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vol. 11: issue 4 | may 8, 2025
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Commencement 2025
Celebrate your Bruin June 13-15
It's time to make plans for your graduate's big weekend. Visit the commencement website for information on the schedule, tickets, parking and more. The UCLA Alumni Association is also sending out informative newsletters to graduating students this quarter, and the Class of 2025 website has great resources for grads.
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Parents' Council 2025-26
Apply today!
Create your own Bruin experience and make a lasting impact at UCLA as a parent and family ambassador to the University. Enjoy opportunities to support students, connect with campus administrators and build community with other Bruin families. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 7.
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Spring Sing
Enjoy UCLA's greatest musical tradition
Spring Sing is taking place Friday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Tickets are now on sale to students and the general public. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate UCLA students' incredible vocal and performance talents.
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Sustainable Bruin Move Out
Help your Bruin reduce their carbon footprint
Support us in promoting sustainability by volunteering and encouraging your student to donate items at the second annual Sustainable Bruin Move Out, taking place June 11-12. Students can give their gently used household items and furniture a loving home as they move out of their apartments and residence halls. For general information about move out, click here.
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other opportunities that may interest you
Bruin Family Insights
This spring, we expanded the Bruin Family Insights series to include a Q&A article and a live conversation. Catch up on new installments about career/internship planning and time management!
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Why Donate Blood
Hear from Bruin Blood Initiative student members about the importance of donating blood and platelets. Click here to donate at UCLA.
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important dates and deadlines
May 26 Memorial Day holiday (campus closed)
June 7-13 Spring quarter final exams
June 13 Housing checkout
June 13-15 Commencement weekend
June 19 Juneteenth holiday (campus closed)
June 23 Summer sessions begin
July 4 Independence Day holiday (campus closed)
July 7 Parents' Council applications due
Sept. 1 Labor Day holiday (campus closed)
Sept. 20 Fall BruinBill due
Sept. 20 UC SHIP waiver deadline
Sept. 25 Fall instruction begins
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special offers
It's back!

Open a new account and get a special $200 bonus. Wescom Financial makes banking better for Bruins.
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Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

This is the name our Maara’yam ancestors knew. This is who we are. This is who we have always been. We are Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. Click below for more details.
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questions
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Email: mybruinis@ucla.edu
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