JANUARY 2014 | ORANGE COUNTY EDITION

The 8-Clap Goes Global. Bruins can be found and heard all around the world. Check out the 2013 UCLA 8-Clap video and see how Bruin spirit is echoing throughout the most remote corners of the earth.

Leading Alumni into the Future
After a nationwide search, Julie Sina was selected as the new Associate Vice Chancellor, Alumni Affairs. Her prior appointment as the interim AVC highlighted her enthusiastic leadership which inspired a new engagement model focused on building alumni involvement and strengthening the program continuum from student recruitment to career development. Her vision for the future includes developing strategies that will allow alumni to have authentic experiences with UCLA. Julie will begin the new year partnering with Board Chair Albert Lemus in leading a planning effort aligned with UCLA’s centennial celebration.

Meet the Young Alumni Engagement Team
Young alumni make up more than 25% of all UCLA degree-holders and make significant impacts throughout the world. Led by Angela Scales ’03, Gloria Ko ’06, M.Ed. ’07 and Sandy Nguyen ’10, the Young Alumni Engagement team creates supportive programming that caters to young alumni needs and interests, offer opportunities and resources for success and continue to strengthen their affinity with UCLA.

Travel to Cuba With UCLA Alumni - March 19-27
“I believe this trip was a perfect overview of Cuba. Each lecture and visit revealed a different aspect of life in Cuba and its colorful history.” - Carol Coy ’76. With 13 sold-out departures over the last two years, more than any other university in the country, we are pleased to continue to offer this fascinating destination. Book your trip today before they sell out.

This New Year, Resolve to Share in a Child’s Future
Make a difference and help shape the future of a child you care about with a ScholarShare 529 college savings plan. Just $25 can start a child on the road to higher education. Share today.

Vice Chancellor Position Created to Address Diversity at UCLA

Congratulations to UCLA Women’s Soccer on Their First Title and UCLA’s 110th

UCLA Study Funded by Eva Longoria IDs Factors that Improve Educational Outcomes for Latinas

Kids Whose Bond With Mother Was Disrupted Early in Life Show Changes in Brain

Study Reveals Gender Differences in Sexual Regret

International Students Gain ‘Street Cred’ in Slang Class

UCLA Among Top Five Public Universities for ‘Best Value’

New Year, New Career - Find the Right Job in BruinView for Alumni

Master the Next Frontier in International Business With a Global Executive M.B.A. for the Americas

Access Hundreds of Seasoned Bruin Professionals via the BP Exchange

Seek Opportunities and Share Professional Advice on the Official UCLA Alumni LinkedIn Group

Congratulations to the New 2013-14 True Bruin Distinguished Seniors

Support the Spirit Squad at the All-Access Reception - Feb. 16, Pauley Pavilion

Be Sure to “Like” Us on Facebook to Stay Connected with UCLA Alumni

There’s Still Time to Sign up to Host or Attend a Dinner for 12 Strangers

Show Your UCLA Basketball Ticket at West Restaurant After a Home Game and Get a Free Appetizer With Purchase of an Entree

Enjoy Exclusive Discounts on Auto, Home, Life and Health Insurance Products

Spread the Word: Alumni Scholarships Available to UCLA Applicants

Apply for a Week in Paradise this Summer at Bruin Woods

BRUIN PROFESSIONALS

Feb. 12, Costa Mesa | Networking Meeting

ORANGE COUNTY NETWORK

Jan. 11, Irvine | Volunteer to Fight Hunger

Jan. 11, Trabuco Canyon | Saturday Morning Hike - O’Neill Park

Jan. 18, Los Angeles | Metro Subway Art Tour

Feb. 15, Irvine | Volunteer to Fight Hunger

UCLA ALUMNI NETWORKS

Jan. 26, Westwood | UCLA vs. Cal: Men’s Basketball Pre-Game Buffet

    

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