staff news

UCLA Recreation invites staff and faculty to its annual I Heart Walking event, noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, starting at the bottom of Janss Steps.

University of California Human Resources is launching its annual medical plan satisfaction survey on Monday, May 4.

To express their gratitude for their help, Jim Weingarten and his family decided to call in a shaved-ice truck to give staffers from the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center a cool treat Wednesday.

Shannon O’Kelley has been named the interim vice president of UCLA Health for Hospital Systems. He is also the Chief Operating Officer for the UCLA Hospital System.

Join UCLA and Zócalo Public Square on May 4 for a panel discussion on the causes of and responses to genocide.

The 'Transforming Hollywood 6: Alternative Realities, World Building and Immersive Entertainment conference' takes place at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television on May 8.

UCLA has been recognized in three categories of the 2015 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards Competition from the California Higher Education Sustainability Conference.

Jody Herman, UCLA Williams Institute Scholar of Public Policy, received the Certificate of Recognition for her work at the 2015 National Transgender Health Summit.

Andrew Flores was honored for this work examining the effect that exposure to LGB people has on individual attitudes about recognizing relationship rights for same-sex couples.

UCLA Night at Dodgers Stadium is May 1.

UCLA's Ray Bolger Musical Theater Production of "Bat Boy: The Musical" runs May 7-16.

An exhibit of photos by Tony Coelho, on staff at UCLA's Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars, captures historic West Hollywood.

The UCLA campus community is invited to a free screening of the film 'Selma' at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 in Royce Hall as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to UCLA. 

The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television announced the appointment of two entertainment industry insiders to residencies: James Acheson and Silvia Baker.

UCLA's Bridges East and West Music Festival, May 2-8, is a cultural exchange and collaboration between musicians from China and the United States. 

Gary Gates is the Williams Institute’s inaugural Blachford-Cooper Distinguished Scholar and Research Director. This critical position at the Williams Institute was made possible by leadership gifts totaling almost $3 million by generous donors.

A new UC Online Information Center launched by the University of California Office of the President allows the public to easily learn about a host of UC topics.

Elaine Lowry Brye discusses her book, 'Be Safe, Love Mom: A Military Mom's Stories of Courage, Comfort, and Surviving Life on the Home Front,' at UCLA on May 4.

Join the UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology for its 18th annual open house, 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.

'Tales,' co-writer/director Rakhshan Banietemad’s return to fiction filmmaking, screens at UCLA on April 25.

UCLA Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero announced today that Bill Roth has been hired as the Bruins’ new play-by-play announcer for both football and men’s basketball radio broadcasts. 

Launched in 2013, the UCLA Healthy Campus Initiative will celebrate its successes and honor individuals who have helped to promote health in many different ways across the campus.

Attend lectures, see a ‘green chef’ competition or appreciate art in celebration of Earth Day.

See a free sneak preview of the film, "Far from the Madding Crowd," on Thursday, April 30, at UCLA James Bridges Theater.

The UCLA Academic Senate has named associate professor Paul Barber and professor Dwayne Simmons as joint recipients of the 2014-2015 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.