UCLACampus &Local Life

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Campus/Westwood/Local Action

Powell Library (building on right) was one of the four original buildings built in1929. The quad area is a center of campus activity.

Kerckhoff Hall’s 31 flavors ice cream parlor and coffee house has liveentertainment and comedy nightly. It is also a place for students tomeet and study.

Westwood, adjacent to the UCLA campus, provides numerous internship and part-time working opportunities for students that are walking distance from the residencehalls and local apartments.

Rock climbing is one of the popular student activities inthe John Wooden Recreation Center. The Wooden Centeralso has complete exercise and weight lifting facilities, sixbasketball courts, eight racquetball courts, volleyballpractice facility, dance studios and gymnastics work outroom. It is free to all students with ID card.

61According to various entertainment magazines, more movies, television shows and TV commercials areshot on the UCLA campus than any other college in America.

Campus/Westwood/Local Action

From the top of Janss Steps by the Royce Hall fountain, you can see the UCLAResidence Halls in the distance. The beach is only five miles away from the dorms.

The UCLA Student Union and UCLA Residence Hallshave pinball, pool and video game rooms for studententertainment.

Bruin Walk, located through the center of campus, is apicturesque path leading from the administration building to theresidence halls.

UCLA has a variety of services inAckerman Union, including a small

market, automated bank tellers, photostudio and numerous restaurants

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Campus/Westwood/Local Action

Gothic looking Royce Hall was one of UCLA’s four original campusbuildings when built in 1929. Today it is still a classic concert hall.It was the 1984 Olympic Games entertainment center on campus.

UCLA’s pleasant 74 degrees year-round weather makes walkingthe campus in casual attire a regular, daily occurence.

UCLA’s campus is a blend of trees, hillsand grass with a variety of dailyactivities year-round.

UCLA Athletics has one of the nation’s largest shoe and apparelcontracts with adidas. The company has its own section in the

UCLA Student Store for students, faculty, staff and alumni to be ableto purchase special UCLA licensed merchandise.

63UCLA is the leading arts and cultural center in the West. Over one million people attend programs heldat UCLA annually.

UCLA Has Numberous Local Activities Year Round

UCLA RESIDENCE HALLS

• 19 meals a week

• Free Internet and Cable TV

• Movie Theater, video/billiards room

• Stores, restaurants, weight rooms

• Swimming pools, Rec Center

• Meeting, Entertainment Rooms

• Big-screen TV for special events

WESTWOOD

• Star-studded movie previews

• 10 movie screens, shops and restaurants

• Fast food, ice cream and pastry shops

• Electronics, sporting goods and video

• Off-campus apartments for students

• Comedy, karaoke, entertainment

• Walk from campus; great late nightfun and entertainment

SANTA MONICA AND PROMENADE

• 14 movie screens

• Comedy clubs

• Festivals, carnivals

• Fine dining, dance clubs

• Gaming establishments, arcades

• World famous pier, beach and vistas

VENICE BEACH

• Rollerblading, biking, beach volleyball

• Muscle Beach

• Street vendors, performers

• Outdoor dining

• Relaxation/sunbathing

• Outdoor basketball

BEVERLY HILLS

• The best international entertainment

• Rodeo Drive, top international boutiques

• Restaurant Row—nation’s finest dining

Marina del Rey, located near Venice Beach, is where UCLA has its own sailing dockfor recreation classes for students.

Almost all of UCLA’s football andbasketball road games are televisedlive. Big screen TV’s are available indifferent parts of the campus.

Westwood Village, a five-minute walk from campus, has a variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment establishments.

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Los Angeles: City of Opportunity for UCLA Students

UCLA lies in the heart of everythingLos Angeles has to offer. Nestledbetween Beverly Hills, Brentwood, andBel Air, UCLA has one of the mostbeautiful campuses in the world – all inthe backyard of one of the most excitingcities in the world. From the beaches tosnow-topped mountains, museums totheatres, Los Angeles always hassomething for all students. Just take alook at a few things L.A. has to offer...

Student Life

UCLA has easy access to just abouteverything Los Angeles has to offer. Notonly can students who are interested inthe world of entertainment visit thestudios of Hollywood, they can alsotake advantage of the numerousopportunities UCLA offers to intern atvarious organizations throughout LosAngeles.

Westwood Village is a five-minute walkfrom campus with numerous forms ofentertainment. The beach is just 20minutes away by bicycle. The campushas its own transportation system for thelocal area, so that students can haveaccess to any type of activity theydesire.

UCLA is close to numerous museums,music halls, theatres, clubs, world-classrestaurants and shopping.

To name a few:Academy of Motion PicturesArmand Hammer MuseumCentury City MallDorothy Chandler PavilionGetty CenterGreek Theatre and ObservatoryHard Rock CafeHollywood BowlHollywood Walk of FameHome Depot CenterHouse of BluesKodak Theatre & MallLa Brea Tar PitsLong Beach AquariumMann’s Chinese TheatreMelrose AvenueMuseum of Natural HistoryMuseum of ToleranceOld Town PasadenaQueen MaryRiviera Country ClubRodeo DriveSanta Monica PierSpago RestaurantThe Sunset StripThird Street PromenadeUniversal AmphitheaterUniversal City WalkVenice Beach

Professional Sports Teams

Don’t forget about all of the professionalsports teams that call Los Angeles home:

• Dodgers • Angels • Lakers • Kings• Clippers • Sparks • Mighty Ducks• Galaxy • Avengers • Chivas• and more!

Year round there’s a sports teamfor you!

More LA Things To Do

Staples Center is the home of the Pac-10 Men’s Basketball Tournament as well as the Lakers, Clippers,Sparks, Kings and Avengers. Major concerts are held on a monthly basis.

65The average year-round temperature on the UCLA campus is 74 degrees with an average of 334 sunnydays per year. The Santa Monica Beaches are only 5 miles away from the UCLA campus.

UCLA’s Community is the Best Place to Live

The UCLA campus is located in one ofthe most prestigious and beautiful partsof the State. The average home within athree mile radius of the UCLA campus isvalued at over $2 million dollars. Thearea is a mixture of rolling hills; acombination of old and new homes andarchitecture; and an atmosphere thatmakes it exciting to live anyplace in thevicinity of campus.

Being just 5 miles from the beach,UCLA has incredible weather and noneed for air conditioning. The averageyear round temperature is 74 degreeswith 334 sunny days a year. The seabreeze usually comes in off the ocean inthe late afternoon, bringing tempera-tures into the 60’s and 50’s at night.

The area where UCLA is located makesit one of the safest college campuses inthe nation. UCLA is fortunate to have itsown on-campus police department (over50 officers) that handles the campusand local area. The campus also has itsown escort service from all libraries andcampus buildings at night and anevening tram/bus service to the apart-ments, fraternities and sororities on theperimeter of the campus.

UCLA’s on-campus and Westwoodresources provide every major amenitya student would need to be successfuland have fun in college.

UCLA’s Residence Halls have theirown movie theatre, student store,

late night dining facility andrecreational and entertainment

areas for students.

Most of the major movie studio premieresare still held in Westwood Village. The

biggest movies open regularly in walkingdistance from the UCLA Residence Halls.

UCLA Campus CommunitySafety Phone Numbers

Emergency Dial 9-1-1Police Business (310) 825-1491Escort Service (310) 794-WALKEvening Van Info (310) 825-9800Crime Prevention (310) 825-7661

Community EducationCommunity Resource ReferralsPersonal Safety TipsBuilding/Area SecurityServices: Fingerprinting & Photo I.D.

The Wooden Center has the latest in work out equipment free of charge tostudents. All of the same modalities as regular health clubs are available.

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The Best On-Campus Housing Options; UCLA Food is #1

UCLA On-CampusHousing Options:(all include up to 19 meals a week)

A. Two or three person one-bedroom resi-dence halls, community bath (180 sq. ft.)(High-rise—Dykstra, Sproul, Rieber,Hedrick)

B. Four or six student two-bedroomsuites, with shared bath (760 sq. ft.)(Apartment Style—Hitch and Saxon Suites)

C. Two or three person one-bedroomsuites with private bath (225 sq. ft.)(House Style—Sunset Village)

D. Four or six person two-bedroom suiteswith shared bath (500 sq. ft.) (HouseStyle—Sunset Village)

E. Two-person residential complex moredorm style with private bath (200 sq. ft.—DeNeve Plaza)

F. Individual Rooms, community bath foreach wing with more privacy (180-200 sq.ft.— Rieber Vista/ Terrace/Hedrick Summit)

UCLA On-CampusHousing Services:1. Early morning to late night dining inany of 6 individual dorm restaurants; wideselection of entrees; Buffet style in mainhall; coffee house & deli

2. Cable Television (Free), plus UCLA’sown on-campus station

3. Video & Game Arcade, Pool & TableTennis, Weight Room, Music Rooms,Study Rooms

4. Free Internet Access with computer ter-minal plug-ins in rooms, plus academicstudy rooms with computer link ups touniversity libraries

5. Six outdoor lighted basketball courts,eight outdoor lighted tennis courts

6. Olympic Size Swimming Pool, FamilyPool, Barbecue Pits, Sand & Grass Volley-ball Courts, Activity Rooms in RecreationCenter

7. Coin-operated laundry facilities

8. Restricted night security access to mostunits; front desk managers

UCLA’s high rise dorms provide ample bed and desk space for two people. Allrooms have both free cable TV and Internet hook-ups. It is easy to also have asmall refrigerator. Rieber Vista, Terrace & Hedrick Summit are new high rise facilities with individual rooms.

The Residential Suites are larger than the high rise dorm rooms and contain twobeds, desks with computer hook-ups and more closet space. They have their ownbathroom and shower. Sunset Village has this basic set up, while DeNeve roomsalso have their own bathroom and shower.

Hitch and Saxon Suites have living rooms and couches that allow for televisionviewing on the free cable TV hook-up and plug-ins for stereos, microwaves orother electrical appliances within dorm guidelines.

67Former Bruin Troy Aikman was the first QB to ever win 3 Super Bowls in 4 years. Former UCLA LB Ken Nortonis the only player to win 3 straight and Bruin DL Mike Lodish played in a record six Super Bowls.

Housing, Parking, Transportation Options

UCLA HOUSING

All first-year UCLA student-athletes liveon campus in the residence halls. Thenumber is still over 50% in year two.Other student-athletes move intofraternities or sororities or live in localapartments that are usually walking/shuttle distance to campus.

Here are some on-campus housingfacts:

• 19 buffet meals a week (brunch anddinner on weekends) are includedwith the basic on-campus residencehall housing plan (there are otheroptions, but 19 is recommended forstudent-athletes).

• UCLA permits residents to eat at anydining facility with a valid mealcard. Athletics only needs to providea limited training table during theschool year, because of the qualityand quantity of food available andthe long length of time that hot mealsare served.

• Each room has a free basic cabletelevision outlet and free Ethernetcables for computer hookups.Computer labs and communitytelevision rooms are available inresidence hall areas. Bruin On-Line isUCLA’s computer hook-up and it canbe purchased for a one-time fee atthe student-store.

• UCLA also manages two complexesdesigned for the married student,single parent or families. The ratesare comparable to local apartments.They have a free shuttle bus tocampus.

PARKING

Parking is extremely limited at UCLA.The Athletic Department has a limitednumber of spots that are allocated in apriority order by sport and year inschool. Full athletic scholarship andseniors have priority, followed bypartial scholarship and off-campusathletes as next in line.

The head coach will make final deci-sions if the demand for parking exceedsthe number allocated to the athleticdepartment

Know the following:

• Parking permits are available on aquarterly basis with a cost of $171for off-campus and $210 for on-campus residents. You must reneweach quarter or lose your privileges.

• The cost per school year (Sept.-Junefor 3 quarters) is $513 off-campusand $630 for on-campus residents.Summer parking is available to allstudents as needed by purchasingdirectly from the parking office.

• Parking is not included with theAthletic Scholarship per NCAA rules.

• Most services can be accessed viawalking or on-campus shuttle, whichmay negate your need for use of acar.

TRANSPORTATION:

UCLA has its own on-campus shuttlesystem that runs daily throughout theUCLA campus and into the Westwoodarea. Its route covers most local apart-ments, fraternities and sororities to gowith the residence halls. UCLA also hascar-pool arrangements for studentsliving off campus through the UCLA VanPool. Consult the transportation pam-phlet for alternative means of transpor-tation if you don’t have a parkingpermit.

From the UCLA resident halls you have a view of most of the campus. This view includes the track andsoccer stadiums and intramural fields.

UCLA allows you to eat inany residence hall facility

with your dorm food card.Food is served daily from

7 am to 2 am.

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Covel Commons & Surrounding Campus Areas

The area near Covel Commons is one of the center pieces of theResidence Halls. Besides having a large dining facility, Covel hasa major study room and smaller tutoring rooms for students. Otherstudent amenities are readily available.

Over 35 computers are available on a daily basis for students to use inCovel Commons. There are also selected computers available tohandle special graphics and layouts for student projects.

All of the UCLA Residence Halls are in convenient walking distance fromeach other. The new DeNeve complex is across from Dykstra Hall.

Besides the 8 courts at the Los Angeles Tennis Center, UCLA has 8 SunsetCanyon Courts that are a short walk from the suites and dorms.

UCLA has numerous residence hall and campus food facilities availablefor students. All types and styles of food are easily accessable.

69World-wide the UCLA name is sold on more articles of clothing and other products than any otherAmerican college. UCLA has the country’s largest on-campus college bookstore.

Ackerman Student Union Provides Every Student Need

B LEVEL:

ADIDASUCLA team store

BEARWEARUCLA emblematic clothing & gifts

BOOKZONEWide variety, author signings

BOOKZONE MARKETSundries and snacks

SHOE CITYEvery kind of shoe you can imagine

A LEVEL:

ATM MACHINESBank of America, Wells Fargo, others

CAMPUS CUTSHair salon for men/women

CAMPUS PHOTOFilm, developing, personal photos

COOPERAGETaco Bell, Great American Grill,Shorty’s Subs, Athena’s Greek Food,Joe’s Donut Shop

JAMBA JUICESmoothies, Classics, Moo’ds

LECTURE NOTESSubscription course notes

FedEx KINKO’SCopy and technology center

STA TRAVEL AGENCYSpecial rates and deals for students

STUDENT UNIONInformation and room reservations

TEXTBOOKSAll classes, plus Book Buyback

TSUNAMISushi, hot & cold Japanese noodlesand soups, big-screen TV

U.S. POST OFFICEFull service on-campus operation

VIEWPOINT LOUNGEVideo Arcade, Pool Tables

FIRST FLOOR:

WETZEL’S PRETZELS/ RELAXATIONBakery, pretzels, leisure foods, specialteas & boba drinks

PANDA EXPRESSChinese entrees and sides

RX CANDYCandy by the ounce

SBARROItalian entrees, pizzas, salads, desserts

RUBIO’S BAJA GRILLFish tacos, burritos, health-mex

GREENHOUSEHealthy foods, salad/pasta/potato bar

SECOND FLOOR:

GRAND BALLROOMCampus Events, Movies & Speakers

MEETING ROOMSSeating for 12 to 45

THIRD FLOOR:

STUDY LOUNGESOpen seating, extended hours

MEETING ROOMSSeats for 12 to 35

The Ackerman Student Union provides a variety of services to cover the daily needs of UCLA students.

Jamba Juice on the ‘A’ Level is one of the newest additions to UCLA’s goal of providingthe best and healthiest food choices

Web Site: www.ASUCLA.UCLA.edu

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The Tom Bradley International Student Center

UCLA’s Tom Bradley InternationalCenter was completed in the summer of1997. It is the premiere student centerand multi-cultural hub of activity for thecampus community at-large. Situated atthe corner of Gayley and StrathmoreAvenues and integrated within theresidential community of the campus,the 33,000 square foot facility is hometo a variety of campus programs,facilities and services.

Named after Tom Bradley, the longtimeformer mayor of Los Angeles and aUCLA alumnus, the new Center hasbeen instrumental in carrying out themission of promoting internationaleducation and greater understandingamong the nations and peoples of theworld. The goal of the Center is to

promote and encourage the integrationof the University, the local communityand the city of Los Angeles, with UCLA’sdiverse international student population.The Center also offers a wide array ofspecial events and programs to supportthis mission.

The central component to the TomBradley Center is the Rita and StanleyDashew International Student Center.The Center will continue a 35-yeartradition of serving American andinternational students, business andpolitical leaders, scholars, and commu-nity members who wish to meet andinteract. Over 6,000 internationalstudents and scholars have utilized theservices of the ISC.

The Tom Bradley International Centerincludes:

• Hall of Nations Lobby

• A multifunctional conference center

• International cafe and dining room

• UCLA Catering’s productionoperations

• Dance studio

• Large and small study rooms

• Global telecommunications room

• Tom Bradley Archive

71UCLA saves almost $14 million a year by producing its own electricity through its co-generation plant. Duringthe State energy crisis, UCLA helped the community by providing its excess electrical Capacity to the LA DWP.

UCLA Worship Opportunities On-Campus/Local Area

OFF CAMPUS

BaptistFirst Baptist Church of WLA1609 S. Barrington Ave.310-826-8374, www.fbcwla.org

Catholic ChurchesSt. Martin of Tours11967 Sunset BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90024474-1527

Christian ChurchWestwood HillsChristian Church10808 Le Conte Avenue(by the Medical Center)Los Angeles, CA 90024208-8576

Episcopal ChurchSt. Alban’s Episcopal580 Hilgard Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90024208-6516

Jewish TemplesSephardic TempleTifereth Israel10500 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90024475-7311

Sinai Temple10400 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90024

University SynagogueA Reform Congregation11960 Sunset Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90049

Lutheran ChurchesVillage Church of Westwood343 Church LaneLos Angeles, CA 90049472-7510

University Lutheran Chapel10915 StrathmoreLos Angeles, CA 90024

Methodist Church

Westwood UnitedMethodist Church10497 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90024

PresbyterianUniversity Presbyterian Church900 Hilgard Ave.208-3991, www.upcla.org

Westwood Presbyterian10822 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90024272-4535Bel Air Presbyterian16221 MulhollandLos Angeles, CA 90049(818) 788-4200

The Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-Day SaintsWestwood First Ward (students)10740 Ohio AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90024Westwood Second Ward10740 Ohio Avenue470-1066

Los Angeles First WardSingles Activities Hotline475-0995

ON CAMPUS

Agape Christian FellowshipRev. Soon Chung208-3991

Athletes in Action/Champions for ChristKevin Jordan818-231-7102

Christian Science Organization560 Hilgard Ave.474-4016

Ecumenical Black Campus Ministry/URC Buddhist208-5055

Jewish Hillel208-3081

The Latter-Day Saint StudentAssociation (LDSSA)Gary McBride or Celia Jensen208-8836

UCLA LDSSA Ward208-5009

Muslim Union824-1945

University Catholic Center633 Gayley Ave.208-5015, www.uccla.org

UCLA’s University Catholic Church

The nation’s largest LDS Temple located one milefrom the UCLA campus

UCLA FACT72 ▼

UCLA’s AverageTemperature By Month

Student-Athletes Experience the Best Weather

Local Weather Conditions

The beautiful city of Los Angeles andthe UCLA area enjoy plenty of sunshineyear round. The Santa Ana windsflowing out of the eastern desert bringon hot, dry weather, especially in thevalleys. This condition is most likely tohappen in the Fall.

Despite the palm trees and the nearbyPacific Ocean, Los Angeles is nottropical. UCLA has a typical desertclimate – hot dry days and cool nightswith a sea breeze. There are bigtemperature and climate variationsbetween areas within and near LosAngeles.

The Los Angeles basin (where the UCLAcampus is located) tends to be coolerthan the San Fernando Valley which isdrier and hotter. Just 90 miles away,Palm Springs can be baking, whilenearby Lake Arrowhead can have snow.

Rainy season is primarily in Januaryand February when it rains an averageof 4-5 days per month. January is therainiest month. Hottest temperatures arelate Summer and early Fall, with highsin the 80’s.

The UCLA area averages 334 sunnydays a year and is only 5 miles fromthe Pacific Ocean.

What Do You Bring With You?

Well, we have a few suggestions for theparent(s) worried about what to packfor your new Bruin. You might want tohave a few pair of shorts and tee shirts,sandals and some sunscreen. For thefew days a year that we DO have coldor rainy weather, it would be wise tobring a jacket or sweats, tennis shoes,an umbrella and a hat. Of course you’llneed a back pack and your toiletries,like any other campus. Bring a radio ifyou want, though you won’t need acomputer because of the computer labsfor athletes. Bring a bike or scooter, butdon’t worry about a car. Parking islimited anyway and you can alwaysfind a ride if you need one. Since mostthings you’ll need are within walkingdistance, that won’t be too often. Bringyour favorite pillow or a TV if you haveone, but don’t worry if you don’t.

There are numerous local beaches near the UCLA campus for swimming, surfing or just sun bathing.(Photo courtesy of LA Convention and Visitor’s Bureau)

Top 7 Malls Near UCLA Athletics

• Beverly Center• Westside Pavilion• Century City Mall• Santa Monica Promenade• The Grove

• Hollywood & Highland

• Universal City Walk

Annual average high temp. is 74° F

Annual average low temp. is 54° F

Annual rainfall average is 12”

Annual average of sunny days is 334

Humidity is low year-round

Not one smog alert since 1989

UCLA Area Weather Fast Facts

High Low

JANUARY 65 47

FEBRUARY 66 48

MARCH 69 50

APRIL 71 53

MAY 74 56

JUNE 77 59

JULY 83 63

AUGUST 83 63

SEPTEMBER 82 61

OCTOBER 77 57

NOVEMBER 73 52

DECEMBER 68 49

Malibu Beach

Marina del Rey Beach/Boating Area

Santa Monica Beach/Pier

Will Rogers State Beach

Venice Beach

Manhattan Beach

Local Beaches Near UCLA Athletics

732000 Olympic Games Basketball Gold Medalist Natalie Williams was the first Pac-10 Conference Female Athleteof the Decade (1986-1995). She was the first NCAA player to be All-American in both basketball and volleyball.

Student-Athletes Experience Tradition of Excellence

UCLA Letter AwardsUCLA student-athletes are rewardedeach year for contributions to thesuccess of the UCLA Athletic program.Awards are provided at the end of eachschool year as recommended by thehead coach of each sport.

• FRESHMAN YEAR: UCLA Jacket

• SOPHOMORE YEAR: TraditionalLetterwinner Jacket (male or female)

• JUNIOR YEAR: Bruin Letter Blanket

• SENIOR YEAR: Plaque highlightingUCLA accomplishments

• PAC-10 CHAMPIONSHIP: Usually awatch or other gift reflecting the title

• NCAA INDIVIDUAL TITLE: UCLAmemento

• NCAA TEAM TITLE: ChampionshipRing designed by team captains/seniors

Student-Athletes receive lifetime mementos for winning National Championships andalso participating in major NCAA post-season events. UCLA provided championshipwatches through the early 1980's, before switching to championship rings. Rings arenow given to all members of National Championship Teams, usually at specialceremonies each season such as a home football or men's basketball game.

BruinCard Makes LifeEasierUCLA has an “Easy Pay” debit featurecalled the BRUINCARD that allows youto deposit funds into a fee-free accountso you can use your BruinCard for debitpurchases throughout campus meal andstudent store locations and at manystores and restaurants in WestwoodVillage.

The BruinCard is connected to yourofficial UCLA ID Card that is usuallyissued in the summer at orientation andused throughout your UCLA academicand athletic career.

There are BruinCard offices in KerckhoffHall and Sproul Hall or you can call theBruinCard Office at (310) 825-2336. Youcan add funds over the web atwww.bruincard.ucla.edu/cash or viewyour card current cash funds atwww.bruincard.ucla.edu.

The Greek System isAvailableBeing a UCLA student-athlete makesyou a part of your own fraternityand sorority of fellow student-athletes. However, the Greek Systemis a part of the UCLA campus life ifyou are interested.

About 15% of the UCLA student-athletes participate via membershipin either fraternities or sororities,which is about the campus average.Rush takes place both in the fall andspring.

There are more than 45 Nationaland local Greek-letter organizationsthat make UCLA one of the largeston the West Coast. For moreinformation, you can call (310) 825-6322 or access information from theUCLA web site at www.ucla.edu.

UCLA Alma Mater(“Hail to the Hills of Westwood”)

By Jeane M. Emerson, Class of ‘29

UCLA and Cal shared an Alma Mater until1925, when a UCLA student wrote a songcalled “Hail Blue and Gold.” It was UCLA’soffical Alma Mater until 1960, when studentsobjected to the reference of UCLA as the“California of the South.” The Emerson songreplaced the old song and is the officalAlma Mater we sing today. Traditionally,outstretched fingers in the form of a “V”should be held high over the head whilesinging after sports events. The “V” repre-sents victory.

Hail to the Hills of WestwoodTo the mighty sea belowHail to our Alma MaterShe will conquer ev’ry foe

For we’re loyal to the SouthlandHer honor we’ll upholdWe’ll gladly give our hearts to theeTo the Blue and to the Gold

UCLA’s Traditional Songs

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Other UCLA Student Athletic Facilities

The John Wooden Center has three full courts forplay throughout the year. Intramural basketball isthe most popular sport during the Winter Quarterwith over 300 teams competing and the finals inPauley Pavilion.

Women’s gymnastics uses the Wooden Center facility duringthe afternoons, but there are various recreation classes duringthe year that take advantage of the outstanding facility.

Besides Pauley Pavilion, the Wooden Center and the Men’sGym, there is a set of outdoor courts on the UCLA campus.The one in back of Sunset Village contains six full courts andhas a sports court flooring that can be used for otheractivities such as volleyball or soccer.

The Sunset Canyon Recreation Center has bothan Olympic size and a family pool for use bystudents. Besides the pool there is a recreationarea with sand and grass volleyball, courts,amphitheatre, barbeques and an additional grassfield for other games.