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Oct. 13, 2021 3:37 p.m.
The director of the UCLA Paul I. and Hisako Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies, Hitoshi Abe, received a Foreign Minister’s Commendation from the government of Japan. Colleagues said Abe is dedicated to advancing academic and cultural understanding and exchange between the U.S. and Japan. (Courtesy of Shunichi Atumi)
Hitoshi Abe was awarded a Foreign Minister’s Commendation from the government of Japan, according to a UCLA International Institute press release from Sept. 27.
Abe, the director of the UCLA Paul I.
By Yifan Gu
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Oct. 12, 2021 8:31 p.m.This post was updated Oct. 13 at 11:14 p.m.
The American Indian Student Association set up a table on Bruin Walk on Monday to display and sell beaded jewelry made by different Indigenous artists, collect donations and raise awareness on issues affecting their community in light of Indigenous Peoples Day.
By Constanza Montemayor and Anushka Chakrabarti
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Oct. 11, 2021 2:37 p.m.Alumnus Ali Maisam Nazary educates about Taliban takeover, crisis from new role
This post was updated Oct. 11 at 2:55 p.m.
When the Taliban overtook Afghanistan on Aug. 15, UCLA alumnus Ali Maisam Nazary stepped into a new position as the head of foreign relations for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan.
By Megan McCallister
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Oct. 7, 2021 7:30 a.m.Grupo Folklórico to premiere upcoming Fiesta Mexicana virtually
Editor’s note: Daily Bruin used Latino, Latina, Latinx and Hispanic in this article according to sources’ preferences.
Grupo Folklórico’s annual Fiesta Mexicana plans to premiere this month in a prerecorded format.
By Constanza Montemayor
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Oct. 7, 2021 7:30 a.m.Latino scientific researchers reflect on achievements, importance of mentorship
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Stephanie Correa didn’t know she wanted to be a researcher at first.
By Victoria Li
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Oct. 7, 2021 7:30 a.m.Hispanic, Latino business owners find home in Westwood community
Editor’s note: Daily Bruin used Latino, Latina, Latinx and Hispanic in this article according to sources’ preferences.
Westwood has been a home to multiple businesses owned by Hispanic and Latino individuals.
By Justin Jung
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Sept. 29, 2021 4:01 p.m.Bruins work together for 1st in-person Volunteer Day since 2019
This post was updated Sept. 29 at 10:43 p.m.
About 1,500 students and alumni across the Los Angeles area and the globe came together Saturday for the first in-person UCLA Volunteer Day since 2019.
By Maddy Blasingame and Anna Feng
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Sept. 24, 2021 5:08 p.m.Students face long lines, wait times at dining halls amid staffing shortage
This post was updated Sept. 26 at 11:52 p.m.
A staffing shortage has led to long lines and extensive wait times in dining halls around campus as students move back onto the Hill.
By Constanza Montemayor
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