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“The University of California is universally regarded as the preeminent public research university in the world, and I am deeply honored to have an opportunity to join the many talented faculty, staff and campus leaders in their vital work. It is more important than ever that we expand the education, research, health care and public service for which UC is so widely admired and which has benefited so many Californians,” said Milliken.
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The study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could help detect breast cancers that develop between routine screenings before they become more advanced and harder to treat. This could potentially lead to better screening practices, earlier treatment and improved patient outcomes.
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UCLA will be able to launch a third mobile stroke unit, a specially designed ambulance that offers highly advanced clinical care in the prehospital setting, thanks to the stroke program gift. This will expand access to early diagnosis and leading-edge therapies, both proven to enhance patient outcomes after a stroke.
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What is the trick to aging successfully? If you’re curious about learning the answer, you might already be on the right track, according to a team of psychologists including several from UCLA. Their research shows that some forms of curiosity can increase well into old age and suggests that older adults who maintain curiosity may be able to offset or even prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
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Marissa López, professor of English, Chicana/o studies and Central American studies at UCLA, is part of a collaboration that has created Picturing Mexican America, an app and Instagram account that sheds light on the erasure of Mexican history from the maps of Los Angeles.
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A new study shows that to increase public urgency around climate change it’s better to highlight clear, concrete shifts instead of slow-moving trends. “This is one of the cleanest effects we’ve ever seen,” said UCLA communications professor and study co-author Rachit Dubey.
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Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at UCLA who is known for his popular commentary on meteorology, said interest in atmospheric rivers generally surges during exceptionally wet and stormy periods in California. He likes the label but said it sometimes gets misused and overused, and that can lead to confusion around the severity of a storm.
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UCLA employees are likely experiencing a range of emotions during this challenging time for our university. If you would like support, the Staff & Faculty Counseling Center (SFCC) provides short-term individual counseling for UCLA employees and leaders, including consultations for supervisors supporting their teams. All services are voluntary, confidential and free. Call (310) 794-0245 to schedule a confidential appointment with a licensed counselor or visit the SFCC website for additional articles and resources.
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May
10
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7:30 PM
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Billy Wilder Theater
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Celebrate the revolutionary spirit and visionary artistry of Sarah Maldoror, a trailblazing French filmmaker whose works brought African liberation, diasporic identity, and anti-colonial struggle to the screen with unparalleled power and grace. Q&A with producer and distributor Annouchka de Andrade, daughter of Maldoror, to follow. Admission is free. First come, first served.
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May
13
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4:30 PM
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Green Room in the Schoenberg Music Building
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Reluctant public intellectual Nate Sloan, a musicologist and performer who researches jazz, classical, and popular music, will share reflections and insights gleaned from 10 years of producing Switched on Pop, a podcast exploring the making and meaning of popular music. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
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May
14
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4:00 PM
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Charles E. Young Research Library, Level A
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CSU Sacramento Professor William Gow will have a discussion with filmmaker and professor Renee Tajima-Peña about his new book, Performing Chinatown, which “retells the long-overlooked history of the ways that Los Angeles Chinatown shaped Hollywood and how Hollywood, in turn, shaped perceptions of AsianAmerican identity.” Admission is free. Register now.
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May
14
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Don’t miss our annual concert under the stars in the Fowler amphitheater with Mariachi de Uclatlán — the first mariachi ensemble to be established at an academic university. Under the tutelage of Grammy-winning musical director Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán, the ensemble is celebrated around the world for its exceptional legacy of passionate musical excellence. Admission is free. Register now.
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May
15
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12:00 PM
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UCLA Hershey Hall
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The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute (LPPI) will host its inaugural Latino Policy Day to introduce the UCLA community to groundbreaking work that LPPI has supported in the areas of housing and homeownership, education, and immigration and health. Panels will feature UCLA LPPI experts and issue-specific leaders. Admission is free. RSVP on the event website.
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