News Archive - April 2006
Mayor addresses plan for schools
April 19, 2006
From the gymnasium of South Los Angeles' Accelerated School on Tuesday night, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa used his first State of the City Address to deliver his most complete and resounding overture yet for taking over the city's public schools. Read Full Article
UCLA Hosts Westside Economic Collaborative Forum
April 19, 2006
The UCLA Community and Local Government Relations unit partnered with the Westside Economic Collaborative (WEC) to host an Information Technology Forum in the James West Alumni Center. Senior Economist and Lecturer, Christopher Thornberg from the Anderson Forecast opened the forum with a compelling presentation on the latest economic data on employment trends facing companies and workers in the United States. Read Full Article
Report shows positive outcomes for UC Student Academic Preparation Programs
April 18, 2006
The University of California’s student academic preparation programs are making strong progress in helping educationally disadvantaged students prepare for college, according to a new report that evaluates the programs using a more rigorous methodology than ever before. More.. | Read Full Report | Executive Summary
Chancellor Carnesale Visits Sacramento
April 10, 2006
On March 22, 2006 Chancellor Carnesale made his final official visit to Sacramento. Carnesale met with key legislators from the Assembly and Senate to talk about the current state and future of public higher education. In addition to his normal round of meetings with legislators and administration officials, the Chancellor was honored by legislators from both chambers for his service to the University. Read Full Article
Congressman Sherman’s Bill Honors the Wizard of Westwood
April 5, 2006
The House on Wednesday passed legislation authored by Congressman Brad Sherman to name a post office for John R. Wooden, the legendary UCLA basketball coach who lives in the San Fernando Valley. Read Full Article
Early academic preparation helps disadvantaged students aim high
April 4, 2006
Despite the budget crunch, UCLA's early academic preparation programs continue to support southern California's educationally disadvantaged students, helping them aim high when it comes to college admission. Read Full Article
Upcoming Webchats offer students, staff opportunity to provide input to "UC 2025" Planning Process
April 4, 2006
Have a perspective on where the University of California should be going in the next 20 years? A suggestion for how to keep a UC education affordable for students? A comment on what staffing needs the University should be preparing for in the coming years? Read Full Article
Market seeks new spot after 12-year run
April 3, 2006
With the final meeting of the Westwood Farmers' Market last Thursday, the market's organizers have been left looking for alternative options for the future of the market.
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Immigration bill incites protest
April 3, 2006
Contentious debate and widespread protests erupted this past week as lawmakers in the House and Senate began debating an immigration reform bill that would tighten restrictions on immigrants trying to cross the border between the United States and Mexico.
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