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Archaeologist investigates legend of mythical ruler of ancient Peru

Christopher Donnan’s revelations Naymlap and his findings at two sites are detailed in his new 268-page book “Chotuna and Chornancap: Excavating an Ancient Peruvian Legend.”
Posted: 3/13/2012

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

Student documentary filmmaker receives fellowship to produce film in South Africa

Meja Shoba is a recipient of one of four 2011 Fulbright-mtvU awards
Posted: 3/7/2012

Promoting understanding and peace through rhythm and rhyme

Hadag Nahash discusses music and politics with UCLA audience.
Posted: 3/1/2012

'Moving Forward: Life After the Great East Japan Earthquake' opens March 4 at Fowler

Exhibit commemorates the victims and the struggles of the survivors and highlights the reconstruction and recovery efforts.
Posted: 2/29/2012

Nazarian Center brings iconic Israeli hip-hop act to Los Angeles

Award-winning band Hadag Nahash will be on campus later this month
Posted: 2/10/2012

Terasaki Center rings in the New Year with "New Visions of Japan"

UCLA's Center for Japanese Studies announces plans for 20th anniversary year
Posted: 1/24/2012

Terasaki Center set to debut Japanese film series

"New Visions of Japanese Cinema" kicks off next month at the James Bridges Theater
Posted: 1/12/2012

UCLA comes out to support Angelina Jolie’s new film

The UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations and UCLA Center for the Study of Women came together to sponsor the premiere of the famed actress's much-anticipated screenwriting and directorial debut.
Posted: 12/12/2011

UCLA History Professor Awarded 2011 Hourani Book Award

Professor Nile Green was awarded the Albert Hourani Book Award at the 2011 Middle East Studies Association annual meeting in Washington, DC.
Posted: 12/7/2011

Documentary about revolutionary Brazilian band makes American debut at UCLA

Henrique Dantas brings Sons of João, The Admirable New Baiano World to the James Bridges Theater
Posted: 12/1/2011

'Contested Visions' unveils contrasting histories of colonial Latin America

Exhibit examines the significance of indigenous peoples and cultures within the complex social and artistic landscape of colonial Latin America.
Posted: 11/22/2011

Annual Chinese Studies lecture series moves forward after loss of its namesake

Philanthropist Sammy Lee will be remembered at the 24th annual Sammy Lee Lecture in Chinese Archaeology and Art on Nov. 5.
Posted: 10/28/2011

With U.S.- Chinese film co-productions on the rise, new questions emerge

Graduate student examines the bustling world of Chinese-American movie collaborations
Posted: 10/27/2011

Central American migrants experience nightmare in search of “American Dream”

Filmmaker shares documentary that exposes a perilous journey on the "train of death."
Posted: 10/13/2011

Student hits a high note in international Chinese language, culture contest

East Asian Studies student takes on the world at 2011 Chinese Bridge Competition.
Posted: 10/12/2011

Japan’s atomic bombing, survival, recovery inspires academic

Paul I. and Hisako Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies post-doctoral fellow Chad Diehl will give a public talk about the resurrection of Nagasaki after the 1945 atomic bombing on Oct. 17 in the UCLA Faculty Center Sequoia Room from 4 to 7 p.m.
Posted: 10/10/2011

Immersing in language, culture

The UCLA Confucius Institute celebrates opening of three Mandarin immersion programs in elementary schools.
Posted: 10/4/2011

Film series explores faces of Israeli social and cultural mosaic

A three-part documentary series exploring Israeli culture, politics and identity begins Sept. 26 with "The Name My Mother Gave Me."
Posted: 9/26/2011

Famed Chinese film producer among presenters at upcoming UCLA-USC media and culture conference

Acclaimed Chinese film and television director and producer Zhang Jizhong will be joining Hollywood entertainment heavyweights and academic experts at the Media and Culture in Contemporary China conference, which will be held at the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) on Oct. 21 and the University of Southern California (USC) on Oct. 22.
Posted: 9/22/2011

Fowler Museum presents retrospective of Cuban American artist José Bedia

Fowler exhibition "Transcultural Pilgrim: Three Decades of Work by José Bedia" opens September 18. Large-scale figurative paintings and drawings and an installation by José Bedia come together in this major retrospective that explores the artist’s spiritual genealogy as it relates to his Cuban-based religion and its central African source, as well as his explorations of the beliefs of indigenous American peoples.
Posted: 9/19/2011

UCLA makes big splash at Little Tokyo Design Week in L.A.

The work and expertise of faculty and students from UCLA Architecture and Urban Design will be on prominent display at Los Angeles' first-ever Little Tokyo Design Week, a four-day celebration of leading-edge design and technology trends emerging from Japan and Los Angeles. The event runs from July 14 to 17 in L.A.'s Little Tokyo neighborhood.
Posted: 7/15/2011

Fresh looks at Cuba in the the Los Angeles Film Festival

The festival (June 16-26) will feature a quartet of Cuban films in this year's International Spotlight: Cuba, co-sponsored by the Latin American Institute. The films depict a country in the midst of political and cultural soul-searching.
Posted: 6/23/2011

Brazilian Soap Writer on Creative Process, Power of TV

One of Brazil's most important and prolific script writers, Glória Perez, explains the genesis and the motives behind profitable television shows that reach well over 100 countries. The symposium was part of the UCLA Center for Brazilian Studies series "On Brazilian Cosmopolitanism."
Posted: 5/24/2011

'Violins in Wartime' Discussion Draws 100 Guests

In an event marking Yom Ha-Atzma’ut, the Israeli day of independence, members of the public and the UCLA community engaged in a discussion with award-winning director Yael Katzir on her latest film, set against the backdrop of the Lebanon war of 2006.
Posted: 5/16/2011

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