Student Affairs
June 14, 2013
UCLA commencement news and photos
Look here for news, photos and videos about 2013 graduates and commencement ceremonies at UCLA. The commencement season on campus began in May.
June 13, 2013
'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of Chemistry)'
For students in Neil Garg's organic chemistry course, making music videos isn't just fun -- it's a way to understand complex chemical reactions.
June 04, 2013
Star-spangled singers tune up for commencement
Students who perform the national anthem at UCLA graduations first get vocal coaching and some background on the song. Because "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be done right: Watch the video.
June 04, 2013
Student screenwriter puts the science in science fiction
Brettler, who is completing his M.F.A. in screenwriting at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, recently won the $50,000 Sloan Student Grand Jury Prize awarded annually to the best student screenplay in the nation that uses science and technology themes or characters to tell an engaging story.
June 03, 2013
Students set to share memories, wisdom at UCLA commencement ceremonies
Classics major David Shamash and communications major Serena Lee were chosen to speak to the College of Letters and Science's dual ceremonies at Pauley Pavilion.
May 31, 2013
UCLA film festival spotlights student work, honors Shane Acker, Ben Affleck, others
The 22nd annual festival, which runs from June 7 through 13 at venues on the UCLA campus and other locations, features a wide variety of screenings, showcases and events.
May 30, 2013
Four graduating seniors were driven to succeed and give back
Angela Sanchez pulls off magic tricks — literally and figuratively. Matthew Rosenstein knew he wanted to do something that helped others. Andrew Nicholls served eight years in the U.S. Army, including a year in Iraq. Victor Ruiz knew the odds weren’t in his favor.
May 30, 2013
UCLA chemistry graduate student ready for her Nobel journey
Crystal Valdez is among just 73 Americans — and 625 chemistry students from around the world — selected to meet with 34 laureates at an international conference in Germany.

