October 03, 2024
Tadashi Yanai gives $31 million to support Japanese humanities research at UCLA
The executive and philanthropist’s gift, which will support the Japan Past & Present initiative, is the largest in the history of the Humanities Division
Source: UCLA Newsroom
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Solid Gold Sound on repeat. 🥁🎶 [Video description: A montage shows marching band, color guard, and dance line performers in a sunny outdoor stadium. Text reads: “how we’re marching into November 💙💛”]
11 hours ago@UCLA
There's always something fun happening on campus. 🐾 [The video shows a series of clips of a petting zoo located on campus, with chickens, ducks, and other animals.]
11 hours ago@UCLA
Art with a purpose 💙💛 ✨ See how @hennawithaheartatucla is bringing beauty, community, and heart to UCLA through every design. #TrueBruinValues [Video description: Members of "Henna with a Heart at UCLA" introduce their student organization, which builds community through henna art, offers cones and workshops
1 day ago@UCLA
Safe to say we’re all Bruins now. 🐻💙💛 [Video Description: The video highlights UCLA student Jacob Dardashti and his family waving at the the camera and celebrating Bruin Family Weekend through walking on campus, going to the Rose Bowl, and more.]
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Send this to a Bruin who could use a little encouragement 💙 📸: @corgi959, @laurattruong, @gavin_trent_, @audreylu22_, @ellal_77
1 day ago@ucla
Hello, November 🍂💙✨ [Video description: Shots of yellowing trees, students walking along a campus path, a grassy lawn, Royce Hall, and a brick building with arched windows. Text reads: “Fall at UCLA” with three red leaf emojis.]
2 days ago@UCLA
Bruins, don't forget to vote on campus on Nov. 3 and find everything you need to know at https://bruinsvote.ucla.edu.
2 days ago@ucla
Did you know that 85% of the cosmos is invisible? 🪐✨ UCLA Assistant Professor Alvine Kamaha breaks down how we detect the unknown—and how dark matter could power tomorrow's technology. Learn more at the link in bio. [Video description: Professor Alvine Kamaha explains what dark matter is, how scientists know
3 days ago@UCLA
POV: You’re on campus tour duty for Bruin Family Weekend. 💙🐻✨ [Video description: video montage of an energetic Bruin mom excitedly exploring UCLA campus landmarks, waving, and jumping for the camera during Bruin Family Weekend.]
3 days ago@ucla
Friday feeling 🙌💙🏈 [Video description: A quick montage shows spectators cheering, clapping, and waving pom-poms in outdoor stadium stands. Other shots feature a bear mascot walking across the field and two UCLA cheerleaders waving pom-poms.]
4 days ago@ucla
TRICK OR TREAT! @uclafootball surprising students in the dorms with some halloween candy and fun was definitely a TREAT! Don’t miss out on the game THIS Saturday 1:15 10/31 at Rose Bowl as the Bruins take on Nevada. Claim your FREE student tickets through your student ticket portal! Visit uclabruins.com/theden to
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He was there before the world went online. Hear UCLA professor Leonard Kleinrock tell the story of when the internet was born. [Video description: Leonard Kleinrock, wearing a pale yellow button-down shirt and a clip-on microphone, speaks and gestures in a room with green walls. He points toward diagrams on a chalkboa
5 days ago@ucla
📍Room 3420, Boelter Hall, UCLA: The birthplace of the Internet
5 days ago@UCLA
Today in 1969, the first message was sent over ARPANET, the precursor to the internet, from UCLA. Chancellor Julio Frenk reflects on this historic milestone and UCLA’s role in shaping a connected world.
5 days ago@UCLA
You heard Bill, VOTE! Election Day is November 3rd and here’s everything you need to know about where and when to vote on or near campus! Voting centers will be open at De Neve Plaza (Rooms P352 & P353), Hammer Museum (Annenberg Terrace), and Ackerman Union (Bruin Reception Room) from October 31 through November 3.
6 days ago@UCLA
Con mucho dolor, today we mourn the passing of Dolores Huerta (1930–2026), a trailblazing Chicana activist, labor organizer, and lifelong advocate for social justice. As a co-founder of the United Farm Workers, Dolores dedicated her life to fighting for the dignity and rights of farmworkers, women, and marginalized
6 days ago@ucla
A world without research? Now THAT'S terrifying. 😱 Fortunately, curiosity never stops at UCLA. #ResearchPowersProgress [Video description: The video opens with dark, empty campus scenes before transitioning to bright, vibrant campus footage. Text: “When research goes dark, innovation, discovery, progress... al
1 week ago@UCLA
Entering spooky season knowing UCLA research has your back for every breakthrough. #ResearchPowersProgress [Video description: a day-in-the-life video of a Bruin who goes about their day in the fictional scenario where UCLA breakthroughs or inventions do not exist. On-screen sticky note says: "Today. A day in my life
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Seven and counting! 🙌 [Video description: UCLA football players in blue and gold run out of a tunnel and onto the field as the camera pans to follow them. Fireworks leave smoke trails in the clear daytime sky. Text: “that 7-0 aura.”]
1 week ago@ucla
One more reason to linger on campus a little longer. 🌅 📸: @jacobdardashti_
1 week ago@UCLA
UCLA has the best college food in America! 🥗🍝 Ranked #1 by Niche based on student reviews and affordability, highlighting UCLA Dining’s commitment to accessible, healthy, and high-quality meals. #1UCLA [Video description: A video montage with a variety of meal options served at UCLA.]
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Bruin-fy your Halloween with these UCLA-inspired costume ideas 🎃💙
1 week ago@UCLA
The Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA found that the media habits of teens and young adults reflect transformative changes in modern storytelling and technology. Read the full story: ucla.in/4Bf0urQ
1 week ago@UCLA
Picture perfect. 📸: jaydengraa on Instagram
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