Comments on: Can you relax at UCLA?

By: 10 Fun Free Activities to Do in Los Angeles | Travelin' Local

10 Fun Free Activities to Do in Los Angeles | Travelin' Local — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:47:51 +0000

[...] UCLA: Between the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, and the Fowler Museum, you’ll find plenty of things to do. With its grand physical [...]

By: A Study in Black and White | Travelin' Local

A Study in Black and White | Travelin' Local — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:34:59 +0000

[...] matched by the greats—Ansel Adams, Brassei, Alfred Stieglitz, Henri Cartier-Bresson, etc. So my visit to the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden located on the UCLA campus, put my black and white [...]

By: Frank Levangie

Frank Levangie — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:25:49 +0000

BTW…… that stream is all that remains of a small river that once flowed thru the campus from the hills above Bel Aire…… The road that leads from LeConte to the emergency room area was washed out some years ago because the river rises every now and then. There is actually a bridge that goes across Dickson Court that once spanned the river and is now buried. It connected Murphy Hall to Haines Hall in the 20′s. My mother-in-law was in the 1st class that graduated from UCLA in 1928 (with Ralph Bunche and Agnes Demille who were her pals) and she told me that some students actually camped (lived) under the bridge while going to school. I went there in the 50′s and many students lived in their cars in the dirt parking lots in various places on campus. Every now and then the campus police would chase us out to clean the place up and then we’d move back in. Showered at the men’s gym then go to class or eat breakfast at the student restaurant.
A different (and better ) time and $28 /semester….

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:46:58 +0000

@Lance Sometimes, fresh air and sunshine are the best medicine for the body and soul.

@Mark It is, and thank you for stopping by.

@Frank Thanks for all the great information. I love the idea of the Book Faire, so I’ll be sure to check it out. As to the car, I’m loving the idea of riding my bike on campus, but I’ll keep the bus idea handy.

By: Frank Levangie

Frank Levangie — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:24:02 +0000

Hi Lisa……. Been to the botanical gardens a few times and enjoyed it. Have you been to the Murphy Sculpture Garden at the other end of the campus? Lots of good things there too. Remember, you are a taxpayer and you can go anywhere on campus. I have some of the pieces from the Murphy S.G. in one of my albums. In April there is the Book Faire on campus which is very impressive. Lots of the top novelists set up desks to sign books and there are discussion groups in some of the bldgs…. Be sure to ck the LA Times in March and April because they sponsor and promote the event. UCLA has several museums and they put on concerts, plays and there is a movie theater on campus. One could live their whole life there and never set foot outside.
There are several bus lines that go on campus by the book store or stop on Hilgard or in the village.
By the way, some times you can park south? of Wilshire on a side street, but ck the restrictions….. A good place to park on campus would be off Gayley in the Plaza 100, 200 300 med bldgs parking structure…….. print out a map of the campus..

By: Mark Salinas

Mark Salinas — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:24:21 +0000

Seems like such a breath of fresh air….ahhhh. Thanks for sharing!

By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:40:49 +0000

Hi Lisa, This does look like a wonderful place to "retreat" to. We have a small state park a couple of miles from our house, and I always enjoy visits to there - to get out and hike the trails. That you have a place like this where you are, in the middle of urban America, very cool. Enjoy your visits there... Lance’s last blog post..Sunday Thought For The Day

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:16:23 +0000

Those trees are just spectacular!! Sounds like a wonderful day.. and a wonderful place to have your camera!! Kim’s last blog post..Maybe we should rethink the 529 College Savings?