DECEMBER 2013 | ORANGE COUNTY EDITION

Dinners for 12 Strangers. Last year 3,000 Bruins from Boston to Beijing came together for good food and great conversation. Alumni all around the world are volunteering to host. Find and attend a dinner near you.

Leaders Summit a Success
On Nov. 16, a group of more than 200 volunteer leaders, donors and students gathered at UCLA with the goal of sharing ideas, tactics and tools on creating greater alumni engagement, collaboration and communication across a diverse network of Bruins. The result was the formation of stronger bonds, fresh strategies and a renewed passion for the future of UCLA Alumni.

Meet the New Senior Director of Diversity Networks
Patricia Châu Nguyen traveled 3,000 miles to help facilitate inter- and intra-cultural connections and greater engagement among alumni of diverse backgrounds. She will be connecting with UCLA’s culturally-based networks and will work to uphold the university’s commitment to a healthy and diverse environment.

The First Grand Challenge: Urban Sustainability
The UCLA Grand Challenge initiative will unite the university’s resources to tackle some of society’s most pressing issues. The first project includes dozens of UCLA’s most prominent and renowned scholars, who will create a model for sustainable living around the world.

Alumni Scholarships Keep UCLA an Engine of Opportunity
Your support of Alumni Scholarships is moving UCLA forward, empowering the university to recruit and attract the greatest minds in the nation.

Chancellor’s Message to the UCLA Community Affected by Typhoon Haiyan

UCLA Responds to Student’s Video About Lack of Diversity on Campus

For Three Decades UCLA Nursing Has Delivered Care to Skid Row

UCLA Launches the First University-Based Military Medicine Center on the West Coast

Genetically Engineered Tomatoes Could Improve Cholesterol

Dogs Likely Originated in Europe More Than 18,000 Years Ago

“Under Construction Like Always”

International Institute Students and Alumni Profile Work

UCLA Basketball at Mizzou: Find a Game Watching Party Near You - Dec. 7

Bring Spirit to the Holidays With a Set of Spirit Squad Posters

Volunteer to Fight Hunger - Jan. 11, Irvine

Oregon Shakespeare Festival, June 18-22

Enjoy the Brisk Chill of Winter, Comfort of Hot Cocoa and Warmth of a Crackling Fireplace at Bruin Woods Family Holidays - Dec. 26-29, Lake Arrowhead

Member Perk: Shop at UCLAStore.com and Save 20% Thru Dec. 6

Alumni Save Up to $200 Off Apple Macs - Dec. 7-22

BRUIN PROFESSIONALS

Dec. 11, Santa Ana | Holiday Luncheon

Dec. 19, El Segundo | Holiday Luncheon and Book Exchange

ORANGE COUNTY NETWORK

Dec. 6, Irvine | Anderson School Alumni Networking Lunch

Dec. 14, San Juan Capistrano | Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano

Dec. 19, Irvine | Board Games Night

    

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