University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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SCA brings world-class performances to students at affordable prices The Batshevo Donee Company graces UCLA with its culturally diverse Deco Donee. The performance displayed o rich sensuality and unique dance language characteristic of choreographer Chod Nohorin ' s creative genius. Photograph Courtesy of UCIA live.

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What ' s better than having tickets to see some of the best performers in the world? How about having discounted tickets? Student patrons of UCLA Live ' s extraordinary 2003-2004 season must thank UCLA ' s Student Committee for the Arts (SCA), a non-profit student-run organization, for keeping prices to concerts, plays, dances and spoken word events at a reasonable college-student-budget-friendly rate. UCLA Live ' s stellar season showcased artists such as dance extraordinaire Mikhail Baryshnikov, renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman, music icon Willie Nelson and controversial writers Salman Rushdie and Michael Moore. Working in conjunction with the renowned UCLA Live, SCA allowed students to witness the magic of these world-famous artists without breaking the bank, thanks to its 75% subsidy on tickets. In its 41st year, SCA ' s success matched that of UCLA Live. Made up of twenty-five bright undergraduate and graduate members chosen in a rigorous recruiting process in October, the committee ' s mission was to promote art in three major ways: subsidizing UCLA Live shows, producing SCA events and collaborating with other student groups to showcase artistic efforts. Co-Chair Julia Miller, a fourth year international development studies student, found that getting a chance to put a show together, from literally the ground up, has been an experience that not many people get to have and one that I have loved. Among SCA ' s accomplishments this year were delivering the band Mazerati to Westwood Plaza, initiating a monthly Jazz at the Grand music series in Kerckhoff Grand Salon and organizing an educational play called Schoolgirl Figure about anorexia. SCA continued to work with various groups on campus, including the Ethnomusicology Department, the School of Arts and Architecture and the Jazz Studies Program, in order to present a forum for th e artistic talents of students. Charlene Hecker agreed that SCA was a great source for music, theatre and dance, but she continued her six-year stint as staff advisor because she absolutely loved the idea of sharing my experience and working with students. Yet being a part of SCA was not all work and little play. For Julia Miller, SCA was more than a learning experience. I have really loved getting to know the members of the committee, she explained. Its members may have benefited from being part of this gratifying organization, but the entire school population reaped the rewards of SCA - their ultimate ticket to performing arts. by Alice Chang

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As graduation day lurked just around the corner, graduating seniors suffered from a fresh dose of occupational anxiety. However, the Career Center provided numerous opportunities for graduating Bruins to get a taste of the working world through its various career fairs held during the year. These fairs were occasionally held in Ackerman Grand Ballroom and enabled students to speak with representatives from numerous prestigious corporations right in our own backyard. Companies such as Microsoft and Anheuser-Busch were some of the renowned corporations that had confidence in the quality of students attending UCLA. Third year business economics student Jennifer Kim elaborated that she was impressed by the Career Center ' s ability to attract big names, which gave her confidence in her degree ' s competitiveness in the business world. The Career Center also held fairs that were specific for certain fields of study. Engineering students were able to acquaint themselves with recruiters from companies specializing in their field, such as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. However, not everyone attending these career fairs had the intention of finding a stable occupation. Company representatives at the fairs also welcomed students primarily interested in summer internships. Second year psychobiology student Lisette Quezada explained that the career fair gave her an opportunity to explore various internships to discover what I truly want to do in the future. However, attending the career fairs were by no means a leisurely stroll in the park. The Career Center advised students to come looking presentable and armed with a detailed resume. At the fair, students were able to hand in their resumes in person and absorb knowledge from seasoned professionals. While these fairs may not have been able to help every student get the job of their dreams, they did give students valuable interview experience crucial in landing a high-profile entry-level position after graduation. ty Ellen Rsrk Everyone ' s on their best behavior and in their best clothes as they meet recruiters in attempts to secure jobs after graduation. Job lairs hosted by the Career Center exposed students to future employers, while easing their transition into the work force. Photogmphed by NkMas Weston-Swan.