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Dec. 10, 2020 8:38 p.m.Professors 101: Jennifer Jay motivates students to combat environmental, sustainability issues
UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer.
By Phoebe Chen
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Nov. 20, 2020 9:46 p.m.UCLA researchers study link between genetics and reaction to COVID-19
Researchers are trying to find out if genes are responsible for why COVID-19 affects people differently.
Daniel Geschwind, a UCLA neurology professor, said COVID-19 has been troubling to researchers because the disease affects people differently – some have mild to no symptoms while others have to be hospitalized, he said.
By Phoebe Chen
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Nov. 19, 2020 3:45 p.m.Professors 101: Lap Chi Chu illuminates never-ending nature of learning through lighting design
UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer.
By Phoebe Chen
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Nov. 6, 2020 5:16 p.m.Professors 101: Juan Herrera builds on personal experiences to inspire students
Geography professor Juan Herrera embodies the notion that representation matters in academia.
Herrera, a first-generation scholar and UCLA alumnus, said he never predicted he would someday be in the shoes of his past professors.
By Phoebe Chen
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Oct. 24, 2020 2:29 p.m.Professors 101: Bronwen Wilson draws from history of career changes to teach adaptability
UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer.
By Phoebe Chen
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Oct. 8, 2020 6:50 p.m.Professors 101: His studies are out of this world, but Erik Petigura finds ways to stay grounded
UCLA is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and experts – better known to students as professors. It’s time to tap into the knowledge and wisdom UCLA professors have to offer.
By Phoebe Chen
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Sept. 14, 2020 2:12 p.m.Student club holds dance workshops to raise funds for peers affected by COVID-19
When presented with the opportunity to fundraise for their peers through dance, Bruins were ready to rumba.
Other universities’ initiatives for students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a group of UCLA students to found its own club, 1 Student at a Time, to address the financial needs of its peers.
By Phoebe Chen
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July 20, 2020 6:26 p.m.Student to showcase etiquette as a moral code through music at exploratory voice festival
Kian Ravaei is taking lines from etiquette books and transforming them into whole songs.
Ravaei, a third-year music composition student, wrote two original songs for the July 24 and 25 New Explorative Oratorio Voice Festival, which brings together musicians to engage in exploratory music.
By Phoebe Chen
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July 6, 2020 3:38 p.m.Hammer Museum moves meditations to Zoom, sees attendance spike in stressful times
Mindful awareness meditation sessions at the Hammer Museum are like an oasis in the middle of the busy city.
In partnership with UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, the Hammer Museum currently offers weekly meditation sessions to the general public at no cost.
By Phoebe Chen
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