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International Institute congratulates UCLA Librarian of the Year David Hirsch

David Hirsch of the Young Research Library was voted UCLA Librarian of the Year 2013 by his peers. A librarian, linguist and scholar, his work supports scholars throughout the International Institute.
Posted: 5/24/2013

Sending UCLA students into the world

A recent luncheon brought together UCLA alumnus and donor Terry Kramer with UCLA students who have received a Kramer scholarship in the past calendar year to travel and study abroad for the first time.
Posted: 5/16/2013

The “Gaza Doctor” Abuelaish: Feminism Will Deliver Peace to the Middle East

On April 18, 2013, the Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies hosted Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, acclaimed physician, author and humanitarian, in a public talk entitled “Perspectives on Peace, Health & Hope: A Gaza Doctor's Journey from Personal Tragedy to a Search for Peace and Human Dignity”.
Posted: 5/2/2013

Community language schools: A rich and diverse resource flying under the radar

The conference brought together teachers and administrators of community language schools with local faculty and graduate student researchers. Some 10,000 community schools exist in the U.S.
Posted: 4/22/2013

Introducing young students to Arabic, Persian and Turkish

The UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies is launching the “Listen to Learn” website to introduce American students to critical Middle Eastern languages.
Posted: 4/19/2013

Empowering girls to achieve in Rwanda

A $1 million grant has been awarded to the UCLA African Studies Center (ASC) for a capacity-building partnership with the Kigali Institute of Education (KIE) of Rwanda.
Posted: 3/25/2013

K-12 Teacher Workshop on Mexican Corridos

"Ballads Without Borders: The Mexican Corrido Past & Present" will examine the history, development and significance of one of Mexico's most popular and enduring oral traditions.
Posted: 2/26/2013

Students, faculty, staff, and donors come together to celebrate the New Year at the Terasaki Center Annual Shinnenkai


Posted: 1/28/2013

UCLA's popularity continues to grow among international students

UCLA's reputation as a top university for international students has been recognized once again with the release of Open Doors, an annual round-up published by the Institute of International Education, the leading not-for-profit educational and cultural exchange organization in the United States.
Posted: 11/16/2012

Renowned Indian social and political activists to visit UCLA

Aruna Roy and Nikhil Dey to discuss "The Idea of India" on Sept. 22
Posted: 8/30/2012

UC finalizes study abroad agreement with top Israeli university

UCLA's Nazarian Center for Israel Studies is now working to secure scholarship support for students to spend a semester at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev beginning in fall 2013.
Posted: 8/20/2012

A Beautiful Mind

Teofilo Ruiz wastes no time grabbing his students' rapt attention. The acclaimed UCLA historian has been known to enter a medieval history class on the first day, sign his name on the board as "Stephen Dedalus" and initiate a lecture on James Joyce's Ulysses.
Posted: 7/9/2012

Around the world in 80 (or so) days

Collaborations, partnerships and perspectives enrich research, education, opportunities, says UCLA Asia Institute director
Posted: 6/29/2012

Walking the walk, talking the talk

UCLA Center for World Languages director is a leader in heritage-language teaching and learning
Posted: 6/18/2012

New Thai ambassador visits UCLA

Funding from the Royal Thai Government supports language instruction, cultural programming and travel opportunities for students.
Posted: 6/8/2012

Learning to resolve conflict is important in all facets of life

Alexandra Lieben brings her real-world experience as a mediator into her role as a teacher, mentor and Burkle Center deputy director
Posted: 6/4/2012

Calling all future diplomats!

UCLA International Institute offers new Model UN summer program for high school students
Posted: 4/23/2012

UCLA recognized as a leader in US-China relations

Chancellor Gene Block accepts award from Committee of 100 on behalf of university
Posted: 4/23/2012

Scholar examines media’s role in managing political conflict

Yael Warshel will speak about her work on April 17
Posted: 4/12/2012

Award-winning author, satirist is coming to Dodd Hall

Sayed Kashua will speak about his work and share his views about life in Israel at UCLA on April 26
Posted: 4/9/2012

Taking language to a new level

High School Summer Language Program offers new online alphabet modules for heritage language learners
Posted: 3/28/2012

Poets, writers mark anniversary of bombing of Baghdad's cultural center

Center for Near Eastern Studies collaborates to keep memory of al-Mutanabbi Street alive
Posted: 3/27/2012

The Generation gives students a voice

New online journal provides news and views related to international topics and issues
Posted: 3/22/2012

UCLA community unites to remember those lost from the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan a year ago

"Moving Forward: Life After the Great East Japan Earthquake," an exhibit featuring large-scale photographs, short articles and videos, runs until April 15 at the Fowler Museum.
Posted: 3/12/2012

Conference broadens understanding, study of migration, ethnicity and urban inequality

UCLA, Sciences Po and the Berlin Graduate School of Social Sciences continue to forge ties
Posted: 3/9/2012

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