During the pandemic, Hernandez has found time for UCLA extension courses in acting and creative writing, and says she’s been bitten by the screenwriting bug. For the moment, Hollywood will have to wait: gymnastics, Hernandez’s first love, is still the top priority. – Team USA, September 17, 2020 Read More Photo: Courtesy of Team USA
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A Well-Earned Honor
Dear Bruin Community: While these have been somewhat dark and difficult times for everyone, I wanted to take a moment to share some light in the form of good news: UCLA was just ranked the No. 1 public university in the nation for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Each of you…
A Conversation with Mia Lehrer on Her Origins, Civil Service, and Design Leadership
“You know, I went into it thinking about how I can design a park. And when I was in school, they were people who were designing fun beautiful parks. And Peter Walker, for example, was there at the same time as Frank Gehry. They were all into art, like how art influenced design. But the…
Delivering on a Public University’s Mission with Contact Tracing Training
“As a public research institution, UCLA is committed to enhancing the lives of California’s citizens. In this particular instance, it’s a real concrete example of how we’re coming together with the Fielding School of Public Health at UCLA to really fulfill that need.” – Eric A. Bullard Dean, Continuing Education & UCLA Extension Read More…
I Enrolled in a Coronavirus Contact Tracing Academy
“…Eric Bullard, Dean of Continuing Education and UCLA Extension, told me that the $8.7 million project, which is being funded by the California Department of Public Health, will ramp up to train 3,000 new contact tracers per week from now through the beginning of July.” – WIRED, May 15, 2020 Read More Photo credit: Henrik…
Dr. Alina Dorian Explains the Importance of Contact Tracing
Health experts believe contact tracing is key to stopping the spread of the coronavirus. It involves tracking down people who have tested positive for the virus and asking them a series of questions. Alina Dorian, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health,…