuss his harrowing experiences on the front lines of Operation Desert Storm.

Although most experts agree that women continue to obtain doctorate degrees in increasing numbers, the University of California reports show that women are underrepresented in tenured faculty positions at UCLA.

Approaching students with letters and prepaid cell phones on Bruin Walk, students made a final push this week to pass the California Dream Act, a bill that would make financial aid available to undocumented students.

While fasting during Ramadan helps Muslim students to reflect on their souls and grow closer to God, the increased religious commitments also challenge them to implement time management skills and provide opportunities to commune with each other.

By midnight every night of Zero Week and first week, students with blankets and sleeping bags in hand converge on campus to spend the night on the tables and benches that line Bruin Walk.

Balaji Sampath is scheduled to speak on campus today to discuss his highly regarded models for improving the quality of teaching in primary schools in India.

A panel of higher education officials and student representatives approved rules changes on Friday in a move to simplify the financial aid process for many colleges and students.

From Israeli-style dinners to hookah smoke in Bruin Plaza, Jewish student groups plan to celebrate Israel’s 59th birthday with a week of events celebrating the country’s culture and people.